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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.

Ethereum

BlackRock executive Samara Cohen thinks Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will be allocated to model portfolios by the end of this year and into 2025. Model portfolios are a basket of different investments crafted by a financial advisor, according to the financial services firm Morningstar.

BlackRock Executive Predicts Bitcoin and Ethereum Become Part of Model Portfolios by 2025

Nobel laureate Paul Krugman claims that bitcoin has remained “economically useless.” He criticized the support bitcoin and crypto have from former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Moreover, he stressed: “Tech-bro support for Trump and Vance also seems to have a lot to do with one specific issue: cryptocurrency.

Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman Says Bitcoin Is ‘Economically Useless' — Criticizes Trump's Crypto Support

Bitcoin is beating the altcoin market despite the recent launch of Ethereum ETFs.

Bitcoin Dominance Taps Three-Year High, But Analyst Says Alts Are Poised to Rally

The price action happened as Iran's leadership reportedly ordered retaliatory attacks against Israel, increasing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare

Bitcoin miners are witnessing a resurgence in activity as the network's hashrate approaches all-time highs, according to the latest research from Cryptoquant. This recovery is attributed to improved revenues, which have led to a reduction in selling pressure from miners.

Cryptoquant Insights: Bitcoin Miners See Revenue Boost as Hashrate Soars

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways in the wake of the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,516 -0.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,265.9 -0.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $177.13 -0.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1236 -1.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001612 -0.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increased by 5.5% and daily active addresses dropped by 14.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Labor Sideways: Trader Eyes $64K As Support If BTC Dumps

Relative to current price, holding Bitcoin has been profitable for almost all of its existence.

Holding Bitcoin Has Been Profitable for 98.5% of Its Existence, Data Shows

New data from crypto analytics firm Kaiko reveals that traders are flocking toward bullish Bitcoin (BTC) bets for the upcoming presidential election. In a new paper, the Kaiko team finds that derivatives traders are placing tens of millions of dollars worth of bullish BTC bets on crypto options exchange Deribit's new election contracts.

Traders Piling Into Bullish Bitcoin Bets for 2024 US Election, According to Analytics Firm Kaiko

The political commentator says if Bitcoin is adopted as a medium of exchange, it will be too big to stop.

Tucker Carlson Says He Loves Bitcoin—But Believes the CIA Created It

Bitcoin's price held relatively steady after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates at their current level on Wednesday.

Bitcoin posts slight gain after Fed holds rates steady, citing further progress toward 2% inflation target

In a surprising move, former US President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to establish a national bitcoin stockpile if he is reelected. This announcement has left economists and financial experts scratching their heads.

Economists Skeptical About Trump's Bitcoin Stockpile Plan: A Game-Changer Or A Mere Election Gimmick?

Investors were expecting the Fed to hold interest rates steady. Now, all eyes are on what the central bank's chief will say.

Bitcoin Barely Budges as Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady

A popular analyst known for his timely crypto calls says that the stars are aligning for Bitcoin (BTC) to make a new push to all-time highs.

Central Bank Money Printing To Push Bitcoin Back Into Limelight and Above All-Time Highs: Top Trader

The company says it's already been a record-breaking year for its portfolio.

Tether Reports $5.2 Billion Profit, Questions Arise Over Bitcoin Holdings

While all the attention was on more flashy headliners, Bitcoin's Lightning Network proved it was here to stay at Bitcoin 2024's Nashville conference.

Lightning Network In A Class Of Its Own At Bitcoin 2024 Conference

Grayscale's mini spot Bitcoin ETF begins trading, Mt. Gox moves another $2 billion, Trump sneakers and more.

The Daily: Mini BTC ETF begins trading, Mt. Gox moves another $2 billion, Trump's Bitcoin sneakers and more

Former United States President Donald Trump has launched a line of limited-edition Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-themed sneakers following his keynote address at the Bitcoin 2024 conference. What Happened: This development marks a significant shift in the intersection of political campaigning and digital asset promotion, The Block reported.

Trump Launches Limited Edition Bitcoin-Themed Sneakers Following Bitcoin 2024 Keynote: Report

If you're looking for something a little more substantive than a TLDR thread on X, this article is made for you. Much of the content below was the result of discussions with tradfi investors, crypto investors, Bitcoin founders, analysts, and mining executives.

Post Nashville Event Recap - A Bitcoin VC Perspective The Good, The Bad, and the Bullish

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced through a recent post on Truth Social that he is launching a line of Bitcoin-themed sneakers. “Just spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. It was GREAT! Get your Bitcoin Sneakers now.

‘Crypto President High Tops' — Trump Reveals Limited Edition Bitcoin Sneakers

Bitcoin holdings of Mt. Gox wallets are down to $3 billion from $9 billion a month ago, Arkham data shows.

Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off Latest $2B Mt. Gox Transfer as Distribution Nears Its End

While bitcoin briefly reached the $70,000 mark on July 29, the price has since declined. Over the past week, BTC has decreased by 0.6%. During the last 18 days, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) has transitioned from “extreme fear” back to “greed.

Crypto Fear and Greed Index Shows ‘Greed' Despite Bitcoin's Price Drop

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) sideways price action sparked new discussion about the halving cycle theory playing out correctly. What Happened: Technical analyst CryptoCon thinks Bitcoin could be set for a second early top, or "echo high" in August.

Bitcoin Stuck In Another Sideways Range: Where Do We Go From Here?

On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced net outflows of approximately $18.3 million, contrasting with inflows observed in their ethereum counterparts. The most significant gain was recorded by Blackrock's IBIT, while Grayscale's GBTC suffered the largest losses. $18.3M Net Outflows in U.S.

US Bitcoin ETFs Record $18.3 Million in Net Outflows

Bitcoin 2025 will be hosted in Las Vegas, after years of resounding success in Nashville, Miami, and San Francisco.

The World's Largest Bitcoin Conference Heads to Las Vegas in 2025

The Republican presidential candidate is now hawking sneakers after speaking at Bitcoin 2024 over the weekend.

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