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.

Finance

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bond Issuance Apparently Delayed

The country’s finance minister had previously suggested the bond sale could be launched as soon as this week.

By Andrés EnglerMar 18, 2022, 3:19 p.m. EDT

Volcano in El Salvador (Galen Rowell/Getty images)

Markets

Bitcoin Holding Above $40K, Resistance at $46K

The four-month-long downtrend could be nearing an end.

By Damanick DantesMar 18, 2022, 1:48 p.m. EDT

Bitcoin daily price chart shows support/resistance levels (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Opinion

Why Is the IMF So Afraid of Cryptocurrency?

The IMF is not a neutral aid organization, but the economic arm of a vast power structure. Crypto threatens that power.

By David Z. MorrisMar 18, 2022, 1:39 p.m. EDT

A demonstrator during a protest against Argentina's International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement outside the National Congress building in Buenos Aires on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The protestor's t-shirt features the slogan "Las Estafas No Se Pagan," or "Scams are not meant to be paid."

Argentina's inflation accelerated in February at its fastest pace in nearly a year, surpassing forecasts and challenging the governments targets for this year in its preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund. (Marcos Brindicci/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Learn

How Does Bitcoin Mining Work?

Bitcoins are discovered rather than printed. Computers around the world “mine” for coins by competing with each other.

By Noelle Acheson, John Biggs, Hoa NguyenMar 18, 2022, 12:43 p.m. EDT

Equipamiento para la minería de bitcoin. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Una popular estrategia de inversión con bitcoin pierde fuerza debido a la inflación de EE.UU.

Aun así, los rendimientos reales de las criptomonedas aún son relativamente atractivos en comparación con los mercados tradicionales y podrían seguir captando inversores, según algunos observadores.

By Omkar GodboleMar 18, 2022, 12:38 p.m. EDT

El rendimiento real de una estrategia de cash-and-carry de bitcoin se ha vuelto negativo mientras la inflación de los Estados Unidos alcanza un máximo de cuatro décadas. (Pixabay vía PhotoMosh)

Podcasts

Crypto Integration and Innovation in African Markets

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyMar 18, 2022, 11:34 a.m. EDT

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Learn

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty: Everything You Need to Know

In order to ensure bitcoin blocks are discovered roughly every 10 minutes, an automatic system is in place that adjusts the difficulty depending on how many miners are competing to discover blocks at any given time.

By Andrey SergeenkovMar 18, 2022, 9:57 a.m. EDT