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: Cryptos Rise in an Eventful Week; Bitcoin Hovers Over $21K, Ether Soars

A surprisingly robust jobs report and other signals spur investors’ return to riskier assets.

By James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangNov 4, 2022

Markets

Recent Moving Average Crossover May Signal Higher Bitcoin Prices This Month

A crossover of the 10- and 50-day moving averages has historically been a positive signal. BTC’s lack of volatility, however, may interfere.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Nov 4, 2022

Videos

What This Week's Fed Decision, Jobs Report Means for Crypto

The U.S. Federal Reserve approved a fourth straight interest rate hike this week, while the Department of Labor said employers added 261,000 jobs in October. CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the implications for the crypto markets and global finance. Plus, CoinDesk Research Analyst George Kaloudis on bitcoin's hashrate and volatility.

Nov 4, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin in NASDAQ Futures Rising Toward 4-Month High

High-growth tech stocks are faltering while bitcoin (BTC) is falling less and showing far greater resiliency amid global macro headwinds. Separately, Bitcoin in NASDAQ futures, or BitDAQ, is rising toward a four-month high. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Nov 4, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin supera los US$21K a pesar del inesperado informe de empleo de EE. UU.

El precio de bitcoin subió hasta US$21.287 en las últimas 24 horas, el valor más alto desde el 13 de septiembre.

By Jocelyn YangNov 4, 2022

El gráfico del precio de bitcoin mostró un salto en el precio el viernes. (CoinDesk)

Finance

Fintech argentina Ualá habilita la compraventa de bitcoin y ether

El servicio estará disponible para 4,5 millones de usuarios en el país sudamericano en las próximas semanas.

By Andrés EnglerNov 4, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Hits 7-Week High, Shrugging Off Unexpectedly Strong US Jobs Report

The bitcoin price rose as high as $21,287 in the past 24 hours, the highest since Sept. 13.

By Jocelyn YangNov 4, 2022

Finance

Argentine Fintech Uala Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading Feature

The service will be available to 4.5 million users in the South American country in the coming weeks.

By Andrés EnglerNov 4, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Higher After Jobs Report and Arweave's Meta Effect

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 4, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleNov 4, 2022

Traders de bitcoin permanecen atentos a los informes de empleo de noviembre. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Markets

US Added 261K Jobs in October, Topping Expectations for 200K

Bitcoin's price is likely to face continuing headwinds as the strong report should keep the Federal Reserve on a tightening path.

By Helene BraunNov 4, 2022

The U.S. government released its latest jobs figures Friday (David McNew/Getty Images)

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