Technology
What Is Bitcoin Mining? How It Works, Step by Step
Bitcoin mining is how new blocks are added and new coins are issued. Follow the steps from transaction to reward, and see what miners can and cannot do.
Editorial & research
News & Research
Guides, deep dives and independent research on Bitcoin: money and economics, technology, investing and security, all in one place.
News & Research is the full list of what Banking on Bitcoin publishes: plain-English explainers, longer deep dives and independent research on Bitcoin. The focus is on what stays true and useful, such as how the network works, why people value it and what the rules say, rather than daily price commentary. Articles are listed newest first, and each one shows its publication date.
New to the subject? Begin with the Start Here learning path, which puts four core guides in order. For a particular interest, browse by category: Bitcoin Basics, Money & Economics, Technology, Investing and Security. Topic pages collect related reading on self-custody, mining, the Lightning Network, privacy and regulation.
The longer reads include The History of Bitcoin, Bitcoin and Monetary Freedom and Inside a Bitcoin Mining Operation. Everything here is educational, not financial advice. The editorial standards explain how articles are written and corrected.
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Money & Economics
The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: What the Order Says and What It Doesn't
A March 2025 US executive order created a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve from forfeited coins. See what it says about selling and buying, and what it leaves out.
Investing
Should I Buy Bitcoin? Questions to Ask Before You Decide
No article can say whether you should buy bitcoin. This checklist covers goals, savings, debt, risk, timing, storage, taxes and scams so you can decide calmly.
Bitcoin Basics
Is Bitcoin Dead? What the Claim Means and How to Judge It
People say Bitcoin is dead after every sharp fall. See what the claim can mean, which network signals you can check yourself and what failure would look like.
Technology
Bitcoin Miners Explained: ASICs, Solo Mining and "Lottery" Miners
A Bitcoin miner is a machine built for one job: hashing. See what ASICs are, how solo and pool mining differ, and what small lottery miners can and cannot do.
Security
Bitcoin Mining Apps and Cloud Mining: Do They Work or Are They Scams?
A phone cannot mine bitcoin in any meaningful way. See what mining apps usually are, how cloud mining works, the red flags and what to do if you already paid.
Security
How to Set Up a Bitcoin Wallet: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Set up a bitcoin wallet in the right order: choose who holds the keys, get the software from its maker, back up the phrase, then add money starting with a test.
Investing
Bitcoin Futures Explained: How They Work and What They Are Used For
How bitcoin futures work: contracts, margin and leverage, perpetual funding, regulated versus unregulated venues, futures funds versus spot ETFs, and the risks.
Investing
The Bitcoin Rainbow Chart and Moving Averages: What They Show and Why They Don't Predict
The rainbow chart and the 200-week moving average explained: what the colored bands and log scale show, and why neither can predict Bitcoin's price.
Investing
Bitcoin Stocks Explained: Miners, Treasury Companies and Exchanges
Bitcoin is not a stock, but some stocks are tied to it. See the four types, how each is exposed, what else moves the shares and where to find facts.
Money & Economics
Why Does the Bitcoin Price Fall? What Moves It and What Doesn't
Bitcoin falls when sellers outweigh buyers. Learn the usual drivers, from leverage and rate worries to exchange failures, and how to read a drop calmly.
Bitcoin Basics
Bitcoin Statistics 2026: Verified Data on Adoption, Security, Mining and Regulation
115 Bitcoin statistics from primary sources on adoption, fraud, mining energy, ETFs, tax and regulation, each linked to its source and checked in October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What will I find in News & Research?
You will find every article on Banking on Bitcoin in one list, newest first: beginner guides, deep dives and research on money, technology, investing and security. The articles explain how Bitcoin works and what the rules say, and they avoid price predictions and product recommendations. If the subject is new, begin with the Start Here path.
Does Banking on Bitcoin publish price predictions or investment advice?
No. The site does not publish price predictions, rank products or give personalized financial, tax or legal advice. Articles explain how things work and where the risks are, so you can ask better questions of a qualified professional. The editorial standards set out these rules in full.
How do I find articles on a specific subject?
Use the category pages for broad subjects, such as Money & Economics, Technology, Investing or Security, and the topic pages for narrower ones, such as mining or privacy. The search button in the page header also searches every article.
Where should a beginner start?
Start with the Start Here learning path, which puts four core guides in order, beginning with What Is Bitcoin?. Then it covers why Bitcoin has value, how it works, and how to buy and secure it. Read them in sequence before the deeper research, and treat nothing here as advice to buy.
What is the difference between a guide and a deep dive?
Guides are shorter explainers that build a foundation, such as How Does Bitcoin Work?. Deep dives are longer reads on one subject, such as The History of Bitcoin or Inside a Bitcoin Mining Operation. Both aim to be plain-English and balanced, with the risks and the criticisms included.
Who writes the articles and how are mistakes corrected?
Articles are written by Christopher Cannucciari, whose name is on every byline. Corrections are covered in the editorial standards: a change that affects the substance of an article updates its date, and you can report a mistake through the contact page.
Keep exploring
- Bitcoin Basics
Plain-language guides to what Bitcoin is, who created it and how it grew from a 2008 whitepaper into a global network, before you spend a dollar on it.
- Money & Economics
Why Bitcoin has value, how its fixed supply relates to inflation, what bitcoin savings accounts really are and what monetary freedom costs.
- Technology
How Bitcoin works under the hood: blocks, miners, nodes and keys, the energy debate around mining, and the Lightning Network for faster payments.