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

Citigroup raises 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 as ETF inflows resume

Citi also raised its 12-month target for ether from from $2,240 to $3,028.

By Jamie Crawley15 hours ago

Citi building. (Photo: Declan Sun-Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Metaplanet directors push back against shareholder fury over a controversial executive payout plan

Independent directors cite management’s financial risk and restructuring role, but leave questions about Gerovich’s exercised shares and MMXX Ventures unanswered.

By James Van Straten1 day ago

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan (Jezael Melgoza/Unsplash)

Finance

How European investors can now buy bitcoin without taking on U.S. dollar risk

Asset management platform HANetf has listed ETCs in London, Frankfurt and Paris providing pound sterling and euro-hedged exposure to bitcoin.

By Jamie Crawley1 day ago

Dollar, pound sterling, euro notes (Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin bulls have one price level to defend

Here's the level analysts are watching and what a break below it could mean for the bulls.

By Omkar Godbole1 day ago

pen rests on paper showing sketched graph going lower.

Markets

Bitcoin is on track to shatter a major decade-long streak as September gains surge

Bitcoin is on track for a third straight monthly gain, but higher yields, oil prices and two major November events could test its Q4 momentum.

By James Van Straten2 days ago

Markets

Analysts see 10-year Treasury yield hitting 6%. Bitcoin bulls shouldn't panic

Why yields are rising matters more for bitcoin than how high they go.

By Omkar Godbole2 days ago

Markets

Caution builds in the bitcoin market even as prices stay well above summer lows

Overall demand for leveraged exposure remains weak, marked by sliding futures open interest. The capital that's still in the market appears skewed toward bearish positions.

By James Van Straten3 days ago

Markets

Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures decline as Trump won’t rule out more Iran strikes

Trump on Sunday didn’t rule out additional strikes on Iran before the midterm elections, even as he said the war could end soon.

By Omkar Godbole3 days ago

Tech

Bitcoin could soon get Zcash-style 'shielded' privacy without changing its rules

Researchers have mapped out private bitcoin-denominated transfers that run alongside Bitcoin, but the system still lacks a finished way to lock up real BTC and release it again.

By Shaurya Malwa5 days ago