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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.

Bernstein analysts noted that there is strong investor interest in bitcoin miners to consider a shift to AI.

Bernstein notes growing investor interest in bitcoin miners pivoting to AI

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin's (BTC) current correction is reminiscent of its price action about five years ago.

Here's Why Bitcoin (BTC) Is Likely Mirroring 2019 Price Action, According to Analyst Benjamin Cowen

94% of Bitcoin's total supply cap of 21 million has now been mined through its predictable issuance schedule. Bitcoin's controlled scarcity makes the remaining supply provably rare.

94% of Bitcoin's Supply Has Now Been Issued

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says that institutions are making their way over to crypto markets as the count of corporate holders of Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grows.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says Institutions Still Coming to Crypto, Calls Bitcoin ETFs Big Tents for Investors

A similar yen outperformance early this month, triggered carry unwind and rocked risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Attention Bitcoin Traders, the Japanese Yen Is Strengthening Again

Ethereum

GameFi heavy TON outperformed the CoinDesk 20 during the Monday trading day in Asia.

TON Leads Crypto Majors as BTC, ETH Remain Flat

Ex-Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes that the US government accumulating millions of Bitcoin (BTC) is not all good news for the crypto king. During the recent Bitcoin2024 Conference, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that his administration would stockpile four million Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset if he won the election.

US Government Can Manipulate Bitcoin if It Stockpiles 4,000,000 BTC, Warns Macro Guru Raoul Pal

The police carried out a special operation last week to bust bitcoin mining activities involving electricity theft, Bernama reported.

Malaysian authorities arrest seven individuals for power theft linked to bitcoin mining: report

Venture capitalist and businessman Peter Thiel weighed in on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), while he discussed technological innovation in the recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast aired Friday. What Happened: “Bitcoin was a big invention.

Peter Thiel Calls Bitcoin 'Moderately Big Invention' Compared With The Internet: It Was 'Systematically Underestimated' For The First 10-11 Years Of Its Existence

Benjamin Cowen, founder of Into The Cryptoverse, doubts that Bitcoin (BTC)'s market dominance will return to its December 2020 levels, before the asset's price surged dramatically.

Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Dominance Unlikely to Reach Previous Highs

Franklin Templeton, a leading asset management firm, has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Franklin Templeton Files for ‘EZPZ' Crypto Index ETF Offering Exposure to BTC and ETH

Despite the indecision in crypto, some analysts and investment trading desks remain optimistic for the remainder of the year.

Analysts Remain Bullish on Crypto for 2024 as Bitcoin Dips Below $59,000

Peter Schiff, a prominent gold advocate and vocal critic of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), recently expressed his doubts about the future of the leading cryptocurrency. Schiff, who has been skeptical of Bitcoin, is contemplating speaking at a Bitcoin conference in 2025.

Peter Schiff Says He Discussed Bitcoin Conference Appearance In May 2025 But Isn't Sure King Crypto Will Be A 'Thing' By Then

On Aug. 15, 2024, the white paper for BitVM2 was published, outlining significant advancements in Bitcoin's layer two (L2) capabilities. Building on the foundation laid by BitVM version 1, BitVM2 aims to bridge Bitcoin to second layers with improved scalability and security.

BitVM Version 2 Introduces New Era for Bitcoin L2 Scaling Solutions

New research from VanEck reveals that Bitcoin (BTC) miners are shifting to artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. In a thread on the social media platform X, Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says that BTC miners are utilizing technology to earn profits through strategic arbitrage.

Bitcoin Miners Shifting to Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing, According to VanEck Analysts

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” is urging for a shift towards Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a crucial part of a diversified financial strategy. What Happened: In a post on X, Kiyosaki emphasized the importance of preparing for economic uncertainty by investing in assets outside the traditional financial system.

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Robert Kiyosaki Urges Shift To Bitcoin Amid Economic Uncertainty: 'Panics In Capital Markets Are Visible, Why Take The Chance'

While Bitcoin's hashprice has been languishing below $44 per petahash per second (PH/s) each day, the network's hashrate is beginning to climb once more. Between Aug. 9 and Aug. 17, the hashrate increased from 612 exahash per second (EH/s) to 637 EH/s, adding 25 EH/s over eight days.

Hashrate Climbs 25 EH/s in 8 Days as Bitcoin Miners Adjust to Network Difficulty Reduction

Crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe thinks that the digital asset market is a few weeks away from concluding its multi-month correction. The analyst tells his 722,800 followers on the social media platform X that September is a historically bullish month for crypto.

Trader Says Bitcoin and Crypto Witnessing Final Weeks of Pain, Predicts Big Breakout for Altcoin Market

Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead says that the political establishment is essentially being forced to cave into pro-crypto stances. In the firm's monthly Blockchain Letter, Morehead says that the Federal Reserve's decades of money printing has primarily benefited a minority of older demographics while punishing the majority, who now hold the bigger voting bloc.

Americans Under 40 Forcing Both Political Parties To ‘Collapse' Into Bitcoin: Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead

Two long-dormant Bitcoin whales sprang to life this week and moved $11 million worth of BTC after sitting on the top crypto asset for more than a decade. The crypto tracker Whale Alert notes the first address moved 174 BTC worth $10.16 million to another unknown wallet early Friday morning.

Two Bitcoin Whales Emerge From More Than a Decade of Slumber To Move $11,000,000 Worth of BTC

Bitdeer Technologies Group has set the stage for a $150 million convertible notes offering, featuring an annual interest rate of 8.5%. The deal is scheduled to wrap up on Aug. 20, 2024. This move aligns with a broader trend in the bitcoin mining sector, where firms have collectively secured $2.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Unveils $150M Convertible Notes Offering With 8.5% Yield

Retail investing is still driving spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but more institutions are sinking capital into the new products each quarter, according to a senior analyst with crypto intelligence platform K33 Research.

More Than 260 Additional Institutional Firms Invested in Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Q2: Crypto Intelligence Firm

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) might witness a 200% surge in its current cycle, as predicted by Real Vision analyst Jamie Coutts, potentially soaring to a six-figure valuation. What Happened: Coutts anticipates that Bitcoin will undergo a 2X to 3X increase in this cycle.

Bitcoin Could Soar 200% This Cycle If This Happens

Gold has been on an impressive streak in recent times, hinting at underlying economic worries, according to bitcoin proponent Fred Krueger's latest analysis. He speculates that bitcoin might soon follow a similar trajectory, fueled by broader financial factors.

Gold's Bull Run Inspires Bitcoin Forecasts: Insights From Fred Krueger and Jack Mallers

South Korea's National Pension Service now owns more than $32 million worth of MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares after investing in the Bitcoin (BTC)-friendly US firm earlier this year. The Pension Service, which reportedly manages $764.

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