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

Few Signs of Upward Momentum as Bitcoin Holds $20K

Analysts say wider economic improvements are needed for sustained growth.

By Jimmy HeJun 27, 2022

El gráfico del precio de bitcoin durante la última semana ilustra el retroceso del mercado del lunes. (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $21K as BTC Outflows Hit Record High

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 27, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaJun 27, 2022

Bitcoin's net outflows hit a record last week. (photo-lime/Getty images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $21K in Weekend Trading, Solana Web3 Phone Faces Long Odds

Ether stays over $1,200; prior blockchain phones have failed because the market has realized their functionalities are already available on apps that can be loaded on any phone.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinJun 26, 2022

Bitcoin was down slightly on Sunday, but still trading at over $21,000. (Jay Radhakrishnan)

Markets

Opaque Platforms and Intertwined Protocols Pose Big Risk to Crypto

Second article in a series about risks we’re thinking about during these crypto down days.

By George KaloudisJun 26, 2022

Interdependent protocols and black-box platforms make for a dicey pairing. (Edge2Edge Media/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Protocol vs. Platform Risk

CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin explains what makes protocol failures in DeFi projects different from bitcoin (BTC)’s latest downturn.

Jun 25, 2022

Podcasts

Consensus 2022: Hollywood, Colleges, Conferences vs. Crypto

By Dan Ilett, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny BradburyJun 24, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin se estabiliza cerca de $21K; inversores esperan evitar otra caída el fin de semana

Los analistas se cuestionan si BTC podrá mantenerse por encima del umbral de $20.000 en un clima de desconfianza entre los inversores.

By Jimmy HeJun 24, 2022

Bitcoin subió en el trading del día viernes. (Jay Radhakrishnan)

Markets

Market Wrap: From GBTC Discount to Short Bitcoin ETF, Traders See Reasons for Optimism

It's hard to imagine that data showing traders piling into a trade designed to profit from further bitcoin price declines might be bullish, but that's how some analysts are interpreting the signal.

By Bradley Keoun, Jimmy HeJun 24, 2022

Seemingly bearish market indicators are seen by analysts as reasons for optimism. (Creative Commons)

Videos

Investors Pile Into Short Bitcoin ETF Betting on Prices to Fall

The ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF, a recently launched short bitcoin ETF designed to profit investors who bet on BTC price falling, is now the second-largest bitcoin-focused ETF in the U.S. market. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Jun 24, 2022

Videos

Bitcoin Hovers Near $21K as Investors Look to Avoid Another Weekend Slump

Bitcoin (BTC) held steady near $21,000 in Friday afternoon trading. “All About Bitcoin’s” Week in Review panel weighs in on the biggest crypto news of the week that potentially drove BTC to this point, including the Fed’s plans to fight inflation.

Jun 24, 2022

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