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

Global Equity Markets Hit by Chinese Developer Evergrande’s Default Fear

A sea of red across the global equities markets is impacting crypto prices as bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap, slipped below $45,000 Monday. Robert Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, discusses why he sees the correction as purely short-term, adding "a lot of the volatility we're experiencing right now is expected." Plus, his take on bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, stablecoins, and the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

Sep 20, 2021

Videos

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law Is ‘Banking the Unbanked’

As bitcoin slips below $45,000, Adriana Rodriguez, a crypto advocate in El Salvador, joins “All About Bitcoin” from her country to discuss the potential impact of bitcoin’s pullback on the Central American nation’s Bitcoin Law and the overall state of crypto there. “Basically, we’re banking the unbanked,” Rodriguez said.

Sep 20, 2021

Podcasts

Why Is September So Bad for Bitcoin?

By Nathaniel WhittemoreSep 20, 2021

Policy

Central Banks vs. Private Currencies: ‘The Future of Money’ With Economist Eswar Prasad

Economist Eswar Prasad’s latest book is an ambitious overview of the changing nature of money.

By Daniel KuhnSep 20, 2021

Markets

Crypto Funds See Inflows, Despite Slower Overall Volumes

Solana, which suffered a network outage that lasted nearly 20 hours last week, saw inflows of $4.8 million.

By Lyllah LedesmaSep 20, 2021

Videos

China's Evergrande Debt Crisis Posing Risk to Global Markets and Crypto

Mathew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at ETF and mutual fund manager at VanEck, discusses the potential factors driving crypto markets lower as bitcoin slips below $45,000. Plus, his take on Chinese developer Evergrande's debt crisis as it poses a potential global systematic risk to tether and the broader crypto markets and the state of bitcoin law in El Salvador following his visit there.

Sep 20, 2021

Markets