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.

Markets

Strive Closes $750M Investment Deal to Power 'Alpha-Generating' Bitcoin Strategy

Investment sets stage for $1.5 billion total proceeds and strategic bitcoin accumulation with alpha-generating focus

By James Van StratenMay 27, 2025

Vivek Ramaswamy co-founded Strive Asset Management (Frederick Munawa)

Markets

The '$300K Bitcoin Lottery' Grows Even Bigger as Traders Chase Upside – Time to Step Back?

The popularity of the June expiry $300K call reflects aggressive speculative positioning by traders anticipating continued upside, Deribit's Lin Chen said.

By Omkar GodboleMay 27, 2025

The $300K BTC lottery swells. (Mattwide/Pixabay)

Markets

The Blockchain Group Secures $71.9M to Fuel Bitcoin Acquisition

Strategic financing boosts bitcoin treasury holdings and investor confidence.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostMay 27, 2025

Stylized network of light focii covering Earth (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Faces Risk of Pullback to $100K as Momentum Indicator Diverges Bearishly: Technical Analysis

Bitcoin could fall out of its bullish channel, possibly testing support at $100,000, though the broader outlook remains positive.

By Omkar GodboleMay 27, 2025

BTC faces pullback risks as momentum wanes. (Up-Free/Pixabay)

Finance

Bitlayer Joins Forces With Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool to Supercharge Bitcoin DeFi

Bitlayer has partnered with major Bitcoin mining pools to promote the adoption of BitVM, a technology enabling Bitcoin-native DeFi.

By Omkar GodboleMay 27, 2025

Bitlayer founders Charlie Hu and Kevin He.

Markets

Bitcoin Rally Stalls Below $110K as Short-Term Holders Take $11B Profits

Most U.S. markets were closed for Monday's holiday, but European stocks reacted positively to Trump's moratorium on 50% tariffs.

By Krisztian Sandor, Tom CarrerasMay 26, 2025

Markets

Strategy Buys 4,020 Bitcoin for $427M, Bringing Total Stash to Over 580,000 BTC

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, has funded its latest acquisition through three different at-the-market programs.

By Francisco RodriguesMay 26, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

Policy

U.S. Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping and Torturing Victim Over Bitcoin

The investor, John Woeltz, allegedly held an Italian man captive in a $30K-a-month townhouse to steal his crypto.

By Francisco RodriguesMay 26, 2025

Police cruiser at night with lights on (Kenny Eliason/Unsplash)

Markets

James Wynn, the Trader Who Bet $1B on Bitcoin, Is Now Long Pepe

The pseudonymous trader on Hyperliquid closed their billion-dollar notional position for a $17 million loss over the weekend and is now betting on downside.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 26, 2025