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.

Policy

Elon Musk Says America Party Will Embrace BTC as 'Fiat Is Hopeless'

The America Party formed out of a rift between Musk and President Trump over the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

By Sam ReynoldsJul 7, 2025

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: Michael Saylor's BTC Buys Aren't Making Up for Slowing Spot Demand, Say Analysts

Institutional bitcoin purchases are failing to offset a decline in spot market demand, raising concerns about BTC's near-term price momentum.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostJul 7, 2025

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

Markets

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Rise as Bessent Hints at Trade Deals Before Liberation Day Tariff Deadline

Bitcoin briefly topped $109,000, while XRP, Solana's SOL, and dogecoin saw notable gains.

By Omkar GodboleJul 6, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin's 'Mempool' Nearly Empty as Prices Trade Near Lifetime Highs

Almost all of Bitcoin's actual users have gone away, one observer said, warning of a major crisis.

By Omkar GodboleJul 6, 2025

Bitcoin memepool nearly empty. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

Chart of the Week: Wall Street Has Claimed Bitcoin—Now What?

Bitcoin's correlation with U.S. equities is still very high, while it has almost zero relation to gold and USD.

By Aoyon AshrafJul 6, 2025

Wall Street sign with American flags and New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan, New York City, USA. (Getty Images)

Markets

U.S. Exceptionalism Is Alive and Well as Nasdaq Outperforms Global Peers: Macro Markets

The resurgence of U.S. exceptionalism may positively impact bitcoin and stabilize the U.S. dollar.

By Omkar GodboleJul 5, 2025

Web3

Drake Compares Fake Friends to Bitcoin's Volatility: ‘Down This Week, Up Next’

From rap verses to million-dollar crypto wagers, Drake’s high-stakes love affair with bitcoin keeps unfolding.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostJul 5, 2025

Canadian rapper Drake on Tuesday shared a clip of Michael Saylor’s interview on CNBC on his Instagram account, reaching over 146 million followers. (Charito Yap/Flickr)

Markets

$8B BTC Movements May Have Been Preceded by Covert Bitcoin Cash Test

Eight wallets that had been dormant since 2011 each transferred 10,000 BTC to new SegWit addresses on Friday, over 14 years after initially receiving bitcoin in what is now colloquially known as the network’s “Satoshi era.”

By Shaurya MalwaJul 5, 2025

Markets

Eight Bitcoin Wallets Move 80,000 BTC in Largest Ever ‘Satoshi Era’ Transfers

All of these moved coins are among the rarest class of BTC: mined or transacted during the “Satoshi era,” a loosely defined period from bitcoin’s launch in 2009 through 2011, when its pseudonymous creator was still active online.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 5, 2025