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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.

Ethereum

Jim Bianco of Bianco Research has pointed to the Bank of Japan's unexpected interest rate hike as the primary catalyst for a significant global market downturn in the beginning of the week. What Happened: According to Bianco, the central bank's decision to raise rates to 0.25% on July 31 has led to a massive unwinding of the yen carry trade, causing ripple effects across international markets.

What Really Caused Bitcoin, Ethereum To Crash? Analyst Has Answers

As markets slipped on Monday, the idea of the U.S. holding bitcoin led to the question — how would such a reserve handle fluctuations?

Trump and Lummis have pushed for US bitcoin reserves but critics express doubts

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent price downturn has technical analysts wondering about how feasible predicting future price action based on chart pattern is. What happened: Crypto trader Matt Charts stressed the steep decline, saying there were “multiple warning signs that a potential down move was lurking.

Is The Bitcoin Crash Over? Here's What Technical Analysts Say

MicroStrategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor says that younger voters are growing tired of traditional finance and finding Bitcoin (BTC) more attractive.

Millennial Voters Fed Up With Traditional Financial System While Eyeing Bitcoin (BTC): Michael Saylor

It was more than two years before Bitcoin's birth when Dr. Herbert Semler, who served as a flight surgeon in the Korean War before leading cardiology at a Portland hospital, co-founded Semler Scientific in 2007.Seventeen years later, the medical device manufacturer has converted much of its cash holdings to bitcoin and aims to buy a lot more.

Semler Scientific Studied MicroStrategy's Success Before Adopting Bitcoin Strategy

While criticizing Bitcoin ETFs, Schiff perfectly captured Bitcoin's investment thesis in a single tweet.

Bitcoin Skeptic Peter Schiff Accidentally Makes a Pro-Bitcoin Argument

Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has embarked on a new project in Norsjö, Sweden, utilizing surplus heat from one of its bitcoin mining data centers to warm a local garage. This collaboration with Swedish company Muttern Fastigheter showcases an innovative approach to enhancing energy efficiency within the industry.

Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Launches Heat Repurposing Project in Sweden

Crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa shared his predictions for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), anticipating a bottom in the $40,000s. What Happened: Sherpa deems Bitcoin finding its bottom at its current level unlikely and thinks a scenario in the $40,000s is more probable and would involve more market volatility, liquidations and pain for investors.

Bitcoin Could Only Bottom In The $40,000s, Trader Warns

In a world rife with disinformation, Rafael Cordón is working to uphold the integrity of election results and other important government documents.

How Bitcoin Can Protect Public Records With Simple Proof

The extension of the previous deal with CoreWeave brings total revenue potential for the miner to more than $6.7 billion over 12 years.

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Shares Spike After Signing $2B of Additional Computing Contract

Heavily followed crypto trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio expressed his concerns about the future of cryptocurrencies and the potential for a deep recession. What Happened: Ng Ah Sio in his latest X post on Tuesday stated that the current market structure for all major cryptocurrencies is either broken or looks extremely bleak.

Why Bitcoin's Price Action Is Concerning And 'Capital Preservation' Key

Sean Glennan will become Hut 8's new CFO on Aug. 21 after current CFO Shenif Visram steps down for personal matters.

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 hires former Citigroup exec as new CFO

Bitcoin is hovering precariously around key support levels after Monday's market freefall and subsequent tentative recovery, analysts said.

Bitcoin hovering at key support levels with risk of further price correction: CryptoQuant

On Monday, Bitcoin experienced a steep drop, falling below $50,000. This sharp decline caused alarm among investors.

Bitcoin Rebounds After Plunge As Peter Schiff Warns Of 'Crypto Graveyard'

Though posting net outflows on Monday, the spot ETF action did show some positive surprises, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted.

Bitcoin Whales Increased Holdings During Crypto Market Mayhem, but ETF Investors Didn't Buy the Dip

The crypto landscape is experiencing what experts are calling a “random walk” – a term that signals increased unpredictability and risk. What Happened: This comes as global markets grapple with the fallout from recent monetary policy shifts, particularly the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) unexpected rate hike.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Face 'Random Walk' Risk, Expert Warns: What Does That Mean?

Fidelity Investments' global macro director Jurrien Timmer predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) will never reach millions of dollars in value for one key reason. In a new interview with Scott Melker, Timmer says that Bitcoin will not hit the astronomical seven-figure price because investors tend to value assets against other assets.

Will Bitcoin Eat Everything Else? Jurrien Timmer Doesn't See BTC Priced in Millions of Dollars – Here's Why

As crypto markets bounce back after a treacherous start to the week, ETF providers claim that institutional investment may have helped.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs May Reduce Market Volatility, Providers Say

Core Scientific will deliver approximately 112 incremental megawatts of HPC to host CoreWeave's NVIDIA GPUs.

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific to deliver additional 112 megawatts to CoreWeave

A look at the ECO West African currency initiative, and how Bitcoin can more efficiently fulfill the goals of the program.

Opportunities For Bitcoin Remittance in West Africa

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan sees Monday's crypto sell-off, which tanked crypto markets to a $2 trillion market capitalization, as a buying opportunity. What Happened: Hougan on Monday highlighted that most crypto investors are experiencing a brutal swing of emotions like fear and despair.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan: Bitcoin Sell-Off Is A Buying Opportunity

On Monday, unlike their ethereum counterparts, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed outflows totaling $168.44 million. The primary contributors to this decline were three funds, with Grayscale's GBTC taking the lead in outflows. 3 Leading Bitcoin ETFs Experience Major Outflows Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced a significant outflow of $69.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Red: Grayscale's GBTC and Top Funds Hit Hard

"The likelihood of carry trade unwind triggering a complete turnaround in the U.S. financial cycle is low," wrote crypto exchange BloFin.

How to Trade Bitcoin After the Crash, According to Analysts

Metaplanet, a Japanese public company, announced a plan to raise $70 million through a stock rights issue to buy more Bitcoin.

Metaplanet To Raise $70 Million To Buy More Bitcoin

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific announced plans to significantly expand its AI business through a partnership with cloud provider CoreWeave.

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