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 supera los $47.000 a la espera de una reunión de la Reserva Federal

Los inversores cripto parecen estar optando por eliminar el riesgo, ya que se espera que la Reserva Federal acelere la retirada de su estímulo monetario ante el rápido aumento de la inflación.

By Lyllah LedesmaDec 14, 2021

Opinion

Bitcoin Is Free and Fair but Not Progressive

A number of Democratic politicians have taken aim at the cryptocurrency when they might support it.

By Daniel KuhnDec 14, 2021

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Holds Short-Term Support at $46K; Resistance at $50K

The tight price range could persist into the Asia trading day.

By Damanick DantesDec 14, 2021

Bitcoin four-hour price chart shows support/resistance with oversold RSI on bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Videos

Should You Buy the Dip in Bitcoin?

Bullish sentiment is beginning to fade for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets, but should you buy the dip, or is it sell-off season?

Dec 14, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Struggles to Break $47K as Fed Meeting Looms

Cryptocurrency investors may be moving to take risk off the table, with the Federal Reserve expected to accelerate withdrawal of its unprecedented monetary stimulus in the face of fast-rising inflation.

By Lyllah LedesmaDec 14, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin CME Futures Slip Into ‘Backwardation’ as Bearish Sentiment Grips Market

Backwardation refers to a market condition where futures prices trade lower than the spot price.

By Omkar GodboleDec 14, 2021

CME one-month futures slipped into discount on Dec. 14 (Skew)

Policy

The Future of Crypto: The Industry That Once Focused Solely on Bitcoin Is Rapidly Evolving

Developers are striving to find decentralized blockchain products that are both scalable and secure.

By Merav OzairDec 14, 2021

What Are the Future Use Cases for Blockchain Technology?

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Tumble Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting

An expected interest rate hike could spook investors away from higher-risk assets; the top 20 altcoins by market capitalization were firmly in the red.

By Muyao Shen, Damanick DantesDec 13, 2021

Analysts: This Bear Market May Not Last Long

Finance

Crypto Miners Extend Slump as Bitcoin Price Falls to Lowest Point Since October

Some miners have lost almost 50% of their market capitalization since bitcoin reached its all-time high in November.

By Aoyon AshrafDec 13, 2021

Network cables connected to bitcoin mining rigs (Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Podcasts

11 Years Ago Today, Satoshi Disappeared

By Nathaniel WhittemoreDec 13, 2021

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