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.

Tech

Galaxy, Fireblocks to Operate Nodes on Bitcoin Layer-2 Botanix

Also joining the federation running nodes are blockchain developers Alchemy, bitcoin mining pool Antpool and hedge fund manager UTXO Management

By Jamie CrawleyJun 5, 2025

16:9 Willem Schroé, CEO and Co-Founder of Botanix Labs (Botanix Labs)

Markets

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Nears $85B, More Than Doubling in a Year

The number of public companies holding bitcoin in their treasuries has increased to 116 after surging with the election of Donald Trump.

By Francisco RodriguesJun 5, 2025

Stock trading chart next to watchlist (Tötös Ádám/Unsplash)

Markets

Leveraged Bitcoin Longs on Bitfinex Weakest Since December and It Could Mean Rally Time

"When Long Positions drop, the price usually goes up," said one analyst.

By Omkar GodboleJun 5, 2025

Finance

Core Foundation, Bitcoin Layer 1 With Over $500M Staked BTC, Adds BitGo and KODA as Validators

Core Foundation has announced BitGo and KODA as new validators, enhancing institutional adoption of Bitcoin-native DeFi.

By Omkar GodboleJun 5, 2025

Core adds BitGo and KODA to the validator set. (Yamu_Jay/Pixabay)

Finance

Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm Meanwhile Shares First Audit

The Bermuda-based company's clients pay and receive benefits in bitcoin.

By Tom CarrerasJun 5, 2025

life insurance (credit: Curated Lifestyle, Unsplash)

Markets

Leverage Reconfigures in Q1: DeFi Recovers, CeFi Quietly Expands, Treasury Debt Mounts

Galaxy’s latest report shows crypto leverage fell overall, but structural shifts in DeFi, CeFi and treasury financing signal rising interdependence and hidden risk.

By James Van StratenJun 5, 2025

Markets

Investment Advisers Become Top Holders of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Ether ETF Demand Rises

13F filings show investment advisers dominate institutional crypto ETF exposure, with growing interest in ether alongside Bitcoin.

By James Van StratenJun 5, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin's 50-Day Average Hits Record High, but There's a Catch

The spread between the spot price and the 50-day SMA continues to narrow in a sign of waning momentum.

By Omkar GodboleJun 5, 2025

Cryptocurrencies are likely to surge in the coming days. (lizzyliz/Pixabay)

Markets

Trio of Soft Economic Reports Boost Fed Rate Cut Odds, but What About Bitcoin?

The big rally in bitcoin and stocks over the past eight weeks has occurred with a (somewhat) hawkish Fed; a dovish turn could provide fuel for new legs higher.

By Stephen Alpher, Omkar GodboleJun 4, 2025

Markets

A Tiny Fintech Firm Is Launching $100M Crypto Treasury Strategy, Including BTC, ETH

The firm plans to invest not only in bitcoin, but also in ether and "regulated stablecoins," funded through existing equity facility and an institutional partnership.

By Francisco RodriguesJun 4, 2025