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.

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U.S. Added 139K Jobs in May, Roughly In Line With Forecasts

The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, also matching economist forecasts.

Автор James Van Straten, AI Boost, Stephen Alpher6 черв. 2025 р.

The U.S. released January jobs numbers Friday morning (Ernie Journeys/Unsplash)

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Trump Media, Owner of Truth Social, Looks to Issue $12B Worth of New Shares

The parent company of social media platform Truth Social registered with the SEC to issue up 84,657,181 shares of Common Stock

Автор Jamie Crawley6 черв. 2025 р.

President Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Strategy to Raise Nearly $1B With STRD Preferred Stock Offering to Accumulate BTC

The new STRD offer long-term investors high-yield returns and no management fees.

Автор Francisco Rodrigues6 черв. 2025 р.

MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk archives)

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Bitcoin Price Bounce to Near $104K, Though Encouraging, Falls Short of Bull Revival

BTC's bearish H&S breakdown from Thursday is still valid.

Автор Omkar Godbole6 черв. 2025 р.

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Metaplanet to Raise $5.3B, Japan’s Largest Stock Warrant Deal, to Grow Bitcoin Stash

The company aims to increase its BTC holdings to over 210,000 by 2027, viewing it as a hedge against Japan’s economic challenges.

Автор Francisco Rodrigues6 черв. 2025 р.

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Elon Musk Joins Bitcoin Maxis in Warning of ‘Potential’ U.S. Fiscal Collapse or Are We There Already?

A long-standing view of BTC maxis – that the U.S. fiscal policy is unsustainable – has received a nod from billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.

Автор Omkar Godbole6 черв. 2025 р.

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Bitcoin, Ether Bulls Hit With $800M Liquidation as Trump-Musk Tussle Rattles BTC, ETH

Exchanges like Bybit and Binance saw the biggest hits, with Bybit alone accounting for nearly $354 million in liquidations.

Автор Shaurya Malwa6 черв. 2025 р.

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PTSD-Afflicted Crypto Investors Hit the Sell Button After Circle's Euphoric IPO

Coinbase's April 2021 debut marked what was then an epic price top for bitcoin.

Автор Tom Carreras, Stephen Alpher5 черв. 2025 р.

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White House Crypto Chief Bo Hines Met With El Salvador’s Bukele to Discuss Bitcoin

"Extraordinary things" could happen for the United States and El Salvador as a result of the meeting, said Salvadoran Bitcoin Office Director Stacy Herbert.

Автор Tom Carreras5 черв. 2025 р.