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

AMC Theatres to Accept Shiba Inu Within Two to Four Months

The largest movie theater chain in the U.S. already accepts bitcoin, ether and other cryptos.

Par Eliza Gkritsi16 nov. 2021

(Donreál Lunkin/Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)

Marchés

Bitcoin Pullback Could Stabilize Around $60K Support

Upside momentum is slowing, although pullbacks remain limited.

Par Damanick Dantes15 nov. 2021

Bitcoin's four-hour price chart. Lower chart shows a neutral reading on the RSI indicator. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Marchés

Market Wrap: Analysts See Bitcoin as Still in ‘Bullish Phase,’ Despite Pullbacks

But it remains to be seen whether investors will continue to accumulate BTC in hopes of long-term gains.

Par Damanick Dantes, Helene Braun15 nov. 2021

Technologies

What Taproot Could Mean for Bitcoin Investors

Taproot is an overwhelmingly positive upgrade to the Bitcoin protocol, but it is not itself enough for investors to get excited.

Par George Kaloudis15 nov. 2021

Vidéos

Bitcoin’s Bull Flag Breakout Suggests More Upside

Bitcoin's price bounced to $66,000 Monday, partially erasing the losses from last Wednesday. Technical charts signal an impending boost from a bullish continuation pattern. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

15 nov. 2021

Vidéos

Is Bitcoin's Taproot Upgrade Already Priced In?

Jason Deane, a Bitcoin analyst at Quantum Economics, discusses his views on the impact of Taproot on bitcoin's price as the technical upgrade went into effect Sunday. "There are a lot of people forecasting 6 figures," Deane said. "I think it's possible."

15 nov. 2021

Vidéos

What to Know About Taproot, Bitcoin's Long-Anticipated Upgrade That Just Activated

The Bitcoin Taproot upgrade, which aims to improve privacy and efficiency on the blockchain network, went live Sunday. "The Hash" team discusses the significance of Bitcoin's most significant network upgrade in four years and what it means for the bitcoin community.

15 nov. 2021

Marchés