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's Silent IPO': Analyst Addresses BTC's Lame Price Action in Viral Weekend Essay

Wildly successful ETFs, accelerating institutional adoption and friendly regulatory policy, yet bitcoin watches from the sidelines as other assets surge. What gives?

By Stephen AlpherNov 2, 2025

Markets

Is November the New October? Here’s What Bitcoin Price Data Actually Shows

While some market narrative calls November bitcoin’s strongest month with a 42.5% average, a closer analysis shows a median price return is closer to 8.8%.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 1, 2025

BTC 24-hour price and volume chart from CoinDesk Data

Markets

Bitcoin’s ‘Red October’: What Happened to the Widely Anticipated Uptober Crypto Rally?

A mid-October sell-off knocked majors off early highs and left bitcoin down for the month while BNB and a few altcoins finished higher.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 1, 2025

BTC-USD One-Month Price Chart from CoinDesk Data

Markets

Satoshi's Bitcoin Whitepaper Turns 17: From Cypherpunk Rebellion to Wall Street Staple

Once envisioned as peer-to-peer cash, Bitcoin’s journey reflects both mainstream triumph and existential tension.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostNov 1, 2025

Tech

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says X Chat's New P2P Encryption System Is Similar to Bitcoin's

The in-app Chat is in beta for Premium users with file sharing and media support, while a standalone X Chat app is slated to follow in the coming months.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 1, 2025

Policy

‘Bitcoin Never Shuts Down’: U.S. Treasury Secretary Marks Anniversary, Needles Democrats

Scott Bessent marked the white paper’s anniversary by lauding bitcoin’s resilience and contrasting it with Washington gridlock, rekindling debate over Treasury’s crypto stance.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 1, 2025