Logo

Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person



Video's

Bitcoin in the Red for Fifth Consecutive Day

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading down for a fifth straight day, the longest run since falling over six consecutive days in August last year. OANDA Senior Market Analyst of The Americas Edward Moya discusses his BTC outlook and the impact of macroeconomic factors on the crypto markets, noting the recent January jobs report data.

Recent Videos

Video's

Craig Wright’s UK Case Against 16 Bitcoin Developers To Go To Full Trial

The U.K. Court of Appeal ruled that a claim by Craig Wright's Tulip Trading against 16 Bitcoin developers should go to trial in London. The claim was originally dismissed in March 2022. CoinDesk Editor at Large Christie Harkin discusses what to expect. And, CoinDesk Co-Regional News Chief for the Americas Stephen Alpher shares his outlook on bitcoin's February seasonal performance.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Video's

Chart Reveals Shift in Bitcoin Market Sentiment

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading significantly lower than in late 2021, but the sentiment in the market remains positive. The cost of holding a bullish long position in perpetual futures tied to bitcoin has jumped to the highest since the dizzy bull market days of late 2021, according to Glassnode. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

CoinDesk placeholder image

Video's

Giant Bitcoin 'Taproot Wizard' NFT Minted in Collaboration With Luxor Mining Pool

Independent developer, Udi Wertheimer, claims he minted a giant image of what appears to be a bald, bearded wizard donning sunglasses and promoting “magic internet JPEGs” on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Ordinals protocol. His announcements in the Discord channel “taprootwizards.com” and on Twitter sparked further flames of division between Bitcoin purists and Ordinals proponents. "The Hash" panel weighs in.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Video's

US Blacklists Bitcoin, Ether Addresses Tied to Russian Sanctions-Evasion Efforts; Bitcoin Price Predictions

The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions watchdog, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has blacklisted a bitcoin and an ether address linked to sanctions evasion. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) price predictions from ARK Invest and Matrixport.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Video's

SEC Filing Shows Tesla Lost $140M in Bitcoin Last Year

According to a Monday U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Tesla lost over $140 million from its bitcoin (BTC) bets in 2022. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for bitcoin's narrative as a safe haven asset.

Recent Videos