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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

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 Malwa

Inflation. (Pixabay, Photomosh)

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 Boost

(Traxer/Unsplash)

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 Sandor

Blockstream CEO Adam Back at Consensus Hong Kong in February 2025 (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

Finance

Roxom Looks to Capture Bitcoin Treasury Boom With BTC-Denominated Stock Exchange

Following the lead of Strategy and Metaplanet, there has been a glut of publicly-listed firms building bitcoin treasuries in recent months

By Jamie Crawley

The Bitcoin Whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto (Jonathan Borba/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

U.S. June CPI Rose an In Line 0.3%; Core Rate Slightly Better Than Hoped at 0.2%

On a steep slide from record highs near $124,000 just over 24 hours ago, bitcoin rose modestly to $117,300 in the minutes following the news.

By James Van Straten

Two paper carrier bags of fresh fruit and baked products. (Maria Lin Kim/Unsplash)

Markets

Satoshi-Era Whale Sells 9K BTC for Over $1B as Bitcoin Dips Below $117K

Satoshi-era bitcoin whales are closely monitored by traders for market signals, particularly when the BTC in their wallets has not moved for years.

By Jamie Crawley

Whales feeding (Shutterstock)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner MARA Leads $20M Investment Round in Two Prime, Boosts BTC Yield Strategy

MARA also expanded its BTC allocation to 2,000 BTC, a sign of growing institutional demand for active digital-asset management.

By James Van Straten

MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel (CoinDesk "First Mover" screenshot)

Finance

Function Raises $10M to Bring Yield to Bitcoin; Gets Backing From Galaxy Digital, Antalpha, and Mantle

With $1.5B in FBTC TVL, Function aims to transform bitcoin into a productive institutional asset.

By Will Canny, AI Boost

(Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin's Volatility Will Continue to Decline as Adoption Grows: Deutsche Bank

Regulatory clarity, wider adoption, and long-term investment behaviors are stabilizing bitcoin's performance, the report said.

By Will Canny, AI Boost

Deutsche Bank logo (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin, XRP Open Interest Nears Record High as Bull Market Pullback Unfolds

BTC is down, but not out as SOL finds new resistance at $168.

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)
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