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

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."

Nov 15, 2021

Videos

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.

Nov 15, 2021

Markets

Steady Interest in Bitcoin Keeps Money Flowing Into Crypto Funds

Investment products focused on the largest cryptocurrency gained $98 million, up from $95 million the week before.

By Helene BraunNov 15, 2021

Weekly Crypto Asset Flows (US$m) (CoinShares)

Tech

Taproot, Bitcoin’s Long-Anticipated Upgrade, Has Activated

Taproot gives developers an expanded toolbox to work with as they continue to ideate, iterate and build on Bitcoin.

By Alyssa HertigNov 15, 2021

Taproot is now activated. (koyu/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Nov. 15, 2021

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineNov 15, 2021

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Videos

Titan Investment: 'Bitcoin's $60K-$100K Run Will Be Moved by Retail'

Following the activation of Bitcoin's long-awaited Taproot upgrade, Gritt Trakulhoon, an analyst at Titan, discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook. "Right now, you can see that the run from $30K to $60K for bitcoin was .. moved by institutions," Trakulhoon said. "I believe $60K to $100K will be moved by retail."

Nov 15, 2021

Videos

Taproot Goes Live, Hong Kong Crypto Kidnap

Chinese official expelled over crypto mining. Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade goes live. Hong Kong police make arrests after crypto kidnapping. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Nov 15, 2021

Videos

Bitcoin’s Long-Anticipated Taproot Upgrade Now Activated

Taproot, the long-anticipated Bitcoin upgrade, activated Sunday at block 709,632, opening the door for developers to integrate new features that will improve privacy, scalability, and security on the network. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin explains how it works and the new features this upgrade could bring to the network.

Nov 15, 2021

Finance