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

Beyond ‘digital gold,’ Iran conflict forces a rethink of the nature of bitcoin

Bitcoin's 12% gain since the Iran war began isn't a risk-on trade. It's the market repricing bitcoin's role as a neutral settlement layer, Bitwise's CIO argues.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 15, 2026, 9:03 a.m. ET

Markets

The 100% debt trap: Why the IMF’s latest warning is a massive long-term signal for bitcoin

The IMF warns that global public debt could reach about 100% of world GDP by 2029.

By Omkar GodboleApr 15, 2026, 6:38 a.m. ET

Markets

A new class of crypto treasury companies is forming around Strategy’s high-yield stock

Firms and protocols are accumulating Strategy’s preferred stock to capture yield and bitcoin-linked exposure.

By James Van StratenApr 15, 2026, 5:48 a.m. ET

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

Tech

Bitcoin developers are trying to build quantum defenses. Your coins could pay the price.

A proposal has been updated on Bitcoin's official repository, calling for freezing of quantum-vulnerable coins.

By Omkar GodboleApr 15, 2026, 2:05 a.m. ET

A computer screen with code. (Pexels/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin's $76,000 breakout fails but a rare signal is hinting at major market bottom

Derivatives funding rates have now remained negative for 46 days, a streak last seen following the FTX crash which marked the bottom of 2022's crypto winter.

By Krisztian SandorApr 14, 2026, 4:09 p.m. ET

Videos

Steve Aoki liquidates crypto and fake app drains $9.5 million

DJ Steve Aoki, once one of the most visible celebrity NFT advocates, is liquidating his remaining crypto holdings. His seven Bored Ape NFTs, purchased for over $800,000, are now worth roughly $97,000 total. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Apr 14, 2026, 1:30 p.m. ET

Steve Aoki liquidates crypto and fake app drains $9.5 million

Finance

Goldman Sachs files for bitcoin income ETF in crypto push

The bank is moving deeper into crypto with a bitcoin ETF that generates income by selling options on bitcoin-linked funds, following BlackRock’s push into similar yield-focused products.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostApr 14, 2026, 11:31 a.m. ET