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.

Marchés

Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $110K, Presaging What Could Be a Volatile July

Lifting crypto sentiment today could be what's being touted as a strong debut for a Solana staking ETF.

Par Krisztian Sandor2 juil. 2025, 12:40 p.m. UTC−4

Marchés

Bitcoin $200K Target Still in Play, Driven by ETF, Corporate Treasury Buying: StanChart

Bullish catalysts include sustained ETF inflows, corporate treasury adoption and U.S. regulatory moves, the report said.

Par Will Canny, AI Boost2 juil. 2025, 9:38 a.m. UTC−4

Marchés

Genius Group Adds 20 Bitcoin, Targets 1K BTC Within Six Months

The previously roughed-up shares have been on a tear in recent weeks, now sporting more than a 100% year-to-date advance.

Par James Van Straten, AI Boost2 juil. 2025, 9:23 a.m. UTC−4

Technologies

Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB Launches BitVM Bridge Testnet

The testnet debuts with support from a host of major crypto firms who will be operating nodes on the BitVM bridge, such as Lombard, Amber Group and RockawayX

Par Jamie Crawley2 juil. 2025, 9:00 a.m. UTC−4