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 Hits New All-Time High Above $66K

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has hit a new all-time high above $66,000, marking a full recovery from a months-long slump and extending the year’s gains to nearly 130%. “The Hash” panel discusses the events that could have brought BTC to this historic moment and their personal bitcoin journey.

Oct 20, 2021, 3:06 p.m. ET

Markets

Bitcoin ETFs Aren’t New. Here’s How They’ve Fared Outside the US

A look at how other ETFs around the world have performed and what investors are actually looking for in a bitcoin investment vehicle.

By Edward Oosterbaan, George KaloudisOct 20, 2021, 2:13 p.m. ET

Podcasts

LFG! Bitcoin Clears $66K and Hits New All-Time High

By Nathaniel WhittemoreOct 20, 2021, 2:00 p.m. ET

Videos

Bitcoin Inches Toward All-Time-High, Mining Difficulty on the Up

Bitcoin inches towards all-time-high following Proshares spectacular opening. Australian bitcoin trader continues crusade against debanking. Bitcoin mining difficulty rises for seventh consecutive time. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Oct 20, 2021, 11:38 a.m. ET

Videos

Galaxy Digital Research Report: 10 Things That Show Crypto Is Booming

Galaxy Digital Research has released a report on the top 10 things and 15 charts that show crypto is booming. Galaxy's Head of Firmwide Research Alex Thorn shares insights into the main takeaways. Plus, his outlook on bitcoin's price, the U.S. bitcoin futures and spot ETF landscape, the memecoin phenomenon, BTC market share dominance, and regulation.

Oct 20, 2021, 11:37 a.m. ET

Podcasts