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

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

Markets

Bitcoin Traders Buy More Downside Protection After Fed Rate Cut: Deribit

Bitcoin (BTC) puts trade at a premium across all time frames.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2025

Markets

Are Pure Play Bitcoin Miners Going to Reprice Like AI/HPC Miners?

MARA and CLSK rally as bitcoin nears $118,000 and sector momentum builds.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostSep 18, 2025

Markets

Strategy Up 7%, Nears 200 Day Simple Moving Average as Bitcoin Rallies

Stock rebounds on technical support while peers in bitcoin treasury space struggle.

By James Van StratenSep 18, 2025

Markets

Arca CIO on Why Crypto’s 2025 Rally Isn’t a True Bull Market and Why Some Tokens Have Outperformed

Arca’s Jeff Dorman says most digital assets are still deep in the red this year, making 2025 look more like a selective rally than a true bull market.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 18, 2025