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

Markets

Bitcoin Rallies Above $102K After Panic Sellers Dump Into War Fears

Bitcoin fell to $101K before reversing sharply with high-volume support, as hedge fund James Lavish rebukes war-driven selling.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 22, 2025

Bitcoin price chart showing low of $100,962, high of $103,970, and last price above $102,800

Markets

The Probability of Iran Blocking Strait of Hormuz Surges to 52% On Polymarket After Trump's Air Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facility

BTC held above $100K, continuing its boring multi-week rangeplay.

By Omkar GodboleJun 22, 2025

(LoboStudioHamburg/Pixabay)

Finance

Czech Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Over $45M Bitcoin Donation

Lawmakers rejected an attempt to oust Prime Minister Fiala after a controversial $45M bitcoin donation to the state was accepted.

By Francisco RodriguesJun 21, 2025

Czech Republic flag on top of building in Prague (R M/Unsplash)

Markets

What Are Savvy Bitcoin and Ether Traders Preparing for as Summer Approaches?

Traders are seemingly shoring up their defenses.

By Omkar GodboleJun 21, 2025

Traders get defensive as summer nears. (Familyschaffner/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Falls Below $104K as Retail Investor Sentiment Returns to Liberation Day Levels

Bitcoin dipped below $104,000 following a 4% drop, even as analysts say extreme bearish sentiment from retail may hint at a rebound.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 21, 2025

24-hour chart showing BTC drop from above $106,000 to below $104,000 with minor rebound

Markets

Bitcoin Quickly Plunges Below $103K, With Volatility Burst Spurring $450M in Crypto Liquidations

The sharp reversal from above $106,000 wiped out early optimism, with bulls and bears mostly continuing in a stalemate.

By Krisztian Sandor, CD AnalyticsJun 20, 2025

Bitcoin price on June 20 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Peter Schiff Says He 'Gets Bitcoin' but Not USD-Pegged Stablecoins, Floats Gold-Backed Token Plan

The vocal crypto and bitcoin critic advocated for gold-backed stablecoins instead of U.S. dollar-pegged ones, and he plans to launch one himself.

By Krisztian SandorJun 20, 2025

A gold bar (Scottsdale mint/Unsplash)

Markets

KindlyMD Raises Another $51.5M for Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

The latest round brings the company's total capital raised to $763 million ahead of its merger with bitcoin-focused Nakamoto Holdings.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostJun 20, 2025

A statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, a presumed pseudonym used by the inventor of Bitcoin, is displayed in Graphisoft Park on September 22, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. The statue's creators, Reka Gergely and Tamas Gilly, used anonymized facial features, as Nakamoto's true identify remains unconfirmed. (Photo by Janos Kummer/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Steady Above $104K as Traders Eye Historically Bullish Second Half

“BTC continues to consolidate bullishly, and a move through recent highs could set up a run toward $145,000,” one trader opined.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 20, 2025

Bull (Dylan Leagh/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Kraken Adds Bitcoin Staking Via Babylon as BTC Driven DeFi Picks Up

Kraken users will now be able to stake their bitcoin directly, locking it in a custodial vault on the native chain.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJun 19, 2025

Kraken on phone (PiggyBank/ Unsplash)
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