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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.

Block lifted its full-year adjusted core earnings forecast on Thursday and revealed plans to add more bitcoin to its balance sheet, as the Jack Dorsey-led firm bets big on the cryptocurrency.

Block to add more bitcoin to its treasury, lifts annual forecast

The layer-two initiative known as BOB, short for ‘Build on Bitcoin,' has declared its mainnet operational with over 40 apps launching in the initial phase. Notably, the BOB application that facilitates bridging and access to the ecosystem is geo-blocked in the United States.

Hybrid L2 Build on Bitcoin Launches Mainnet; US Users Face Geo-Blocking

Solana

Cryptocurrency markets on Thursday clawed back some of their losses earlier in the week, with Bitcoin open interest sinking to its lowest levels in two months. What Happened: Major cryptocurrencies are up moderately at the time of writing: Prices as of 4 p.m.

Bitcoin Battles To 'Reclaim Some Levels,' Solana, Meme Coins Leading The Rebound: The Thursday Play-By-Play

Coinbase reported better-than-expected revenue in its first-quarter results after the bell on Thursday.

Coinbase reports first-quarter revenue beat after bitcoin rally leads surge in profit

After a week of falling prices for crypto led by Bitcoin (BTC), a widely-followed analyst says the bottom is nearly in. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe warns his 715,600 followers on the social media platform X that it could still take some time for BTC to recover from falling nearly 7% in the last two weeks.

As Crypto Prices and Sentiment Fall, One Analyst Says Bitcoin's Back Slide Is Almost Over

The cost to send BTC skyrocketed immediately following the halving, but fees have since fallen back to Earth.

Bitcoin Transactions Plummet Following Absurd Runes and Halving Surge

New data reveals that one of the biggest banks in the world is acquiring shares of asset manager BlackRock's spot market Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). In a new filing with the U.S.

World's Ninth-Largest Bank Acquires Shares of BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF, According to SEC Filing

The leading crypto critic in the U.S. Senate says the Iranian mining sector supports terrorism.

Elizabeth Warren's Latest Crypto Crusade: Bitcoin Mining In Iran

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), recognized as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), is taking significant strides into blockchain innovation with the launch of a new decentralized identity service called “MicroStrategy Orange.” What Happened: This initiative leverages the Bitcoin network's Ordinals inscriptions to offer “trustless, tamper-proof and long-lived” decentralized identities, as stated by executive chairman Michael Saylor during the company's Bitcoin For Corporations conference, Coindesk reported.

MicroStrategy Unveils Decentralized Identity Service Built On Bitcoin's Ordinals Protocol

Analysts with the crypto exchange Bitfinex say two key metrics are suddenly flashing bullish for Bitcoin (BTC). In a new blog post, Bitfinex analysts say that Bitcoin's Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio shows the price of the top-performing crypto asset is likely going up.

Two Bitcoin Metrics Flashing Bullish Signals for BTC, According to Bitfinex Analysts

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling lawmakers to formulate ways to curb Iran's bitcoin mining, as the Islamic regime uses the profits to flout sanctions against it.

Warren urges crackdown on Iran's ‘increasingly profitable' bitcoin mining

Since Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) March all-time high of $73,000, the market has transitioned into a phase of widespread net distribution, with investors cashing in on profits. What Happened: In their latest report, Glassnode analyzes the nuances of investor behavior to identify potential turning points.

Bitcoin Market In Distribution: Are We Nearing A Bottom?

Coinbase, a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has finally announced the implementation of the lightning network, a Bitcoin layer 2 scaling solution. Coinbase will now allow its users to take advantage of this scaling protocol to avoid paying high fees for Bitcoin transactions, enhancing the utility of crypto for customers using Coinbase's services.

Coinbase Announces Support for Bitcoin's Lightning Network

Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted record daily net outflows on Wednesday as BlackRock's IBIT faltered for the very first time.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $563 Million as BlackRock's IBIT Marks First Daily Loss

BNP Paribas, a multinational investment bank and one of the largest financial institutions in Europe, has made a landmark move by purchasing shares in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT), according to an SEC filing. What Happened: The 13F report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals that BNP Paribas acquired 1,030 IBIT shares in the first quarter of 2024, at a price of $40.47 per share.

BNP Paribas Reverses Stance On Crypto, Invests In BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF

Ethereum

Bitcoin is rising after a rough week, but meme coins like Pepe, Bonk, Dogwifhat, and Dogecoin are the biggest winners today.

Ethereum and Solana Meme Coin Prices Surge Amid Modest Bitcoin Gains

Bitcoin and ether have both rallied back above the $59,000 and $3,000 marks, respectively, according to The Block's Prices Page.

Bitcoin and ether rally hinges on US economic policy's ability to restrain dollar strength, analysts say

MicroStrategy's (MSTR) Bitcoin for Corporations conference has kicked off day 2, featuring Wall Street executives and leading fintech professionals exploring the future of corporate Bitcoin adoption.

LIVE - MicroStrategy World: Bitcoin for Corporations Day 2

Prominent economist Peter Schiff expressed his views on the current state of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), stating that despite the hype surrounding spot Bitcoin ETFs, the crypto king is in a bear market. What Happened: In a Thursday post on X, Schiff compared Bitcoin's performance to gold, saying “Despite all the hype around the BitcoinETFs, Bitcoin is clearly in a bear market.

Bitcoin's 'Party Is Over': Why Peter Schiff Sees Bitcoin In A Bear Market

David Marcus, the former president of Paypal and the current CEO of Lightspark, envisions bitcoin as the primary currency for artificial intelligence (AI) in the future. He describes bitcoin as “maximally neutral,” highlighting its advantages over conventional fiat currencies like the euro or the U.S. dollar.

Lightspark CEO Expects Bitcoin to Dominate AI-Related Monetary Transactions

MicroStrategy has already built one application using its service. "Orange For Outlook" integrates digital signatures into emails to enable recipients to verify the identity of the sender.

MicroStrategy Unveils Plan for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Identity Using Ordinals

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen shared insights on the potential impact of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the cryptocurrency market and why it might ultimately cause an increase in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market dominance. What Happened: In his latest YouTube podcast, Cowen noted that despite the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates at 5.5% and announcing a tapering of quantitative tightening (QT) starting in June, he believes this will only prolong the process of Bitcoin dominance reaching its peak.

What The FOMC Meeting Means For Bitcoin's Next Move

A Binance user unknowingly withdrew one of just four extremely rare Bitcoin "Epic Sats" from 2016, representing a potential multi-million dollar oversight by the exchange.

Second of only Four Bitcoin "Epic Sats" Found by a Binance User

A trader known for several accurate crypto market calls says that Bitcoin (BTC) may not be done correcting after suddenly dropping below $58,000.

Trader Who Called 2021 Collapse Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC May Be In for More Downside – Here's His Target

Despite a recent pause in inflows to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after a continuous 71-day streak, industry experts predict a resurgence led by a broader investor base. What Happened: Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's leading asset management firm, suggests that the lull may soon be replaced by inflows from a variety of institutional investors.

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