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.

MARA Holdings (MARA) is making a surprise pivot from its bitcoin (BTC) mining roots, announcing late Monday that it will acquire a 64% stake in Exaion, a high-performance computing (HPC) subsidiary of French energy giant EDF, broker H.C. Wainwright said in a research report Tuesday.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Steps Into HPC With Majority Stake in EDF Subsidiary: H.C. Wainwright

Six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen, known in crypto circles for his eyebrow-raising Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price calls, says he's taking a step back from publicly sharing his dream-based conversations with the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto . What Happened: Pippen claims Satoshi has been appearing in his dreams since 1993, offering him BTC price predictions that he's posted online, with some surprisingly accurate results.

Six-Time NBA Champion Scottie Pippen Says Bitcoin Inventor Satoshi Nakamoto Keeps Appearing In His Dreams

Ethereum

Recently, the team behind Tricorn—now joining Utexo—has completed the first-ever RGB bridge live on Bitcoin, debuting with a transfer of Tether (USDT) from Ethereum to RGB, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This marks the first time USDT has been issued as an RGB asset on Bitcoin and made available for instant settlement over RGB Lightning.

First RGB Bridge Brings USDT From Ethereum to Bitcoin via Lightning

Four days ago, Bitcoin's hashrate hit an all-time high of 976 exahash per second (EH/s), but it has since cooled, settling in the 900 EH/s range. Mining Metrics Flash Mixed Signals as Block Times Stretch to 11:04 On Aug.

Bitcoin Hashrate Cools After Record as Difficulty Bites

Bitcoin Magazine How Companies Are Adding Bitcoin Art to Their Corporate Collections Bitcoin art and Bitcoin corporations don't seem to mix. But for decades — indeed centuries — companies have collected art to express their role in society. As early as the 15th century, the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (1472) established one of the first corporate art collections.

How Companies Are Adding Bitcoin Art to Their Corporate Collections

The market was waiting for a clear signal from Tuesday's CPI report but despite no increase in overall prices, certain items saw inflation jump to a two-year high. Ambiguous CPI Figures Leave Bitcoin Flat The U.S.

Bitcoin Stalls After Mixed CPI Data

The company notched a second-quarter profit of $12.3 million.

Bitcoin Depot Profits Jump 183% as BTC Holdings Rebound

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, crypto analyst and Coin Bureau founder Nic Puckrin shared his views on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price trajectory, its growing role as a treasury asset, the recent crypto regulatory blueprint, and how altcoin ETF approvals might impact Bitcoin ETFs. What Happened: Puckrin forecasts Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by the end of 2025, largely contingent on an anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut around September.

Bitcoin To Hit $150,000 Coin Bureau's Nic Puckrin Affirms

Bitcoin Magazine How a Georgia County Put Its Election Results on Bitcoin — And Why It Will Transform Election Security The unexpected way in which Bitcoin is helping secure democratic elections through out the world. This post How a Georgia County Put Its Election Results on Bitcoin — And Why It Will Transform Election Security first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

How a Georgia County Put Its Election Results on Bitcoin — And Why It Will Transform Election Security

Over the past five days, bitcoin (BTC) has surged from $116,000 to just above $122,000 before retreating to the current $119,000. Despite this price movement, profit-taking has remained muted, averaging under $750 million per day on a year-to-date basis.

Bitcoin Profit Taking Appears Modest Even Near All-Time High

Odds of a Fed cut surpassed 93%, and cryptos ticked higher after the CPI print, even as Powell's focus on 12-month inflation keeps the core uptick in view.

Bitcoin, ETH bounce as US inflation cools, boosting odds of September Fed cut

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Stays Above $118,000 As Metaplanet, Smarter Web Company Buys Additional Bitcoin Bitcoin price maintained its position above $118,000 as Metaplanet acquired 518 BTC for $61.4 million at an average price of $118,519, bringing its total holdings to 18,113 BTC valued at $1.85 billion. The Tokyo-based company's BTC Yield reached 26.5% in the current quarter, following its impressive performance in previous quarters. At the same time, Smarter Web Company also announced the purchase of 295 BTC for $35.2 million at an average of $119,412. This post Bitcoin Price Stays Above $118,000 As Metaplanet, Smarter Web Company Buys Additional Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Bitcoin Price Stays Above $118,000 As Metaplanet, Smarter Web Company Buys Additional Bitcoin

U.S. inflation is still running above the Fed's 2% target.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise as US Inflation Cools to 2.7% in July

Bitcoin's price is trading at $118,400, with a market capitalization of $2.35 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $45.32 billion. The intraday range has been between $118,252 and $120,693, signaling a day of relatively contained volatility despite recent swings in momentum.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Consolidation Continues After $122K Rejection

Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD) has announced the launch of its Fold Bitcoin Gift Card on Giftcards.com, the largest digital gift card retailer in the U.S. This initiative aims to expand access to Bitcoin for millions of consumers in a familiar and user-friendly format.

Fold Launches Bitcoin Gift Card on Major US Online Retailer, Holds Over 1,492 BTC in Treasury

Bitcoin On The Brink As Crypto Braces For Fed Price Bombshell

Well, it's that time of the month when the market holds its breath for the latest U.S. inflation figures, which set the tone for the Fed's interest-rate policy. Bloomberg's consensus estimates indicate the July figure, due at 8:30 a.m., is likely to show an increase in prices, driven by President Trump's tariffs.

Bitcoin Traders Watch CPI for Fed Cues: Crypto Daybook Americas

U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a combined net inflow of $1.019 billion on Monday, according to SoSoValue data. The surge was led by BlackRock's (NASDAQ:ETHA), which attracted $639.7 million, bringing its cumulative net inflow to $10.4 billion and net assets to $13.7 billion.

Ethereum ETFs Smash $1 Billion Daily Inflow Mark, Outshine Bitcoin's $138 Million

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are down Tuesday morning ahead of the consumer price inflation report due later in the day. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,520.70 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,292.10 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $174.93 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.12 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2210 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001281 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction increased by 68.8% and 114%, respectively in a single day.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip Ahead Inflation Data Release

The global crypto market cap rose 2% in the past 24 hours to $4.03 trillion as major cryptocurrencies posted gains. Bitcoin (BTC) added 2.3% to $118,527, ether rose 0.7% to $4,293.

Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Hold Gains as Ethena Hits $11.9B TVL, Pudgy Penguins Race to F1

David Bailey, the CEO of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury company Nakamoto Holdings Inc., created a buzz on Monday by announcing a $1 billion BTC purchase. What's The Truth Behind?

Is David Bailey About To Spend A Jaw-Dropping $1 Billion On Bitcoin? Here's What We Know

Paris-headquartered Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) has announced the acquisition of an additional 13 bitcoin for approximately $1.5 million, at an average purchase price of $117,012 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees.

Sequans Acquires 13 Additional Bitcoin for $1.5 Million, Increasing Total Holdings to 3,171 BTC

Metaplanet (3350) said it bought another 518 bitcoin (BTC) as part of its Bitcoin Treasury Operations.

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Reserves with $61M Purchase

The firm now holds a total of 2,395 BTC ($284.8 million), maintaining its place in the top 25 public bitcoin treasury companies.

The Smarter Web Company acquires another $35 million worth of bitcoin as total holdings reach 2,395 BTC

A study revealed that stablecoins represented 43% of cryptocurrency transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, significantly outpacing bitcoin's 18.1% share. Transaction Growth and Nigerian Dominance According to a study, stablecoins accounted for 43% of cryptocurrency transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2024, more than double that of bitcoin (18.1%).

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