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.

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Bitcoin Treasury Firm Bubble Comes Full Circle as Sequans Unloads BTC to Cut Debt

Sequans sold 970 Bitcoin to redeem half of its convertible debt, reducing total liabilities from $189 million to $94.5 million.

Di James Van Straten4 nov 2025, 10:52 a.m. GMT-5

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MARA Holdings Outlines AI and Energy Shift with MPLX LOI; Q3 Results Impress

MPLX will supply natural gas from its Delaware Basin processing plants to MARA’s planned gas-fired power facilities.

Di James Van Straten, AI Boost4 nov 2025, 9:49 a.m. GMT-5

MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel, at the Bitcoin conference in Miami (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Mining Profitability Slumps as Hashprice Falls to Multi-Month Low

Hashprice drops to $43.1 PH/s as bitcoin’s price correction, low fees and record hash rate squeeze miners’ margins.

Di James Van Straten, AI Boost4 nov 2025, 8:27 a.m. GMT-5

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Bitcoin Nears Lowest Since June as U.S. Government Shutdown Hits Joint Longest

The bitcoin price is approaching $103,000 as the federal shutdown ties the 2018–2019 record while dollar the strengthens and tech market futures decline.

Di James Van Straten4 nov 2025, 5:03 a.m. GMT-5

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Strategy Introduces a Euro-Denominated Preferred Stock Stream, Following Q3 Earnings

Less than a week after hinting at an international perpetual preferred listing, Strategy unveils its 10% euro-based Stream issue targeting institutional investors.

Di James Van Straten, AI Boost4 nov 2025, 4:37 a.m. GMT-5

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin’s Last Support Before $100K Breaks as 'Mag 7' Skew Flips, Oracle CDS Surges

The decline comes amid signs of over exuberance in major tech stocks and investor angst about increased AI spending.

Di Omkar Godbole4 nov 2025, 1:04 a.m. GMT-5

Computer monitors and a laptop screen show trading charts on a desk overlooking an expanse of water at sunset. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Traders Liquidated for Over $1B as Prices Dump 5-10%

Long traders accounted for nearly 90% of the liquidations, with $1.14 billion in bullish bets erased.

Di Shaurya Malwa3 nov 2025, 10:00 p.m. GMT-5

A trader slumps at his desk in front of chart screens (Getty Images+/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Slides Below $106K as Cryptos Tumble, Nearing October Crash Lows

The downturn in prices rippled across derivatives markets, liquidating over $1 billion in leveraged trading positions across all digital assets Monday, CoinGlass data showed.

Di Krisztian Sandor, Helene Braun3 nov 2025, 10:55 a.m. GMT-5