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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

South Korea's infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH's premium is in a similar range.

South Korea's Crypto Premium Drops Below 1% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Align Globally

Bitcoin Bitcoin , ethereum and the wider crypto market have been on a Washington roller coaster this week—with a "crucial" vote still to come.

Biden's ‘Seismic Shift' Could Be About To Trigger A Huge Bitcoin Price Earthquake After Ethereum ‘Firestorm'

WisdomTree has received approval from the FCA to list its bitcoin and ether ETPs on the London Stock Exchange.

WisdomTree secures FCA approval for bitcoin and ether ETP listings on the London Stock Exchange

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $70K After ETF Records Month-High Inflows

As of May 22, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $69,952, navigating a recent intraday range of $69,211 to $71,422. Despite a tumultuous period, bitcoin has shown resilience with an 11.9% increase over the past week and a 5.9% rise over the past month.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Encounters Strong Resistance, Enters Consolidation Mode

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their hot streak on May 21, recording a total net inflow of $306 million. What Happened: This marks the seventh consecutive day of positive inflows for the asset class, highlighting sustained investor interest in Bitcoin through these regulated vehicles, according to data from SoSo Value.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Seventh Straight Day Of Inflows With $306M

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority approves WisdomTree to list the first Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange, signaling a shift in the regulator's stance.

Bitcoin ETPs Get Approval to List on the London Stock Exchange

After the introduction of ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, and more recently, Runes, the next significant wave of innovation on Bitcoin will revolve around Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Aisling Connolly, the Senior Research Scientist at the Dfinity Foundation, has asserted this.

Dfinity Senior Scientist: Bitcoin's Next Significant Wave of Innovation Will Revolve Around DAOs

WisdomTree's Physical Bitcoin (BTCW) and Physical Ethereum (ETHW) are expected to list on the LSE to professional investors on May 28

WisdomTree Gets Green Light to List Bitcoin, Ether ETPs on London Stock Exchange

Bitcoin ETFs are booming while investors wait on the SEC's next Ethereum ETF application deadline on Thursday.

Bitcoin Funds Get $306 Million Boost Ahead of SEC Ethereum ETF Deadline

Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. have seen net inflows of over $1.4 billion in the past week after a timid first half of the month.

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Records Biggest Inflows Since April as BTC Hovers at $70K

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States registered their seventh consecutive day of net inflows on Tuesday.

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds are on a hot streak amid Ethereum ETF hype

A legendary date in the cryptocurrency world, May 22 is celebrated as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Pizza Day. The prized digital currency, now worth thousands of dollars, was used for the first time for commercial purposes on this day.

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day! Remembering (With Crypto Regret) The Day When 2 Pizzas Cost 10,000 BTC

A trader known for several accurate crypto market calls says that Bitcoin (BTC) may be gearing up for a massive breakout.

Bitcoin Forming Potential Massive Bullish Setup, According to Trader Who Called 2022 BTC Bottom

According to Tycho Onnasch, co-founder of Zest Protocol, new programming capabilities which can be added to Bitcoin could help the leading crypto asset cancel out Ethereum's early advantage of being able to deploy decentralized finance (defi) on Layer one (L1).

Zest Protocol Co-founder: Adding New Programming Capabilities Could Propel BTC's Defi Ecosystem Beyond ETH's

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a significant surge of 13.80% within the past 7 days, reaching $71,926 on May 21.

Bitcoin Derivatives Suggest Surges Above $73K, All-Time High Next

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is expected to reach a new all-time high by the weekend, according to a prominent analyst at Standard Chartered Bank. What Happened: Geoff Kendrick, the Head of FX Research and Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, predicted that Bitcoin could hit a new all-time high by the weekend, surpassing the $73,798 level it reached on Mar. 14, reported The Block.

Bitcoin On Track To Hit New All-Time High By Weekend, Says Standard Chartered Analyst

Dogecoin

The cryptocurrency market's bull run decelerated Tuesday, while an optimistic countdown to Ethereum spot ETF and former president Donald Trump's pro-crypto moves kept investors' hopes high.

Bitcoin Retraces, Ethereum, Dogecoin Inch Higher As Market Positions For Ether Spot ETF Approvals: Analyst Says This Indicator Flashing A 'Buy Signal' On King Crypto In Anticipation Of Rebound

The Bitcoin Policy Institute, a non-profit organization supporting bitcoin initiatives, has launched the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund, a project seeking to protect bitcoin's decentralized nature from regulatory overreach. The fund's first objective is to aid in the defense of the founders of Samourai Wallet given the relevance of the case for the industry.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute Launches the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund to Help Defend Samourai Wallet Founders

Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has cautioned that the approval of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could negatively impact spot bitcoin ETFs and bitcoin. Speculation is high that the SEC will approve spot ether ETFs this week, as the securities watchdog faces two impending deadlines.

Peter Schiff Anticipates Outflows From Bitcoin ETFs to Ethereum ETFs Following SEC Approval

Donald Trump makes history as the first US President to announce his campaign's acceptance of Bitcoin donations.

America's First Bitcoin President: Trump Now Accepts Crypto Donations

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Former President Donald Trump is now accepting cryptocurrency for official campaign donations, extending on his recent support for the sector in an event with owners of one of his NFT collections. What Happened: In early May, Trump showed his support for the cryptocurrency sector and said that his campaign would accept crypto donations in the future.

Trump Accepts Cryptocurrency Donations In Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu, Dogecoin And More, Says MAGA Supporters 'Will Build A Crypto Army'

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) continues its upward trend, breaking above the moving average lines and retesting the 50-day SMA.

Bitcoin Shoots Up And Exceeds The Previous High Of $71,500

A complex entanglement between central banks over the Japanese yen will lead to frantic money printing, blowing up asset prices worldwide, says the BitMEX co-founder.

Fed, Bank of Japan Will Drive Bitcoin to $1 Million, Says Arthur Hayes

Cryptocurrency markets remain buoyant amid Ethereum futures peaking to an all-time high of $15.1 billion, propelled by speculation of an imminent spot Ethereum ETF approval. What Happened: Major cryptocurrencies are trading higher at the time of writing.

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