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.

Finance

Tether Adds $1B in Bitcoin to Reserves as USDT Supply Nears $175B, Blockchain Data Shows

The crypto firm behind the largest stablecoin has been accumulating bitcoin alongside gold over the past few years.

By Krisztian SandorSep 30, 2025

Finance

Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB, LayerZero Enable BTC Transfers Across 11 Major Blockchains

New gateway gives nearly 15,000 decentralized apps access to native BTC liquidity via wBTC.OFT.

By Ian Allison, AI BoostSep 30, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Options Tied to BlackRock’s IBIT Are Now Wall Street’s Favorite

Open interest in IBIT contracts hit nearly $38 billion after Friday’s expiry, versus $32 billion on Deribit, which had dominated the market since 2016.

By Shaurya Malwa, James Van StratenSep 30, 2025

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

Markets

Leveraged Bitcoin Longs are Back in Force, Trading Firm Says

BTC's perpetual open interest and funding rates are rising again, QCP Capital noted.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 29, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Surges Above $114K as Traders Look Ahead to 'Uptober'

Following last week's big swoon, crypto markets returned to tracking gains in stocks and gold.

By Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor, James Van StratenSep 29, 2025

Markets

Strategy Buys 196 Bitcoin for $22.1M

Last week's bitcoin purchase was funded through common stock sales and perpetual preferred stock issuance.

By James Van StratenSep 29, 2025

Executive Chairman of Strategy Michael Saylor

Markets

IBIT’s Options Market Fuels Bitcoin ETF Dominance, Report Suggests

Unchained and analyst Checkmate highlight how iShares Bitcoin Trust leveraged ETF options have reshaped flows and bitcoin’s volatility profile.

By James Van StratenSep 29, 2025

Markets

From SPACs to Cash-Flow Buys: How DATs Are Plotting the Next Growth Phase

Strive's Semler buy, the first DAT-to-DAT deal, cements “Bitcoin per share” as the key metric while setting the stage for a broader wave of consolidation.

By James Van StratenSep 28, 2025