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.

Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun demos a prototype that could prevent millions of wallets from being frozen under a future quantum-defense upgrade

Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool

Bitcoin and ethereum allocations can swing from near zero to over 20% in diversified portfolios as return expectations rise, with Charles Schwab showing investor assumptions directly dictate crypto's role in portfolio construction. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab shows bitcoin allocations up to 22.4% depending on return assumptions. Bitcoin allocations reach 16.

Charles Schwab Identifies 2 Crypto Allocation Approaches Driving Bitcoin Weights as High as 22.4%

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust's first-day volume exceeded the $30 million estimate from Bloomberg Senior Analyst Eric Balchunas.

Morgan Stanley's MSBT bitcoin ETF logs $34 million in first-day volume

Morgan Stanley listed its own spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on NYSE Arca this week, becoming the first major U.S. commercial bank to issue such a product directly. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley launched MSBT on April 8, 2026, becoming the first U.S. bank to issue its own spot bitcoin ETF. MSBT's 0.

Morgan Stanley MSBT Bitcoin ETF Launch Draws $34M

Ethereum

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) slipped back into outflows after a strong start to the week, led by bitcoin's sharp reversal. XRP stood out with gains, while ether and solana faced renewed selling pressure. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.05 million outflows on Tuesday, led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling fragile market conviction. Ether ETFs lost $64.

Crypto ETFs Turn Red: Bitcoin Loses $159 Million, Ether Drops $64 Million

The Bitcoin ATM operator disclosed a hack two weeks after attackers gained control of settlement account credentials and stole BTC.

Bitcoin Depot ATM Operator Says $3.6 Million in BTC Stolen in Corporate Hack

Adam Back argues that quantum computing is still far from being capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptographic security.

Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum Security

Morgan Stanley's low-fee bitcoin ETF debuted with strong early trading, signaling demand as competition shifts to cost and distribution.

Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one

NYSE-listed miner Cango reduced costs by 19% by shutting down inefficient equipment, and sold Bitcoin to pay down debt.

Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells $143 Million in BTC, Slashes Production Costs

According to a report published by bitcointreasuries.net and its researchers, Strategy purchased 44,377 bitcoin in March 2026, accounting for nearly all corporate bitcoin buying that month as its STRC digital credit product set back-to-back daily trading volume records.

Bitcoin Treasuries Report: Strategy Buys 44,377 BTC in March 2026 as STRC Volume Hits $746M Record

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is holding $71,000 on easing geopolitical tensions and a U.S.-Iran ceasefire that boosted global risk appetite. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $71,295.08 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,207.02 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $83.08 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.35 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09336 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055986 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 120,044 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $653.60 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise 4% As Global Risk Appetite Improves

Nunchuk released open-source Bitcoin agent tools that let AI help manage wallets under strict policy-based limits while keeping humans in full control of spending authority.

Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority

Anxieties over the quantum threat to Bitcoin have been growing, but Bernstein backs Back in saying there's no cause for alarm.

Bitcoin Pioneer Adam Back, Bernstein Say Quantum Threat to BTC Isn't Existential

Speaking at a Mizuho event, the Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman said the formation of banking credit pairing with digital credit will be the catalyst for the next bull market.

Michael Saylor says bitcoin has likely bottomed, quantum risk overblown

Iran demands Bitcoin payments from oil tankers at the Strait of Hormuz. The unprecedented move could push bitcoin toward $100,000 as crypto markets surge.

‘Will Be Destroyed'—Iran's Bitcoin Toll Sparks $100K Price Prediction

A report in the New York Times said Blockstream CEO Adam Back is most likely the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

Latest investigation of Bitcoin founder ties identity to Blockstream CEO Adam Back

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $72,000 on Wednesday, renewing speculation about a potential run toward $90,000 as market sentiment turns more optimistic. Ceasefire Spurs Market Confidence In an email comment on Wednesday, CoinBureau CEO and co-founder Nic Puckrin said markets are reacting as if the conflict has ended, though uncertainty remains.

Bitcoin Could Rally To $90,000 On This Move: Here's What It Will Take

Bitcoin surged past the $72,000 mark, reaching an intraday high of $72,865, fueled by a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $72,865 following a Middle East ceasefire, lifting the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion. The 5% rally triggered $477 million in liquidations, wiping out short bets on platforms like Bitget.

Bitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally

NGHT gives investors exposure to overnight bitcoin price swings, switching to less volatile Treasuries during U.S. trading hours.

New XFUNDS ETF toggles between bitcoin overnight and Treasuries by day

New research and industry timelines are accelerating efforts to replace cryptography that quantum computers could eventually break.

Cloudflare Targets 2029 for Quantum-Safe Internet as Threat to Bitcoin Looms

Bitcoin price prediction shifts as oil crashes 17% on US-Iran ceasefire. BTC surges past $72,000.

'A Pause, Not Peace'—Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Past $72,000

Bernstein says quantum computing is a real threat to Bitcoin but not an emergency, arguing the industry likely has three to five years to upgrade to post-quantum security.

Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It's Not a Crisis: Report

Morgan Stanley has officially launched its Bitcoin ETF in a bid to battle BlackRock's institutional crypto dominance. The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) is now available to the bank's investment clients, who hold more than $9 trillion in assets.

Morgan Stanley Launches Bitcoin ETF, Says Top Crypto Asset Is Here To Stay Among High-Net-Worth Accumulation

John Carreyrou isn't the first person to link Adam Back and Satoshi Nakamoto based on their writing styles.

Adam Back Denies He's Satoshi Nakamoto After NYT Names Him as Bitcoin Creator

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), a new exchange-traded product designed to track the performance of Bitcoin, marking its entry into the digital asset space. Lowest Fee Among Competitors The product represents the first crypto-focused ETP from a U.S. bank-affiliated asset manager — Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) — highlighting rising institutional demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure.

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