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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.

A block on the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) network took more than an hour to be mined on Thursday, piquing the interest of the cryptocurrency community. What happened: According to data from Mempool, block 860081 took 73 minutes to get added to Bitcoin's public ledger.

Bitcoin Takes Over An Hour To Mine A Block: Anomaly Or Expected Deviation?

Real Vision analyst Jamie Coutts believes that Bitcoin (BTC) could finish the year much higher as the crypto king chops around. In a new video update, Coutts says that market liquidity is starting to increase, setting up Bitcoin to rally in the final four months of the year when the flagship cryptocurrency generally performs well.

Bitcoin Primed for a ‘Pretty Strong' Fourth Quarter, According to Real Vision Analyst Jamie Coutts – Here's Why

Fidelity's FBTC saw the largest outflows among spot bitcoin ETFs, with $149.49 million, followed by Bitwise BITB's $30 million outflows.

US spot bitcoin ETFs saw $211 million in outflows, extending streak of negative flows

Peter Schiff, a renowned economist and a fierce Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) skeptic, highlighted the underperformance of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the cryptocurrency's price against those of gold. What Happened: In an X post on Thursday, Schiff pointed out that despite substantial inflows, the new Bitcoin ETFs have gained less than 17% since their launch in January.

Peter Schiff Takes A Jab At Investors For Choosing Bitcoin ETF Over Gold ETF, Says They 'Bet On The Wrong Horse'

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a sharp rise in scams involving bitcoin ATMs, with fraud losses increasing nearly tenfold from 2020 to 2023 and exceeding $65 million in the first half of 2024. These scams often involve impersonations and target vulnerable populations, such as older adults, with significant financial impact.

FTC Urges Caution as Bitcoin ATM Fraud Cases Skyrocket

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Leading cryptocurrencies slid Thursday as lower-than-expected private sector job growth heightened concerns around the economy and dampened risk appetite.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Drop, Dogecoin Flat As Weak Private Employment Report Spooks Investors: Top Trader Says 'Massive Thrust' Required To Get King Crypto's Bull Run Back On Track

A veteran trader who accurately predicted the May 2021 crypto collapse believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of a massive breakout.

Bitcoin Edging Toward Massive Breakout, According to Trader That Called May 2021 Collapse

The Financial Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT) released an evaluation of the state of El Salvador regarding compliance with international anti-money laundering requirements. The institution found that, while El Salvador included bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, the crypto asset has not reached a ‘significant impact' or elevated transactional volumes.

Financial Action Task Force of Latin America States Bitcoin Has Not Reached a ‘Significant Impact' in El Salvador

Heavily followed crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe anticipates a significant surge in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value, drawing parallels with historical economic cycles and the current state of the U.S. economy. What Happened: Van de Poppe compared the current Bitcoin cycle to the gold cycle of the 1930s and the dot-com bust of 2000.

Crypto Trader Dismisses Possibility Of Bitcoin's Potential Crash, Meme Coins Not The Backbone Of 'All-Around Crypto Cycle'

Outlining the economic policies of a potential Trump administration, the former president said Musk could lead a new government fraud task force.

Trump Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Says He's Got a Job for Elon Musk If Elected

On Sept. 5, 2024, bitcoin held steady, floating just above the $56K mark, sparking ongoing debates about its market direction. Some speculate that bitcoin might be entering a bearish phase, while others still see potential for a bullish breakout.

Bullish or Bearish? What's Next for Bitcoin Amid Mixed Market Sentiment

Figure Markets says it has rallied enough shareholders to force a board meeting over the future of Ionic, which formed in the wake of the Celsius bankruptcy.

Bitcoin Miner Ionic Faces Challenge From Disgruntled Shareholders

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower as spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessed a total net outflow of $37.2 million, marking it the sixth consecutive day of net outflows. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $56,274.68 -2.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,376.69 -2.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.24 -2.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09784 -0.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001318 -1.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows a 7% fall in large transaction volume and transactions greater than $100,000 narrowed from 9,458 as of Sep. 3 to 8,371 as of Sep. 4.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Lower As ETF Outflows Build Pressure: 'Short-Term Regression Downtrend, But With Bullish RSI Divergence'

A widely followed crypto analyst is predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) could fall further before mounting a comeback. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 723,600 followers on the social media platform X that BTC could drop to $54,000 before hitting the reversal. “The lower timeframe picture on Bitcoin is highly boring.

Bitcoin Could Plunge Lower Before Reversing Back Up, Says Analyst Michaël van de Poppe – Here Are His Targets

Cleanspark Inc. (NASDAQ:CLSK), a well-known Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner, has had a roller coaster of a year. While the stock is still up 87% over the last year, it's taken a sharp nosedive recently — down 22.1% year-to-date and a staggering 30.48% in just the last month.

CleanSpark Nears Death Cross As Bitcoin Production Slows: More Pain Ahead?

The host of the Coin Bureau channel Guy Turner believes one factor could spark massive rallies for both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Turner tells the 2.

This Factor Could Push Bitcoin and Ethereum to New All-Time Highs, Says Coin Bureau's Guy Turner

On Thursday, the crypto market mirrored the stock market's downturn ahead of Friday's anticipated U.S. jobs report. All major U.S. stock indices slipped into the red, with bitcoin (BTC) tumbling 3.6% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, gold enjoyed a nearly 1% gain, climbing back above the $2,500 per ounce mark.

Bitcoin Sinks 3% as Markets Brace for Friday's Jobs Report, Gold Climbs

Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company's transition to spot pricing.

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Increases Mining Output by 10%

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader, discusses Bitcoin as a "vital means of resistance" for Venezuelans suffering from hyperinflation under the Chávez and Maduro regimes.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Calls Bitcoin a “Lifeline” in Exclusive Interview

A look at the history of the evolution of Bitcoin wallets.

Advancing Bitcoin Security: The Journey from Basic Wallets to Advanced Protocols

Bitcoin-powered blockchain Core Foundation launched a liquid staking token pegged to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as an innovative solution for addressing challenges that have long plagued the DeFi space. What Happened: Core Foundation's LstBTC is an ERC-20 liquid staking token and pegged 1:1 with Bitcoin enabling BTC holders to earn daily rewards in CORE tokens while maintaining the liquidity of their Bitcoin.

Blockchain Core Foundation Launches Liquid Staking Token Pegged Against Bitcoin

The U.S. central bank has indicated it will cut rates at its mid-September meeting, but the size of the move is up for debate.

Bitcoin Flounders Ahead of Friday Jobs Report That Might Push Fed to Slash Rates by 50 Basis Points

The approval of the bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could represent a similar change in market to what central banks caused in gold markets post-2022 – a new factor that, at least temporarily, overwhelms traditional narratives, including the “store of value” concept.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Gold, Stores of Value

Bitcoin short-term holders could become a source of significant sell-side pressure in the event of a further market correction, analysts said.

Bitcoin short-term holders' unrealized losses emerge as market weak spot: Glassnode

On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale's GBTC and ETHE Lead Withdrawals Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs saw money flowing out on Wednesday, with nearly identical divestments.

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