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

ETH Surges 10% to Year-to-Date Gain as Bitcoin Retakes $120K

It's six month high for ETH thanks to tailwinds from corporate ether treasury strategies and ETF inflows.

By Krisztian SandorJul 16, 2025, 12:00 p.m. ET

Markets

Cantor Equity Partners 1 Gains 25% on $3.5B Bitcoin Deal With Adam Back

The FT reported overnight of an imminent agreement with the Bitcoin OG to provide CEPO with 30,000 BTC.

By Stephen Alpher, James Van StratenJul 16, 2025, 11:23 a.m. ET

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

Markets

Jim Chanos Calls Strategy’s Premium 'Financial Gibberish'

The famed short seller is betting on a decline in Strategy’s stock while bitcoin advocate Pierre Rochard defends company’s premium valuation amid rising competition.

By James Van StratenJul 16, 2025, 10:59 a.m. ET

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

Markets

Ether Eyes $3.4K as XRP's Price Flashes Cautionary Sign

ETH eyes $3,400 after triangle breakout as major coins look north.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 16, 2025, 6:52 a.m. ET

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Markets

Strategy’s Convertible Bond Prices Surge as Stock Advances Back Toward Record High

Five of the six convertible issuances from the serial bitcoin acquirer are trading deep in the money, creating billions in unrealized value.

By James Van StratenJul 16, 2025, 4:49 a.m. ET

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

Finance

Bitlayer's BitVM Bridge Debuts Its Mainnet, Offers Trust-Minimized Bitcoin DeFi

Central to the bridge is the YBTC token, pegged 1:1 with BTC, which enables BTC holders to engage in DeFi activities.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 16, 2025, 4:00 a.m. ET

Bitlayer founders at Bitcoin Amsterdam.(Bitlayer)

Markets

Ether Races 6% Against Bitcoin as GENIUS Act Puts Spotlight on Yield-Bearing Stablecoins: Analyst

Ethereum's ether is outperforming bitcoin amid expectations that the GENUIS Act will ban yield-bearing stablecoins.

By Omkar GodboleJul 16, 2025, 2:56 a.m. ET

Ether Gains 6% Against BTC. (mibro/Pixabay)

Markets

Ether, Dogecoin Lead Modest Market Gains, Bitcoin Holds $118K as CPI Print Fuels Rate Cut Bets

Institutional flows remained strong. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs logged their ninth consecutive day of net inflows, with $403 million added on Tuesday.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 16, 2025, 1:31 a.m. ET

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Pulls Back as Market Isn't 'Invincible', But Google, Meta Lift AI Tokens

PLUS: Maple Finance is now crypto's largest on-chain asset manager.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostJul 15, 2025, 8:18 p.m. ET

Finance

Early Bitcoiner Adam Back Nears $3.5B BTC Deal With Brandon Lutnick-Led Cantor SPAC: FT

According to the report, the Cantor Equity Partners 1 shell company would acquire 30,000 bitcoin from Back and his Blocksteam Capital in exchange for shares in the Cantor vehicle.

By Krisztian SandorJul 15, 2025, 5:03 p.m. ET