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.

Finanças

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Twenty One Capital Brings Total Fundraise to $685M

The fresh fundraising comes ahead the firm's merger with Nasdaq-listed Cantor Equity Partners to become a publicly-traded bitcoin treasury company.

Por Krisztian Sandor, AI Boost29 de mai. de 2025

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaks at the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Has Bitcoin Peaked? BlackRock BTC Spot ETF Traders Lose Appetite for Upside

Bitcoin has been trading sideways after reaching record highs above $110,000 last week.

Por Omkar Godbole29 de mai. de 2025

IBIT activity hints at temporary BTC peak. (Kanenori/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Whales Seem to Be Calling a Top as BTC Price Consolidates

Large holders are shifting from accumulation to distribution as market is in rangebound levels.

Por James Van Straten, AI Boost29 de mai. de 2025

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Ether Only Crypto Major in Green, XRP Muted After Mammoth Treasury Plans

Crypto traders say the market is in a “Goldilocks zone,” with recent macro shifts — like softer yields and corporate crypto treasuries — yet to fully ripple through asset prices.

Por Shaurya Malwa29 de mai. de 2025