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.

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, has announced the acquisition of an additional 780 bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 17,132 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations.

Metaplanet Acquires Additional 780 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 17,132 BTC

As bitcoin (BTC) holds near its record highs, traders looking to join the uptrend may be facing a dilemma: should they enter now, or wait for a more favorable pullback?

Here is the Bitcoin Price Level That Could be an Attractive Entry Point for BTC Bulls

Ethereum

Markets kicked off the week with a renewed wave of optimism after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a tariff deal with the European Union, scaling levies down to 15% from the previously threatened 30%.

Bitcoin Zooms to $120K, ETH Nears $4K as Trump's EU Tariff Deal Lifts Risk Sentiment

Metaplanet is deepening its bitcoin treasury strategy, using share-linked funding to accelerate fresh purchases.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings Again in Steady March Toward 2026 Goal

Venture capitalist and ‘SPAC King' Chamath Palihapitiya is taking a victory lap after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit a new all-time high earlier in July, with a few corrections. In a new X post, the Social Capital founder said, "13 years ago," he urged everyone to put 1% of their net worth into Bitcoin, recalling a price "around $80.

Bitcoin Has Shot Up A Whopping 92525% Since Chamath Palihapitiya Called It 'Schmuck Insurance'

The Tokyo-listed firm's latest purchase brought its total holdings to 17,132 BTC, worth roughly $2 billion based on current market prices.

Metaplanet adds 780 BTC for $92.5 million, now holds bitcoin worth $2 billion

Dogecoin

Major cryptocurrencies posted gains on Sunday evening as markets reacted positively to the Donald Trump administration's landmark trade agreement with the European Union, with analysts attributing the improved risk sentiment to driving momentum in digital assets. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 11.26 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Climb On Trump-EU Trade Pact — Analyst Says This 'Risk-Off' Signal Could Be Critical As BTC Drives Entire Crypto Market

Quantum Solutions is turning to Bitcoin via a Hong Kong subsidiary, joining struggling firms chasing upside through crypto treasury plays.

Struggling Japanese AI Firm Turns to Bitcoin via Hong Kong Subsidiary

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Asia Morning Briefing: Trump's E.U. Tariff Deal Holds Bitcoin Near $119K

Bitcoin's computing power crept right up to its June 13 peak of 946 exahash per second (EH/s), brushing against it with a 945 EH/s reading on Sunday morning. Race to the Top: Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Within Striking Distance of Peak As of 10 a.m. Eastern on Sunday, July 27, Bitcoin's hashrate is cruising at 942.

Bitcoin's Hashrate Brushes All-Time High as Miners Close in on June Peak

Strategy (MSTR) is pulling off some form of financial alchemy: using bitcoin, historically a volatile asset, to create something that looks a lot like stability.

Michael Saylor Is Bringing Bitcoin-Backed Money-Market-Style Vehicle to Wall Street: NYDIG

A closely followed crypto strategist believes that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market will endure another year or so based on historical precedent.

Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Bull Market Will Last Another 14 Months, Unveils Short and Long-Term BTC Price Targets

Bitcoin's price traded between $117,922 and $118,020 over the last 60 minutes, indicating minimal price volatility in the short term. With a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $22.32 billion, bitcoin maintained an intraday range between $117,196 and $118,479, reflecting tight consolidation near recent highs.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Neutral Technicals Leave Bulls and Bears in Deadlock

Scammers use Bitcoin ATMs to get victims to send money to them, so streamer Kitboga created a receipt that can never be redeemed.

This Fake Bitcoin ATM Scheme Has Wasted 4,000 Hours of Scammers' Time

Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets podcast and cryptocurrency analyst, has weighed in on the possibility of bitcoin being co-opted from its original purpose with the recent sales of giant whales. Melker's opinion sparked a debate on the meaning of this on social media.

Has Bitcoin Been Co-Opted? Ancient Whale's Sale Examined

Analysts are betting the bitcoin price is on the brink of a major move

Satoshi Nakamoto-Era Bombshell Suddenly Puts Bitcoin Price On The Brink Ahead Of $50 Trillion Crypto Game-Changer

Personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki is cautioning against having Bitcoin (BTC) exposure through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than holding real coins.

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Issues ‘Paper Bitcoin' Warning As BTC ETFs Shatter $152,000,000,000

Ledn, a leading bitcoin lender, has launched its Private Wealth program aimed at high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and corporations looking to leverage long-term bitcoin holdings for strategic capital.

Ledn Launches Private Wealth Program for High-Net-Worth Bitcoin Investors

Bitcoin's identity crisis came roaring back into focus this weekend after Galaxy Digital (GLXY) announced that it had facilitated a $9 billion sale of more than 80,000 bitcoin for a Satoshi-era investor. The firm said the sale — one of the largest notional BTC transactions ever—was part of the seller's estate planning strategy.

$9 Billion Exit by Satoshi-Era BTC Whale Sparks Debate: Are Bitcoin OGs Losing Faith?

Ether ETFs finished the week on a high note with $453 million in inflows, continuing their record-breaking streak. Bitcoin ETFs also stayed in the green, adding $131 million despite a major GBTC outflow.

Ether ETFs Close Week With $453 Million Surge as Bitcoin ETFs Add $131 Million

A Bitcoin whale wallet with a 14-year history has just sold off its coins in one of the biggest BTC transactions in history.

Satoshi-Era Whale Completes $9,300,000,000 Bitcoin Dump Through Galaxy Digital in One of the Biggest Whale Transactions Ever

The industry should be pushing for public awareness on the difference between self-custody and holding your Bitcoin with a third party.

Bitcoin Treasuries Become Nationalization Honeypots

Warning of an imminent historic crash, investors are being pushed toward real assets like bitcoin, gold, and silver as Robert Kiyosaki slams fiat and ETFs.

Robert Kiyosaki Reiterates Biggest Crash Warning, Plans to Buy More Bitcoin

Japanese AI firm Quantum Solutions is set to start investing in bitcoin (BTC) through its Hong Kong-based subsidiary, GPT Pals Studio, the company said in a press release.

A Japanese AI Firm Plans to Buy 3,000 Bitcoin Over Next 12 Months

As the value of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies continues to rise, forgotten wallet passwords are becoming a significant problem for crypto owners. Professional Crypto Recovery, a business that assists clients in retrieving their abandoned wallets, is seeing a surge in demand.

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