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

Trump Media Confirms $2B Bitcoin Treasury and $300M Options Strategy in Q2 2025 Earnings Report

In its Q2 2025 earnings release, DJT said it had acquired $2B billionin bitcoin and related securities, and allocated $300 million to an options-based BTC strategy.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostAug 3, 2025

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

Tech

Arkham Says $3.5B LuBian Bitcoin Theft Went Undetected for Nearly Five Years

Arkham, a blockchain analytics firm, says it uncovered a five-year-old theft of 127,000 BTC from LuBian, a major 2020 mining pool.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostAug 2, 2025

Finance

Why Michael Saylor Calls Strategy's STRC Preferred Stock His Firm's 'iPhone Moment'

Michael Saylor likens Strategy’s latest Bitcoin-backed preferred stock to Apple’s iPhone, calling STRC a breakthrough in corporate finance with massive market potential.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostAug 2, 2025

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor in 2021 (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Markets

Crypto Carnage Continues Even as Gold, Bonds Surge on Soft U.S. Jobs Data

Bitcoin and stocks are at session lows late in U.S. afternoon trade on Friday.

By Stephen AlpherAug 1, 2025

Ether has fallen below a key bull market trendline. (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Last Month Hit Highest Level Since the Halving: JPMorgan

Ten of the thirteen U.S.-listed miners that the bank tracks outperformed bitcoin last month, the report said.

By Will CannyAug 1, 2025

Markets

Are Traders Done With Ether? Options Market Now Prices Higher Risk for ETH Than BTC

Market sentiment has shifted against ether, with downside insurance premiums costlier than for bitcoin.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostAug 1, 2025

A brown bear sits on the ground (LTapsaH/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether Start August on a Shaky Note as Dollar Index Tops 100; Yen Hits 4-Month Low Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

Major cryptocurrencies, including BTC and ETH, experienced volatile trading as the dollar strengthened following new U.S. tariffs.

By Omkar GodboleAug 1, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Holders Can Now Earn Automated Yield Via $2B Solv Protocol

Solv Protocol has launched BTC+, an automated vault for generating yield on bitcoin holdings, offering a base yield of 4.5% to 5.5%.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostAug 1, 2025

BTC holders can harvest automated yield on Solv. (rainerh11/Pixabay)

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Drops to $115K as Third Major Profit-Taking, New Tariff Tensions Add Pressure

CryptoQuant data shows a $6B–$8B profit-taking spike in July as new whales offload BTC near highs. Trump's renewed tariff measures, announced Thursday, deepen the consolidation phase.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostAug 1, 2025