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.

Galaxy said nearly 1,200 addresses were drained of more than 1,000 BTC worth roughly $70 million tied to a Coldcard vulnerability.

Bitcoin losses linked to Coldcard vulnerability grows to $70 million, Galaxy Research says

Bitcoin fell nearly $3,000 on July 31, dropping to an intraday low of $62,369 and slashing its monthly gain from 10% to 4.5%. Market capitalization fell from $1.3 trillion to $1.26 trillion.

Bitcoin Traders Lose $100M as BTC Drops $3K in 12 Hours

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Bitcoin struggled to gain momentum on Friday despite tis week's robust spot ETF inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,125 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,870 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $73.29 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.06 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.06999 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.054744 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 94,015 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $359.33 million.

Bitcoin Stuck at $63,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Down up to 2% on Weak Friday

The largest stablecoin company reported a $446 million market capitalization increase despite a general market slowdown in Q2. While most of USDT's collateral is still comprised of U.S. Treasury bills, the company grew its gold stash by 14 tons of physical gold, with a net revenue of $1.5 billion. Tether Releases Q2 Attestation, Reports $1.

USDT Issuer Tether Hits $1.5B Q2 Profit, Hoards 98,932 Bitcoin

TD Cowen and Benchmark reiterated buy on Strategy after an $8.2 billion Q2 loss and a corporate STRC-to-par push.

Analysts back Strategy's cash buildup as Saylor shifts from ‘100% bitcoin' approach

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said he holds roughly 1% of his portfolio in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), viewing it as a form of money that cannot be printed. However, he continues to prefer gold as a long-term store of value.

Ray Dalio Owns 1% in Bitcoin as 'Money That You Can't Print' but 'Prefers the Gold Bars'

Bitcoin ETFs attracted $233.13 million on Thursday, extending their recovery to a second straight session. Ether, XRP, and solana funds also finished in positive territory, while HYPE ETFs recorded no net flows. 7 Bitcoin Funds Gain as Blackrock Pulls $183.38M The institutional bid for bitcoin returned with force.

Blackrock Drives 79% of Bitcoin ETFs $233M Inflow

The news comes after the U.S. froze Iran's other digital assets.

US Closes in on Iran's Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin Insurance Policy, Sanctions Companies

Over $70 million in Bitcoin has been pinched. Coldcard has since urged its users to take precautions.

Coldcard Wallet Flaw Exposes Years of Bitcoin Seeds After $70M in BTC Stolen

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has spent years convincing investors that Bitcoin (CRYPTO:$BTC) is the company's biggest asset. Now, he says the next trillion-dollar opportunity isn't owning more Bitcoin—it's building a business on top of it.

Michael Saylor Says Strategy's Next $1 Trillion Opportunity Isn't Bitcoin

OFAC sanctioned two Iranian firms including Hormuz Safe, which “accepts payment in Bitcoin and other digital assets.”

US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Firms Taking Bitcoin for Hormuz Passage

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could be approaching another period of weakness after posting a double-digit gain in July if it follows a familiar midterm-year bear market pattern. July Often Acts As Relief In a July 31 podcast, crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen noted that Bitcoin gained around 10% in July, consistent with prior midterm-election years when the cryptocurrency staged relief rallies after sharp declines in June.

Bitcoin's 10% July Rally May Be the Prologue of an August Pullback, Expert Warns

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are both flashing bearish structure signals as analysts warn $60,000 and $1,686 are the next targets if key support levels fail. What Analysts Are Saying About Bitcoin Van de Poppe: $60,000 Is the Last Line Analyst Michaël van de Poppe said on X that a $38 million Coldcard hardware wallet drain hit markets Thursday, pulling Bitcoin below key moving averages.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Flash Bearish Signals: Are $60,000 And $1,700 Next?

The Treasury Department said the Hormuz Safe platform accepted bitcoin and other digital assets as part of an alleged sanctions workaround tied to IRGC-backed shipping controls.

U.S. sanctions Iran-linked bitcoin insurance scheme for Strait of Hormuz ships

As July ends, the options market is reflecting a major shift in positioning. The $60,000 bitcoin BTC$63,822.89 put option, a position protecting against a price drop, is now the most popular bet on Deribit, the world's largest crypto options exchange.

Bitcoin $60,000 put leads the pack as mood swings bearish for August

BTC fell as July drew to a close, even as stocks gained in Asia and U.S. index futures advanced. The CoinDesk 20 index is set to post its biggest gain since July 2025.

Bitcoin, ether fall, equities rally with broader crypto market on track for best month in a year

Fears are swirling that news of the attack could drive the bitcoin price lower

Massive, Surprise Bitcoin Attack Sparks Sudden Price Crash Fears

Coinkite said it's likely that an attacker used AI to review previous versions of its open source firmware to uncover a vulnerability.

$38M in Bitcoin Drained by Coldcard Key Flaw Its Maker Thinks AI Found

Bitcoin's daily price swings have tightened to their narrowest since January, making clean trades harder to find. Here's what could happen next.

Bitcoin's calm is back and so is the setup for a volatility explosion

The Bank of Japan left its benchmark at 1% and Governor Ueda's hawkish signals landed softly, since markets had already priced an October hike. Bitcoin held near $64,000.

Live updates: Bitcoin steady as Japan holds rates at 1%, keeping the yen carry trade alive

Samsung and SK Hynix both jumped more than 23%. Bitcoin moved a fraction of a percent in the past 24 hours, and most majors are still lower on the week.

Bitcoin flat near $64,000 as Kospi's record 17% surge leaves crypto untouched

A hardware wallet randomness bug turned “impossible to guess” seeds into guessable ones, and $38 million is already gone.

Major bitcoin wallet flaw drains 594 BTC in 25-minute sweep

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Phong Le said on Thursday that the firm realized in 2026 the importance of holding cash reserves over liquid Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for balance-sheet strength The Lessons from the 2026 Bear Market During the company's second-quarter earnings call, Le revealed that the “biggest lesson” of 2026 was the need to maintain liquid U.S. dollars to fund its dividend obligations on its Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:STRC ). “We thought that liquid Bitcoin would be important, but what Mike [Michael Saylor] mentioned earlier is that the people who are holding these preferreds don't look at Bitcoin the way they look at U.S. dollars,” Le added.

Strategy CEO Phong Le Reveals 'Biggest Lesson' the Bitcoin Treasury Company Learned in 2026: 'The Importance of Holding Liquid US Dollars'

Coinkite issued a security advisory Thursday warning owners of its Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallet that funds tied to certain firmware versions may be at risk. Hardware wallet incidents rarely unfold as isolated events. When long-dormant addresses begin moving in a tightly coordinated pattern, the timing alone warrants scrutiny.

Coinkite Warns Coldcard Mk3 Owners After Reports of $38M Bitcoin Loss

Coinkite recommends that Mk3 users create a strong, unique BIP-39 passphrase on the device and move funds to the resulting wallet.

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