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.

Podcasts

Ethereum Merge No Longer Expected in June, BTC’s 4-Year Halving Cycle May Be Dead and More

By Zack Seward, Jennifer SanasieApr 13, 2022, 4:58 p.m. EDT

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s History Behind Another Failed Stablecoin

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise as Bitcoin Returns Above $40K

BTC rose by 4% over the past 24 hours, compared with a 12% rise in RUNE.

By Damanick Dantes, Angelique ChenApr 13, 2022, 4:19 p.m. EDT

Layer 2

Beyond the Bitcoin Conference Hype: Pleb.Fi Builds Inclusivity

The intensive inclusivity-meets-tech hackathon is one Bitcoin developer’s “love letter to the community.”

By George KaloudisApr 13, 2022, 3:23 p.m. EDT

Pleb.Fi Signage (George Kaloudis/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Holding Support at $40K; Resistance at $43K-$47K

Selling pressure has weakened, which could pave the way for a price bounce.

By Damanick DantesApr 13, 2022, 2:32 p.m. EDT

Bitcoin daily chart shows support/resistance, with RSI on bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

Opinion

Elden Ring Has Outlasted Its Critics, and So Will Bitcoin

From Software never bowed to misguided attacks on its Souls games. That purity of vision has made them legends.

By David Z. MorrisApr 13, 2022, 1:25 p.m. EDT

From Software's Elden Ring, which became a huge hit after the studio had labored over its systems in relative obscurity for more than a decade.

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for April 13, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineApr 13, 2022, 1:23 p.m. EDT

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

Markets

Bitcoin Jumps Above $41K, Rising With Nasdaq, S&P

The largest cryptocurrency whipsaws around the $40,000 level as markets digest elevated U.S. inflation readings.

By Krisztian SandorApr 13, 2022, 12:50 p.m. EDT

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's 4-Year Halving Cycle May Be Dead

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 13, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraApr 13, 2022, 9:54 a.m. EDT

Markets

Luna Foundation Guard Adds $100M in BTC to UST Reserves

LFG's balance now sits at $2.26 billion, 75% of which is bitcoin.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 13, 2022, 5:18 a.m. EDT

Videos

Medley Global Advisors Exec on BTC Price Outlook As CPI Jumps 8.5% in March

Medley Global Advisors’ Ben Emons discusses BTC price action as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches a 40-year high of 8.5%. Emons explains bitcoin’s connection to inflation and the idea of “digital inflation,” noting the economic impact of rising gas prices.

Apr 12, 2022, 8:29 p.m. EDT