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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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Public Companies Buying Altcoins: Animoca Brands Report Explores Strategic Shift

Animoca's latest research outlines why firms are adding altcoins like ETH and SOL to treasuries amid Bitcoin-led trend.

Ni Ian Allison, AI BoostHul 18, 2025

Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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What Is Big Money Betting on? Bitcoin $140K, Ether $4K Calls Lead Open Interest

Bitcoin and ether prices have increased by 29% and 9% respectively this year.

Ni Omkar GodboleHul 18, 2025

Merkado

Bitcoin DeFi Has Ballooned 20x Since Start of 2024 as Builders Bet on Yield

A new wave of developers is building yield-generating apps on Bitcoin, pushing the network beyond store-of-value status and into a key DeFi ecosystem asset.

Ni Shaurya MalwaHul 18, 2025

Hot air ballon. (bozziniclaudio/Pixabay)

Merkado

Bitcoin Tops $120K on Report of Trump Approving Crypto Investments for Retirement Accounts

The president could sign an executive order as soon as this week to clear regulatory hurdles to allow investing in alternative assets including crypto in 401(k) accounts.

Ni Krisztian SandorHul 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on June 27. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Adam Back's Bitcoin Treasury Firm to Go Public with 30K BTC and $1.5B in Buying Power

Named Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company, or BSTR, the company is coming public via a SPAC merger with Brandon Lutnick's Cantor Equity Partners 1.

Ni Krisztian SandorHul 17, 2025

Blockstream CEO Adam Back at Consensus Hong Kong in February (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

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Asian Food Platform DDC Appoints Investing Professional After Animoca BTC Yield Deal

Kyu Ho has 20 years experience investing in traditional and digital assets, the company said.

Ni Jamie CrawleyHul 17, 2025

Assorted dim sum in bamboo baskets (Alice Cheung/Pixabay)

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Off-Road EV Maker's Shares Surge 300% on $500M Raise to Buy Bitcoin

The company's bitcoin holdings will be custodied by Gemini, and Volcon has named Ryan Lane, co-founder of Empery Asset Management, as co-CEO and Chairman.

Ni Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostHul 17, 2025

Stock market price charts (Anne Nygård/Unsplash)

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Semler Scientific Becomes 14th-Largest Public Bitcoin Holder After $25M BTC Buy

The company from July 3 to July 16 added 210 bitcoin, bringing its total stack to 4,846 coins.

Ni Francisco RodriguesHul 17, 2025

AI trading screens. (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

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Plasma Looks to Raise $50M From Token Sale, With Valuation of $500M, for EVM-Compatible Sidechain

The network, backed by prominent investors, aims to facilitate stablecoin transfers, starting with USDT, without transaction fees.

Ni Francisco RodriguesHul 17, 2025

Merkado

Bitcoin Consolidates Below Record High, With Everyone From Shrimps to Whales Accumulating

On-chain data shows almost every wallet group is stacking BTC, with smaller holders alone now absorbing more than the monthly issuance.

Ni James Van StratenHul 17, 2025

Trend Accumulation Score by Cohort (Glassnode)

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Senators ready to send stricter ethics rules on Trump's crypto ventures to White House, sources say

Insiders say that the bipartisan Senate duo revamping the bill's Trump-approved ethics section have come up with something they hope wins sufficient yes votes.

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Robinhood slides 4% despite earnings beat as crypto revenue cools

The brokerage reported $100 million revenue from crypto trading, a 38% decline in a year, offset by stronger options, equities and prediction markets activity.

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As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting

Rather than competing directly with faster chains, some builders argue Ethereum's strength lies in supporting the layer-2 networks where trading is taking place.

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Fed holds rates steady, extending pause as markets await Kevin Warsh's policy roadmap

For the first time in several years, markets were somewhat split on whether the U.S. central bank would hike rates.

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