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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Essential Insights to Monitor During Wednesday's 'No Change' Fed Meeting

The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged while sticking to December's hawkish forward guidance. BTC and risk assets could take cues from Powell's take on key issues like mass deportations and shelter inflation.

Di Omkar Godbole29 gen 2025, 2:04 a.m. GMT-5

Rolls of dollar bills of varying denominations. (NikolayFrolochkin/Pixabay)

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Tom Lee Calls Monday's Market Plunge a Great Buying Opportunity After AI, Crypto-Led Rout

On Monday, NVIDIA had the largest single-day market cap loss in history, erasing $465 billion in market cap.

Di James Van Straten28 gen 2025, 5:56 a.m. GMT-5

Sequans acquired 370 BTC initially and aims to accumulate over 3,000 BTC(Shutterstock)

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Short-Term BTC Holders Quit, CME Open Interest Slid by Record During Monday's Price Drop

As observed by many metrics, Monday's capitulation in bitcoin looks like a textbook local bottom.

Di James Van Straten, Omkar Godbole28 gen 2025, 5:47 a.m. GMT-5

Chart of one-day change in CME bitcoin open interest. (Glassnode)

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Metaplanet Announces Largest Raise by an Asian-Listed Firm to Buy Bitcoin

Metaplanet issued 21 million shares through 0% discount moving strike warrants raising 116 billion yen ($745 million) to increase bitcoin treasury.

Di James Van Straten, AI Boost28 gen 2025, 4:02 a.m. GMT-5

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Mad Money's Jim Cramer Says 'Own Bitcoin, Not MicroStrategy'

In January 2024, Cramer said that bitcoin was likely topping out and called for an exit. The asset has surged more than 100% since.

Di Shaurya Malwa28 gen 2025, 12:50 a.m. GMT-5

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Bitcoin Mining Stocks With AI Ambition Battered 20%-30% Lower as Nvidia's Plunge Grips Crypto

The selloff could provide traders an attractive entry opportunity in higher-beta altcoins such as Solana's SOL, which endured a double-digit pullback, one analyst said.

Di Krisztian Sandor27 gen 2025, 5:23 p.m. GMT-5

Core Scientific facility in North Carolina. (Core Scientific)

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Bitcoin's DeepSeek-Triggered Selloff Is a Buy the Dip Opportunity, Analysts Say

Overzealous hopes for Trump's crypto actions last week had primed the market for a pullback, but the decline could be already over, said Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick.

Di Krisztian Sandor27 gen 2025, 11:53 a.m. GMT-5