Bitcoin is the world’s first successful decentralized cryptocurrency and payment system, launched in 2009 by a mysterious creator known only as Satoshi Nakamoto. The word “cryptocurrency” refers to a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Becca Bratcher is an author and journalist specializing in crypto. Bitcoin is often seen as a volatile asset, a political football ...

BLOK gained 32% year-to-date while Bitcoin fell 7% by allocating only 5% to spot Bitcoin ETFs. Top holding HUT 8 surged 140% as miners benefit from operational leverage independent of Bitcoin price.

Bitcoin is the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

Bitcoin's core infrastructure is continually being re-engineered with each Bitcoin blockchain upgrade. Consequently, these upgrades alter how Bitcoin is traded and how it moves throughout the market.

Bitcoin casinos and blockchain gaming platforms are no longer niche corners of the internet—they’re becoming a mainstream way to play, ...

Stablecoins and tokenized assets show blockchain’s practical value in global payments and finance. Web3 adoption hinges on connected, invisible networks delivering seamless experiences to millions.

Rhode Island lawmakers reintroduced a bill to study blockchain and work on crypto innovation. Earlier this month, Rhode Island introduced a bill to temporarily exempt small Bitcoin transactions from ...

About 4.66 million daily unique wallets interacted with blockchain games in Q3 2025. That tells us that people still use ...