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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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Bitcoin Bulls Beware, South Korean Kospi Setting Record Highs Could Stop BTC's Bull Run: Analyst

Alphractal called Kospi's record high an incremental signal that bitcoin's bull run may be nearing an end.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 11, 2025

Stop sign. (Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

Merkado

Dogecoin Leads Gain, Bitcoin Pops to $114K as M2 Setup Opens BTC Catchup Trade

Crypto edged higher with bitcoin near $114K and DOGE leading, while a CF Benchmarks model says BTC trades below fair value relative to money supply growth, a pattern that has preceded rallies.

Ni Shaurya MalwaSet 11, 2025

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$1.5B BTC Treasury Company Coming as Asset Entities Approves Merger With Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive

The combined company will be the latest in a fast-growing string of publicly traded crypto treasury firms.

Ni James Van Straten, AI BoostSet 10, 2025

Strive CEO Matt Cole speaks at BTC Asia in Hong Kong (screenshot)

Merkado

Bitcoin Triggers Bullish Head and Shoulders Pattern. What Next?

Bitcoin surged past $113,600, confirming a bullish inverse head and shoulders pattern.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 10, 2025

Merkado

Crypto Prices Buoyed by Soft PPI Data; Bitcoin Tops $113K

Traders boosted bets that the Fed would cut rates by 50 basis points next week, but bitcoin bulls have plenty of reason for caution.

Ni Krisztian Sandor, Stephen AlpherSet 10, 2025

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Bitcoin Crosses $112K as Traders Brace for Data Week; Rotation Lifts SOL, DOGE

Crypto spent the week in neutral, with bitcoin lagging peers and gold. Positioning remained cautious ahead of CPI, PPI, and central-bank headlines, while pockets of rotation pushed SOL and DOGE higher.

Ni Shaurya MalwaSet 10, 2025

Merkado

Metaplanet to Raise $1.4B in International Share Sale, Stock Jumps 16%

The bitcoin treasury company secured funds for its bitcoin-buying strategy including a $30 million commitment from Nakamoto Holdings.

Ni James Van StratenSet 10, 2025

Merkado

Bitcoin Retakes $112K, SOL Hits 7-Month High as Economists Downplay Recession Fears

Major tokens rose as experts downplayed fears of stagflation and recession triggered by downward revision of U.S. jobs.

Ni Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSet 10, 2025

Rising candle chart on monitor screen (Jakub Żerdzicki/Unsplash)

Merkado

U.S. Marks Down Payroll Gains by 911K in Largest Benchmark Revision Ever

Bitcoin fell and gold pulled back from a record high after the news hit.

Ni James Van Straten, Stephen AlpherSet 9, 2025

The U.S. government released its latest jobs figures Friday (David McNew/Getty Images)

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easyGroup Launches Bitcoin App for U.S. Retail Investors

The mobile platform is designed to simplify buying bitcoin and gives rewards to everyday users.

Ni Will Canny, AI BoostSet 9, 2025

COIN stock slides. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

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