The Breakdown

Latest The Breakdown news and analysis from CoinDesk, the leader in crypto journalism. Read in-depth coverage, expert insights, and price updates.

The Breakdown
Podcasts

12 Big-Picture Power Shifts to Watch in 2022

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJan 2, 2022

12 Big-Picture Power Shifts to Watch in 2022
Podcasts

Jason Yanowitz and Michael Ippolito on the Most Important Stories of 2021

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 31, 2021

Jason Yanowitz and Michael Ippolito on the Most Important Stories of 2021
Podcasts

Tom Shaughnessy on the Big Metaverse Bet

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 30, 2021

Tom Shaughnessy on the Big Metaverse Bet
Podcasts

Katherine Wu on What Gets Built Next in Crypto

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 29, 2021

Katherine Wu on What Gets Built Next in Crypto
Podcasts

Travis Kling on Why Elon’s BTC Buy Was the Biggest Story of the Year

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 28, 2021

Travis Kling on Why Elon’s BTC Buy Was the Biggest Story of the Year
Podcasts

The Programmable Future of Bitcoin, Feat. Muneeb Ali

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 27, 2021

The Programmable Future of Bitcoin, Feat. Muneeb Ali
Podcasts

The Emergence of DAOs With Santiago Santos

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 26, 2021

The Emergence of DAOs With Santiago Santos
Podcasts

Deeze on Why 2021 Was the Year of NFTs

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 24, 2021

Deeze on Why 2021 Was the Year of NFTs
Podcasts

Nexo’s Antoni Trenchev on the Stories That Shaped Crypto in 2021

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 23, 2021

Nexo’s Antoni Trenchev on the Stories That Shaped Crypto in 2021
Podcasts

The Year of Institutional Bitcoin, Feat. Galaxy’s Alex Thorn

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 22, 2021

The Year of Institutional Bitcoin, Feat. Galaxy’s Alex Thorn
of 113

Latest Crypto News

Today
4:10 PM
Negative
Five times President Trump made a statement that moved bitcoin, and why it might happen again this week
Trump’s social media posts and statements to news reporters have triggered 5% to 12% swings in the price of bitcoin, blurring the lines between policy and market manipulation.
4:07 PM
Negative
BTC0.00%
Bitcoin faces near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, Hilbert Group CIO says
Russell Thompson warned of a sharp tightening in global liquidity that could weigh on risk assets and bitcoin in the near term, before expected U.S. policy action provides relief.
3:22 PM
Negative
BTC0.00%
UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism
Reabold Resources' gas field is so large it could theoretically mine 50,000 BTC, local media said. The firm said it will test bitcoin mining before pivoting to data centers.

Newsletters

Newsletter thumbnail
CoinDesk Headlines
The biggest crypto news and ideas of the day.
Preview
By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy.