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

Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying

Leveraged accumulation and new capital tools push MSTR ahead of the world’s largest spot bitcoin ETF.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostApr 21, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin is now calmer than South Korea's stock market. Here's why it matters

Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.

By Omkar GodboleApr 21, 2026

A tree reflected in still waters at night. (Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after KelpDAO hack

Crypto steadied despite rising Iran tensions, but DeFi is reeling from one of the largest exploits of the year.

By Krisztian SandorApr 20, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin faces near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, Hilbert Group CIO says

Russell Thompson warned of a sharp tightening in global liquidity that could weigh on risk assets and bitcoin in the near term, before expected U.S. policy action provides relief.

By Will Canny, AI BoostApr 20, 2026

U.S. Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

U.S. crypto adoption is rebounding, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says

Retail participation in the U.S. has bounced back to mid-2025 levels even as most consumers expect lower bitcoin prices ahead, the bank said.

By Will Canny, AI BoostApr 20, 2026

Videos

$13B exits DeFi in 48 hours after Kelp DAO's exploit

A $292 million exploit of Kelp DAO's cross-chain bridge has wiped $13 billion from DeFi in two days, with Aave alone losing $8.45 billion in deposits. LayerZero attributes the attack to North Korea's Lazarus Group and blames Kelp's single-verifier setup. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Apr 20, 2026