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

Global cryptocurrency markets have gained momentum at the start of 2026 as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) broke above key technical levels, reigniting speculation over a potential move back toward $100,000. What Happened: Entrepreneur and Bitcoin investor Lark Davis said the crypto market has staged a strong rebound to begin 2026, adding more than $250 billion in total market capitalization.

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Are Surging In Early 2026

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $90,000 as Early-2026 Rally Falters The bitcoin price is hovering near $90,000 after pulling back from early-January highs as traders weighed fading momentum against looming policy risks. Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $90,000 as Early-2026 Rally Falters Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $90,000 as Early-2026 Rally Falters

Bitcoin Magazine Top Self Custody Bitcoin Wallets for 2026 As Bitcoin enters a new cycle, self-custody remains essential. Leading options for 2026 include Phoenix Wallet for Lightning excellence, Coldcard Q for hardware security, and Sparrow Wallet for desktop power. Top Self Custody Bitcoin Wallets for 2026 Juan Galt.

Top Self Custody Bitcoin Wallets for 2026

The alleged mastermind of a major crypto scam ring that stole billions was arrested in Cambodia this week and extradited to China.

Alleged Crypto Scam Kingpin Arrested in Cambodia After $12 Billion Bitcoin Seizure

Solana

Rising ETF trading volumes in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are emerging as a key signal behind crypto's strong start to 2026, reflecting shifting investor conviction rather than short-term speculation.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETF Volume Fuel Crypto's Strong Start To 2026—Can It Last?

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 7% After MSCI Decides Against Excluding Bitcoin Treasury Firms Strategy shares (MSTR) jumped after MSCI decided not to exclude bitcoin-heavy firms from its indexes. Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 7% After MSCI Decides Against Excluding Bitcoin Treasury Firms Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 7% After MSCI Decides Against Excluding Bitcoin Treasury Firms

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) on Tuesday filed for an Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Trust with the SEC, marking the bank's third crypto ETF filing in 48 hours after registering Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) trusts earlier this week. Ethereum Trust Will Stake ETH For Yield The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust will be a passive investment vehicle sponsored by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, holding ether directly and valuing shares daily based on a pricing benchmark derived from major trading venues, Decrypt reported.

Morgan Stanley Files Third Crypto ETF In 48 Hours As Ethereum Trust Follows Bitcoin, Solana

The case has become a flashpoint in a broader dispute over the origin and ownership of billions of dollars' worth of seized bitcoin.

Alleged crypto scam boss linked to $15 billion bitcoin haul deported to China after Cambodia arrest

Morgan Stanley's move to launch its own Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF is one of the most bullish developments for crypto and points to significant untapped demand and shifting institutional dynamics, according to Bitwise advisor Jeff Park. What Happened: Park on Wednesday outlined three reasons for reinforcing his highly bullish view of Morgan Stanley launching own BTC ETF.

Why Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Launch Is 'Extremely Bullish'

Publicly traded video streaming firm Rumble released its crypto wallet built with help from stablecoin giant Tether and payments firm MoonPay.

YouTube Rival Rumble Debuts Bitcoin, Tether Wallet for Crypto Creator Tips

Strategy is an outperformer following MSCI's decision not to exclude the stock from its indices, but any positive reaction was muted by the decline in BTC.

Crypto selloff accelerates, sending bitcoin back to $91,000

Bitcoin Magazine Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto Rumble on Wednesday announced the launch of a new digital wallet built in partnership with stablecoin giant Tether, allowing users and creators to send, receive and store cryptocurrency directly on the video-sharing platform without relying on banks or third-party payment processors.

Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto

Bitcoin teeters on the edge of indecision, as its price moved within a tight range of $91,698 to $92,022 over the past hour. Despite boasting a stronger market cap of $1.83 trillion and decent 24-hour trading volume of around $61.

Bitcoin on the Brink: Will $91K Hold or Crack Under Pressure?

Integrated into the Rumble app, the non-custodial wallet allows fans to tip content producers.

Rumble introduces crypto wallet with Tether, allowing tips in BTC, USDT, XAUT

Bitcoin Magazine BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury BTC Inc has rebuilt its events, payroll, and treasury operations around the self-custodial BTCPay Server, using bitcoin as a functional payments backbone rather than just a balance-sheet asset. BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury Micah Zimmerman.

BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury

I called the top of bitcoin here last year at $120,000 or thereabouts, and much to the consternation of many, that is what we have seen so far.

Bitcoin: What Comes Next, Boom Or Doom?

Analysts called the outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs a temporary repositioning rather than a structural shift in sentiment.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $243M as Crypto Market Rally Cools

Funding will be used to build and scale Babylon Trustless BTCVaults, enabling native bitcoin to be used as on-chain collateral without custodians or wrapping.

Babylon Labs raises $15 million from a16z crypto to develop Bitcoin collateral infrastructure

Major banks are beating down the doors to get into the crypto game, and Morgan Stanley just became the first major player to make an ETF move.

Morning Minute: Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin, ETH and Solana ETFs

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has gained roughly 8% over the past month, outperforming Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), which have traded largely flat amid heightened market volatility. What Happened: CNBC analyst MacKenzie Sigalos on Tuesday said "the breakout trade of the 2026 crypto rally isn't Bitcoin or Ether — it's XRP".

'The Breakout Trade Of 2026 Isn't Bitcoin Or ETH, It's XRP': CNBC

Rumble and Tether have launched a non-custodial crypto wallet that powers native tipping for creators using bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold.

Tether-backed Rumble launches crypto wallet, letting fans tip creators in bitcoin and USDT

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs saw $243 million in net outflows on Tuesday as BTC lost $94,000, putting an end to a multi-day rally to start 2026. Fidelity And Grayscale Lead The Exodus U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs flipped to outflows Tuesday, snapping the two-day $1.16 billion inflow streak that kicked off 2026, according to SoSoValue data.

Bitcoin Corrects To $92,000 As ETFs Snap Inflow Streak, Shed $243 Million

The bitcoin treasury company's perpetual preferred equity, STRC, hit $100 for the first time since early November.

Strategy's STRC perpetual preferred stock returns to $100, may trigger more bitcoin buying

Riot's record December bitcoin sale reduced its treasury to 18,005 BTC as mining profitability remained under pressure.

Riot sells $162 million in bitcoin as mining hashprice slumps back toward lows

Morgan Stanley has filed with the SEC for a spot Ethereum ETF that includes staking exposure hours after submitting BTC and SOL ETF filings.

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