Bitcoin

This section is about Bitcoin: the network, its software upgrades, mining and energy use, corporate and government treasuries, spot ETFs and the people and companies that move the largest crypto asset. Each news story is based on official statements, on-chain data from named providers or reputable reporting, and links to its source.

We explain Bitcoin in plain language and avoid hype in both directions. That means separating confirmed facts from rumours, giving context for big numbers and noting the risks. Our guides cover practical questions such as how to store bitcoin safely, what self-custody means and how fees work. Nothing in this section is financial advice.

How this page works: the newest Bitcoin story is shown first, followed by every earlier article in this section in date order, with guides and explainers mixed in alongside news. Each article shows its publish date and, when we revise it, the date of the last update. Spotted an error? Our editorial and corrections policy explains how we fix mistakes. Editorial & corrections policy →