Bitcoin in the Headlines

Bitcoin Branded a Failure as Media Erupts Over Mike Hearn Exit

Long-time bitcoin developer Mike Hearn officially “left” the project this week, creating a negative narrative that was seized by the press.

Tech  ·  15 January 2016

14 Headlines That Rocked Bitcoin and the Blockchain in 2015

In this year-end special, we look back at the 14 bitcoin and blockchain news stories that made the most impact during 2015.

Markets  ·  31 December 2015
Satoshi Nakamoto

Media Caught Up in Search for Satoshi: Bitcoin in the Headlines

Speculation about Satoshi Nakamoto was heightened following published evidence which pointed to an Australian man as bitcoin's possible creator.

Markets  ·  11 December 2015
Goldman Sachs

Ponzi Allegations and Patent Applications: Bitcoin Headlines

This week's coverage is a testament of just how varied things in the bitcoin space can really get.

Markets  ·  4 December 2015
Features

Is Bitcoin Volatility All In The Mind?

CoinDesk has rounded up some of the top bitcoin and blockchain-related headlines from across the globe.

Markets  ·  27 November 2015
Crime

Bitcoin, Paris and Terrorism: What the Media Got Wrong

Bitcoin became embroiled in a debate about the financing of terrorism following the Paris attacks which resulted in over 100 deaths.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2015
Prices

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Financial Times Ruffles Feathers

Media coverage shifted this week from largely positive articles to more controversial explorations of bitcoin and its market dynamics.

Markets  ·  13 November 2015
Markets

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Press Eyes Skyrocketing Price

Bitcoin's recent price surge caught the attention of mainstream journalists worldwide, with many noting bitcoin's comeback as it surged past $400.

Markets  ·  6 November 2015
Visa

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Blockchain Scores Economist Cover

Who's said what and where? CoinDesk has rounded up the hottest bitcoin and blockchain related headlines from across the globe.

Business  ·  30 October 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin in the Headlines: VAT Galore

Bitcoin in the Headlines is a weekly analysis of bitcoin media coverage and its impact.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2015
Banks

Bitcoin in the Headlines: The Blockchain Reigns Supreme

Another great week for blockchain technology, heralded by Barclay's partnership with two distributed ledger startups.

Business  ·  16 October 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Gemini’s Stellar Debut

What has been said and by whom? CoinDesk has rounded up the top bitcoin and blockchain related headlines from across the world.

Markets  ·  9 October 2015
Banking

Bitcoin in the Headlines: R3’s Blockchain Dream Team

This week's headlines have mostly been about banks' love for blockchain, sparked by R3CEV's announcement that 13 new banks had joined its project.

Business  ·  2 October 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin in the Headlines: 21 Shocks With Bitcoin Computer Debut

21 Inc grabbed the lion's share of headlines and blog posts this week with an ambitious new product launch.

Markets  ·  25 September 2015
Blockchain Technology

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Blockchain Good, Bitcoin Bad

The coverage over the last few days has been largely dominated by the partnership between nine well-known banks and distributed ledger startup R3CEV.

Markets  ·  18 September 2015