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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.

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NYC Comptroller Slams Mayor Eric Adams' Bitcoin Bond Plan as 'Fiscally Irresponsible'

Brad Lander criticized Mayor Eric Adams' proposed "BitBond," saying it could jeopardize NYC’s credit reputation

Door Francisco Rodrigues31 mei 2025

New York written on a building (Nik Shuliahin/Unsplash)

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Says U.S. Should Stockpile Missiles, Not Bitcoin

The CEO argued that the country needs to focus on essential resources like ammunition and rare earths.

Door Francisco Rodrigues31 mei 2025

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Bitcoin Slips Below $104K, Cryptos Slide as U.S.-China Tariff Tensions Flare Up

The crypto market wobbled after Trump accused China of violating a tariff truce.

Door Tom Carreras, Krisztian Sandor30 mei 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) price on May 30 (CoinDesk)

Trump Media Has $2.3B in Bitcoin Buying Power After Closing Capital Raise

The company said it will use proceeds to add bitcoin to its balance sheet, an increasingly popular move among publicly-traded firms.

Door Krisztian Sandor30 mei 2025

Head and shoulders photo of U.S. President Donald Trump standing behind a microphone.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Broke 10-Day Inflow Streak With $358M of Outflows Thursday: JPMorgan

Door Will Canny, AI Boost30 mei 2025

(Marco Verch/ccnull)

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Is Set to Reach Record High Amid Surging Hashrate

Bitcoin’s difficulty is projected to rise over 4% to a record 126.95T as hashrate nears an all-time high despite low transaction fees.

Door James Van Straten, AI Boost30 mei 2025

Hash Rate (Glassnode)

Downside Insurance on BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF is Now Pricer Than Bullish Bets

IBIT fell 1.32% to $59.99 on Thursday.

Door Omkar Godbole30 mei 2025

IBIT options signal downside fears. (zsoravecz/Pixabay)

James Wynn Goes Long on PEPE Hours After Losing $100M on Leveraged Bitcoin Bet

The pseudonymous Wynn either has a serious gambling addiction or is a marketing account drawing eyes to Hyperliquid, X users debate.

Door Shaurya Malwa30 mei 2025

(Hazard/Rook)

XRP Falls Below 200-day Average, Bitcoin Dips to $105K as Traders Eye Core PCE

The core PCE data, a key inflation measure, is anticipated to impact market sentiment and could influence future Federal Reserve rate decisions.

Door Omkar Godbole30 mei 2025

BTC's $14B options expiry. (Pexels/Pixabay)

If Strategy Goes to $1, We'll Be Fine: Michael Saylor

Flexibility and optionality at the core of capital strategy for MSTR.

Door James Van Straten30 mei 2025

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

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Crypto PAC's $12 million Senate candidate, Barry Moore, wins Alabama GOP primary

The Trump loyalist drew more crypto dollars than any candidate so far in this year's midterms, and the result marks a big win for the industry's political arm.

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Live markets: A bitcoin bottom signal flashed as holders absorbed 125,000 BTC in June

Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hit a level that has marked every cycle low since 2015, but in each case it preceded months of basing rather than an immediate rebound.

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XRP gives back breakout gains, slipping below $1.23 on heavy selling

XRP briefly traded above key resistance before sellers stepped in, with rising volume suggesting traders used the rally to cut positions rather than add risk.

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Uniswap jumps 22% and altcoins rip while bitcoin stalls before the Fed

UNI surged after Standard Chartered set a $100 long-term target, and HYPE and solana led a broad altcoin bid. Bitcoin held near $66,000 as oil fell to a three-month low and the Fed met for the first time under Kevin Warsh.

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