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 Correlation With Stocks Comes Back as Economic Factors Roil Markets

The largest cryptocurrency and stocks are almost trading in tandem again – as risky asset markets move in response to fresh developments in the economy and international affairs.

By Jocelyn YangSep 9, 2022

Crypto trading platform Talos announced three new hires to senior roles. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Notches Biggest Gain in 6 Months as Price Soars

Traders appear to be shrugging off interest rate fears as they wait for more inflation data next week

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 9, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Jumps Most in 6 Months as Investors Anticipate US CPI Report

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies bounced early Friday as traditional market investors shrugged off U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s pro-liquidity tightening stance. “The Hash” team discusses the macro environment and its impact on crypto.

Sep 9, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin registra el mayor aumento en 6 meses con la esperanza de un recorte de tasas para el 2023

ING espera que haya un recorte de tasas en junio de 2023 seguido de una mayor flexibilización en la segunda mitad del año.

By Omkar GodboleSep 9, 2022

Bitcoin se dispara 7% a medida que las expectativas de inflación disminuyen. (CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps Most in Six Months, as 'Powell Pivot' Speculation Returns

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 9, 2022.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleSep 9, 2022

The leading cryptocurrency by market value jumped 8.6% to $20,997. (Marc Najera/Unsplash)

Podcasts

Think Tanks; the First Call for Policy Teams Looking for Crypto Data

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseySep 9, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Markets

Crypto’s S&P 500: CoinDesk Unveils Broad-Market, Digital-Asset Index

The CoinDesk Market Index is first in a family of nine new price indexes built around the media company's Digital Asset Classification Standard for categorizing bitcoin, ether and other digital assets.

By Bradley KeounSep 9, 2022

CoinDesk's new cryptocurrency price index will show which way the market has been going. (Art Institute of Chicago, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Jumps Most in 6 Months as Hopes for 2023 Rate Cut Persist

ING expects a rate cut in June 2023 followed by further easing in the second half of the year.

By Omkar GodboleSep 9, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Crypto Legislation, Enforcement Highlight a Busy Fall for Financial Regulators; Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $19K

South Korea, Thailand and Singapore will be addressing legal action, legislation and other issues in the coming months.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinSep 9, 2022

Singapore Skyline (Swapnil Bapat/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Up Slightly Despite Fed Chairman's Hawkish Comments

BTC remains resilient despite the challenging macroeconomic conditions.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 8, 2022

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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