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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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, 2:30 a.m. ET

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 24, 2025, 11:05 p.m. ET

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, 3:45 p.m. ET

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, 12:52 p.m. ET