Bitcoin News

Bitcoin (BTC) was created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the world's first successful cryptocurrency, solving the double-spending problem that had plagued previous digital cash experiments. Operating on a decentralized proof-of-work blockchain, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, with its monetary policy enforced through cryptographic consensus rather than central authority.

The Bitcoin network is maintained by miners who secure transactions and earn newly minted bitcoin, while a global ecosystem of traders, institutional investors, developers, and businesses continues expanding its adoption. From El Salvador's legal tender status to corporate treasury adoption by companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla, Bitcoin has evolved from a cryptographic experiment into a recognized store of value and inflation hedge.

At CoinDesk, we deliver breaking Bitcoin news and in-depth analysis covering everything from price movements and institutional adoption to technological developments and regulatory shifts. Our team tracks Bitcoin ETF launches, mining industry changes, Lightning Network growth, and the ongoing debates shaping cryptocurrency's future.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

Crypto Fund Inflows Slow to $88M as Market Retreats

Bitcoin’s price is down 26% in the past 30 days, suggesting investors continue to see the price weakness as a buying opportunity, albeit at a slower pace.

By Lyllah LedesmaDec 13, 2021

Crypto fund inflows have slowed in recent weeks. (CoinShares)

Markets

Bitcoin Exchange Outflows Resume as Stock Markets Get Over Fed Jitters

There are 17 central bank meetings this week, including decisions from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan.

By Omkar GodboleDec 13, 2021

Federal Reserve building (Paul Brady Photography/Shutterstock)

Tech

Bitcoin Touches New Milestone With 90% of Total Supply Mined

However, the entire supply won’t get mined until February 2140.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 13, 2021

A bitcoin mining farm. (Marko Ahtisaari/Flickr)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Bounces Above $50K Amid Light Weekend Trading, Altcoins Kick Higher

Ether climbs back above $4,100 but the direction of crypto markets at the start of the week remains uncertain.

By Muyao Shen, Damanick DantesDec 12, 2021

Markets

Alts Find It Tough to Beat Layer 1 King Ethereum

Big investors looking beyond bitcoin may take their first baby steps into ether, which has so far outperformed its layer 1 alternatives. But for how long?

By Lawrence LewitinnDec 12, 2021

Videos

US Inflation Jumps to Highest Point Since 1982

New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items rose 6.8% in the 12 months through November, the highest since May 1982, when it was 6.9%.

Dec 11, 2021

Videos

What's Behind This Week's Ebbs and Flows for BTC?

Bitcoin's price has fluctuated wildly this week, trading in the $46K-$53K range. What's behind the movements? "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the week's events that potentially impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, including Evergrande's collapse and rising inflation. Plus, a review of CoinDesk's Top 10 Most Influential 2021 list, with the spotlight on the Taproot developers.

Dec 11, 2021

Videos

Could a ‘Santa Claus Rally’ Happen This Year?

Following a week of lower lows for bitcoin, could we expect to see a “Santa Claus Rally” this year? CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun weighs in on his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, tech editor Christie Harkin discusses the latest on bitcoin’s hashrate as it rebounds to levels not seen since before China’s mining crackdown.

Dec 11, 2021

Markets