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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.


Bitcoin News

Markets

KindlyMD/NAKA Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $679M Acquisition

The company's first purchase since the Nakamoto merger boosts total holdings to 5,764.91 bitcoin.

By James Van Straten, AI Boost

bull sitting, lying (Walter Frehner/Unsplash+)

Markets

All Bitcoin Wallet Cohorts Now in Distribution Mode, Glassnode Data

Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score shows weakening demand across every cohort after recent highs

By James Van Straten, AI Boost

Accumulation Trend Score (Glassnode)

Markets

U.K. 30-Year Yield Tops U.S. as Pressure Mounts on Government Borrowing

Markets demand a higher premium for U.K. debt compared to U.S. Treasury notes.

By James Van Straten

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Markets

Bitlayer's YBTC Enters Solana as the DeFi Project Partners With Kamino Finance, Orca

This integration is intended to combine Bitlayer's security with Solana's speed and scalability, aligning with Bitlayer's goal of expanding the Bitcoin DeFi sector.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost

Bitlayer co-founder Kevin He. (Bitlayer)

Markets

Is Bitcoin's Bull Run Losing Steam? Here’s What Crypto and Nasdaq Market Breadth Indicates

Market breadth indicators help assess the overall health of a market or an index.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost

Steam (Shutterstock)

Markets

Insurance Against Price Slides in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Now Costliest Since April Crash

Protection against price drops in BlackRock's spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF, IBIT, is now at its priciest since the early April market slide.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost

FastNews (CoinDesk)

Markets

Top Crypto Traders Flip Bearish on BTC, ETH in Major Sentiment Shift

Once-bullish crypto traders are warning of billions in potential ether liquidations and fresh downside risks for bitcoin.

By Oliver Knight

(Daniel Mirlea/Unsplash)

Markets

Michael Saylor's Strategy Added $51M of Bitcoin Last Week

The company also updated previous guidance to now allow the issuance of fresh shares even when the stock trades below 2.5x mNAV.

By Stephen Alpher, James Van Straten

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Nikhilesh De)

Markets

Bitcoin in Precarious Position as BTC Price Penetrates Bullish Trendline

Technical indicators suggest a bearish shift, with the weekly stochastic oscillator signaling a possible correction.

By Omkar Godbole

BTC in precarious position. (poupoune05/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Drops Below $115K Amid Wave of Profit-Taking

Approximately, $3.5B of profit realized over the weekend, latest correction trims 7% from ATH.

By James Van Straten

Net Realized Profit/loss (Glassnode)
of 1109

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The largest Ethereum-centric treasury firm kept buying, while its chairman argued ETH’s strong third quarter could push institutions to increase crypto exposure.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent champions dollar dominance across global markets and stablecoins
Bessent pushed back against a bearish assessment of the U.S. economy highlighting strong growth, foreign demand for American assets and continued dollar dominance.

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