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

Bitcoin Rebounds to $93K From Post-Fed Lows, but Altcoins Remain Under Pressure

Downward pressure on bitcoin is losing steam, with the market stabilizing but not yet out of the woods, said one analyst.

By Krisztian SandorDec 11, 2025, 4:24 p.m. EST

Finance

Crypto Investment Firm Blockstream to Acquire TradFi Hedge Fund Corbiere Capital

The planned deal will bring Corbiere’s equity and event-driven strategies under Blockstream’s asset management arm.

By Will Canny, AI BoostDec 11, 2025, 12:36 p.m. EST

Adam Back, CEO Blockstream (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

Policy

Save the Children Introduces Bitcoin Fund to Streamline Crisis Response

New fund enables Save the Children to hold bitcoin, pilot digital wallets, and speed up emergency aid delivery.

By Olivier AcunaDec 11, 2025, 11:24 a.m. EST

Markets

Bitcoin Stumbles Back Below $90K as Dollar Sinks to 7-Week Low After Fed Rate Cut

The U.S. dollar, along with precious metals and bond yields, is reacting as expected to easier financial conditions, but crypto remains in a bearish trend.

By James Van Straten, Helene BraunDec 11, 2025, 11:16 a.m. EST

Markets

Crypto Trading Volumes Deteriorated Across Board Last Month as Market Slumped: JPMorgan

Bitcoin, ether and most majors fell last month as spot, derivatives and stablecoin volumes dropped and U.S. crypto ETPs saw heavy outflows.

By Will Canny, AI BoostDec 11, 2025, 9:36 a.m. EST

A trader in front of screens. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

UK Bitcoin Company Satsuma Sells 579 of Its 1,199 Bitcoin for $53.2 Million

The company sells BTC to secure cash for upcoming loan note obligations ahead of its planned uplisting.

By James Van StratenDec 11, 2025, 6:25 a.m. EST

UK Parliament Building and Big Ben, London, England (Ugur Akdemir/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

BTC, Nasdaq Futures Drop as Oracle Earnings Revive AI Bubble Fears

Oracle shares tanked after the firm revealed an earnings miss.

By James Van StratenDec 11, 2025, 5:20 a.m. EST

Markets

Why Is Bitcoin Trading Lower Today?

Market uncertainty persists due to internal Fed divisions and unclear future rate paths until 2026.

By Omkar GodboleDec 10, 2025, 11:32 p.m. EST

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: Fed Cut Brings Little Volatility as Bitcoin Waits for Japan

CryptoQuant data shows seller exhaustion as whales pull back from exchanges, while traders prepare for a closely watched BOJ meeting that could influence global liquidity.

By Sam ReynoldsDec 10, 2025, 9:17 p.m. EST