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.

Finance

Swiss banking giant UBS planning to offer crypto services to specific clients

UBS will gradually introduce crypto services, starting with select private clients in Switzerland, according to Bloomberg.

By Olivier AcunaJan 23, 2026

UBS, the Swiss banking giant. (Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

U.S. bitcoin ETF weekly outflows largest since November may signal BTC price bottom

This week's redemptions reached the highest level since November, a signal that often marks a local bottom in the price of bitcoin.

By James Van StratenJan 23, 2026

Chart showing bitcoin ETF Flows (SoSo Value)

Markets

Bitcoin rewards aren't worth the risk right now as a key Wall Street metric turns negative

The metric highlights weak risk-adjusted performance during periods of volatility, a feature of drawdowns that can persist for months.

By Shaurya Malwa, Omkar GodboleJan 23, 2026

Cargo ship sinking (Jason Mavrommatis/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin and yen hold steady as Japan's inflation eases and BOJ keeps interest rates unchanged

The Bank of Japan held rates steady while revising inflation and growth projections higher.

By Omkar GodboleJan 23, 2026

Corner of a plaque showing a map of the Bank of Japan.

Markets

South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack

Internal audit showed the coins were likely lost via a phishing attack during official storage, according to local media reports.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJan 23, 2026

Markets

Gold surges to doorstep of $5,000 as experts debate bitcoin's underperformance

"The [BTC] adoption announcements are not working anymore," said Jim Bianco, while Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas urged taking a longer-term view.

By Krisztian SandorJan 22, 2026

Stacked gold bars (Scottsdale Mint/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Ark Invest sees bitcoin and tokenization driving the next phase of digital asset growth

The asset manager said bitcoin’s institutional adoption and asset tokenization are pushing digital assets toward scale, potentially reaching tens of trillions by decade’s end.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJan 22, 2026