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

First Mover Asia: Singapore Wants More Control Over Crypto Companies That Call It Home but Aren’t There; Major Cryptos Drop

Many crypto companies, especially those with roots in Asia, choose to register their companies in Singapore, but the city-state has grown uncomfortable with the scale of this arrangement; bitcoin and ether fall.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinApr 5, 2022, 6:33 p.m. EDT

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Crypto Markets React to Hawkish Brainard Remarks

Marcus Sotiriou, GlobalBlock market analyst, shares his bitcoin price outlook as Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said Tuesday the U.S. central bank will reduce its balance sheet as soon as May. Plus, a conversation on MicroStrategy’s continued accumulation of bitcoin and Exxon’s plans to enter the crypto mining industry.

Apr 5, 2022, 5:25 p.m. EDT

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Bitcoin's 'Reserve Risk' Suggests Opportunity for Long-Term Accumulation

Is it time to buy the dip? The reserve risk of bitcoin, an indicator that measures the risk-reward ratio of allocating BTC based on the conviction of long-term holders, shows that HODLing is the preferred market strategy right now. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

Apr 5, 2022, 5:13 p.m. EDT

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Briefly Dip After Fed Comments; DOGE Rallies

BTC was roughly flat over the past 24 hours, compared with a 17% rise in dogecoin.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenApr 5, 2022, 4:27 p.m. EDT

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A State Senator Is Pushing to Attract Bitcoin Miners to Oklahoma

John Michael Montgomery explains on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” why he thinks the Sooner State should offer tax incentives to crypto miners.

By Fran VelasquezApr 5, 2022, 3:42 p.m. EDT

Oklahoma State Senator John Michael Montgomery explains why he is pushing the state to attract bitcoin miners with tax incentives. (CoinDesk TV)

Podcasts

Behind the Scenes of Clearing and Settling Crypto Transactions

By Tyrone RossApr 5, 2022, 3:28 p.m. EDT

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Videos

Why US Lawmakers Are Considering Legislation on El Salvador’s BTC Adoption

A new bill titled the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act has been presented in the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of regulators. “The Hash” panel discusses the legislation's intention to protect the U.S. economy from El Salvador's bitcoin adoption while also touching on concerns raised by global financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Apr 5, 2022, 2:50 p.m. EDT

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Lightning Labs Raises $70M to Bring Stablecoins to Bitcoin

Lightning Lab's Elizabeth Stark announced a Taproot-enabled protocol called Taproot Asset Representation Overlay (Taro) that has received $70 million in Series B funding to bring stablecoin capability to the Bitcoin network. “The Hash” panel discusses how this project can revitalize Bitcoin’s early function as a means for payments and the technological capabilities of the Taproot upgrade.

Apr 5, 2022, 2:50 p.m. EDT

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