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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Bitcoin’s famous CME gaps are about to disappear, though three remain unresolved

The launch of round-the-clock bitcoin futures trading eliminates the long-standing CME weekend gap and marks another step toward fully integrated institutional crypto markets.

Автор James Van Straten, Oliver Knight28 трав. 2026 р., 6:47 дп ET

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Bitcoin could be heading much lower, fund manager warns as $150 billion Treasury operation nears

Fund manager Michael Kramer says a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations could push bitcoin sharply lower.

Автор Omkar Godbole28 трав. 2026 р., 12:55 дп ET

U.S. Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Live markets: bitcoin slides to new monthly low below $75,000 on report of strikes against Iran

Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention, with crypto markets settling into apathy.

Автор Stephen Alpher, James Van Straten, Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor27 трав. 2026 р., 8:44 дп ET

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Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault, expanding yield push for BTC holders

The new earn product lets users generate BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while keeping exposure to bitcoin’s price.

Автор Will Canny27 трав. 2026 р., 8:00 дп ET

Payward and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin drops to 13th largest asset as capital flees to AI and precious metals

Bitcoin’s weak 2026 performance has coincided with sharp gains in metals and semiconductor giants, raising concerns that the cryptocurrency could continue losing ground.

Автор James Van Straten27 трав. 2026 р., 5:12 дп ET

Semiconductor manufacturer TSMC did not mention crypto mining in its latest earnings. (Unsplash)

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Whale alert: Someone dumped $1.29 billion of BlackRock's bitcoin ETF in a dark pool trade

The big sale happened amid a broader continued exodus from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs.

Автор Omkar Godbole27 трав. 2026 р., 4:40 дп ET

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Bitcoin vs gold: BTC's three-month uptrend has snapped

BTC's three-month uptrend against gold has broken down amid strong inflows into gold and precious metals ETFs.

Автор Omkar Godbole27 трав. 2026 р., 1:45 дп ET

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Hyperliquid takes on Polymarket with native event markets

Hyperliquid is expanding its HIP-4 outcome contracts into real-world events like inflation data and Fed decisions, putting it in direct competition with Polymarket. The key difference: Hyperliquid handles dispute resolution in-house through its validators, rather than relying on an external oracle like Polymarket's UMA. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

26 трав. 2026 р., 5:05 пп ET