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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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Why the CEO of crypto trading firm XBTO says gold is surging while bitcoin stays quiet in 2026: Asia Morning Briefing

XBTO CEO Philippe Bekhazi told CoinDesk in an interview that ETFs, derivatives hedging, and corporate treasuries are compressing BTC swings, while metals absorb the macro stress trade.

Ni Sam ReynoldsEne 21, 2026

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Bitcoin falls below $89,000 amid new tariff war concerns, bond selloff: Markets Liveblog

Analysts, CoinDesk reporters and longtime industry participants weigh in on today's bitcoin, crypto and market price action.

Ni CoinDeskEne 20, 2026

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Bitcoin plunges below $90,000 amid global risk asset selloff

Ether is the worst performer among the major cryptos, down more than 6% over the past 24 hours and tumbling below $3,000.

Ni Helene Braun, Krisztian SandorEne 20, 2026

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Japan bond market panic spills into crypto; 'yields will keep rising until something breaks'

Donald Trump, Greenland and EU trade tensions are grabbing most of the headlines, but financial pros are eyeing Tuesday's shocking surge in Japanese bond yields.

Ni Stephen AlpherEne 20, 2026

Bitcoin plunges below $40K (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

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Michael Saylor's Strategy purchases another $2.13 billion in bitcoin

The company now holds 709,715 bitcoin, acquired for nearly $54 billion.

Ni James Van StratenEne 20, 2026

Strategy Executive Chaiman Michael Saylor (Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin could crash to $58,000 as 'restrictive' Fed policy and trade tensions weigh on crypto

The veteran trader who accurately called the 2018 bitcoin crash has tipped bitcoin to fall to $58,000. Experts said macro conditions favor a bearish bitcoin trend.

Ni Olivier AcunaEne 20, 2026

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BlackRock’s PFF ETF has $380 million worth of exposure to MSTR's preferred equities

ETF allocations to Stretch, Strife, and Stride underscore institutional appetite for MSTR income securities.

Ni James Van StratenEne 20, 2026

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

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Trouble mounts for bitcoin and stocks as U.S. treasury borrowing costs surges

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has climbed to 4.27 percent, a four-month high that raises borrowing costs across the global economy.

Ni Omkar Godbole, AI BoostEne 20, 2026

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Bitcoin has a 30% chance of falling below $80,000 by late June, options data suggests

Data from decentralized trading venues points to potential for a deeper price crash in coming months.

Ni Omkar GodboleEne 20, 2026

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Bitcoin whale wakes up after 12 years to move $84 million fortune

A long-dormant bitcoin wallet moved 909 BTC, now worth more than $84 million, to a new address after over 12 years of inactivity.

Ni Omkar GodboleEne 20, 2026

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