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.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Expected to Rise on Taproot Upgrade

Some analysts expect a price rise as the Bitcoin network receives the most significant upgrade since 2017.

By Damanick Dantes, Helene BraunNov 12, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Decline Could Stabilize at $60K Support

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

By Damanick DantesNov 12, 2021

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

Markets

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.

By Damanick DantesNov 12, 2021

Finance

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.

By Nelson WangNov 12, 2021

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

Policy

Off the Charts: Supply Chain Angst

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

By Michael J. CaseyNov 12, 2021

Podcasts

The Politics of Bitcoin

By Nathaniel WhittemoreNov 12, 2021

Finance

AMC Theatres to Accept Bitcoin, Ether for Online Payments

CEO Adam Aron said dogecoin will be next.

By Jamie CrawleyNov 12, 2021

(Donreál Lunkin/Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Traders Prepare for Taproot Upgrade

Analysts expect further upside despite short-term price swings.

By Damanick DantesNov 11, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Retreats From All-Time High, Ether Follows

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

By Lyllah LedesmaNov 11, 2021

Bitcoin and ethereum hourly chart (Trading View)

Videos

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.

Nov 11, 2021