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.

Finance

Institutions Are Still 'Wait-And-See' With Ethereum

Big investors still seem to like bitcoin more, but their interest in ether is growing.

By Lawrence LewitinnSep 18, 2022, 10:50 a.m. EDT

Investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach toward Ethereum after the Merge. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Close the Week Lower

Ether continues to decline as traders position for what’s next for the Ethereum protocol.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 16, 2022, 4:14 p.m. EDT

Traditional and digital markets trade down again. (Marc Kleen/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Key Fed Decision Next Week

CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the outlook for bitcoin (BTC) ahead of the FOMC meeting scheduled next week. CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin weighs in on where bitcoin is headed as the Merge hype fades away.

Sep 16, 2022, 4:11 p.m. EDT

Videos

Bitcoin Outperformed Ether During Merge Week

MottCapital data indicates that the S&P 500 is closely tracking the 2008 bear market slide, which means cryptocurrencies could see further drops. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed ether (ETH) over the past week, despite the Merge. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Sep 16, 2022, 3:58 p.m. EDT

Markets

First Mover Americas: Ether Declines 7% Post-Merge and Makes Ether Futures More Sensitive to Staking Yields

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleSep 16, 2022, 9:42 a.m. EDT

Crypto exchange Cboe is asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow staking in several spot ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs

Finance

El Salvador's Debt Rating Cut to CC by Fitch

The rating agency said the country is likely to default on a January debt repayment because it has limited market access to raise the funds needed, in part because of its bitcoin adoption.

By Camomile ShumbaSep 16, 2022, 6:15 a.m. EDT

Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador (Ulises Rodriguez/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images).

Markets

First Mover Asia: Ether Tumbles Below $1.5K; Ethereum Merge May Ding Demand for Chips, but Semiconductor Stocks Could Still Be a Good Buy

Chip manufacturing giants Nvidia and AMD have struggled this year, and the Merge could lessen demand for chips. But analysts see opportunities for investors in the semiconductor space.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinSep 15, 2022, 7:56 p.m. EDT

Podcasts

Women Who Web3: Teaser

By Kamala AlcantaraSep 15, 2022, 5:25 p.m. EDT

Markets

Market Wrap: Markets Trade Lower Despite Success of Ethereum Merge

Ether was down more than 9% at one point as traders decided to “sell the fact” following a nearly seamless Ethereum Merge.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 15, 2022, 5:00 p.m. EDT

The Merge was successful, but ETH fell 9%. (Deepak Maurya/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Outlook After Ethereum’s Historic Upgrade

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and Tech Reporter Sam Kessler discuss the road ahead for bitcoin (BTC) after Ethereum successfully shifted from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Plus, insights into the debate around ether (ETH) and bitcoin’s environmental impacts.

Sep 15, 2022, 4:35 p.m. EDT