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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.

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats as Mt. Gox Moves $3B of BTC

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U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen has warned countries around the world are moving away from the U.S. dollar—as the spiraling $34 trillion U.S. debt pile fuels fears of collapse—with bitcoin and crypto slowly chipping away at dollar dominance.

BlackRock CEO Issues ‘Massive' Warning After Crypto Flip That Powered A Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Boom

"We hereby announced that we have purchased additional 200 million yen worth of Bitcoin" the company wrote in a press release shared on Twitter.

Japan's Metaplanet Adds Another $1.2 Million Bitcoin to Its Corporate Treasury

Mt. Gox's rehabilitation trustee transferred around $6 billion worth of Bitcoin to new wallets, taking further steps to reimburse creditors from the exchange's infamous 2014 hack.

Mt. Gox Moves $6 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin was on Tuesday referred to British prosecutors for alleged perjury by a judge at London's High Court, who found he lied "extensively and repeatedly" to support his false claim.

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor referred to UK prosecutors for alleged perjury

A deep-pocketed investor owning a long-dormant Bitcoin wallet just moved 1,000 BTC after nearly a dozen years of inactivity. The crypto tracker Whale Alert notes that the ancient wallet on Sunday moved 998.73 BTC to one address and 1.263 BTC to another.

Ancient Bitcoin Whale Abruptly Awakens, Relocates About $60,000,000 in BTC After Nearly 12 Years of Dormancy

Mt. Gox's $6 billion Bitcoin transfer triggers market reaction, dropping Bitcoin to $62.8K.

Bitcoin Falls to $62K as Mt. Gox Transfers Over $6 Billion in Bitcoin, Signaling Major Repayment Activity

Todd Gordon, founder of Inside Edge Capital, has predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could surpass the $100,000 mark this year, amid the formation of a pro-crypto presidential ticket featuring Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. What Happened: On Monday, Gordon expressed his bullish outlook on Bitcoin during CNBC's “Last Call.

Bitcoin Could Hit $100K This Year With Trump-JD Vance's Pro-Crypto Presidential Ticket, Says Analyst

After reaching $65,000 earlier today, Bitcoin took a dive as the Mt. Gox trustee shifted Bitcoin into one of its cold storage wallets.

Bitcoin Dives as Mt. Gox Trustee Moves $2.8 Billion to Cold Wallet

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based public company, has revealed that it has acquired more bitcoin for its treasury holdings. According to disclosure statements, Metaplanet acquired 21.877 bitcoin, spending about $1.26 million (200 million Japanese yen) for this purpose. Now, Metaplanet holds 225.61 bitcoin, having paid a little over $14.17 million for the cryptocurrency acquired.

Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Adds Almost 22 More Bitcoin to Its Treasury

One observer said the movement of coins was likely a part of the exchange's creditor reimbursement plan.

Bitcoin Dips Below $63K As Mt. Gox Moves $2.8B BTC to Internal Wallets

A bitcoin wallet associated with Mt. Gox has transferred nearly $3 billion in BTC to a currently unknown address, according to Arkham.

Mt. Gox moves nearly $2.7 billion in bitcoin ahead of anticipated payouts

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink described Bitcoin (BTC) as a legitimate financial instrument, particularly appealing to those with a pessimistic outlook on global affairs.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Calls Himself a "Major Believer" in Bitcoin Amid Global Uncertainty

An analyst who continues to build a following with timely crypto calls believes the time has come for Bitcoin (BTC) to follow in the footsteps of the surging stock market.

Top Trader Says ‘God Candle' Loading for Bitcoin, Predicts BTC Catching Up To Stock Market Rallies

Bitcoin's (CRYTO: BTC) encouraging start to the week could evaporate sooner than expected, analysts issued a warning. What Happened: King Crypto led the market out of a correction phase over the weekend, and the positive momentum continued over to the first day of the new trading week.

Bitcoin Weekend Rallies Prove To Be Short-Lived, Analysts Caution: 'Watching Closely

Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, has expressed his fascination with Bitcoin on social media. Dell, who has a net worth of approximately $108 billion, shared a recent video of Blackrock CEO Larry Fink discussing bitcoin on CNBC.

Tech Billionaire Michael Dell Calls Bitcoin Fascinating

Michael Dell, founder of Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL), grabbed headlines again for his bullish view on the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: The tech entrepreneur was reacting to a video in which BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged Bitcoin as a legitimate financial instrument.

Michael Dell Calls Bitcoin 'Fascinating' Amid BlackRock CEO's Bullish Stance — Tech Billionaire's Crypto Interest Rising?

BlackRock's IBIT, the biggest spot bitcoin ETF by net asset value, recorded the largest net inflows of the day with $117.25 million.

US spot bitcoin ETFs see $300 million inflows on seventh consecutive day of positive flows

The Tokyo-listed firm saw its stock surge 25.8% during the morning session amid news that it has purchased an additional 21.877 BTC.

Japan's Metaplanet buys additional $1.2 million worth of bitcoin, shares surge 26%

Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) has been announced as former President Donald Trump's running mate.

Trump's Vice Presidential Pick J.D. Vance Holds Bitcoin, Supports Pro-Crypto Legislation

Bitcoin rose 5.89% to $64,894 in the past 24 hours, while the wider cryptocurrency market is up 4.97% in the past day.

Bitcoin rebound continues to near $65,000, ether gains amid ETF launch news

Dogecoin

The Bitcoin market maintained its strong weekend momentum into Monday, as Donald Trump's failed assassination attempt and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's positive speech bolstered risk appetite. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 9 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Extend Rally Triggered By Failed Trump Assassination Attempt: Analyst Calls Pullback To $60K As King Crypto's Next 'Big Test'

The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved the creation of a Bitcoin Office. Proposed by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete and in partnership with The Proof of Workforce Foundation, the program aims to boost Bitcoin education, economic recovery, and tourism, operating at no cost to the city.

Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Approves Landmark Bitcoin Initiative

Prices could reverse only if former President Donald Trump loses the election or his policies lead to more inflation, Decrypt was told.

Bitcoin Tops $64,000 as Proxy Stocks MicroStrategy, Coinbase Surge

Veteran trader Peter Brandt's recent bitcoin analysis suggests a bullish momentum, noting that a bear trap is confirmed by the July 13 close. However, this outlook is contingent on bitcoin staying above $56,000. Brandt recently predicted a potential BTC peak at $150,000 by late 2025.

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