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.


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Bitcoin Peeps Above $56K, May Ignore US Jobs Report

Bitcoin is looking too strong, one expert said.

Ni Omkar GodboleOkt 8, 2021

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2020′s Bull Redux? CME Improves Its Ranking in Biggest Bitcoin Futures Exchanges List

CME jumps from last month’s fourth place, while Binance retains the top spot.

Ni Omkar GodboleOkt 8, 2021

CME is the second-biggest bitcoin futures exchange by open interest

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Pro-Crypto Senator Lummis Discloses Bitcoin Purchase Worth Up to $100K

Lummis executed her latest purchase on Aug. 16 from the brokerage firm River Financial, according to a filing on Thursday.

Ni Sebastian SinclairOkt 8, 2021

Sen. Cynthia Lummis helped draft an amendment to a controversial tax provision in the infrastructure bill.

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Colombian Fintech Movii Raises $15M in Series B Round

Movii said that it was targeting some of the funding to develop a bitcoin purchasing service.

Ni Andrés EnglerOkt 8, 2021

Hernando Rubio, CEO and co-founder of Colombian fintech company Movii.

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Venezuela’s New Digital Bolivar Isn’t Digital, and It Won’t Solve the Country’s Economic Crisis

In view of the hyperinflation in the Latin American country, the government decided to remove six zeros from the currency and issue a new bolivar. For a third time.

Ni Andrés EnglerOkt 7, 2021

(Carlos Becerra/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Highlights From CoinDesk’s Bitcoin for Advisors 2021

Notable keynote speakers including Ric Edelman, Michael Kitces, Michael Sonnenshein, Tyrone Ross, Dani Fava and many more offered their perspectives on all things bitcoin for financial professionals.

Ni Stephanie IzquietaOkt 7, 2021

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Market Wrap: Analysts Bullish on Bitcoin as Trading Volume Rises

Historically, bitcoin produces positive returns in the fourth quarter, underpinning bullish price estimates.

Ni Damanick Dantes, Tracy WangOkt 7, 2021

Bitcoin 24-hour chart (CoinDesk)
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Something Big Is Brewing With Bitcoin

Ni Nathaniel WhittemoreOkt 7, 2021

Something Big Is Brewing With Bitcoin
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Crypto News Roundup for Oct. 7, 2021

Ni Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineOkt 7, 2021

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

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Revolution, Macro and Micro: Three Ways to Look at a Bitcoin Investment

Understanding the three main investment theses of bitcoin will help you not only allocate to it for clients but also parse through cryptocurrency news, analysis and commentary.

Ni Adam BlumbergOkt 7, 2021

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