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.

Podcasts

Keeping Up With the DAO Joneses

By Tyrone RossDec 2, 2021

PlannerDAO, the DAO Built for and by Financial Advisers

Tech

Filecoin Might Have a Way for Bitcoin to Fight Its Energy Critics (if Miners Use It)

Did Filecoin just launch a tool to end the never-ending debate over bitcoin’s carbon footprint?

By Ian AllisonDec 2, 2021

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drops Following First US Omicron Case

Ether falls, breaking a four-day streak of gains; equity markets tumble.

By Muyao Shen, Damanick DantesDec 1, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Rangebound Between $55K Support and $60K Resistance

The intermediate-term uptrend remains intact.

By Damanick DantesDec 1, 2021

Bitcoin daily price chart (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Markets

Market Wrap: Analysts Expect Positive Bitcoin Returns in December

The cryptocurrency typically rises in the fourth quarter, which is why some traders are poised for a year-end rally.

By Damanick Dantes, Tracy WangDec 1, 2021

Short-term upside expected (Mathieu Stern, Unsplash)

Videos

RIOT Blockchain CEO on the State of Bitcoin Mining

The Bitcoin network’s hashrate is near complete recovery from the levels reached before China’s mining crackdown, rising over 80% in the past five months and close to reaching a new all-time high. RIOT Blockchain CEO Jason Les discusses the “reallocation of hashrate around the world” and the wider state of mining.

Dec 1, 2021

Videos

Is Jack Dorsey Bitcoin's Unsung Hero?

New ByteTree data reveals Square's Cash App has raised $13 billion for the Bitcoin network, suggesting CEO Jack Dorsey is bitcoin's unsung hero. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Dec 1, 2021

Videos

ETH Returns Outpacing BTC, S&P 500, DeFi

CoinDesk Director of Professional Content Galen Moore shares insights into how bitcoin has performed since Black Friday when it declined by more than 8% following news of the COVID-19 strain Omicron. Why are the returns for ETH outpacing BTC, S&P 500, and DeFi?

Dec 1, 2021

Finance

Tim Draper on Bitcoin and the Collapse of Fiat

The billionaire scion joined CoinDesk TV to discuss the future of money.

By Daniel KuhnDec 1, 2021

Venture Capitalist Tim Draper (CoinDesk TV)

Videos

Venture Capital Investor Tim Draper: ‘Bitcoin Got Me Going’

Tim Draper, prominent venture capital investor and founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, discusses investing in bitcoin, the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape, journey to NFTs, stablecoins, and the wider crypto markets. “Bitcoin is clearly the strongest of the cryptocurrencies … it’s going to lead us into a new anthropological age,” Draper said.

Dec 1, 2021

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