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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Bitcoin Traders’ Are Looking at a Key Data Point in Fed Meeting and It's Not Interest Rate Decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, with a decision announcement scheduled for Wednesday at 18:00 UTC.

Di Omkar Godbole18 giu 2025, 1:37 a.m. GMT-4

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Bitcoin Heads Lower as Trump Threatens to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

The U.S. President has called for Iran's unconditional surrender.

Di Tom Carreras, Krisztian Sandor17 giu 2025, 2:04 p.m. GMT-4

U.S. President Donald Trump (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Cash-Bitcoin Ratio Smashes Triangle Pattern; HYPE Rally May Be Over

Bitcoin cash has broken out of a triangle pattern against bitcoin.

Di Omkar Godbole17 giu 2025, 7:59 a.m. GMT-4

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Deribit Sees Strong Demand From Institutions, Volume on Its Block RFQ Tool Reaches $23B in Four Months

The percentage of block trades via Deribit's RFQ increased to 27.5% this month, reflecting strong institutional demand.

Di Omkar Godbole17 giu 2025, 2:18 a.m. GMT-4

Deribit's RFQ system gets best price for large crypto traders. (geralt/Pixabay)

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XRP Leads Crypto Majors Gains as Bitcoin Is Continuously Tested by Israel-Iran Tensions

Analysts are eyeing this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for a decision on rate cuts, as well as cues on bitcoin's movements, with no policy changes expected.

Di Shaurya Malwa17 giu 2025, 12:19 a.m. GMT-4

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BTC Tops $108K on JPMorgan Crypto Filing, XRP Rallies on ETF News

The crypto market was unfazed by the escalating conflict in the Middle East on Monday.

Di Tom Carreras, Krisztian Sandor16 giu 2025, 5:23 p.m. GMT-4

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Bitcoin Mining Costs Soar as Hashrate Hits Records: TheMinerMag

Public miners race to scale as Bitcoin’s hashrate nears the zetahash threshold.

Di Tom Carreras, AI Boost16 giu 2025, 2:44 p.m. GMT-4

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Strategy Adds Over 10K BTC to Its Bitcoin Treasury, Funded by New STRD Offering

Firm raises over $1 billion from high-yield preferred stock and share sales to expand record BTC holdings.

Di James Van Straten16 giu 2025, 8:08 a.m. GMT-4

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

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Pakistan Engages Michael Saylor in Bold Push Toward Bitcoin-Backed Economy

High-level talks highlight Pakistan’s ambitions to lead digital asset adoption in the Global South and position Bitcoin as a tool for economic resilience.

Di James Van Straten, AI Boost16 giu 2025, 6:19 a.m. GMT-4