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

BlockTrust IRA Brings Quant Trading Tools to Crypto Retirement Accounts

By leveraging trading signals from Animus Technologies, BlockTrust IRA promises to beat benchmark BTC and ETH positions.

By Tom CarrerasMay 22, 2025

Retirement. Credit: Natalia Blauth, Unsplash

Finance

Bitcoin Project Roxom Global Raises $17.9M to Build BTC Treasury, Create Media Network

RoxomTV is being built as a media network backed by a 100% bitcoin treasury and currently holds 84.72 BTC

By Jamie CrawleyMay 22, 2025

Markets

Strategy Plans $2.1B Sale of Its Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock

Proceeds to support corporate initiatives including bitcoin acquisitions and working capital.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostMay 22, 2025

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

Markets

Why Are Bitcoin Traders Aggressively Shorting as BTC Hits New Record High?

The move comes as the long/short ratio is at its lowest point since September 2022.

By Oliver KnightMay 22, 2025

Markets

Crypto Trader Opens $1.1B Long Bitcoin Bet on Hyperliquid Using 40X Leverage

The trade marks a new phase of capital migration from centralized finance to DeFi — one where whales, not just retail, are willing to place big bets outside the traditional system.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 22, 2025

Dollars. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

King Dollar Falls, Bitcoin Marches Toward Sound Money Highs

Despite soaring 50% from April lows and outperforming tech and bonds, bitcoin has yet to reclaim its all-time highs against traditional safe havens like gold and silver.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostMay 22, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Pizza Day Is Now a $1.1B Celebration

An order for two pizzas was paid with 10,000 BTC fifteen years ago. Today, that same order is worth over $1.1 billion — just as BTC just hit fresh record highs.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 22, 2025