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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.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's leading cryptocurrency, has surged back to $61,000, marking a 3.4% increase over the last 24 hours. What Happened: This upward momentum comes as market analysts and experts closely watch historical patterns related to U.S. presidential elections and their potential impact on cryptocurrency prices, while also monitoring significant movements in cryptocurrency ETFs.

Bitcoin Surges To $61,000 As Experts Eye Pre-Election Patterns And ETF Flows

Proton's new bitcoin wallet lets users send bitcoin as easily as sending an email, but don't hold your breath waiting for transactions to settle.

Proton Wallet Review: A Bitcoin Software Wallet That Simplifies Transactions

NostrWorld's Nostriga event highlighted strong synergies between Bitcoin and the nascent social protocol.

Jack Dorsey-Backed Nostr Emerges as Bitcoin's Social Layer at Riga Conference

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In a comprehensive thread on X, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher explored the current state of retail investment in cryptocurrency and speculated whether a resurgence might be on the horizon. What Happened: Deutscher notes a shift in sentiment with BlackRock‘s application for a spot Bitcoin ETF in June 2023, describing it as a “paradigm shift” in institutional perception of the crypto king.

Here's Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Are So Boring Now Compared To 2021

The chief investment officer of crypto asset management firm Bitwise says that Bitcoin (BTC) will be hit with an unexpected crisis. In a new interview on the Insightful Investor YouTube channel, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says that the crypto king is now stable enough to be considered a store of value, much like gold.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says ‘Unexpected Crises' To Happen to Bitcoin (BTC) – Here's What He Means

On Wednesday, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced $105.19 million in outflows, while spot ethereum ETFs managed to break their nine-day losing streak, pulling in $5.84 million in inflows. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Face $105M Outflow, Ethereum ETFs Bounce Back The biggest hit among spot bitcoin ETFs was ARKB, which saw a loss of $59.27 million.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $105M in Outflows as Ether ETFs Snap Losing Streak

A look at the operational dynamics and needs of data centers as it relates to Bitcoin mining.

The New Mission Critical Facilities: Bitcoin Mining Farms

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent price action has been eerily similar to 2019, according to prominent crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, who suggests this pattern may soon change as market sentiment shifts. What Happened: Cowen, known for his data-driven approach, in his latest stream pointed out that Bitcoin's lower highs and a struggle to maintain above the bull market support band mirror the 2019 price action.

Bitcoin's Lackluster Price Action: What Is Going On?

While U.S. Bitcoin ETFs face outflows, Australia's spot Bitcoin ETFs continue steadily accumulating BTC holdings. The ongoing inflows highlight growing mainstream Bitcoin demand in the region.

Australian Spot Bitcoin ETF Keeps on Buying

On Aug. 28, Bitcoin's mining difficulty bumped up by 2.99% at block height 858,816, pushing the metric from 86.87 trillion to a hefty 89.47 trillion. This tweak adds a bit more challenge for bitcoin miners, especially with hashprice values lingering at very low levels.

Bitcoin's Latest Difficulty Rise Challenges Miners Already Facing Revenue Slump

Leading Bitcoin miner GDA plans to expand its recently launched 60 MW Texas data center to 400 MW. The ambitious scaling signals GDA's commitment to leveraging Texas' renewable energy and innovation-friendly policies.

Leading Bitcoin Miner GDA Plans Mining Expansion to 400 MV Leveraging Renewables

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 29 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Regains $60K Following Slide This Week

Analysts are betting a fresh injection of liquidity by the Fed has put the bitcoin and crypto market on the "cusp" of a major move

Fed Warning: Bitcoin And Crypto On The ‘Cusp' Of A Major Price Shock

The digital assets sector has shown resilience, bouncing back after the fallout from the FTX exchange collapse in November 2022, according to a research report released by Canaccord on Wednesday. What Happened: In the report, analysts led by Joseph Vafi highlighted a significant shift in the digital assets industry over the past year.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Have Left FTX Collapse Behind, But MicroStrategy Has Outperformed: Report

IREN nearly doubled its self-mining capacity from 5.6 EH/s to 10 EH/s during the period, generating a record 4,191 BTC.

IREN posts record $184.1 million annual bitcoin mining revenue as capacity nearly doubles

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has returned to the downtrend zone after failing to maintain positive momentum above the $65,000 mark.

Bitcoin Maintains Horizontal Trend And Remains Above $58,000

The Bitcoin Lightning Network's Stacks protocol has completed its Nakamoto upgrade, finalizing a series of enhancements that began in April 2024. This latest phase, delivered on August 28, 2024, introduces stronger transaction finality guarantees, reduces miner extractable value (MEV) opportunities, and improves network resilience.

Lightning Network Protocol Stacks Completes Nakamoto Upgrade With Defi Features

A cryptocurrency analyst and trader is saying that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the cusp of turning bullish. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 84,700 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is in a re-accumulation phase and is “getting really close to entering the parabolic phase of the cycle.

Bitcoin on Cusp of Entering Parabolic Phase if History Repeats Itself, Says Crypto Analyst – Here's the Timeline

A Missouri man, Daniel Rhyne, was arrested for attempting to extort his former employer, a New Jersey-based industrial company. Rhyne, a former core infrastructure engineer for the company, allegedly sent an extortion email on Nov.

Missouri Man Arrested for Extorting Former Employer With Bitcoin Ransom

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes thinks impending rate cuts in the US will drive up the price of Bitcoin (BTC). In a new blog post, Hayes said comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week indicate the Fed is “reaching for the rate cut sugar high before hunger arrives.

Arthur Hayes Says Fed Will ‘Ramp Up Money Printer' Dramatically Increasing Monetary Supply, Boosting Bitcoin

Silicon Valley investor Balaji Srinivasan concurred with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's argument that not high taxes but money printing by the Federal Reserve finances the U.S. government. What happened: On Wednesday, Srinivasan took to X to respond to an earlier address by Bukele at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February.

Balaji Srinivasan Gives A Nod To Pro-Bitcoin El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's Theory On US Government Funding: 'DC Isn't Funded By Taxation, It's Funded By Inflation'

Bitfarms Ltd., a bitcoin mining company, announced on Tuesday that it has taken control of its new data center in Sharon, Pennsylvania. “This site represents Bitfarms' first mega-site in the U.S. with access to up to 120 MW,” the company said.

Bitfarms Takes Control of Its First US Mega-Site to Expand Bitcoin Mining Capacity

The long-awaited Nakamoto upgrade for the Stacks (STX) network, a layer-2 solution for Bitcoin, has finally begun.

Stacks Network Launches Nakamoto Upgrade, Promising Faster Bitcoin Transactions

Cryptocurrencies and stocks are considered risky investments, and traders frequently employ metrics to determine how justified their market value could be. Assessing Nvidia's Valuation One very popular valuation metric is the price-to-earnings ratio, or simply the P/E ratio.

Nvidia And Bitcoin: Overpriced Or Underpriced —Do Fundamentals Justify Their Trillions Of Dollars Worth Of Market Caps?

Bitcoin prices have suffered some notable declines over the last few days, dropping from nearly $65,000 to less than $58,000 as multiple variables contribute to losses.

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