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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.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has called a California plan to digitize 42 million car titles using blockchain "an amazing step forward" and "huge" for crypto

‘This Is Huge'—Billionaire Mark Cuban Issues ‘Amazing' Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Amid Price Drop

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) fell sharply when it reached the psychological price of $70,000. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Reaches The $63,400 Low And Starts A Range-Bound Move

Hong Kong's largest online brokerage Futu has launched retail Bitcoin trading on its platform. The move comes as the city aims to establish itself as a Bitcoin and crypto hub.

Hong Kong's Largest Online Broker Launched Bitcoin Trading

Bitcoin's Bollinger bandwidth has narrowed to levels that have historically preceded volatility explosions.

Bitcoin Indicator That Forewarned Late 2023 Volatility Explosion Is Lighting Up Again

Ethereum

"Crypto experienced a broad sell-off overnight and into this morning," wrote Singapore-based QCP Capital in a trading note.

Bitcoin and Ethereum See Red as Markets Sag Amid Volatility

Bitcoin's 7-day average mining hashrate has hit a new all-time high above 667 exahashes per second during the Bitcoin 2024 conference, reflecting greater security and fundamentals.

Bitcoin Hashrate Hits New All-Time Highs

Riot attributes the increase in losses to selling, general and administrative expenses of $61.2 million compared with $41.4 a year ago.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms' Second-Quarter Loss Widens to $84.4M as Costs Surge

The most expensive bright orange, high-top sneakers are already sold out and being relisted on eBay for as high as $2,500.

Donald Trump Site Lists Limited-Edition 'Bitcoin Sneakers' for as Much as $500 a Pair

A prominent crypto analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for a parabolic rally in the current bull market cycle. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto trader Kaleo tells his 642,800 followers on the social media platform X that based on historic precedence Bitcoin could soon enter price discovery.

‘Violent Up-Only Price Action' Around the Corner for Bitcoin, Says Crypto Analyst – But There's a Catch

The Bitcoin Core project has disclosed two security vulnerabilities that could have affected the stability of the Bitcoin network. The first one, classified as having a high severity level, could have caused an assertion crash of the network via a message spam attack.

Bitcoin Core Discloses Two Security Vulnerabilities

Bitcoin has dropped below $64,000, influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent decision to maintain current interest rates and escalating conflicts in the Middle East.

Bitcoin Dips Below $64,000 Amid Fed Decision and Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin's market capitalization now accounts for over 55.05% of the total market share—its highest level in three years.

Bitcoin Dominance Highest in Three Years, But Altcoins Could Rally According to Analysts

Senator Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo, has introduced a bill to the U.S. Senate aimed at creating a national Bitcoin reserve, reflecting the growing political interest in the cryptocurrency industry.

Senator Lummis Formally Introduces Bill to Establish National Bitcoin Reserve

Analysts at the investment management giant VanEck think Bitcoin's price (BTC) could skyrocket to $2.9 million by 2050. For that to happen, BTC will need to become a key part of the international monetary system, according to Matthew Sigel, VanEck's head of digital assets research, and Patrick Bush, a senior investment analyst at the firm.

Here's How Bitcoin (BTC) Reaches $2,900,000 per Coin, According to VanEck Analysts

Riot Platforms' net losses widened in the second quarter of this year primarily due to April's halving event.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms reports wider losses in Q2, buys more Bitfarms shares

Political commentator and former Fox Television host Tucker Carlson raised eyebrows after he claimed that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was created by the Central Intelligence Agency. What Happened: During a private event at the recently concluded Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Carlson poked fun at cryptocurrency maximalists for not knowing the real identity of the pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin A CIA Creation? Tucker Carlson Believes So: 'They Got There First.

Large holders resorted to bargain hunting in July as the cryptocurrency experienced two-way price volatility.

Large Bitcoin Holders Added $5.4B in BTC in July, Data Show

The spot bitcoin ETFs in the US recorded a mere $299,000 in net daily inflows on Wednesday after logging outflows of $18.3 million on Tuesday.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs log mere $299,000 in net inflows, Ethereum ETFs see $77 million in outflows

Economist Peter Schiff called Tesla's investment in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) a “mistake,” predicting that the Elon Musk-founded tech giant will incur financial losses. What Happened: While congratulating Musk on his X (formerly Twitter) takeover, Schiff made a Freudian slip by writing Bitcoin instead of X on Wednesday.

Elon Musk's Tesla Will Lose Money On Bitcoin Purchase, Predicts Peter Schiff: 'That Was A Mistake'

U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has discussed former President Donald Trump's bitcoin plan, which includes creating a national bitcoin stockpile. The lawmaker expects to see several legislative proposals beyond what Trump announced. He believes this move will establish credibility for the currency and demonstrate national support for it. Senator Hagerty Discusses Trump's Bitcoin Strategy U.S.

US Senator Discusses Trump's Bitcoin Plan and National BTC Stockpile

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies slid sharply amid a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 9 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip Amid Flare-Up Of Iran-Israel Tensions: Analyst Says 'A Big Move Is Coming Soon' For King Crypto

The newly introduced Bitcoin bill faces an uphill battle in a deeply divided Congress and Presidential race, Decrypt was told.

Lummis Introduces Bitcoin Reserve Bill Aiming to Bolster US's Global Financial Standing

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) officially introduced legislation to establish a U.S. strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve, aiming to enhance the U.S. dollar's strength and address the national debt.

Cynthia Lummis Unveils Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation: 'This Is Our Louisiana Purchase Moment'

Riot said its loss was primarily driven by a 52% year-over-year decline in the number of Bitcoin mined between April 1 and June 31.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Clocks Quarterly Loss of $84 Million as Post Halving Era Bites

Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has raised $25 million from the crypto industry and bitcoin whales since he began accepting donations in cryptocurrencies. He has made several promises to support the crypto sector if elected, including the replacement of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler.

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