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

Craig Wright Found Not Liable for Breach of Kleiman Business Partnership

A jury ruled Wright must pay $100 million to W&K Info Defense Research but cleared him of all other charges.

By Cheyenne Ligon, Deirdra FuncheonDec 6, 2021

Craig Wright (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for CoinGeek )

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrency Sell-Off Pauses as Sentiment Turns Bearish

Prices are stabilizing after the weekend crash, although some analysts don’t expect much upside.

By Damanick Dantes, Tracy WangDec 6, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin se estabiliza cerca del soporte de $50.000 tras la caída del fin de semana

La criptomoneda está preparada para un rebote a corto plazo, aunque la subida parece ser limitada.

By Damanick DantesDec 6, 2021

Markets

Wrapped Bitcoin’s Supply Has More Than Doubled, but BadgerDAO Hack Exposed Risks of Moving Bitcoin to Ethereum

Higher returns usually come with higher risks.

By Muyao ShenDec 6, 2021

The rapid growth of a yield farming optimization protocol focusing on Curve Finance has helped CRV token become a top performing token this week. Credit: Noah Buscher/Unsplash

Markets

3 Reasons the Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Rose to 3 1/2-Year High as Crypto Crashed

Bitcoin’s evolution as a macroeconomic asset makes it more vulnerable to Fed jitters.

By Omkar GodboleDec 6, 2021

ether-bitcoin ratio hits highest since May 2018

Markets

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $50K Support After Weekend Sell-Off

BTC is poised for a short-term bounce, although upside appears to be limited.

By Damanick DantesDec 6, 2021

Podcasts

Why Bitcoin Crashed

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 6, 2021

Videos

What Was the Catalyst for the Crypto Market Weekend Plunge?

Bitcoin is recovering after dropping nearly $10,000 in roughly an hour Saturday to as low as around $42,000. GlobalBlock CEO Rufus Round discusses the potential factors that contributed to the weekend plunge in the crypto markets.

Dec 6, 2021

Videos

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Rises to 3 1/2-Year High as Crypto Crashed

Bitcoin tanked last week, pulling the broader crypto market lower. Meanwhile, the ether-bitcoin ratio rose 13%, reaching a three-and-a-half-year high and registering its best weekly performance since May. Is the "flippening" approaching? "The Hash" panel discusses the potential factors behind the crazy crypto markets' action.

Dec 6, 2021