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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.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America's most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: El Salvador will offer bitcoin certification for public servants, Mercado Libre launches an in-house developed dollar-pegged stablecoin, and Paraguay keeps seizing illegal bitcoin mining operations.

Latam Insights: El Salvador Offers Bitcoin Instruction to 80,000 Public Servants; Mercado Libre Launches Stablecoin

The founder of investment firm SkyBridge Capital says that Bitcoin (BTC) is not yet a store of value today but envisions Wall Street's “selling machine” eventually promoting the crypto king.

Anthony Scaramucci Says Bitcoin Not a Store of Value Today, Sees Wall Street ‘Selling Machine' Amping Up for BTC

Bitcoin's hashrate is on the rise once again, edging closer to the peak levels seen at the end of July. Despite a recent 4.19% dip in difficulty during the last retarget, current projections suggest that this drop might soon be history. On Aug.

Bitcoin's Last Difficulty Drop Likely to Be Erased in 3 Days

Renowned investor Bill Miller III continues to show his unwavering support for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) despite the cryptocurrency's market volatility. What Happened: In a recent interview with Forbes, Miller shared his investment strategies and his views on the current market.

Despite Market Jitters, Investor Bill Miller Stands Firm On Bitcoin: 'An Insurance Policy Against Financial Catastrophe'

Over the past day, bitcoin has been hovering just under the $64,000 mark, while two wallets, which had been inactive for more than 13 years, suddenly moved 75 bitcoin worth $4.7 million.

2 Vintage Bitcoin Wallets From 2011 Spring to Life, Moving $4.7 Million in BTC

In just seven months—roughly 236 days—since the year began, the crypto economy has ballooned by a staggering $623 billion. The top crypto asset, bitcoin, has seen its market value soar by more than $20,000, while ethereum, the second-largest by market cap, has climbed over $470 during this period. Top 10 Crypto Market Climbs From $1.

Crypto Market Surges by $623B in 2024 as Bitcoin Climbs $20K Higher

A veteran crypto trader says that Bitcoin (BTC) is one critical level away from hitting new all-time highs. Pseudonymous trader DonAlt shares a chart with his 578,000 followers on the social media platform X suggesting that BTC is attempting to clear a heavy supply zone between $63,000 and $64,000, with one final resistance at $69,000.

Top Trader Says One Level Stands in the Way of Fresh All-Time Highs for Bitcoin (BTC) – Here's His Outlook

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, right, is poised to deliver "the most important tech earnings in years" next week, potentially sparking bitcoin and crypto price chaos

‘New Oil And Gold'—Crypto Is Suddenly Braced For The ‘Most Important' Week After A Federal Reserve-Powered Bitcoin Price Surge

A crypto strategist who accurately called this year's pre-halving Bitcoin correction believes the time to accumulate discounted BTC is over. Pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 494,700 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is on the verge of reclaiming its reaccumulation range.

Trader Who Nailed Bitcoin Pre-Halving Correction Says Bargain Period Has Ended for BTC – Here's His Forecast

As the U.S. election season heats up, Bitcoin finds itself once again in the political crossfire. From Washington, D.C., to international capitals, this digital currency has become a talking point, with politicians on both sides of the aisle either championing it as a revolutionary financial tool or condemning it as a threat to economic stability.

Why 2024 Should Be Bitcoin's Year to Step Away From Politics

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has warned that the U.S. is adding a trillion dollars to its debt every 100 days. He advises investing in gold, silver, and bitcoin to safeguard against economic instability.

Robert Kiyosaki Pushes Bitcoin as US Debt Soars to Alarming Levels — Warns of Banking System Failures

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While spot bitcoin ETFs logged a seven-day positive streak, spot ether ETFs have seen the inverse: seven straight days of net outflows.

Spot bitcoin ETFs see highest single-day inflow since July, continuing seven-day streak opposite to ether

The hackers who plundered $305 million worth of Bitcoin from a Japanese crypto exchange earlier this year are moving their BTC. In May, the Japanese trading platform DMM Bitcoin lost 4,502.9 BTC in what the crypto investigative firm Chainalysis called “the seventh-largest crypto hack ever.

Hackers Behind DMM Crypto Exchange's $305,000,000 Bitcoin Heist Move 850 BTC: Blockchain Security Firm

Market data reveals that bitcoin's market capitalization now stands at 56%, representing a 47.36% growth since Nov. 2022. Although the crypto markets have been showing positive trends this week, the likelihood of an ‘altcoin season' remains quite slim. This is evidenced by blockchaincenter.

Bitcoin's Reign Unchallenged: Altcoin Season Continues to Fade Into Obscurity

In the last three days, Foundry USA and Antpool have emerged as the leading forces in bitcoin mining, together controlling a whopping 56.7% of the network's total hashrate. Since the year began, Foundry's hashrate has climbed by about 75 exahash per second (EH/s), marking a significant increase.

Data Shows Bitcoin Mining Giants Foundry and Antpool Seize 56.7% of Network's Hashrate

Cryptocurrency ATMs typically lack options. Most only allow customers to trade cash in for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

Bitcoin ATM Market Is Undergoing 'Necessary Correction,' CoinFlip Founder Daniel Polotsky Says

At the end of the day on Friday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reported a substantial $252 million in net gains. In contrast, ether ETFs continued their downward trend, losing another $5.7 million. Bitcoin ETFs Shine with $252M Inflows; Ether Funds Dip by $5.

Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $252M Influx, Ether ETFs Experience Another Day of Losses

It was a sleepy week until Friday, when a number of fast-breaking news items led to an increase in prices for most major coins and tokens.

This Week in Coins: Sideways Days Slide into a Bitcoin Rise

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of rallying to fresh record highs.

Analyst Says He's ‘Pretty Confident' All-Time High Run Starting for Bitcoin, Updates Outlook on Solana Rival

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

‘There's a Big Bull Rush Coming' – Bitcoin and Ethereum on Course for Massive Gains, According to Dan Tapiero

As we approach the close of the first quarter of the 21st century, the world has witnessed remarkable transformations across nearly every domain. Among these, the emergence of cryptocurrencies – led by Bitcoin – has been nothing short of revolutionary. However, as we look forward, the future of Bitcoin remains fiercely contested.

Bitcoin Price by 2050 – $52 Million Treasure or Zero-Dollar Trap

Bitcoin reached an impressive peak of $64,853 per unit on Friday, spurred by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, where he hinted at the possibility of rate cuts in September. The cryptocurrency showed a 5.3% increase in the past day, contributing to a 5.

Bitcoin Blasts to $64,853—Powell's Rate Cut Hints Lift Entire Crypto Market

The National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE) has recently detected and seized an illegal bitcoin mining operation hosting 693 miners. ANDE inspectors detected a tampered meter that failed to register all the energy consumed by the equipment connected to the power grid. The detection was carried out using SCADA systems.

National Power Administration of Paraguay Seizes 693 Miners in Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation

China also extradited the mastermind of a $14 billion crypto scam from Thailand and spot bitcoin ETFs saw $65 million in net inflows

The Daily: Bitcoin spikes following Fed Chair comments, crypto groups warn of privacy concerns, Kraken denied SEC case dismissal and more

A widely followed crypto analyst says that the flagship crypto is showing signs of a bull run. Crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 69,600 followers on the social media platform X that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull-bear market indicator is showing bullish signals.

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