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.

Markets

Bitcoin jumps to $70,800 as oil retreats; ether and XRP lag

Oil prices slipped as major economies announced joint efforts to stabilize energy markets.

By Omkar GodboleMar 20, 2026

Markets

Morgan Stanley sets MSBT ticker and $1 million seed capital for bitcoin ETF

Morgan Stanley has filed to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF with the ticker MSBT and a $1 million seed at debut.

By Omkar GodboleMar 20, 2026

Finance

Coinbase's bitcoin yield fund goes onchain with Apex's tokenization push

The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.

By Krisztian Sandor, Helene BraunMar 19, 2026

Coinbase app on a mobile phone screen (appshunter.io/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin holds $69,000 as gold tumbles and oil spikes, but one analyst says stay on sidelines

While bitcoin has shown relative strength against gold since the war in Iran broke out, investors are better off holding off "dry powder" while prices swing wildly on headlines, said Wintermute's Bryan Tan.

By Krisztian SandorMar 19, 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Thursday (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin $20,000 put option is third most popular strike ahead of quarterly expiry

Nearly $600M in deep out-of-the-money puts highlights tail-risk positioning, though flows point more to volatility strategies than to outright bearish bets.

By James Van StratenMar 19, 2026