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

GPU Gold Rush: Why Bitcoin Miners Are Powering AI’s Expansion

Bitcoin mining firms are transforming their energy-hungry facilities into AI data centers, chasing stable contracts and higher returns as crypto profitability wanes.

By James Van StratenSep 14, 2025

Mining machines (GreenBelka/Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin Climbs as Economy Cracks — Is it Bullish or Bearish?

CPI surprises to the upside while cracks widen in U.S. labor market; bitcoin climbs as the dollar weakens and bond yields fall.

By James Van StratenSep 14, 2025

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Memecoins Rally as Traders Bet on Fed Rate Cut and U.S. Altcoin ETFs

Bitcoin's market share has dropped 3.5% in the past month, with indexes tracking it against altcoins entering "Altseason" territory.

By Francisco RodriguesSep 13, 2025

Styllized bull (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Gemini Crypto Exchange IPO Pops 14% as Winklevoss Twins Predict $1M Bitcoin

Shares of Gemini rose sharply on their first day of trading, as the Winklevoss brothers doubled down on their bullish long-term outlook for bitcoin.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 13, 2025

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Bitcoin, Ether Catch Friday Afternoon Bids, Rise to Three-Week Highs

Next week is expected see the first Fed rate cut in one year.

By Stephen AlpherSep 12, 2025

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Traders Load Up on Nine-Figure Bullish Bitcoin Bets, Raising Liquidation Risks

Heavy leverage in bitcoin derivatives has set up the market for potential downside cascades, with pockets of vulnerability looming if prices break lower.

By Oliver KnightSep 12, 2025