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.

Empery Digital used part of the proceeds for a 25% stake in an AI data center campus project.

Empery Digital offloads 1,400 bitcoins to help fund AI pivot, pay debt

Economist and longtime bitcoin critic Peter Schiff argued this week that BTC's supposed correlation with gold “was never real,” while its historically tight relationship with the Nasdaq has now broken down.

Peter Schiff: Bitcoin's Gold Correlation Was Never Real, and Its Nasdaq Link Just Broke

Real estate investor Grant Cardone says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could eventually become part of the collateral stack for property deals, arguing that lenders may one day value both real estate and Bitcoin when underwriting loans. Why Cardone's Real Estate Fund Includes BTC In a conversation with 10X Money Talks, Cardone said his latest real estate fund included $105 million in Bitcoin, alongside $95 million in real estate equity and $140 million in debt.

Add Bitcoin to Real Estate? Grant Cardone Says That May Be the Future of Lending

The bank argues that the treasury giant's Bitcoin sales are a short-term distraction, reiterating its $100,000 year-end price target.

Strategy Bitcoin Sales 'Mostly Noise,' Standard Chartered Says, Holding $100K BTC Call

Standard Chartered reaffirmed its $100,000 end-2026 Bitcoin price target, calling Bitcoin "a screaming buy" and arguing that Strategy's recent sell-off reflects a communication issue around its new monetization strategy rather than a weakening Bitcoin outlook.

Bitcoin is “A Screaming Buy”: Standard Chartered Backs $100,000 Target, Shrugs Off Strategy (MSTR) Sell-Off

A “shock" exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflow could be about to torpedo the bitcoin price recovery

‘Acute Threat'—Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For A BlackRock ETF Price ‘Shock'

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Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan on Thursday called the second quarter the toughest stretch crypto has faced since the 2022 bear market and warned that the market is pricing a 2022-level bottom. The Numbers From Q2 Were Brutal Across The Board Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped 13.40% in Q2, extending the crypto winter to nine months, the longest consecutive streak of negative quarterly returns since 2022.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Got Clobbered in Q2: Here's What Will Decide Their Fate in Q3

Standard Chartered retained its $100,000 end-2026 bitcoin target, calling Strategy's STRC pivot a signaling problem, not a solvency one.

‘Communication challenge, nothing more': Standard Chartered keeps $100,000 bitcoin target, calls Strategy selloff a signaling problem

MARA Holdings has agreed to acquire a large powered land site in Texas, giving it access to up to 2 GW of power capacity by 2028. The company plans to develop the site into a digital infrastructure campus for high-performance computing and flexible workloads, including bitcoin mining.

MARA Shares Jump 13% After 2 GW Texas Power Deal for AI and Bitcoin Growth

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci maintains his long-term bullish stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), saying that he believes artificial intelligence is likely in bubble territory. Scaramucci's 30% BTC Allocation In an interview with Phil Rose on Thursday, Scaramucci attributed Bitcoin's recent correction largely to its historical four-year cycle and mining economics rather than weakening fundamentals.

Anthony Scaramucci's Model Portfolio: 30% to Bitcoin, Some Gold, 'Bet the Long Term of the US'

BitFuFu June 2026 Bitcoin Held 1,671 BTC Down From 1,855 BTC MoM; Bitcoin Production 125 BTC Down From 177 BTC MoM

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has traded between $60,000 and $70,000 for 307 days, making it the third longest consolidation within any $10,000 price band in its entire history, according to Glassnode data. Only Two Bear Markets Lasted Longer In A Single Price Range Bitcoin's 2018 bear market locked price between $10,000 and $20,000 for longer, and 2022 did the same between $20,000 and $30,000.

Bitcoin Has Not Left the $60,000-$70,000 Range in 307 Days: What Is Happening?

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said something early Friday that strengthened the long-term bullish case for perceived store-of-value, limited-supply assets like bitcoin BTC$64,316.13 and gold, but not without potential short-term pain.

Japan's 'invest locally' plan likely to spur demand for assets like bitcoin, gold

Cryptoquant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju told bitcoin holders that “some bullish Bitcoin opium is coming in the next few months,” urging investors to endure the bear market just a little while longer.

Cryptoquant CEO Tells Bitcoin Holders to “Hang in There” And That “Bullish Opium Is Coming”

Governor Ayotte had expressed support for the proposal, touting it as an innovative way to bring more investment opportunities to the state.

New Hampshire's $100 million bitcoin bond proposal fails to pass final vote

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says he feels “invigorated” by bitcoin's mission as the world moves toward a digital monetary revolution, a doubling-down that comes with bitcoin near $64,000, down roughly 11% this year.

Michael Saylor ‘Feels Invigorated' by Bitcoin's Mission: Here's What He Says Is Coming

Bitcoin has spent 307 days in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, the third longest consolidation in any $10,000 price band.

Bitcoin's $60K to $70K range becomes third longest consolidation in history

A smoother long-term MACD just flipped bullish, pointing to more upside. Here are key levels that will decide if the ongoing bounce turns into a full blown uptrend.

Bitcoin gets a green light from a reliable momentum gauge. Here are key levels to watch

Spot bitcoin funds lost about $95 million on Thursday and ether funds roughly $52 million, ending the one bright spot in crypto's institutional flows even as prices rallied.

Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs bleed again while ether funds snap a five-day inflow streak

A sharp rise in the yen has left bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies underperforming in yen terms compared with their dollar-based trading pairs.

Bitcoin's quiet split: Strong in USD, lagging in JPY as Yen rises on intervention fears

Bitdeer has begun construction on a $36 million electronics manufacturing facility in Sparks, Nevada, its first U.S. assembly site for Sealminer machines. Bitdeer Targets 10,000 Monthly Sealminer Units With New $36 Million Nevada Factory Bitdeer is moving ahead with a major U.S.

Bitdeer Invests $36 Million in First US Sealminer Factory as Bitcoin Mining Margins Stay Tight

Bitcoin is up 4.2% over seven days that contained an oil shock, a bond selloff and two rounds of U.S. strikes on Iran.

Bitcoin zips higher to nearly $64,000 as chip rally and yen strength drive gains

The stablecoin giant announced that this investment will support Mercado Bitcoin's expansion efforts in payment infrastructure, tokenized investment offerings, lending and credit, and on-chain capital markets. The move follows several capital injections by the company for several Latam-focused initiatives.

Tether Expands Its Footprint in Latin America With a $20 Million Investment in Mercado Bitcoin

At its last stage for government approval, the state's executive council rejected the bond project 3-2.

New Hampshire snuffs out trailblazing bitcoin municipal bond effort

Bitwise says institutions are buying the bitcoin bear market dip, while many larger investors are still awaiting regulatory clarity.

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