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

Bitcoin ETFs post first monthly inflows since October as price stabilizes

ETF AUM fell just 7% from the October highs, highlighting resilience despite a 50% price decline.

By James Van Straten1 hour ago

Markets

Bitcoin’s old price peaks aren’t sacred – and the parabolic era may be over

Bitcoin’s price retraces to old highs, signaling slower growth and a maturing market.

By Omkar Godbole1 hour ago

Markets

Strategy's STRC keeps dividend payout steady at 11.5% after seven straight increases

The perpetual preferred yield holds at 11.5% for April as the 30-day volume weighted average price stabilizes near $100.

By James Van Straten2 hours ago

Markets

Some quantum-resistant tokens jump 50% as Google flags risks to Bitcoin security

The so-called quantum-resistant coins rally as traders switch to potential long-term security.

By Omkar Godbole5 hours ago

Markets

Bitcoin enters the public bond market as Moody’s gives a first-of-its-kind crypto deal a rating

A New Hampshire state authority is set to issue a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed bond with a Ba2 rating, marking an early test of how crypto can function as collateral inside traditional public finance markets.

By Helene Braun12 hours ago

Markets

What's next after bitcoin's historic underperformance stretch against stocks

With a few hours to go, bitcoin has tumbled 22% in the first quarter, following a 25% drop in the last quarter of 2025.

By Helene Braun15 hours ago

Videos

Google warns quantum could crack bitcoin faster than thought

Google’s Quantum AI team released a new whitepaper revealing that Bitcoin’s security could be compromised with significantly less computing power than previously assumed. The report suggests that it might only take 500,000 to crack the network and Bitcoin’s own Taproot upgrade might have made it easier to target transactions in real time. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

18 hours ago