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.


Bitcoin News

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First Mover Asia: Fed Tightening, Economic Woes Continue to Spook Crypto Investors

Bitcoin and ether rose and fell; altcoins have a mixed day.

By James Rubin, Damanick DantesJan 18, 2022

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Advisers, Pay Attention to Stablecoins

By Tyrone RossJan 18, 2022

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Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Decline With Equities, Traders Remain Cautious

Bitcoin's spot trading volume is at its lowest level in six months.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenJan 18, 2022

Retail traders were eager to get in on the bitcoin action.

Markets

Digital Asset Funds Hit by 5th Week of Outflows

Investment funds focused on bitcoin accounted for $55 million of the $73 million of outflows last week.

By Lyllah LedesmaJan 18, 2022

Digital asset investment products saw outflows totaling a weekly record of $73 million, the fifth straight week of outflows. (CoinShares)

Markets

Bitcoin Drifts Lower, Stuck Between $40K Support and $45K Resistance

BTC appears oversold into the Asian trading day, but upside remains limited.

By Damanick DantesJan 18, 2022

Bitcoin four-hour price chart shows support/resistance with RSI on bottom (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)
Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Jan. 18, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineJan 18, 2022

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

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Can You Still Mine Bitcoin and Other Crypto From Home?

Despite popular belief, you don't need your own wind turbine or nuclear power plant to mine crypto profitably from home in 2022.

By Robert StevensJan 18, 2022

(Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin May Soon Wake From Slumber, Derivatives Data Indicates

Futures markets remain a powder keg for short-term volatility, one observer said.

By Omkar GodboleJan 18, 2022

Bitcoin traders may get busy again, as high futures open interest points to renewed price volatility (Source: Pixabay)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Off on US Holiday and Could Fall Further

Ether and most other altcoins also drop amid more bad news for the global economy.

By James RubinJan 18, 2022

(Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin: piso de $40.000 no es seguro ante inactividad de institucionales

Un analista dijo que a los operadores les conviene más operar con la volatilidad de la criptomoneda que hacer apuestas direccionales.

By Omkar GodboleJan 17, 2022

Gráfico que muestra el descenso de bitcoin en poder de fondos estadounidenses y canadienses, y de ETFs y ETPs canadienses y europeos. (ByteTree)
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