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 hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices

A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further

By James Van Straten46 minutes ago

Bitcoin hash rate has surged in 2024 (Hashage)

Markets

Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $71,000 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data

The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field.

By Krisztian Sandor2 hours ago

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Wednesday (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin’s rally runs into 'sell the news' risk ahead of Fed decision

Two Prime data shows post-meeting weakness dominates, even as markets price a Fed hold and limited rate cuts ahead.

By James Van Straten4 hours ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin holds steady at $74,000 as traders turn cautious before Fed meeting

BTC consolidated with subdued volatility, while derivatives positioning and macro uncertainty signaled cautious market sentiment.

By Oliver Knight, Omkar Godbole5 hours ago

U.S. Federal Reserve headquarters (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin is stuck below $75,000 even after landmark SEC, CFTC crypto rules

Bitcoin remains stuck near key resistance around $75,000, leaving the broader market in limbo.

By Omkar Godbole6 hours ago

Trading screen with price monitors and charts (Yashowardhan Singh/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting

Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.

By Krisztian Sandor19 hours ago

Markets

Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom

Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene Braun, James Van StratenMar 16, 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Monday (CoinDesk)

Videos

Trump-Linked WLFI offers "direct access" for $5M stake

World Liberty Financial, the DeFi protocol backed by the Trump family, just passed a governance vote on a three-tier staking system that requires up to a $5 million WLFI lockup for top-level benefits, including guaranteed access to the project's team. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Mar 16, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin quickly drops 3.5% as fresh Iran escalation short-circuits crypto rally

Surging to a near one-month high of $74,000, bitcoin reversed back to just above $71,000 as news of U.S. military movements in the Middle East rattled risk assets.

By Krisztian SandorMar 13, 2026