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.

Tech

Bitcoin's $1.3 trillion security race: Key initiatives aimed at quantum-proofing the world's largest blockchain

Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world's oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostApr 5, 2026

Key developer initiatives to make Bitcoin quantum resistant. (Chris Ried/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds

The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.

By Francisco RodriguesApr 4, 2026

Stock trading charts. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

Markets

Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems

Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current U.K. market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostApr 4, 2026

Big Ben in the UK (Heidi Fin/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026

The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.

By Krisztian SandorApr 3, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 3, 2026

Videos

JPMorgan & Goldman Sachs eye prediction markets

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is considering entering prediction markets and Goldman Sachs has expressed similar ambitions. Would the Wall Street giants adopt blockchain-based systems or stick to traditional infrastructure? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Apr 2, 2026