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, Stocks Hit by $400B Liquidity Drain From U.S. Treasury Account, Not Jackson Hole: Analysts

Liquidity constraints pose a significant challenge for BTC bulls looking to engineer a steep uptrend well into the year-end.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostAug 20, 2025

U.S. Treasury refill operations create liquidity risks. (jagritparajuli99/Pixabay)

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: Market Observers Say Bitcoin’s Structure Looks Weak Even as Industry Strengthens

Glassnode's data shows fragile positioning after Bitcoin’s retreat from record highs, while Enflux points to institutional capital and regulatory alignment quietly reshaping the market.

By Sam ReynoldsAug 20, 2025

High-resolution image of numerous shiny gold bitcoin tokens stacked together.

Markets

Bitcoin Drops Below $114K, Ether Loses $4.2K as Jackson Hole Speech Might Bring Hawkish Surprise

The bubble in crypto treasury strategy companies deflated even further on Tuesday.

By Krisztian SandorAug 19, 2025

Bitcoin plunges below $40K (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

Finance

SoFi Taps Bitcoin Lightning Network for Global Remittances With Lightspark

SoFi will use Lightspark’s Lightning-based UMA tech to offer real-time, low-cost international transfers directly in its app

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostAug 19, 2025

Markets

KindlyMD/NAKA Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $679M Acquisition

The company's first purchase since the Nakamoto merger boosts total holdings to 5,764.91 bitcoin.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostAug 19, 2025

bull sitting, lying (Walter Frehner/Unsplash+)

Markets

All Bitcoin Wallet Cohorts Now in Distribution Mode, Glassnode Data

Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score shows weakening demand across every cohort after recent highs

By James Van Straten, AI BoostAug 19, 2025

Markets

U.K. 30-Year Yield Tops U.S. as Pressure Mounts on Government Borrowing

Markets demand a higher premium for U.K. debt compared to U.S. Treasury notes.

By James Van StratenAug 19, 2025

Markets

Bitlayer's YBTC Enters Solana as the DeFi Project Partners With Kamino Finance, Orca

This integration is intended to combine Bitlayer's security with Solana's speed and scalability, aligning with Bitlayer's goal of expanding the Bitcoin DeFi sector.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostAug 19, 2025