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.

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Can the Trump-Xi Summit send Bitcoin higher?

Bitcoin is holding around $80,000 as President Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping covering tariffs, rare earths, and the Middle East. Could the outcome lift risk assets? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

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Can the Trump-Xi Summit send Bitcoin higher?

Markets

Metaplanet delays preferred share listing amid challenging Japanese market structure

CEO Simon Gerovich says regulatory and infrastructure challenges are slowing the launch of Metaplanet's perpetual preferred share.

By James Van Straten2 hours ago

Japan flag in front of a building (Roméo A./Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin buyers with long-term 'conviction' surges 300% with most recent buyers sitting on profits

Bitcoin held by so-called conviction buyers has surged to nearly 4 million BTC, a roughly 300% increase since late 2025.

By Olivier Acuna2 hours ago

Markets

Live markets: Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as producer price inflation surges to 6%

U.S. PPI surged well above forecasts in April, reviving concerns that rising oil prices and Iran-related supply risks may feed another inflation wave.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene Braun5 hours ago

Wooden block tiles spell out the word "inflation"

Markets

The 2020 signal returns: Why the copper-to-gold breakout could point to bitcoin breakout

The ratio has climbed above its 200-day moving average for the first time meaningfully since September 2020, a move that has historically preceded major bitcoin rallies.

By James Van Straten, AI Boost6 hours ago

Copper/Gold Ratio, Bitcoin (TradingView)

Markets

The $82,000 battle: bitcoin tests key resistance zone to form next major breakout

BTC is fighting a technical battle as it trades just below two closely watched long-term trend indicators: the 200-day Simple Moving Average and the 200-day Exponential Moving Average.

By James Van Straten8 hours ago

Videos

eBay rejects GameStop's $56B bid

eBay's board rejected GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid, calling it "neither credible nor attractive." Now questions are growing over whether CEO Ryan Cohen will sell the company's $368 million bitcoin position to make the deal look more credible. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

May 12, 2026