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

Gold and Bonds' Safe Haven Allure May be Fading With Bitcoin Emergence

Bitcoin may not fit the traditional mold of a safe haven, but in a world of rising sovereign risk and broken financial norms, it may be time to redefine what 'safe' actually means.

By James Van StratenApr 12, 2025

Safety Deposit Boxes (Shutterstock/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Craters in First Post-Tariff Read, but Crypto Is Holding Up

Gold soared to a new record high as the selloff in the U.S. dollar and long-term Treasuries continued in force on Friday.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene BraunApr 11, 2025

Edvard Munch's "The Scream." (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Markets

Crypto Rebound Likely as Trump Tariffs May Bring Down Inflation

Inflation breakevens head south amid the Trump trade war.

By Omkar GodboleApr 11, 2025

U.S. Breakeven Inflation Rates. (MacroMicro)

Markets

Bitcoin’s Recent Drawdown Proves Its More Than Just a Leveraged Tech Play

Despite a 26% drop from all-time highs, bitcoin holds steady compared to leading tech stocks, signaling increasing maturity.

By James Van StratenApr 11, 2025

Markets

S&P 500 More Volatile Than Bitcoin as U.S. Assets Lose Investor Favor

Investors move away from U.S. assets, causing a rise in Treasury yields and a decline in the dollar index and U.S. stocks.

By Omkar GodboleApr 11, 2025

Watch out for a spike in key bond market index. (Pixabay)

Finance

Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm Meanwhile Raises $40M to Expand Globally

With the investment led by Fulgur Ventures and Framework, the firm plans to scale its bitcoin-denominated life insurance and annuity products designed to combat inflation risk.

By Krisztian SandorApr 10, 2025

Meanwhile co-founder and CEO Zachary Townsend on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

Markets

U.S. CPI Declined in March; Core Rate Rose Just 0.1%.

Whether the fresh inflation numbers boost rate cut hopes or the price of bitcoin is another story as the data is from prior to last week's sweeping tariff announcements.

By James Van StratenApr 10, 2025

Two paper carrier bags of fresh fruit and baked products. (Maria Lin Kim/Unsplash)

Tech

Babylon, Which Has Over $4B BTC Locked, Launches Layer 1 'Genesis' to Advance Its BTC Yield Platform

With more value tied up in BTC than every other cryptocurrency in existence combined, Babylon is aiming to channel this into the wider crypto ecosystem

By Jamie CrawleyApr 10, 2025