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.

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Markets

Strategy buys 535 bitcoin for $43 million days after signaling potential BTC sales

Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the company's common stock.

By James Van StratenMay 11, 2026, 8:17 a.m. EDT

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk Television)

Markets

Michael Saylor’s latest tax strategy echoes Strategy’s 2022 bitcoin sale

Michael Saylor confirmed the company was prepared to sell bitcoin, reviving a tax loss harvesting strategy first used in 2022.

By James Van StratenMay 11, 2026, 6:57 a.m. EDT

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

Markets

MARA expected to post Q1 losses as investors look ahead to AI growth strategy

Investors look beyond bitcoin volatility towards long term AI infrastructure and data center revenue opportunities.

By James Van StratenMay 11, 2026, 6:03 a.m. EDT

MARA Holdings to Generate Single Digit Yield on 7,377 BTC (Bradley Keoun/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin, Nasdaq investors are celebrating, while U.S. consumers turn gloomy

Bitcoin and Nasdaq have rallied sharply, but U.S. consumer sentiment has fallen to historic lows, highlighting a widening Wall Street–Main Street divide.

By Omkar GodboleMay 11, 2026, 4:05 a.m. EDT

Chart shows diverging trends in asset prices and U.S. consumer sentiment (TradingView)

Markets

A bitcoin whale that went silent in 2013 moves $40 million in BTC

A long-dormant whale woke up Sunday, moving millions worth of bitcoin on-chain.

By Omkar GodboleMay 11, 2026, 12:06 a.m. EDT

Finance

Trump Media’s Q1 loss widens to $406 million on bitcoin, CRO markdowns

The loss was primarily driven by $244 million in unrealized losses on cryptocurrency holdings and an additional $108.2 million investment loss.

By Francisco RodriguesMay 9, 2026, 1:28 p.m. EDT

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Finance

It might be too late for bitcoin’s quantum migration, Project Eleven report argues

Quantum computing does not only pose a risk to up to $3 trillion in digital assets, it also threatens the security of banking systems, military communications, digital identities and more, Project Eleven’s report warns.

By Olivier AcunaMay 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT

A perspex cube appears to radiate light across a surface designed with squares. (David Clode/Unsplash)

Finance

Swiss central bank bitcoin reserve push fails over signature shortfall

The initiative sought to amend Switzerland's constitution, requiring the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold BTC alongside gold and foreign-currency reserves.

By Francisco RodriguesMay 9, 2026, 11:28 a.m. EDT