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.

In recent months, a wave of companies and organizations have opted to buy cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin.

Design app Figma owns $70 million worth of Bitwise Bitcoin ETF shares as of Q1

A central New York man is currently in custody for turning $1.7 million worth of fraudulent checks into Bitcoin (BTC). According to official District of Rhode Island court documents, Tushal Rathod has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Man Allegedly Converts $1,700,000 Worth of Fake Checks and Fraudulent Wire Transfers Into Bitcoin After Multiple Scams

Publicly traded DDC Enterprise plans to buy 5,000 BTC over the next three years after raising fresh funding to fuel its Bitcoin strategy.

Hong Kong-Based Food Firm Secures $528 Million to Boost Bitcoin Treasury

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Cryptocurrency markets saw modest declines as market sentiment turned cautious following the Senate's passage of the controversial Big Beautiful Bill. The macro uncertainty combined with Bitcoin's ongoing range-bound technical structure is keeping momentum subdued.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Dip But 'Early July Dip Buys Will Age Well,' Trader Says

Gold has quietly pulled off a rare feat in 2025, beating Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) returns in the first half of the year by a double-digit margin. As of July 1, gold is up 26% year-to-date, marking its best half-year performance since 2007.

Gold Rarely Beats Bitcoin, But 2025 Could Be Another Blowout Year

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The first half of 2025 has wrapped up with only a select few crypto assets posting meaningful gains, highlighting how fragmented and uneven the market has been this year. What Happened: Despite maintaining a total market capitalization above $3 trillion for much of the period, the rally wasn't led by usual suspects like Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), or XRP (CRYPTO: XRP).

Bitcoin, Fartcoin Outperform In 2025, But How Did XRP, ETH, Solana Fare In The First 6 Months?

Will Bitcoin close the week above $108,000? The odds on the Myriad prediction market have swung dramatically.

Moon or Doom: Will Bitcoin See Fireworks on July 4?

On July 1, 2025, The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 230.05 BTC as part of its ongoing bitcoin treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The company purchased the bitcoin at an average price of £78,103 ($107,126) per bitcoin, totaling £17,967,595 ($24,761,996).

The Smarter Web Company Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 773.58 BTC

A potential momentum shift in the cryptocurrency market has been observed, with renewed strength emerging in Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and related ecosystem tokens. The trend has been highlighted by pseudonymous analyst Bluntz, who noted on Tuesday that key technical breakouts may set the stage for a positive week ahead.

'We're Back, Baby': Solana Analyst Highlights Breakout, But This Bitcoin Metric May Be At Risk

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the conversion of Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), a filing shows.

SEC Approves Grayscale ETF That Includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA

Crypto asset manager Bitwise believes Bitcoin (BTC) remains on track to hit its price target in 2025. In a new report, Bitwise executives Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen double down on their prediction that Bitcoin will hit $200,000 within six months, a more than 88% increase from its current value.

Bitwise Doubles Down on $200,000 Bitcoin Price Target, Reveals Predictions for Ethereum Solana, Coinbase and More

Bitcoin slid on Tuesday as weakness in U.S. tech stocks appeared to spill over into crypto markets.

Bitcoin Pulls Back to $106K After Record Monthly Close

Crypto industry leaders had raced to include provisions in the bill that would have offered crypto miners and retail users key tax benefits—but the clock ran out.

Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' Passes Senate—Without Bitcoin Tax Exemptions

Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise Finalizes $528 Million Financing to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Strategy DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) has officially closed its $528 million financing deal to expand its corporate Bitcoin strategy. The funding, led by Anson Funds with participation from Animoca Brands, Kenetic Capital, and others, is one of the largest Bitcoin-focused capital raises by a NYSE-listed company.

DDC Enterprise Finalizes $528 Million Financing to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Raises $220 Million in Private Stock Sale To Buy More BTC The Hut 8 sold over 11 million shares to investors, securing $215 million in net proceeds to expand its Bitcoin holdings and mining operations. This post Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Raises $220 Million in Private Stock Sale To Buy More BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Raises $220 Million in Private Stock Sale To Buy More BTC

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price may continue to stay within its current trading range despite rising institutional interest and significant ETF inflows, according to Michael Bucella, managing partner at Neoclassic Capital. In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Bucella explained that although demand for Bitcoin is strong, structural factors are preventing further price movement.

Why Bitcoin Is Trapped In A Range Despite Record ETF, Treasury Company Flows

Bitcoin Magazine The One Big Beautiful Act Passes in the U.S. Senate — Without Bitcoin Tax Amendment Despite a push from Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), an amendment regarding de minimus capital gains exemption on crypto spending was not included in the version of the One Big Beautiful Act that passed in the Senate. This post The One Big Beautiful Act Passes in the U.S. Senate — Without Bitcoin Tax Amendment first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

The One Big Beautiful Act Passes in the U.S. Senate — Without Bitcoin Tax Amendment

The heated stock market finally cooled after reaching multiple all-time highs, and bitcoin went down with it. Bitcoin Slips as Stock Markets Slide Stocks finally ended their record-breaking rally Tuesday morning as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell 0.36% and 1.10% respectively.

Stocks Stumble, Bitcoin Follows

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Trump-backed American Bitcoin raises $220M for bitcoin and mining gear, Bitwise sticks to $200K BTC 2025 price prediction, and more

Public companies continued to expand their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings at a faster pace than exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the third consecutive quarter, signaling a growing corporate interest in holding Bitcoin directly. What Happened: Data from Bitcoin Treasuries shows that public companies acquired approximately 131,000 BTC in the second quarter of 2025, marking an 18% increase in their total Bitcoin holdings, according to CNBC.

Public Companies Are Quietly Building Massive Bitcoin Treasuries Faster Than ETFs Can Keep Up

Bitcoin ETFs closed their 15th consecutive inflow day with $102 million, fueled entirely by Blackrock's IBIT. Ether ETFs also stayed in the green with $31.76 million in inflows, keeping bullish sentiment alive. ETF Momentum Persists With $102 Million Boost for Bitcoin and $31 Million Boost for Ether Investors are showing no signs of slowing down.

Blackrock Powers Bitcoin ETFs to 15th Straight Inflow Day

The firm laid out plans to raise $528 million in financing in mid-June to fund its bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Asian food giant DDC Enterprise closes up to $528 million to grow corporate Bitcoin reserves

Bitcoin Magazine Public Companies Are Buying More Bitcoin Than ETFs for Third Quarter in a Row Corporate treasuries have surpassed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Bitcoin accumulation for the third consecutive quarter, according to new data from Bitcoin Treasuries. Public companies acquired approximately 131,000 BTC in Q2 2025—an 18% increase from the previous quarter—compared to an 8% uptick, or 111,000 BTC, among ETFs.

Public Companies Are Buying More Bitcoin Than ETFs for Third Quarter in a Row

Bitcoin Magazine Italian Bank UniCredit SpA Announces Investment On BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT The bank offers professional clients a five-year structured product with protection against losses and exposure to Bitcoin ETF performance. This post Italian Bank UniCredit SpA Announces Investment On BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Italian Bank UniCredit SpA Announces Investment On BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT

The product "will offer a 100% capital protection at maturity," Bloomberg reported, citing an internal memo confirmed by UniCredit.

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