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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 crypto wallet that recently received $2 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) from the trustee of the now-defunct Mt. Gox exchange conducted a test transaction on Tuesday, potentially signaling the start of fund distributions to creditors.

Bitcoin Spikes To $61,000 As BitGo Wallet Linked To $2B Bitcoin Transfer Possibly Prepares Mt. Gox Payouts

Are more Mt. Gox repayments about to start?

Bitcoin Price Jumps as $2 Billion in Mt. Gox Repayment Funds Moved

In 2022, Obi Nwosu had a vision to empower disenfranchised communities worldwide with technology that could help them more easily custody and use their bitcoin. As of August 6, 2024, that vision became a reality when Fedi launched its superapp, which is much more than just a platform for money management.

Fedi Combines Bitcoin And Other Freedom Tech With Community

Tuesday's bitcoin transactions could signal that the repayment of Mt. Gox creditors is nearing its conclusion.

Possible BitGo wallet moves $2 billion worth of Mt. Gox bitcoin: Arkham data

Bitcoin adoption appears to be accelerating as more than 1 million Bitcoin addresses hold at least 1 BTC.

Over 1 Million Bitcoin Addresses Hold 1 BTC or More, Reflecting Strong Adoption

Bitcoin (CRYOTP: BTC) investors are demonstrating a renewed commitment to holding their assets for the long term, despite recent market turbulence, a new report by blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shows. What Happened: The report reveals a significant shift in investor behavior, with large wallet holders, often associated with ETFs, leading the charge in accumulation.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Have Been Accumulating In July, Analysts Report

A look at different solutions to solving the issue of end users interactions with the Lightning network, i.e. the last mile problem.

Assessing the Lightning Network's Last-Mile Solutions

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has integrated threshold-Schnorr signatures and onchain Bitcoin block headers as part of its Deuterium milestone. This development aims to expand the utility of Bitcoin within the decentralized economy, allowing for new applications previously hindered by Bitcoin's lack of native smart contract support.

Internet Computer Protocol Implements Threshold-Schnorr Signatures, Enhancing Bitcoin Integration

The publicly traded bitcoin miner is seeing growing revenues from its high-performance computing business line post-halving.

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 sees 72% jump in revenue, but $71.9 million net loss in Q2

But tomorrow could be more lively, wrote K33 Research's Vetle Lunde, noting that the U.S. will release new Consumer Price Index data.

Bitcoin Still Trading Flat After Trump-Musk Interview Avoids Crypto

Max, CEO and founder of media platform Because Bitcoin, offers a unique perspective on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) potential performance leading up to and following the upcoming U.S. presidential election. What Happened: In his latest podcast, Max examined Bitcoin's historical price action around past U.S. elections, identifying a consistent trend: bear markets tend to bottom well before elections, followed by a gradual upward movement into election day.

How Does Bitcoin Perform Ahead Of US Presidential Elections? 'Another 400 Days Of Upward Price Expansion Left,' Says Analyst

Ethereum

U.S.-based spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) both enjoyed a lift on Monday, with ETH ETFs pulling in $4.93 million while BTC ETFs attracted $27.87 million during the day's trading. Crypto ETFs Make a Positive Comeback On Aug.

Crypto ETF Market Sees Turnaround: Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds Net Inflows

Some users in the Mt. Gox creditors channel on Reddit reported receiving funds on their BitGo accounts.

Crypto Wallet Holding $2B Mt. Gox Bitcoin Sends Test Transaction as Distribution Continues: Arkham

Technical analyst Altcoin Sherpa on Tuesday shared his technical outlook for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), suggesting that “not much clarity in the short term” should be expected. What Happened: Sherpa advised his followers to consider bidding for Bitcoin if they believe the lows for the digital currency are in, particularly if prices reach the $56,000-$58,000 region.

What Does Technical Analysis Say About Bitcoin? 'Not Much Clarity In The Short Term,' Says Analyst

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have shown divergent trends in capital flows on Tuesday, according to data from SoSoValue. What Happened: As of Aug. 12, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs reported a daily total net inflow of $27.87 million, with cumulative total net inflows reaching an impressive $17.37 billion, according to data.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Saw Small Net Inflows On Monday As Price Stabilizes Around $59K

Bitcoin (BTC) price has started a range-bound move after rebounding above the $53,000 support.

Bitcoin Is Trading Slightly Below $60,000 And Risks A Further Decline

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Muted After Crypto Goes Unmentioned in Musk-Trump Interview

Leading Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) announced that each block mined by the company's MARA Pool will be labeled “Made in USA.” What Happened: Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel made the announcement Monday, claiming to be the only large-scale mining company capable of carrying out this activity.

Marathon Digital Stamps All Bitcoins Produced By Its Mining Pool As 'Made In USA' After Trump Pledges To Make US The Global Bitcoin Mining Hub

The protocol's decline can be attributed partly to broader market conditions but also to the inherent limitations of Bitcoin's infrastructure.

Runes protocol struggles with fee revenue as Bitcoin's conservative framework limits growth

Tether chief executive Paolo Ardoino thinks geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic trends are going to increase the importance of scarce assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and gold.

Bitcoin Can Resist the ‘Wrath of God' Says Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino – Here's What He Means

The BTC market shows signs of seller dominance, FxPro's analyst said.

Bitcoin Likely to Fall by $5K Than Rise by Same Amount: Analyst

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms said on Tuesday its co-founder and chair, Nicolas Bonta, will step down from the board, effective immediately.

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms chair Bonta to step down

Kamala Harris is a "first-class political muppet," he said, but has an advantage over Donald Trump because she "is not an octogenarian vegetable."

Bitcoin and Ethereum Rally Could Set Off a 'Sexy Shitcoin Soiree' Ahead of Election: Arthur Hayes

The Tokyo-listed firm announced today another purchase of 57.1 bitcoin after securing a $6.8 million loan last week.

Japan's Metaplanet buys $3.3 million more in bitcoin, raising holdings to 303 BTC

Metaplanet bought another ¥500M worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 303 BTC acquired for ¥2.95B. The public Japanese firm continues aggressively expanding its Bitcoin reserves.

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