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

Oil up, bitcoin down as U.S. strikes Iranian crude carriers

Bitcoin trades lower by nearly 1% as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities push oil higher.

By Omkar GodboleSep 7, 2026, 12:44 a.m. EDT

Stock market chart. Business graph background. Forex trading business.

Markets

Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys'

Liquid Network, a settlement layer used by exchanges, halted all transactions after losing $320 million worth of bitcoin in a security exploit.

By Omkar GodboleSep 6, 2026, 11:43 p.m. EDT

Liquid network faces security exploit. (Boitumelo/Unsplash)

Finance

Better and Coinbase’s bitcoin-backed mortgages can reuse borrowers’ collateral

Better Mortgage can reuse the pledged bitcoin, and borrowers cannot recover their crypto until the main conventional mortgage is fully repaid or refinanced.

By Francisco RodriguesSep 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT

Finance

British investor thought he lost $2,000 in bitcoin in 2012. He just recovered $4.5 million

CEL Solicitors says it has identified a wallet holding more than 5,500 BTC linked to former Intersango users.

By Francisco RodriguesSep 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m. EDT

Plant growing from the ashes (Matt Palmer/Unsplash)

Finance

From warning to listing: UK’s largest retail investment platform opens access to crypto ETNs

The U.K.'s largest retail investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown, has reversed course following the FCA's decision to lift its retail ban on crypto ETPs in October.

By Olivier AcunaSep 4, 2026, 10:23 a.m. EDT

Hargreaves Lansdown. UK Wealth manager. (Hargreaves Lansdown/Press)

Markets

U.S. added stronger than expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market bounced back

This morning's report will be key as the Fed considers whether to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting.

By James Van Straten, Stephen AlpherSep 4, 2026, 8:31 a.m. EDT

Finance

IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public money

The IMF confirmed that all bitcoin added to official holdings since June 2025 was sourced from private donations, with no public funds used for accumulation.

By Francisco RodriguesSep 4, 2026, 5:47 a.m. EDT

Markets

One full bitcoin now buys a little more than 18 ounces of gold, the most since January

Bitcoin is pulling ahead of gold even as both hard assets rally together, driven by fears that governments will inflate away their debt rather than by bond yields.

By Omkar GodboleSep 4, 2026, 1:10 a.m. EDT

Finance

Standard Chartered brings spot crypto trading to Dubai FX platform

The bank is now offering institutional crypto spot trading in the region, bringing BTC and ETH onto the same eFX rails that institutions use to trade dollars and euros.

By Olivier AcunaSep 3, 2026, 11:58 a.m. EDT