In 2009, a mysterious creator known as Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin protocol, introducing the world’s first decentralized digital currency. This video explains the problem Bitcoin set out to ...

The original cryptocurrency, started in 2009, reached the milestone this week.

Bitcoin has surpassed 20 million mined coins, meaning over 95% of its total 21 million supply is now in circulation.

Bitcoin's 20 millionth coin arrives in 2026. Discover what this scarcity milestone means for miners, investors, and the ...

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 ...