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.

Opinion

Nic Carter vs. The Bitcoin Maximalists

If maximalism has become nothing but a refusal to think through bitcoin’s actual usefulness, it has become an intellectual dead end. No surprise, then, that the intellectuals are jumping ship.

By David Z. MorrisJul 6, 2022

Nic Carter at Consensus 2022 (Suzanne Cordeiro for CoinDesk)

Videos

Vauld Buyout Talks; Celsius Fights Against Bankruptcy

Vauld in buyout talks with Nexo. Voyager Digital files for bankruptcy. Celsius community pushes on with short squeeze amid ongoing bankruptcy concerns. Bank of England calls for greater crypto regulation. “Wolf of Wall Street” says Bitcoin investments will be profitable in three to five years.

Jul 6, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin sube por encima de $20K mientras ETF inverso registra ingresos récord de $51M

Un producto de ProShares para apostar contra el crecimiento del precio de bitcoin registró entradas de millones de dólares la semana pasada.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 6, 2022

Bitcoin ETF net inflows have slowed (Mediamodifier/Pixabay)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $20.1K as Crypto Lender Voyager Files for Bankruptcy

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 6, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 6, 2022

Voyager Digital files for bankruptcy protection (RunPhoto/Getty images)

Markets

Bitcoin Recovers Above $20K as Short ETF Sees Record $51M in Weekly Inflows

A ProShares product to bet against rising bitcoin prices saw millions of dollars in inflows last week.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 6, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Crypto Game Consoles Aren’t Needed as Web3 Gaming Has Workers, Not Gamers; Bitcoin Dips, Then Regains Its Perch Above $20K

Studios are raising significant amounts of capital, but they must build games that do a better job of engaging users; ether and most other major cryptos rise.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinJul 5, 2022

Los videojuegos basados en blockchain están al alza. (Fredrick Tendong/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: BTC Settles at $20K as Voyager Files for Bankruptcy

The Toronto-based crypto lender is the second high-profile crypto firm to do so in July.

By Jimmy HeJul 5, 2022

Finance

Crypto Fundraising After End of Roe Tepid So Far

Crypto advocates have long touted the technology’s potential to help people fight government oppression and evade surveillance – the post-Roe world offers a great test case.

By Cheyenne LigonJul 5, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC Stabilizes as Fresh Regulatory Developments Surface in Europe

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 5, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 5, 2022

Bitcoin prices were stable over the holiday weekend (Ziga Plahutar/Getty images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rebounds Past $20K; China’s Blockchain Revolution Is Missing On-Chain Data

Ether and most other major altcoins regain ground they'd lost in last week's downturn; China companies seem unconvinced by blockchain technology.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinJul 5, 2022

Cryptos rebounded in Monday trading. (Markus Spiske/Unsplash)

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