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.

Two men face money laundering and drug charges following the seizure of $4.2 million in Bitcoin from alleged darknet marketplace dealings.

Australian Police Seize Millions in Bitcoin From Alleged Darknet Marketplace Operator

Quantum computing does not only pose a risk to up to $3 trillion in digital assets, it also threatens the security of banking systems, military communications, digital identities and more, Project Eleven's report warns.

It might be too late for bitcoin's quantum migration, Project Eleven report argues

The initiative sought to amend Switzerland's constitution, requiring the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold BTC alongside gold and foreign-currency reserves.

Swiss central bank bitcoin reserve push fails over signature shortfall

CME Group plans to launch bitcoin volatility futures on June 1 pending regulatory approval bringing a easy way to bet on the degree of price swings.

Soon, traders will be able to bet on bitcoin volatility, not just price, on CME

Legendary billionaire Ray Dalio has warned the U.S.

U.S. Dollar ‘Collapse'—A $39 Trillion Debt ‘Crisis' Is Quietly Predicted To Trigger A Huge Bitcoin Price Boom To Rival Gold

“INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo told Congress the U.S. military is operating a live Bitcoin node and views the protocol as a ‘valuable computer science tool' for power projection, directly echoing Jason Lowery's influential thesis.”

What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?

Tokenization and digital asset-infrastructure stocks climbed as SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled support for onchain finance rules.

Coinbase rebounds as altcoins surge with bitcoin holding above $80,000

Bitcoin holders are increasingly taking profits after the rally, though a correction may still take time to materialize, CryptoQuant said.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin profit-taking could increase further amid ‘bear market rally'

Publicly traded Bitcoin miner and data center operator TeraWulf reported a hefty net loss in Q1 as its AI revenue took over from BTC.

TeraWulf's AI Compute Revenue Outpaces Bitcoin Mining Amid $427 Million Loss

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Bitcoin jumped above $80,000 as Middle East tensions continue to linger.

Bitcoin At $80,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat On Friday

Users of Myriad's prediction market believe it's likely Strategy will part ways with some of its Bitcoin holdings this year.

Will Strategy Sell Bitcoin This Year? Traders Are Convinced After Saylor Comments

Despite a surge in traditional equities and heightened military tensions in the Middle East, bitcoin remained stagnant over the last 24 hours, trading sideways near the $80,000 mark. Liquidation Volume Recedes Amid Consolidation Bitcoin traded sideways on Friday as global markets appeared to shrug off the latest skirmishes between the U.S.

Bitcoin Bulls Defend $79,200 as $28.3M in Long Liquidations Resets Risk

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) shed 245,000 wallets in five days, the fastest holder decline in nearly two years, as BTC holds just below the critical 200 EMA at $82,041. Capitulation Fuels Bull Runs The wallet exodus marks the sharpest drop since summer 2024, when Bitcoin lost over 964,000 wallets across five weeks before launching into the bull run that followed, according to Santiment.

Bitcoin Lost 245,000 Holders in 5 Days—But That's Actually Bullish And The Data Proves It

Nvidia gains rights to invest up to $2.1 billion in IREN as companies race to lock down massive AI compute capacity.

Bitcoin Miner IREN Secures $3.4 Billion Nvidia AI Deal, With $2.1 Billion Share Option

Former pure-play bitcoin miners like TeraWulf are starting to report AI and HPC revenue overtaking their mining segments.

TeraWulf's $21 million HPC revenue surpasses bitcoin mining for first time in Q1

Bitcoin briefly plummeted to about 2 cents on Revolut due to what the financial platform described as a third-party service disruption.

Bitcoin Price Crashes Near Zero on Revolut, Blamed on Third-Party Service Disruption

Bitcoin holds near $80,200 after April nonfarm payrolls beat expectations as Iran tensions and ETF outflows check the rally.

Bitcoin rally cools as April jobs fails to break macro ceiling with Iran tensions and ETF outflows in play

Bitcoin is trading around $80,000 as Middle East tensions escalate and ETFs reverse course with significant outflows, breaking five consecutive days of heavy inflows. Bitcoin ETFs saw $277.5 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $103.5 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin At $80,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Wobble On Middle East Tensions

Friday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls report could inject volatility into the crypto market. Economists expect April job growth to slow sharply, with payrolls forecast to rise by just 62,000 compared with March's 172,000, while the unemployment rate is seen holding steady around 4.3%, according to Reuters.

U.S. hiring slowdown could be great for bitcoin — unless wages spoil the party

Cryptocurrency advocates trying to make the Swiss ​National Bank hold bitcoin in its reserves are set to drop their campaign after ‌failing to get enough signatures to trigger a referendum.

Campaigners drop bid to make Swiss National Bank hold bitcoin

BTC fell under $80,000 after U.S. strikes in Iran sent oil briefly above $100, triggering liquidations and a shift toward bearish positioning.

Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets

Screenshots showed BTC briefly far below global market prices, though it remains unclear whether any trades were executed at those levels or whether the move was a display issue.

Bitcoin shows 2-cent price on Revolut as users report apparent BTC display glitch

As Wall Street chases upside in stocks like never before, the implications for bitcoin appear bullish, though with an important caveat.

S&P 500 call options volume surges to record $2.6 trillion. Here's what it means for bitcoin

CryptoQuant says traders are cashing out into strength, Enflux ties the move to easing Hormuz tensions, while Glassnode argues bitcoin has reclaimed key levels needed for a broader recovery.

Bitcoin slips below $80,000: Why the 'Trump rally' is hitting a wall of profit-taking

Coinbase disclosed during its Q1 2026 earnings call that it purchased $88 million worth of bitcoin during the quarter, marking a significant addition to the publicly listed exchange's corporate treasury. Strong Accumulation Signal Coinbase, the only major U.S.

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