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.

Bloomberg Analyst Eric Balchunas said the filing signals an imminent launch, adding that he expects it to start trading next week.

BlackRock files 8-A for yield-bearing bitcoin ETF; analyst expects launch next week

A de-escalation in the Iran conflict pulled oil lower and sent global stocks higher, lifting crypto out of a wildly volatile seven days.

Bitcoin climbs back into the green as Trump signals an end to the Iran war

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Japan's lower house passed a bill on Thursday that puts cryptocurrency in the same legal category as stocks and other financial instruments. Big Catalyst For Crypto In Japan The bill advanced after receiving approval from the House of Representatives' Finance and Financial Affairs Committee, according to Parliament records.

Sanae Takaichi's Government Passes Bill To Cut Taxes On Bitcoin, Ethereum Taxes In Japan From 55% To 20%

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Leading cryptocurrencies climbed alongside stocks on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off “scheduled” strikes on Iran amid hopes for a peace deal.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump After Trump Sparks Optimism On Iran Deal: Analyst Says SpaceX IPO Would Be 'Tricky' For The Markets

Blockrise CEO Jos Lazet sees bitcoin-native institutions evolving into alternatives to banks, in an interview at BTC Prague.

‘Anarchistic neobanks' are bitcoin's next frontier, says Blockrise CEO

Bloomberg Intelligence senior exchange-traded fund (ETF) analyst Eric Balchunas said on Thursday that Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF could be live on Nasdaq within a week after the firm filed a Form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Blackrock Files Final Pre-Launch Form for Bitcoin Covered-Call ETF, Analyst Gives 1-Week Window

Coinbase's quantum advisory council says crypto developers should begin post-quantum migration work now, warning that unresolved questions around abandoned and vulnerable coins could become one of Bitcoin's biggest battles.

Bitcoin Must Prepare for Quantum Threat Now, Coinbase Says

Strike founder Jack Mallers said at BTC Prague that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trading below $63,000 is not a sentiment problem but the only honest signal in a global financial system that has run out of liquidity. Bitcoin Is Telling The Truth That Equity Markets Cannot Mallers pointed to a striking contradiction.

'Bitcoin Is The Monetary Reflection Of Truth,' Strike Founder Jack Mallers Says

Bitsurance, insures clients' bitcoin against "physical attacks" like fire, water, robbery and the "$5 Wrench Attack."

Man who spent 1,500 BTC on graphics card now helps insure bitcoin holders

With no capital gains tax on Bitcoin, no wealth or inheritance taxes, and competitive incentives for tech businesses, the reform solidifies El Salvador's status as a Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction targeting entrepreneurs and families.

Bukele's Reform Makes El Salvador a Top Tax Haven: 0% on Foreign Income and Bitcoin Gains with Minimal Presence

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Crypto ETF flows stayed uneven on Wednesday, June 10, as bitcoin funds recorded a fourth straight day of outflows and ether ETFs remained under pressure. HYPE and XRP products drew modest inflows, while solana ETFs saw no trading activity. HYPE ETFs Add $2.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $249 Million While HYPE Funds Extend Inflow Run

Nakamoto, the Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin services and treasury firm, sold about $48 million worth of BTC and derivatives to help reduce debt.

Nasdaq-Listed Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Sells BTC, Cuts Debt and Authorizes Share Buyback

Bitcoin held above $63,000 as cooler-than-expected inflation data eased concerns over aggressive Federal Reserve tightening, helping lift sentiment across the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Over 2.5% As Analyst Flags 'Imminent' Breakout

Federal prosecutors charged two Eastern European nationals with operating AudiA6, a cryptocurrency mixing service and cybercrime platform that allegedly laundered nearly $400 million in bitcoin.

U.S. Charges Two Men for $389 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Tied to Dark Web

The retreat from the debasement trade has continued for gold and accelerated for bitcoin in recent weeks, JPMorgan analysts said.

JPMorgan says debasement trade retreat has ‘accelerated' for bitcoin

Despite major macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, bitcoin stabilized above $62,500, and global stock indexes closed marginally higher. Following a Truth Social post from President Trump, bitcoin reclaimed the $63,000 zone. Wholesale Inflation Surges Past Forecasts Bitcoin traded sideways Thursday, shaking off escalating Middle East tensions and a hotter-than-expected producer price index.

Iran Tensions Flare and Cool as Bitcoin Reclaims $63K and Keeps Bulls Engaged

Glassnode's weekly on-chain report shows over 95% of short-term Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders are underwater, with May buyers down 17% to 19% and no meaningful demand response yet from institutions or corporate treasuries. Recent Buyers Are Deeply Underwater With No Meaningful Bounce Yet Glassnode's Short-Term Holder MVRV, which tracks how much recent buyers are up or down on average, printed 0.81 at its low before recovering slightly to 0.83.

95% Of Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Are Underwater—And The Worst May Not Be Over Yet

Prominent crypto analyst Capo remains bullish on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), arguing that current market conditions resemble an accumulation phase rather than the start of a deeper collapse. "This Is Not Time To Sell, But To Buy" In a June 11 market update, Capo acknowledged that his bullish thesis has not played out yet but maintained that his broader outlook remains unchanged.

Bitcoin Is In Accumulation And For Altcoins It's 'Time To Buy, Not To Sell', Analyst Argues

BitGo launched Lightning Earn, enabling institutional bitcoin holders to earn BTC-denominated fees by providing Lightning Network liquidity through an integration with Amboss Rails.

BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network

Blackrock has filed another amendment for its Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, revealing a 0.65% sponsor fee. The proposed fund would use covered call strategies on IBIT shares and related ETP indexes to generate income for investors.

Blackrock Targets Bitcoin Yield With 0.65% Fee Covered-Call ETF

Authorities are seeking extradition to the U.S. of two arrested individuals for allegedly laundering $389 million in Bitcoin.

Authorities Take Down 'AudiA6' Group That Allegedly Laundered $389 Million in Bitcoin

Strike CEO Jack Mallers says Bitcoin at $63,000 reflects a liquidity-starved world, and questions Strategy's perpetual stock capital dynamic.

‘You sell what you can, not what you want': Jack Mallers says bitcoin is pricing a global liquidity crisis

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding above the critical $60,000 level, yet some investors are rotating capital into XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and select altcoins ahead of potential crypto legislation in Washington. Institutional De-Risking Speaking on Schwab Network's Crypto Corner, Adam Lynch, director of equity research at the Schwab Center for Financial Research said Bitcoin ETFs have experienced approximately $1.7 billion in outflows over the past week and more than $5.4 billion over the last month.

Are Bitcoin ETF Buyers Rotating Into XRP ETFs? This Schwab Exec Says Maybe

Hungary is reversing its restrictive crypto laws, moving to decriminalize Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading and eliminating penalties that had driven major digital asset firms out of the country.

Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn

Trump's Iran warning and 6.5% PPI put oil, bitcoin, and equities on alert as traders weigh inflation. Trump's new warning on Iran and a hotter 6.5% producer inflation print gave bitcoin traders a fresh macro test Thursday, with oil, stocks, and crypto all caught between geopolitical risk and rate-cut anxiety.

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