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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Bitcoin Decline Could Stabilize at $60K Support

Short-term upside appears to be limited given the loss of upside momentum.

Di Damanick Dantes12 nov 2021

Gráfico de precios de bitcoin a cuatro horas (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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La caída de bitcoin podría estabilizarse en el soporte de $60.000

La suba del precio a corto plazo parece estar limitada por la pérdida de impulso alcista.

Di Damanick Dantes12 nov 2021

Finanza

SEC Rejects VanEck’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The decision did not come as a surprise given SEC chair Gary Gensler’s preference for a bitcoin futures ETF.

Di Nelson Wang12 nov 2021

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

Politiche

Off the Charts: Supply Chain Angst

Is inflation in the U.S. the product of monetary policy or supply chain problems?

Di Michael J. Casey12 nov 2021

Podcast

The Politics of Bitcoin

Di Nathaniel Whittemore12 nov 2021

Finanza

AMC Theatres to Accept Bitcoin, Ether for Online Payments

CEO Adam Aron said dogecoin will be next.

Di Jamie Crawley12 nov 2021

(Donreál Lunkin/Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Traders Prepare for Taproot Upgrade

Analysts expect further upside despite short-term price swings.

Di Damanick Dantes11 nov 2021

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Bitcoin Retreats From All-Time High, Ether Follows

The shakeout appeared to coincide with a turn lower in U.S. stock markets.

Di Lyllah Ledesma11 nov 2021

Bitcoin and ethereum hourly chart (Trading View)

Video

Rapper Money Man Becomes the First Artist to Receive Advances in Bitcoin

Atlanta-based multi-platinum rapper and entrepreneur Money Man has become the first artist to receive advances in bitcoin. Music label Empire paid its first artist advance in BTC to Money Man worth $1 million through Square's Cash App. Money Man, along with Empire CEO and founder Ghazi, share their insights.

11 nov 2021

Video

Makara CEO: Bitcoin's Pullback a 'Natural, Healthy Movement in the Market'

Jesse Proudman, CEO of crypto investment advisor Makara, discusses his bitcoin analysis as it retreats from an all-time-high near $69,000. The pullback is a "natural, healthy movement in the market as we continue to move up," Proudman said. Plus, his views on bitcoin as an inflation hedge, buying trends to watch among investors, and reactions to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's crypto ambitions for the city.

11 nov 2021