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

Coinbase CEO: 'We Want to Become a Super App and Provide All Types of Financial Services'

Brian Armstrong told Fox Business that Coinbase aims to be users’ primary financial account while addressing U.S. crypto rules and pressure from banks.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 21, 2025

Markets

Gold vs Bitcoin: Performance Through the Lens of Money Supply

Gold has done well of late, but hasn't made a new high relative to broad money supply since 2011.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostSep 21, 2025

Markets

Trump's Relentless Attacks on Fed May Deepen Policy Lag, Send USD Lower

President Trump’s relentless attacks on the Fed risk triggering reflexive stubbornness among policymakers.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 21, 2025

Tech

Solana’s Yakovenko Says Bitcoin Must Upgrade to Survive Quantum Threat by 2030

Other experts in the crypto community, such as Adam Back and Peter Todd, are less convinced of the near-term threat.

By Francisco RodriguesSep 20, 2025

Finance

Kevin Durant Recovers Bitcoin Bought at $650, Now Up Over 17,700%, After Nearly a Decade

The episode comes amid growing frustration among Coinbase users, many of whom alleged they’ve faced similar issues retrieving account access.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostSep 20, 2025

Durant shirt from the back (鸣轩冷/Unsplash)

Markets

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Is Building a Base as 'OG' Hodlers Exit and Big Money Preps

Saylor says bitcoin’s volatility is easing as early holders cash out, clearing the way for institutions to step in and build a stronger market base.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 20, 2025

Markets

Crypto Gives Away Week's Gains in Friday Decline

Even with the pullback, bitcoin continues to make higher lows, a positive technical development.

By James Van Straten, Stephen AlpherSep 19, 2025

Markets

Bank of Japan's Historic ETF Unwind Sparks Market Sell-Off, Dip in Crypto

Threatening the $118,000 level hours earlier, bitcoin slipped back to the $116,000 area.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostSep 19, 2025

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

Markets

Valour Debuts Bitcoin Staking ETP on London Stock Exchange in Move Outside Mainland Europe

Valour, a DeFi Technologies subsidiary, introduced a bitcoin staking ETP to the LSE. It is restricted to professional investors and offers a 1.4% annual yield.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 19, 2025