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, Ether Move Toward Oversold Territory in Post FOMC Downturn

CoinDesk Indices Trend indicators are signaling a bitcoin and ether downtrend

By Glenn Williams Jr.Jun 15, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Regains Ground to Reach $25.2K, but Investors Remain Jittery About U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy

Tether’s USDT stablecoin deviated from its $1 peg, while other major cryptos spend their day in red territory.

By James RubinJun 15, 2023

Tech

Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Wallet Bitkey to Integrate With Coinbase and Cash App

Public beta testing will begin in a few weeks according to parent company Block.

By Frederick MunawaJun 15, 2023

Bitkey self-custody bitcoin hardware wallet (Block)

Markets

Crypto Trading Volumes Drop in Q2 to Yearly Lows

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, lost the most market share of trading volume in the second quarter of this year.

By Lyllah LedesmaJun 15, 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | The Fed Hits Pause, Sending Markets Tumbling and Ripple Does Not Care Whether XRP Is 'Sufficiently Decentralized'

By Adam B. LevineJun 15, 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $25K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 15, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleJun 15, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Halving History Provides Little Guidance on Outcome: Coinbase

The block reward halving event is often viewed positively as it enhances the cryptocurrency’s prospective scarcity, the report said.

By Will CannyJun 15, 2023

Markets

First Mover Asia: Large Bitcoin Holders Content to Hold Long Positions Amid Regulatory Turmoil

Balances for whale investors indicate that investors are holding on to their crypto assets, despite recent uncertainty; BTC regains $25K.

By James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr.Jun 15, 2023

Policy

Bitcoin Friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Jumps Into Presidential Race

Suarez joins an increasingly crowded field as a longshot candidate for the Republican nomination. The mayor has accepted his salary in bitcoin.

By James RubinJun 15, 2023

Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Bitcoin’s Lack of Layer 2s Is a Blessing in Disguise

The unscalable blockchain par excellence can help fix crypto's longstanding scalability problem. The solution is to build a network where base and scaling layers are indistinguishable.

By Rena ShahJun 14, 2023

Layer 2s with native tokens and blockchain bridges might introduce more problems than they fix as blockchain scaling solutions, Trust Machine's Rena Shah argues. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

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