Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a new electronic payment system that removes the need for third party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and minimizing the potential for fraud. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.

Bitcoin’s concept was first introduced in 2008 when a person going by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto shared a white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” In January 2009, the Bitcoin blockchain was launched. 

A new electronic payment system called Bitcoin removes the need for third-party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and fraud-risk. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.   

Bitcoin has a finite supply of 21 million, which is expected to be reached by the year 2140. Currently, 18.8 million are circulating in the market. Note that Bitcoin represents the concept of the network, while bitcoin (lower-case ‘b’) represents the currency.

Bitcoin is one of the most well-known cryptos as it was the first decentralized currency. 

Currently, BTC’s dominance is above 40%. Bitcoin Dominance is a measure of how much of the total market cap of crypto is made up of Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto ecosystem could be vulnerable to competition as alternative coins grow in popularity and utility.

Brent crude fell 4.7% and Asian equities rallied 1.9% as Washington delivered a ceasefire proposal to Tehran via Pakistan, fueling the most sustained optimism since the conflict began a month ago.

Bitcoin steadies above $71,000 as oil falls below $100 after U.S. drafts 15‑point Iran peace plan

Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 as easing geopolitical tensions reduced pressure on risk assets. Ethereum led institutional inflows, while gold posted its sharpest decline in decades.

Bitcoin to Hit $76,000 if Strait of Hormuz Flows Normalize: Wintermute

A swift reset in the crypto ATM operator's leadership comes as regulatory oversight has hurt its core kiosk business.

Bitcoin Depot CEO Departs Amid Broader Crypto ATM Crackdown

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Leading cryptocurrencies traded sideways on Tuesday, while stocks declined as the war in Iran dragged on despite President Donald Trump signaling a potential ceasefire.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Steady, While Dogecoin Spikes Amid Trump's Iran Negotiation Buzz: Analyst Outlines BTC's Path To $80,000

Bitcoin's (BTC) price rose on March 15, breaking above the moving average lines and the resistance at $75,000.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Fluctuates Sideways below $72,000

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. A Republican senator from Wyoming, Lummis currently serves as Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets — a role she was appointed to in January 2025 to lead the Banking Committee's efforts on digital asset legislation.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Seven years after a routine patrol led to the largest crypto-forfeiture in Irish history, the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has finally cracked the code on a multimillion-dollar bitcoin fortune once thought lost to a German incinerator.

Irish CAB Cracks 500 BTC Wallet: First Breakthrough in $378 Million Bitcoin Seizure

An Israeli TV report said a one-month ceasefire could be announced soon.

Bitcoin jolted modestly higher on Iran ceasefire report; oil tumbles 4%

Morgan Stanley is accelerating its Bitcoin strategy after years of preparation.

Morgan Stanley is Pushing Bitcoin and Crypto, But Says Wall Street Isn't Chasing FOMO

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) will become commodities available at any bank within five years, says Crypto Finance CEO Stijn Van Straten. The Commodity Thesis Van Straten differentiates between major tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum versus newer innovations like DeFi protocols.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Will Be Bank Commodities Within 5 Years, Crypto Finance CEO Says

Bitcoin reversed course after an intraday peak of $71,382, dipping below $69,000 as conflicting U.S.–Iran diplomatic messages spooked markets. Mixed Signals Trigger Mid-Morning Slide Bitcoin reversed course Tuesday, briefly dipping below the $69,000 mark as geopolitical whiplash from conflicting U.S.-Iran talks rattled risk assets.

Bitcoin Slips Below $69K as Conflicting US-Iran Reports Trigger Geopolitical Whiplash

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is outperforming traditional safe-haven assets as geopolitical tensions reshape investor behaviour, according to investor Anthony Pompliano. Bitcoin Leads In Unusual Macro Backdrop Pompliano on Monday said Bitcoin has emerged as a standout asset amid the U.S.-Iran conflict, rising about 8% since tensions escalated and gaining roughly 34% against gold over a short period.

Why Is Bitcoin Suddenly Outperforming Gold? Anthony Pompliano Says Geopolitics Is The Answer

Banks generated $434 billion in 2025 from deposit spreads, while savers lost purchasing power to inflation. Bitcoin shows another way.

Banks Took $434 Billion From Americans Last Year — Is it Time for Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is trading below $70,000 despite steady ETF inflows and a slight improvement in sentiment.

Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide 2%

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETF inflows reaching about $2.5 billion this month, recording a significant spike in activity despite mediocre price action. ETF Inflows Show Strength Analyst Shaun Edmondson notes ETF demand has remained resilient despite a sharp price drawdown, reinforcing the long-term bullish case.

Bitcoin Below $70,000, But ETFs Keep Buying: What Is Going On?

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Balancer Labs to wind down, Bernstein calls bitcoin bottom with $150K target for 2026, and more

Every Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike since 2024 has caused a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crash of at least 20%. With Japanese 10-year yields hitting a 27-year high if 2.32% on Monday, fears abound that another BOJ tightening cycle could trigger the next crypto selloff.

Bitcoin Crashed 20%+ After Every Bank Of Japan Rate Hike—And Another One May Be Coming

Bernstein reaffirmed its $150,000 year-end Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price target, despite a 45% drawdown from October highs, calling the selloff the “weakest bear case in history.” The Three Bullish Pillars Bernstein analysts led by Gautam Chhugani listed three reasons for their conviction.

Bernstein: 45% Bitcoin Crash Is The 'Weakest Bear Case In History', $150,000 Remains The Target

The analysts highlighted Bitcoin giant Strategy's flagship preferred share as an alternative source of funding amid tepid market conditions.

Bitcoin Has Likely Bottomed as Strategy Shows Resilience Amid Plunge: Bernstein

Thailand's DV8 has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Rakkar Digital, a licensed digital asset custodian in Thailand.

DV8 Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in Southeast Asia with Digital Asset License

The CFTC has launched a new Task Force to develop clear regulatory frameworks for bitcoin and emerging technologies in U.S. derivatives markets.

CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Bitcoin, Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) strength around $70,000 is fueling hopes of a move higher, but one analyst warns the broader trend still points to downside. Pattern Signals Weakness Prominent analyst Trader Mayne on Monday said Bitcoin's price action is closely mirroring a previous range pattern, including a failed breakdown, a retest of a key level and a sweep of highs.

Bitcoin To $80,000? Don't Get Bullish Even If It Happens, Analyst Warns

Market participants are now pricing in rate hikes, and it could be weighing on risk assets.

Bitcoin slips below $70,000, Circle's 16% slide leads crypto stock sell-off

Hyperscale Data reported buying 10 more Bitcoin for their BTC treasury strategy.

Hyperscale Data (GPUS) Increases Bitcoin Holdings to $44 Million

Hut 8 is trying to position itself less as a miner and more as an energy infrastructure player, with power allocation driving returns.

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