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.


Bitcoin News

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BTC, XRP, SOL, ADA Hold Flat as Google’s Quantum Breakthrough Rekindles Old Crypto Fears

October is on track to deliver the least gains for investors since 2015, despite being a seasonally bullish month.

Di Shaurya Malwa23 ott 2025

Bull vs bear (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Is Bitcoin Headed for a Crash Below $100K? ‘Grand Daddy’ Volume Indicator Hits Lowest Since April

A key volume indicator points to underlying market weakness, signaling a potential bitcoin sell-off below $100,000

Di Omkar Godbole, AI Boost23 ott 2025

Waterslide on a field (extremis/Pixabay)

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Tesla Booked $80M Profit on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3

The company's digital asset holdings were valued at $1.315 billion as of Sept. 30 versus $1.235 billion three months earlier.

Di James Van Straten, AI Boost22 ott 2025

Elon Musk (jurvetson /CC BY 2.0./Modified by CoinDesk)

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Coinbase Opens Amex Card With Up to 4% Back in BTC for U.S. Coinbase One Members

Max Branzburg said the new card is now open to U.S. users who are members of Coinbase One, offering up to 4% back in bitcoin on every purchase.

Di Siamak Masnavi, AI Boost22 ott 2025

Coinbase Amex card showing Bitcoin Genesis Block-inspired design

Tecnologie

Google Claims Quantum Breakthrough to Reignite Bitcoin Ramifications Debate

Google said it achieved a "quantum advantage," with its Willow chip completing a calculation that would take classical supercomputers thousands of times longer.

Di Jamie Crawley, AI Boost22 ott 2025

Quantum Computing Optics (Ben Wicks/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Tecnologie

The Protocol: AWS Outage Halts Some Crypto Apps

Also: Monad’s Tech, Quantum Computing and Bitcoin and Securitize’s MCP Server.

Di Margaux Nijkerk22 ott 2025

(Nadine Shaabana/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin's ‘Inevitable’ Dip Below $100K Could Be Last Chance to Buy at That Level: Standard Chartered

His third quarter $135,000 target for BTC on hold for now, analyst Geoffrey Kendrick sees a temporary fall below six figures as a setup for the next leg higher.

Di Helene Braun22 ott 2025

(Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Options Open Interest Outpaces Futures by $40B, Signaling Market Maturation

Options open interest hits $108 billion, signaling a shift toward more sophisticated and regulated market structures.

Di James Van Straten22 ott 2025

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Why Bitcoin Volatility Remains Sticky While S&P 500's VIX Reverses October 10 Surge

The relative richness of BTC's implied volatility stems from host of factors, including newfound pain points like ADL and liquidity issues.

Di Omkar Godbole22 ott 2025

arrows, parking

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Why Some Bitcoin Whales Are Converting Their BTC Into Spot ETF Shares: Bloomberg

Large holders are reportedly swapping BTC into spot ETF shares without selling, making it easier to borrow against or include in estate plans.

Di Siamak Masnavi, AI Boost22 ott 2025

Whale. (Pexels/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)
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NFT startup founder charged with misusing funds from $10 million fundraising
Federal prosecutors say Taj Tarsha misled backers and used investor funds for personal expenses.
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Live updates: Coinbase lets UK users trade U.S. equities. BTC trades near $65,000
Trump’s comments on jobs, inflation and a possible Strait of Hormuz deal have helped risk sentiment, but bitcoin’s next move depends on whether lower oil actually pulls Treasury yields and the dollar down.
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Bitcoin developers flag 85 critical bugs in an "extremely bad" situation
A volunteer group running AI models against bitcoin codebases says it is averaging roughly one critical bug per hour per person, at about $10,000 a day in compute.

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