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 to Hit New All-Time High Around $120K in Q2, Standard Chartered Says

Strategic allocation away from U.S. assets is likely to be the catalyst for move to a new record.

Von Will Canny28. Apr. 2025

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Strategy Adds Additional $1.42B of Bitcoin With Latest Purchase

The company stack is worth more than $52 billion at bitcoin's current price of $95,000.

Von James Van Straten28. Apr. 2025

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

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Bitcoin Turns Positive Year-to-Date as It Veers Toward Digital Gold Narrative

Bitcoin's strong correlation with gold continues as economic uncertainty grows.

Von James Van Straten28. Apr. 2025

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Monero’s XMR Rockets 40% as XRP Leads Crypto Majors Gains

Trading volumes for XMR zoomed from an average of $50 million on a seven-day rolling basis to over $220 million in the past 24 hours

Von Shaurya Malwa, Sam Reynolds28. Apr. 2025

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Chart of the Week: Tariff Carnage Starting to Fulfill Bitcoin's 'Store of Value' Promise

Traditional safe-haven assets like gold and the Swiss Franc have been joined by bitcoin as a refuge for investors.

Von Aoyon Ashraf27. Apr. 2025

A detail of the Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Budapest, Hungary. (Janos Kummer/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Poised for Strongest Weekly Gain Since Trump Win as ETFs Gobble $2.7B Inflows

SUI, BCH and Hedera's HBAR led Friday gains in the CoinDesk 20 Index, with one analyst saying this week's crypto rally is likely the beginning of BTC's climb to fresh record prices.

Von Krisztian Sandor25. Apr. 2025