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 DeFi Has Ballooned 20x Since Start of 2024 as Builders Bet on Yield

A new wave of developers is building yield-generating apps on Bitcoin, pushing the network beyond store-of-value status and into a key DeFi ecosystem asset.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 18, 2025

Hot air ballon. (bozziniclaudio/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Tops $120K on Report of Trump Approving Crypto Investments for Retirement Accounts

The president could sign an executive order as soon as this week to clear regulatory hurdles to allow investing in alternative assets including crypto in 401(k) accounts.

By Krisztian SandorJul 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on June 27. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Finance

Adam Back's Bitcoin Treasury Firm to Go Public with 30K BTC and $1.5B in Buying Power

Named Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company, or BSTR, the company is coming public via a SPAC merger with Brandon Lutnick's Cantor Equity Partners 1.

By Krisztian SandorJul 17, 2025

Blockstream CEO Adam Back at Consensus Hong Kong in February (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

Finance

Asian Food Platform DDC Appoints Investing Professional After Animoca BTC Yield Deal

Kyu Ho has 20 years experience investing in traditional and digital assets, the company said.

By Jamie CrawleyJul 17, 2025

Assorted dim sum in bamboo baskets (Alice Cheung/Pixabay)

Finance

Off-Road EV Maker's Shares Surge 300% on $500M Raise to Buy Bitcoin

The company's bitcoin holdings will be custodied by Gemini, and Volcon has named Ryan Lane, co-founder of Empery Asset Management, as co-CEO and Chairman.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostJul 17, 2025

Stock market price charts (Anne Nygård/Unsplash)

Finance

Semler Scientific Becomes 14th-Largest Public Bitcoin Holder After $25M BTC Buy

The company from July 3 to July 16 added 210 bitcoin, bringing its total stack to 4,846 coins.

By Francisco RodriguesJul 17, 2025

AI trading screens. (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Finance

Plasma Looks to Raise $50M From Token Sale, With Valuation of $500M, for EVM-Compatible Sidechain

The network, backed by prominent investors, aims to facilitate stablecoin transfers, starting with USDT, without transaction fees.

By Francisco RodriguesJul 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Consolidates Below Record High, With Everyone From Shrimps to Whales Accumulating

On-chain data shows almost every wallet group is stacking BTC, with smaller holders alone now absorbing more than the monthly issuance.

By James Van StratenJul 17, 2025

Trend Accumulation Score by Cohort (Glassnode)

Markets

Strategy Hits Record $128.5B Market Cap as Bitcoin Buying Prompts Equity Sales

The company has tripled the number of shares outstanding since 2020 through major ATM offerings as investors reward its bitcoin-focused transformation.

By James Van StratenJul 17, 2025