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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.

Ethereum

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Consolidate Ahead of Ether ETF Decision

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to attract significant investor interest, with total net inflows exceeding $154 million on May 22. What Happened: This marks the eighth consecutive day of positive net flow for Bitcoin spot ETFs, according to data from SoSoValue.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Notch $154M Inflows As Popular Bitcoiner Slams Ethereum: 'A Speculative Platform For Gambling'

Renewed optimism for spot Ethereum ETFs on Monday and the subsequent crypto price rises saw hash rate pick back up over the last few days.

Bitcoin hash rate and difficulty rise following price increase on back of Ethereum ETF speculation

WisdomTree and 21Shares have secured FCA approval to list physically-backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on the LSE.

Bitcoin and Ether ETPs Approved To Be Listed on the London Stock Exchange

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who voted in favor of the bill laying down clear regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, went against the stand of her former financial adviser and incumbent SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga.

Nancy Pelosi Votes For Landmark Crypto Bill, Defies Longtime Adviser And Current SEC Commissioner Who Gave Thumbs Down For Bitcoin ETF

Metamask, the popular ethereum wallet, is reportedly planning to add support for bitcoin (BTC) in the next month or so, according to sources cited by Coindesk. While details are scarce, the integration could initially begin with basic features and expand over time.

Metamask Aims to Add Bitcoin Support: A New Chapter for the Popular Ethereum Wallet

There is a 90% probability the SEC will approve a spot ether ETF, one observer said, drawing attention to the narrowed discount in the Grayscale Ethereum Trust.

Bitcoin, Ether in Stasis as SEC ETF Decision Looms, Nvidia Hits Record High

Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a double-digit rise in the flagship crypto asset's price over the past seven days.

‘Quite Likely' Bitcoin Explodes to Six Figures This Cycle, Predicts Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here's His Outlook

The 11 spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. reported a total daily net inflow of $153.91 million on Wednesday, led by BlackRock's IBIT.

Spot bitcoin ETFs maintain positive momentum as FIT21 bill passes House vote

Trading in Metaplanet's stock was halted for two consecutive days by the Tokyo Stock Exchange due to a significant price surge, following the company's adoption of a bitcoin investment strategy similar to Microstrategy's, which led to a 158% increase in its share price over the last week.

Metaplanet Shares Soar 158% on Bitcoin Strategy, Triggering Consecutive Trading Halts

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies edged lower on Wednesday as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's concern over inflation in the minutes from the recent policy meeting.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Sink Over Inflation Concern In Fed Minutes: Analyst Says Odds 'In Favor' Of King Crypto Bulls

Standard Chartered's head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, has predicted a significant rise in bitcoin's price, potentially surpassing its previous all-time high of $73,798 by this weekend. His optimistic outlook is fueled by the anticipated approval of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S.

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit All-Time High This Weekend

A widely followed analyst believes that the crypto market is on the verge of witnessing the next leg of its bull cycle. Pseudonymous analyst Kaleo tells his 639,700 followers on the social media platform X that the real bull market has not even started yet.

Analyst Unveils Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Targets, Says Incoming Altcoin Opportunities Will Be ‘Insane'

A closely followed analyst says that altcoins are likely about to spark new rallies while Bitcoin (BTC) decides its next move.

Crypto Analyst Says It's Time for Altcoins to Rally, Predicts New Bitcoin Breakout Amid Bullish Technical Setup

Metaplanet stock is up 7X as it adopts MicroStrategy's successful Bitcoin accumulation playbook.

Japanese Bitcoin Stock Metaplanet Is Breaking The Tokyo Stock Exchange

In 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz made history by trading 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas, marking the first documented commercial transaction using the cryptocurrency. Fourteen years later, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is commemorating this milestone with a global campaign to distribute over 5,000 pizzas to crypto traders and enthusiasts.

Binance Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day With Global Pizza Distribution Campaign

How the rise of ordinals are changing the use and economics of Bitcoin blockspace. From "The Inscription Issue."

Ordinals Unleashed: How Ordinals Are Reshaping Bitcoin's Blockchain

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump is asking for donations in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP and other altcoins as the 2024 US election gets closer In a new press release, the Trump campaign says it will now be accepting crypto donations for the 2024 election and accuses Democrats of trampling on Americans' financial freedom

Donald Trump Asks for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and XRP Donations As Crypto's Election Cycle Heats Up

In his latest blog post, BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes pointed out how he sees global economic policies influencing the broader economic landscape and the future of cryptocurrencies. What Happened: In his recent essay titled "The Easy Button," Hayes argues that policymakers, both elected and unelected, often prefer short-term solutions, or the "easy button," to maintain power and avoid hard choices.

Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Could Strengthen As Policymakers Choose 'Easy Button' To Avoid Raising Rates

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an influx of $305.7 million on Tuesday, marking a seventh consecutive day of positive inflows. According to data, Blackrock's IBIT led the day, capturing 94.86% of the total inflows for all the ETFs. Tuesday Sees $305M in Inflows Into U.S.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $305M in Inflows; Blackrock's IBIT Dominates

MetaMask adopting Bitcoin could bring millions of transactions onto the digital wallet platform.

MetaMask intends to add Bitcoin support: report

Inspired by Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and launched by Azuki and Magic Eden, the tokenized hoodie is represented across both chains.

Azuki 'Satoshi Nakamoto' Hoodie Is Tokenized on Both Bitcoin and Ethereum

Laszlo Hanyecz is famous for spending 10,000 bitcoin on two pizzas. But his involvement with Bitcoin development goes much deeper than food purchases.

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day

MetaMask is a giant in the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem, the most-used wallet on that blockchain. It's poised to cross one of the biggest tribal divides in cryptocurrencies, with plans to add support for Bitcoin (BTC), according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Bitcoin Is Coming to Ethereum Stalwart MetaMask: Sources

Bitcoin (BTC) could be approaching a “euphoric bull” phase, according to a popular on-chain analyst. The pseudonymous analyst known as Checkmate tells his 91,100 followers on the social media platform X that BTC is approaching a “decision point.

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