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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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Nigel Farage Vows to Establish BTC Reserve and Pass Pro-Crypto Legislation Once in Government

“We are going to launch, in Britain, a crypto revolution. We’re going to make London one of the major trading centers of the world,” Farage said.

Ni Tom Carreras, Cheyenne LigonMay 29, 2025, 5:45 p.m. GMT-4

Nigel Farage (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

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Bitcoin Slides Below $106K; Analyst Sees Ether Breakout Looming

Despite the pullback, BTC holding above the round-number $100,000 level for 20 consecutive days is a bullish sign, LMAX Group market strategist said.

Ni Krisztian Sandor, Tom CarrerasMay 29, 2025, 4:36 p.m. GMT-4

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Ships Could Pay Panama Canal Transit Fees in Bitcoin and Cut the Line, Panama City Mayor Muses

The mayor of Panama City, Mayer Mizrachi, said the city could potentially establish a bitcoin reserve.

Ni Cheyenne Ligon, Tom CarrerasMay 29, 2025, 4:22 p.m. GMT-4

Panama canal (Credit: Alex Pagliuca, Unsplash)

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Wall Street Giant Cantor Fitzgerald to Launch Gold-Backed Bitcoin Fund

"There are still people on the Earth that are still scared of bitcoin, and we want to bring them into this ecosystem," said Brandon Lutnick, chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald.

Ni Krisztian Sandor, Cheyenne LigonMay 29, 2025, 2:03 p.m. GMT-4

Merkado

Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin a 'Giant Cult,' Doubles Down on Gold

Appearing at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, the famed gold bug and no-coiner called bitcoin is a “memecoin” and not real wealth, drawing laughs — and ire.

Ni Helene BraunMay 29, 2025, 10:59 a.m. GMT-4

Pananalapi

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Twenty One Capital Brings Total Fundraise to $685M

The fresh fundraising comes ahead the firm's merger with Nasdaq-listed Cantor Equity Partners to become a publicly-traded bitcoin treasury company.

Ni Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostMay 29, 2025, 10:39 a.m. GMT-4

Strike CEO Jack Mallers speaks at the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Merkado

Has Bitcoin Peaked? BlackRock BTC Spot ETF Traders Lose Appetite for Upside

Bitcoin has been trading sideways after reaching record highs above $110,000 last week.

Ni Omkar GodboleMay 29, 2025, 7:11 a.m. GMT-4

IBIT activity hints at temporary BTC peak. (Kanenori/Pixabay)

Merkado

Bitcoin Whales Seem to Be Calling a Top as BTC Price Consolidates

Large holders are shifting from accumulation to distribution as market is in rangebound levels.

Ni James Van Straten, AI BoostMay 29, 2025, 4:05 a.m. GMT-4

Merkado

Ether Only Crypto Major in Green, XRP Muted After Mammoth Treasury Plans

Crypto traders say the market is in a “Goldilocks zone,” with recent macro shifts — like softer yields and corporate crypto treasuries — yet to fully ripple through asset prices.

Ni Shaurya MalwaMay 29, 2025, 2:43 a.m. GMT-4

Merkado

Bitcoin's $95K-$105K Range in Focus as $10B BTC Options Expiry Looms

Bitcoin options worth over $10 billion are set to expire on Friday at 08:00 UTC on Deribit.

Ni Omkar GodboleMay 29, 2025, 2:09 a.m. GMT-4

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Once-largest Ethereum NFT marketplace Blur is shutting down after volumes collapse 99%

Blur will close its website on Nov. 12 after monthly trading fell from about $1.43 billion at its 2023 peak to under $7 million, ten days after sister project Blast announced its own shutdown.

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Bitcoin rebounds above $83,000 as it decouples from tumbling Korean stocks and Nasdaq futures

Bitcoin climbed back above $83,000 after an early dip, decoupling from a sharp slide in Korean chip stocks and weakness in Nasdaq futures ahead of Thursday’s US CPI report.

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Palantir's Europe head warns the region is 'missing the boat' on AI just as it did with the internet

The Palantir UK chief said the U.S. is racing ahead on enterprise AI while Europe hesitates, and explained why he thinks the company faces intense political attacks.

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Tom Lee sees $2 trillion wealth transfer fueling crypto demand as Bitmine buys more ether

The Bitmine chairman said he expects younger investors to drive demand for digital assets as his ether treasury company inches closer to owning 5% of the total supply.

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