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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Breaking Bitcoin with quantum may be easier than thought, with Taproot partly to blame, Google says

The findings suggest attackers could one day steal bitcoin mid-transaction, challenging assumptions that the threat is decades away.

Par Sam Reynolds31 mars 2026

Quantum Computing Optics (Ben Wicks/Unsplash)

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Fed's Powell's comments sooth bond market, but oil continues rise, hitting crypto and stocks

WTI crude oil closed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2002.

Par Helene Braun30 mars 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gesticulates during a press conference

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Trump-backed American Bitcoin hits 7,000 BTC as holdings expand rapidly

Satoshis per share climbs past 660, reinforcing rapid treasury expansion since Nasdaq debut.

Par James Van Straten, AI Boost30 mars 2026

Eric Trump, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, American Bitcoin speaks at Consensus 2025. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin hashrate posts first-quarter drop for first time in 6 years as miners pivot to AI

The first-quarter decline breaks a long-standing growth trend, but could ultimately support decentralization as public U.S. miners face losing dominance.

Par James Van Straten30 mars 2026

An engineer sits at a bank of crypto mining rigs.

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Nearly half of all circulating bitcoin is underwater as long-term holders sell at a loss

Nearly half of all bitcoin is now trading at a loss, with the Bitcoin Impact Index surging to 57.4, indicating high stress levels.

Par Francisco Rodrigues30 mars 2026

CoinMarketCap showing top crypto prices (Behnam Norouzi/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Rate hike bets are building for the Fed – and now the Bank of Japan too

A weakening yen, rising bond yields, and the risk of a carry trade unwind pose a headwind to risk assets, including bitcoin.

Par James Van Straten, Omkar Godbole30 mars 2026

Close up of the red circle at the center of the Japanese flag. (DavidRockDesign/Pixabay)

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Yield-hungry bitcoin holders may be keeping BTC stuck in a sideways grind

Yield hungry investors seem to have influenced market flows such that they limit price swings.

Par Omkar Godbole30 mars 2026

Daytrading bitcoins financial markets at a coffeeshop. (Austin Distel/Unsplash)

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Strategy may have paused bitcoin accumulation last week, ending a 13-week buying streak

The company seemed to have skipped its weekly bitcoin purchase announcement for the first time since late December.

Par James Van Straten29 mars 2026

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

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Bitcoin bullish bets hit a 28-month high on Bitfinex, and that's music to bears' ears

Historically, spikes in Bitfinex BTC/USD longs have acted as a contrary indicator.

Par Omkar Godbole29 mars 2026

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Why bitcoin's 'compressed' valuation offers reduced downside risk versus stocks

The recent surge in oil and gas prices has driven up inflation expectations, causing markets to adjust their bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, with traders now pricing in a near 40% chance of no rate cuts this year.

Par Francisco Rodrigues28 mars 2026