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.

Marchés

IREN shares fall 8% as costly AI transition weighs on earnings

Weakening profitability overshadowed a major milestone in IREN’s transformation into an AI cloud provider.

Par James Van Straten, AI Boost28 août 2026, 5:07 a.m. UTC−4

ASIC mining rigs (Winston Chen/Unsplash)

Marchés

Here’s why Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is a major event for bitcoin and gold

Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech could shape expectations for Fed support of Treasury buybacks, with implications for bitcoin, gold and long-term yields.

Par Omkar Godbole28 août 2026, 2:30 a.m. UTC−4

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Marchés

Bitcoin is trading at a premium on Coinbase after a long time. Here's what it means

The indictor has flipped positive for the first time since May as BTC looks to establish a foothold above $80,000.

Par Omkar Godbole28 août 2026, 1:02 a.m. UTC−4

Marchés

Bitcoin tests its largest supply wall at $80,000, near ETF holders’ average price

Bitcoin is testing its largest supply cluster alongside the key 50-week moving average.

Par James Van Straten27 août 2026, 6:54 a.m. UTC−4

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BlackRock's Mitchnick says macro case for bitcoin is strengthening after record trading in positive week

BlackRock's head of digital assets shared his outlook for bitcoin after the company's spot BTC ETF, IBIT, hit record volume for a positive week.

Par Omkar Godbole27 août 2026, 5:19 a.m. UTC−4

Marchés

Nvidia shares surge 8% on earnings beat, lifting technology stocks and bitcoin

Nvidia’s earnings beat and strong outlook lifted technology stocks, bitcoin and AI infrastructure companies.

Par James Van Straten27 août 2026, 5:19 a.m. UTC−4

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Lesser-tracked bitcoin market dynamic lends credibility to August surge to $80,000

An indicator fundamental to understanding whether capital consistently moved in size to push prices higher is flashing green.

Par Omkar Godbole27 août 2026, 12:02 a.m. UTC−4

BTC's price and market depth. (CoinDesk)

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Strategy cuts net leverage to near zero as cash nearly matches convertible debt

The bitcoin treasury company has built nearly four years of preferred-dividend coverage while continuing to repurchase STRC below par.

Par James Van Straten26 août 2026, 6:42 a.m. UTC−4

Michael Saylor in conversation with CoinDesk's James Van Straten (CoinDesk)

Marchés

A massive $6.4 billion bitcoin options expiry on Friday could amplify volatility

Friday’s expiry follows bitcoin’s surge from $62,000 to $80,000, leaving market makers with increased exposure to manage around several key strike prices.

Par James Van Straten26 août 2026, 4:01 a.m. UTC−4