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.

Videos

Will Bitcoin Hit Its All-Time High of Just Under $65K?

CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun and George Kaloudis discuss where bitcoin could be headed next week as Wall Street banks warn inflation may not be transitory, which could be driving BTC’s price higher.

Oct 15, 2021

Videos

Week in Review: The US Bitcoin ETF Race Heats Up

It’s been a big week for bitcoin, soaring past $60,000 for the first time in almost six months. The “All About Bitcoin” panel reviews events that helped bring BTC to this point, including the fierce U.S. bitcoin ETF race as the first bitcoin futures ETFs will reportedly clear the SEC next week.

Oct 15, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin supera los $60.000 tras conocerse que la SEC no impedirá la creación de un ETF de futuros

El precio de la criptomoneda tocó el viernes los $62.217.

By Danny NelsonOct 15, 2021

Podcasts

Bitcoin Is Actually, Finally About to Have an ETF

By Nathaniel WhittemoreOct 15, 2021

Podcasts

And Just Like That, the US Has Become a Bitcoin Superpower

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyOct 15, 2021

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

Bitcoin jumped above $60,000 for the first time in almost six months following a report a bitcoin futures ETF could clear the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Oct 15, 2021

Policy

Bitcoin Climbs Above $60K After Report That SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

The key cryptocurrency’s price touched $60,300 Friday.

By Danny NelsonOct 15, 2021

Bitcoin's price has crossed above $60,000 for the first time since April. (CoinDesk)

Videos

Bitcoin Spikes After Bloomberg Reports SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF

Bitcoin rallied Friday following reports that a bitcoin futures ETF is likely to clear the U.S. SEC. Omer Ozden, CEO of New York-based merchant bank RockTree Capital, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, his take on the impact of China’s crypto crackdown on trading in Asia.

Oct 15, 2021

Markets

Ether, Bitcoin to Strengthen in Coming Weeks, FSInsight Says

The firm’s first upside target for bitcoin is close to $61,000 and then the highs from earlier this year of around $64,860.

By Will CannyOct 15, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Ether Outperforms Bitcoin as Traders Look to Altcoins

Analysts see strong fundamentals for alternative cryptocurrencies.

By Damanick Dantes, Tracy WangOct 14, 2021

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