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.

Dogecoin

The momentum behind spot crypto ETFs is accelerating, as inflows and revenues from Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs have outpaced traditional finance benchmarks in 2025. What Happened: Crypto analyst Altcoin Gordon pointed out that the top 100 U.S. ETFs now manage $5.7 trillion in assets, providing a deep pool of liquidity.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Surpasses S&P 500 ETF In Revenue As XRP, Dogecoin ETF Approval Predicted To Follow Soon

U.S. President Donald Trump made the announcement on Wednesday morning via his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump's Vietnam Trade Deal Sparks Gains Vietnam struck a deal with the U.S. to lower the Southeast Asian country's tariffs on exported goods from 46% to 20%, according to a Truth Social post by U.S.

Bitcoin and Stocks Rise After Trump's Vietnam Deal

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now generating more revenue than one of the asset manager's most iconic products, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), according to Bloomberg data.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Generating More Revenue Than its Flagship S&P 500 Fund

The asset manager's iShares Bitcoin ETF edges out its S&P 500 product in earned revenue thanks to a higher expense ratio, the report said.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF earns more revenue than its $624 billion S&P 500 fund: Bloomberg

Open interest in bitcoin perpetual futures surged Wednesday by the most in four months as the leading cryptocurrency neared the $110,000 mark.

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Surges Nearly 10% as BTC Eyes $110K

Design company Figma (NYSE:FIG) has filed for an IPO and, along with sharing impressive revenue figures and year-over-year growth, the company's investments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) are making headlines. What Happened: Figma is set to go public on the NYSE under the ticker FIG and will come to the market after a $20 billion buyout from Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) was blocked by regulators.

Figma's Crypto Playbook Revealed Ahead Of IPO: $69 Million In Bitcoin ETFs, $30 Million More Coming Soon

Bitcoin could hit new highs in the second half of this year, as institutional treasury buying breaks historical post-halving patterns.

Bitcoin Headed for 'Best Ever' Second Half of the Year: Standard Chartered

Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Drives More Revenue Than Its S&P 500 Fund The 18 month old iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed BlackRock's S&P 500 ETF in annual fee revenue. This post BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Drives More Revenue Than Its S&P 500 Fund first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Drives More Revenue Than Its S&P 500 Fund

President Donald Trump's widely debated “Big Beautiful Bill” passed through the Senate overnight, setting the stage for major fiscal expansion and prompting several market analysts to point to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a potential long-term beneficiary. Experts suggest the bill's projected impact on government spending, inflation, and the U.S. dollar could drive a shift toward Bitcoin as investors look for alternative stores of value.

Every New Trillion Of Debt In Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Is 'Free Adertising For Bitcoin,' Expert States

Bitcoin BTC is bouncing hard towards $110,000 on Wednesday, shrugging off Tuesday's brief risk-off wave that dragged the price below $106,000.

Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $110K, Presaging What Could Be a Volatile July

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs saw a sharp reversal, ending their impressive 15-day inflow streak with a $342 million net outflow. Meanwhile, ether ETFs posted a third consecutive day of inflows, buoyed by strong entries into Blackrock and Grayscale funds.

Fidelity and Grayscale Lead $342 Million Bitcoin ETF Exit as Ether ETFs Log Third Green Day

Bitcoin Magazine Investment Holding Company Belgravia Hartford Capital Completes Fourth Bitcoin Acquisition Company now holds 15.75 BTC worth $1.66 million, funded through a $5 million facility from Round13 Digital Asset Fund to support its long term Bitcoin treasury strategy. This post Investment Holding Company Belgravia Hartford Capital Completes Fourth Bitcoin Acquisition first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Investment Holding Company Belgravia Hartford Capital Completes Fourth Bitcoin Acquisition

Details — including the total target number of bitcoins to be acquired, the number of shares to be issued, and the issuance pricing terms — remain unknown.

China-based garment maker unveils updated, though equally vague, plan to purchase 12,000 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Tech Billionaires Launch Erebor Bank to Serve Bitcoin and Crypto Startups Backed by Palmer Luckey, Joe Lonsdale, and Peter Thiel, Erebor aims to become the U.S. bank for digital currencies, AI, defence and manufacturing. This post Tech Billionaires Launch Erebor Bank to Serve Bitcoin and Crypto Startups first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Tech Billionaires Launch Erebor Bank to Serve Bitcoin and Crypto Startups

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of hedge fund SkyBridge Capital, says the wave of companies adopting a bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy is just a passing trend. In an interview with Bloomberg, Scaramucci said he expects the approach to lose momentum in the coming months.

Scaramucci Says Bitcoin Treasury Trend Will Fade Despite Saylor's Success

The power unit of bitcoin miner Hut 8 (HUT) has landed a five-year capacity contract with Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator, giving the Miami-based firm a dependable paycheck for 310 megawatts of natural-gas generation.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Jumps 15%, Leading Sector Higher After Inking 5-Year Energy Supply Deal

Cartwright Pension Trusts helped a pioneering pension scheme to secure returns of about 60% from its BTC allocation in under a year.

UK Pension Firm Sees Growing Interest in Bitcoin Exposure

Bitcoin venture studio Thesis has acquired Lolli, a platform allowing users to earn bitcoin through shopping and gaming. The deal, announced July 2, aims to integrate Lolli into Thesis' existing portfolio, which includes Fold, Mezo, and tBTC, to expand consumer bitcoin applications.

Thesis Acquisition of Lolli Targets Mainstream Bitcoin Use

With President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” narrowly passing the Senate, market watchers say the broader economic fallout could create tailwinds for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and digital assets, even as direct crypto measures were left out of the legislation. What Happened: Santiment data points out how the Big Beautiful Bill passing may be bullish for cryptocurrencies.

How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Could Create A 'Big Beautiful Bull Run' For Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP

Bitcoin (BTC) is set to defy historical post-halving patterns and push toward an all-time high in the second half, investment bank Standard Chartered (STAN) said in a research report Wednesday.

Bitcoin $200K Target Still in Play, Driven by ETF, Corporate Treasury Buying: StanChart

Singapore-based Genius Group Limited (GNS) has increased its bitcoin BTC holdings by 20%, bringing its treasury to 120 BTC at an average cost of $101,539 according to the SEC filing.

Genius Group Adds 20 Bitcoin, Targets 1K BTC Within Six Months

Bitcoin Magazine Thesis* Acquires Lolli to Expand Bitcoin Rewards Ecosystem Bitcoin rewards platform joins forces with venture studio to enhance user experience and streamline payouts. This post Thesis* Acquires Lolli to Expand Bitcoin Rewards Ecosystem first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Thesis* Acquires Lolli to Expand Bitcoin Rewards Ecosystem

Following the acquisition, Lolli's platform will be integrated within Thesis's broader ecosystem, which also includes Mezo.

Thesis doubles down on bitcoin rewards infrastructure with Lolli acquisition

Layer-2 network BOB has launched its testnet ahead of the mainnet going live in Q4 of this year.

Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB Launches BitVM Bridge Testnet

Cryptocurrencies are up on Wednesday morning as the market awaits ratification of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill‘ in the House. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $107,839.78 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,453.46 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $149.38 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.18 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1617 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001138 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction volume increased by 22.7% and 11.6%, respectively.

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