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.

Markets

A $41B Investment Firm Wants to Stick With Just Bitcoin ETFs as Safer Bet

The investment firm and provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched three protected bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, but it won’t do the same for Ethereum.

By Helene BraunMar 25, 2025

Calamos Investments CEO John Koudounis (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit)

Finance

Michael Saylor’s $200 Trillion Bitcoin Strategy: U.S. BTC Domination and Immortality

Strategy Executive Chair Michael Saylor discusses a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve, why securities holders keep him sleepless, and his own economic immortality.

By Christine LeeMar 25, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin's $12B Quarterly Options Expiry Unlikely to Cause Major Market Reaction, Deribit Says

Key indicators such as BTC's implied volatility index and funding rates point to subdued volatility expectations.

By Omkar GodboleMar 25, 2025

Deribit: BTC's quarterly options expiry. (Deribit Metrics)

Markets

KULR Technology Buys Another 56 Bitcoin for $5M, Takes Holdings to 668 BTC

The company's average acquisition cost is now roughly $97,300 per bitcoin.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostMar 25, 2025

KULR expands bitcoin holdings to 510 BTC (Jacco Rienks, Unsplash)

Markets

STRF or STRK? Comparing Strategy’s Preferred Stock Offerings

The STRF sale is scheduled to close later on Tuesday, with Strategy raising approximately $711 million in net proceeds.

By James Van StratenMar 25, 2025

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

Markets

Dogecoin Surges 7% as Bitcoin, XRP See Brief Rally on Hopes of Trade War Easing

PLUS: AI tokens remained stable despite a prominent technology backer saying investments in the sector are occurring “ahead of demand.”

By Shaurya Malwa, Sam ReynoldsMar 25, 2025

BULL IN A CHINA SHOP: Ricardo Salinas Pliego became the latest billionaire to come out in support of bitcoin.

Markets

Defunct Exchange Mt. Gox Moves $1B in Bitcoin to Two Wallets

This is the third significant on-chain movement of funds by the exchange in four weeks.

By Omkar GodboleMar 25, 2025

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles (CoinDesk screenshot from conference livestream)

Markets

Bitcoin ATM Business Remained Sluggish Through Bull Market

Bitcoin Depot has booked roughly $3 billion in transactions since its inception in 2016.

By Tom CarrerasMar 24, 2025

A mesmerizing Bitcoin animation, right next to an art gallery. (Credit: Tom Carreras)

Markets

Mag 7 Returns Would Improve With Bitcoin Replacing Tesla: StanChart

Bitcoin could be viewed as serving multiple purposes in a tech portfolio, paving the way for more institutional buying, the bank's digital asset research head said.

By Krisztian SandorMar 24, 2025