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

Bitcoin's Pre-Fed Weakness Has Chart Analysts Focused on Support at $18.3K

That's a level where traders who have taken long positions may exit, according to one technical analyst.

By Omkar GodboleSep 20, 2022

El análisis gráfico se enfoca en un nivel de soporte clave cerca de los US$18.300. (geralt/Pixabay)

Finance

La firma MicroStrategy compra 301 bitcoins y ya suma aproximadamente 130.000

La empresa de software adquirió las monedas adicionales a un precio promedio de US$19.851.

By Parikshit MishraSep 20, 2022

Executive Chairman MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Traders Await Fed, Cosmos Is Heating Up

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleSep 20, 2022

ATOM has risen 10% to about $15.30 since Thursday. (Andrew Valdivia/Unsplash)

Finance

MicroStrategy Buys 301 More Bitcoins, Now Holds Almost 130K

The software company purchased the additional coins at an average price of $19,851.

By Parikshit MishraSep 20, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Where in the World Is Do Kwon? Terra Co-Founder’s Absence Highlights the Complications of Extradition; Cryptos Climb Ahead of FOMC

Kwon, who is no longer in Singapore, says he is not "on the run," although Korean authorities have asked Interpol to issue a "red notice" requesting his arrest; Taiwan is an unlikely hideout.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsSep 20, 2022

Do Kwon's whereabouts are unknown, although many countries have extradition treaties (Getty Images)

Videos

Current Crypto Market Lacks ‘Positive Catalysts’ and Investors Are ‘Spooked,’ Analyst Says

Brett Sifling, director of Get Invested at Gerber Kawasaki, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss his outlook on bitcoin (BTC) amid the recent market turbulence. Plus, a closer look at how bitcoin may react ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

Sep 19, 2022

Podcasts

Bleak Week as Bitcoin Hits 3-Month Low

By Nathaniel WhittemoreSep 19, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Regains $19K and Ether Rises as FOMC Meeting Nears

Both assets are likely to remain in a tight trading range, at least until the Federal Reserve announces its latest interest rate hike or some other catalyst appears.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 19, 2022

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at a press conference after this week's FOMC meeting. (Federal Reserve via Wikimedia Commons)

Markets

Ether y bitcoin se debilitan mientras empresas de trading culpan a la falta de catalizadores alcistas por el desplome del mercado

Los depósitos de ETH en los exchanges todavía deben retroceder, según un observador. Inversores comenzaron a mover las criptomonedas a los exchanges antes de la fusión de Ethereum del jueves.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Ether cae por debajo de US$1300 mientras el entusiasmo por la fusión se desvanece. (Fuente: CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Tech

THNDR Games Launches Play-to-Earn Bitcoin Solitaire Mobile Game

The new game, dubbed Club Bitcoin: Solitaire, aims to increase bitcoin adoption by specifically targeting female audiences and emerging markets.

By Frederick MunawaSep 19, 2022

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