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

Bullish Bitcoin Market Easily Digests Spike in Trading Volume

Trading volume in the bitcoin-tether trading pair on the OKEx crypto exchange reached more than 10,000 BTC in a span of two hours – at least $620 million worth based on the current price.

By Lyllah LedesmaOct 19, 2021

Close-up of horns on a black bull against a dark background. (Coindesk archives)

Markets

Analysts Divided on Prospects of Sell-the-Fact Move as Bitcoin ETF Listing Nears

Bitcoin peaked after Coinbase’s debut on Nasdaq on April 14

By Omkar GodboleOct 19, 2021

Markets

Australia Has Third-Highest Rate of Crypto Adoption in the World: Finder Survey

Almost 18% of the country’s population owns crypto.

By Sebastian SinclairOct 19, 2021

Sydney Harbour (Photoholgic via Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Nears All-Time High; HK Exhibition Showcases NFTs for Good

Bitcoin futures ETF filing prompts bitcoin's price to approach an all-time high. Hong Kong exhibition showcases NFTs for good causes. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Oct 18, 2021

Videos

Bitcoin Faces Resistance Above $62K

As bitcoin faces resistance at the $62,000 level after a record weekly close, Pete Flint, Trulia co-founder and general partner at VC fund NFX, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. He says although he sees volatility in the short-term, he remains "extremely bullish on the sector" in the long term. Plus, his investment philosophy as NFX going deeper into crypto with a $450 million seed fund.

Oct 18, 2021

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