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.


Bitcoin News

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Bitcoin Traders Are Watching These Levels for Cues on Downside Risk

Stablecoin reserves on exchanges have reached their highest levels in years, a sign that investors may be preparing to deploy fresh capital, traders say.

Por Shaurya Malwa

(Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin Profit Taking Speeds Up Post Golden Cross, Hourly BTC Cashouts Top $500M, Blockchain Data Show

Bitcoin's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day average on May 22, confirming the golden cross.

Por Omkar Godbole

Most ETH addresses are now in profit. (shahzairul/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Miners Notch Gains as Meta Signs 20-Year AI Deal With Nuclear Plant

The group may also be benefitting from a modest rise in the price of bitcoin on Tuesday.

Por Tom Carreras

Nuclear power plant (Getty Images/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Miner MARA Holdings Posts Record Block Wins, Produces 950 BTC in May

The company's bitcoin output rose 35% month-over-month, hitting its highest level since the 2024 halving.

Por Tom Carreras, AI Boost

bitcoin miner (Shutterstock)

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Riot Platforms Boosts Bitcoin Output to 514 BTC as Hashrate and Expansion Plans Ramp Higher

The bitcoin miner also advanced plans to build massive data centers in Texas to support AI workloads.

Por Tom Carreras, AI Boost

ASIC miner (Credit: Shutterstock)

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K33 Executes First Bitcoin Purchase Under New Treasury Strategy

The initial 10 BTC acquisition signals long-term commitment to bitcoin integration, said the Sweden-based digital asset brokerage and research firm.

Por James Van Straten, AI Boost

Bull statue (Pixabay)

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XRP Ledger Payments Count Falls to Lowest Since October as XRP Fails to Keep With Bitcoin

The outlook remains positive with strategic partnerships expected to boost institutional adoption.

Por Omkar Godbole

Bitcoin memepool nearly empty. (geralt/Pixabay)

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Jacobi Bitcoin ETF's Lowers Entry Barriers Allowing European Retail Investors to Jump In

Guernsey approval marks breakthrough in accessibility for Europe’s first bitcoin ETF.

Por James Van Straten, AI Boost

Ranking Assets for 2024 Performance (Shutterstock)

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Strategy Expands Capital Stack With Launch of High-Yield STRD Preferred Shares

New 10% non-cumulative perpetual preferred sits below STRF and STRK in seniority, offering investors long-duration yield exposure with zero fees.

Por James Van Straten

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

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Monero Bull Run Accelerating, XMR-BTC Price Chart Signals

Monero has outperformed bitcoin this year, with an 86% surge compared to BTC's 12% rise.

Por Omkar Godbole

XMR/BTC looks north. (pcdazero/Pixabay)
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