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 Price Breaks Out to Highest in Almost 3 Weeks

Bitcoin's price is moving in line with major indices, but it's too early to say whether this is a sustained rally.

By Angelique ChenMar 22, 2022

Bitcoin was up 4.1% in the past 24 hours. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Rises Above $42K; Resistance at $46K-$50K

Momentum is turning bullish over the short term.

By Damanick DantesMar 22, 2022

Bitcoin daily price chart shows support/resistance. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Finance

First Mover Americas: Goldman's Crypto OTC Trade Revives Hopes of Institutional Demand, Lido Token Rallies

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 22, 2022.

By Omkar GodboleMar 22, 2022

Markets

Cryptos Reclaim $2T Capitalization, Cardano’s ADA Leads Gains in Majors

Crypto markets added nearly 3.2% to their overall market cap in the past 24 hours, data shows.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 22, 2022

Markets

3 Reasons Bitcoin Is Staying Resilient to Powell's Hawkish Remarks

The inversion of the yield curve signals the Fed may compromise in the future, so it's a good sign in part, one trader said.

By Omkar GodboleMar 22, 2022

Bitcoin tops $43K even as Powell opens the doors for a 50 basis point rate hike. (CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Why Bitcoin Started the Week Slowly; Ether Rises

Trading of bitcoin has been light as investors seem to be taking measure of an unsettled macroeconomic environment.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMar 21, 2022

Videos

Wasabi Wallet Contributor on Blacklisting Certain BTC Addresses

Max Hillebrand explains why Wasabi Wallet’s CoinJoin coordinator is blacklisting certain bitcoin transactions, highlighting ambitions to exclude known criminals from the network.

Mar 21, 2022

Videos

Is BTC Acting Like a Risk Asset Amid Soaring Inflation?

Wave Financial’s Justin Chuh joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss how bitcoin spot trading has been impacted by macro factors like rising inflation rates and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Plus, insights into bitcoin possibly showing a correlation with risk assets and how quantitative tightening could ease inflation.

Mar 21, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pulls Back After Fed Chair's Comments; Volatility Oversold

Some traders expect greater price swings after month-end volatility selling.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenMar 21, 2022

Videos

Goldman Sachs Launches First OTC Crypto Trade

Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs has conducted its first over-the-counter (OTC) crypto-related trade, a cash-settled bitcoin (BTC) non-deliverable option, with digital asset financial company Galaxy Digital. Watch “The Hash” group discuss the significance of this trade in the broader context of institutional crypto and Galaxy's potential as a liaison between traditional institutions and DeFi products.

Mar 21, 2022

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