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.

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Markets

Here’s Why Bitcoin Tumbled 11% in 24 Hours

Bitcoin is currently trading around 45% below its all-time high of $68,700.

By Lyllah LedesmaJan 21, 2022

(CoinDesk price page)

Merkado

Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $2T Amid Sell-Off

As bitcoin and ether breach $40,000 and $3,000 support levels, some altcoins are trading 60%-80% down from cycle highs.

Ni Tracy WangEne 21, 2022

McDonald's outlet in Hong Kong ( S3studio/Getty Images)

Merkado

Bitcoin Sell-Off Deepens Below $40K; Minor Support Nearby

A price drop to $37,000 could stabilize the current sell-off, although $30,000 is a more significant level to watch given the decline in long-term momentum.

Ni Damanick DantesEne 21, 2022

Bitcoin daily price chart shows support/resistance with RSI on bottom (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Opinyon

Bukele's Bitcoin Is Not What Turkey Needs

El Salvador's President didn't mention bitcoin in his meeting with Erdogan - but it's not a cure for Turkey's monetary woes anyway.

Ni David Z. MorrisEne 21, 2022

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele this week. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)
Mga Podcast

Media in the Metaverse: NYT’s Kevin Roose on the Future of Crypto

Ni Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyEne 21, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Merkado

Ether, Altcoins Tank, With Bitcoin as Decoupling Narrative Goes Up in Smoke

Centralized liquidity appears to be dictating the market value of cryptocurrencies promising decentralization.

Ni Omkar GodboleEne 21, 2022

Ether's price slide (CoinDesk)

Pananalapi

El Salvador Plans to Offer Crypto-Based Loans for SMEs

The government will launch a first line of $10 million provided by the Solana-based lending platform Acumen in the first quarter of 2022.

Ni Andrés EnglerEne 21, 2022

El Salvador (Esaú González, Unsplash)

Merkado

Bitcoin Dips Below $40K During Broader Asia Market Sell-Off

Ether, Solana and other layer 1-associated coins also slip during Asia trading day

Ni Sam Reynolds, Omkar GodboleEne 21, 2022

Bitcoin's price fell below $40,000 for the first time in months in the early hours of Jan. 21. (CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index)

Merkado

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Altcoins Rise and Then Sink

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization plummets below $41,000 after rising earlier in the day.

Ni James Rubin, Damanick DantesEne 20, 2022

(Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Despite Russia's Proposed Crypto Ban

Traders appeared unfazed by Russia's proposal as bitcoin rose 3% over the past 24 hours.

Ni Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenEne 20, 2022

Bank of Russia (Shutterstock)
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