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.

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.

Morgan Stanley Launches Low-Fee Bitcoin ETF To Rival BlackRock, Grayscale

Leveraged bullish bitcoin positions remain near multi-year highs as bitcoin rebounds, hinting at underlying market uncertainty.

Bitcoin is above $70,000 on Iran ceasefire, but rally is turning cautious for good reasons

The New York Times argued Adam Back is the most credible Satoshi Nakamoto candidate based on stylometric analysis and early cypherpunk overlap, but Back and several experts firmly rejected the claim due to lack of hard evidence.

NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin's Creator, but Back Says No

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved above $71,000 following improved geopolitical sentiment, but on-chain data suggests the market remains cautious rather than fully bullish. Defensive, Not Panicked Data from CryptoQuant shows that exchange reserves on major platforms such as Binance and Coinbase remain well below their early 2025 levels — a continued trend of Bitcoin being withdrawn from exchanges rather than positioned for sale.

Bitcoin At $71,000, But On-Chain Data Screams 'Be Careful'

Iranian officials said Bitcoin payments would ensure the tolls “can't be traced or confiscated due to sanctions.”

Iran Wants Bitcoin Payments From Oil Ships Seeking Hormuz Passage: FT

Iran is reportedly open transit tolls paid in bitcoin and crypto for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid volatile ceasefire.

Bitcoin payments allowed for Hormuz tanker tolls as Iran seeks up to $2 million per ship: FT

Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.

Adam Back denies he's Satoshi Nakamoto after NYT report claims he's Bitcoin's creator

Commercial players, including Strategy, BlackRock, and Fidelity, are expected to play a "constructive role" in security, the analysts said.

Bernstein says quantum is a ‘manageable upgrade cycle' for Bitcoin, not an existential threat

Investors gained access to an ETF that's designed to avoid the U.S. trading session, offering exposure to Bitcoin while Wall Street sleeps.

Bitcoin Surged Overnight After Iran Ceasefire—This New 'AfterDark' ETF Would've Caught the Move

Iran will demand shipping companies pay tolls in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, directly contradicting President Trump's demand for “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the waterway. The Bitcoin Toll System Hamid Hosseini, spokesperson for Iran's Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters' Union, told the Financial Times that Iran wants to collect tolling fees from any tanker passing and assess each ship.

Iran Demands Bitcoin Payments At Hormuz As Trump Says Strait Must Open 'Immediately And Completely'

The broker said advances in quantum computing are accelerating the timeline for crypto risk, but argued Bitcoin faces a multi-year upgrade cycle, not an existential crisis.

Quantum threat to Bitcoin is real, but manageable, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein

Morgan Stanley officially launched the first U.S. bank-issued spot bitcoin ETF, undercutting rivals on fees and leveraging its massive advisor network to challenge BlackRock's dominance.

Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF

The bank boasts "the largest network of financial advisors [with] 16,000 advisors managing $6.2 trillion" according to an analyst.

Morgan Stanley's low-cost spot Bitcoin ETF launches to meet ‘growing client interest' in crypto

Iran plans to charge ships Bitcoin tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, tying the cryptocurrency to a key global energy chokepoint.

Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold

Digital asset products saw minor inflows last week, according to a new update from Coinshares. Investors bought $224 million in crypto assets with XRP leading the gains. The token recorded $119.6 million in inflows, the largest since mid-December 2025 and bringing its year-to-date inflows to $159 million. Bitcoin (BTC) follows with $107.

Bitcoin and Crypto Asset Products Witness $224,000,000 in Weekly Inflows Amid Mixed Geopolitical Signals: CoinShares

Morgan Stanley has officially launched its bitcoin exchange-traded product, marking a decisive step into digital assets and deeper institutional integration of crypto within traditional financial markets. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley has officially launched MSBT, confirming its entry into bitcoin ETF markets. MSBT sets a 0.14% fee, undercutting Blackrock's IBIT and intensifying issuer competition.

Morgan Stanley Officially Launches MSBT at 0.14% Fee, Undercutting Blackrock IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Competition Intensifies

Researchers are advancing post-quantum protections even as current hardware remains far from breaking crypto systems

Bitcoin's quantum threat is distant, but migration clock is ticking, says Adam Back Says

While BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF currently reigns as the liquidity king of crypto, Morgan Stanley's MSBT will leverage a market-low 0.14% fee and $7 trillion wealth management engine to possibly challenge that dominance.

Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF opens today, giving BlackRock's $55 billion IBIT fund its toughest rival yet

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged 5% after the White House announced a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire, yet ETFs bled $159 million on April 7. The Ceasefire Rally Bitcoin briefly rose to $71,700 on Wednesday morning, marking its highest point since March 18.

Bitcoin Surges 5% But ETFs Bled $159M: Is This A Bull Trap?

A ton of BTC was recently traded below $70,000 in a sign of strong dip demand.

Bitcoin buyers gobbled up nearly 850,000 BTC between $60,000 and $70,000

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Bitcoin is up 5% to reclaim the $71,000 level after President Trump overnight announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Bitcoin ETFs saw $159 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $64.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Reclaims $71,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise 5% On Iran Ceasefire

In 2024, Donald Trump did something no major party presidential candidate had done before: he courted the Bitcoin and crypto community directly, spoke at Bitcoin Nashville, and positioned himself as the industry's champion. Millions of us who believe in financial sovereignty, decentralization, and the separation of money and state saw an opportunity. Many voted accordingly.

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