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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.

In a landmark development, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining operations are set to heat one of the coldest regions on Earth. What happened: Sazmining, a Bitcoin mining firm that connects individual retail miners with renewable energy-powered facilities, said in a press release that the new site would come up in Norway, just above the Arctic Circle.

Bitcoin Mining Near Polar Bears? New Initiative In Arctic Will Supply Excess Heat To Local Industries To Save Energy Costs

Bitcoin (BTC) neared a new record in a dramatic trading session on Tuesday, surging above $73,000 before pulling back from its almost-historic moment.

Bitcoin Teases New All-Time High, Falls Short by $175

An analyst from one of the biggest asset managers in crypto thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is primed to surge in the coming months. Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says in a new CNBC interview that the election will serve as a major catalyst for the top crypto asset.

VanEck Executive Matthew Sigel Unveils Massive Price Target for Bitcoin, Names a Significant Catalyst for BTC

The 12 spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. reported total daily net inflows of $870 million on Tuesday, the largest since the first week of June.

BlackRock's IBIT dominates as spot bitcoin ETFs record $870 million in daily inflows, largest since June

BlackRock's IBIT recorded over $629 million in single-day inflows as the asset neared lifetime highs on Tuesday, ahead of next week's U.S. elections.

Bitcoin ETFs Record $870M Inflows as BTC Flirts With Lifetime Highs

Coinbase and Visa said the new functionality allows users to take advantage of trading opportunities more readily.

Coinbase, Visa Direct Roll Out Instant Funding Amid Soaring Bitcoin Demand

Bhutan transferred millions worth of state-owned Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to Binance after a four-month hiatus, sparking speculations of profit-taking as the top cryptocurrency surged toward all-time highs.

Bitcoin Correction Incoming? Bhutan Moves BTC Worth $60M To Binance

Asia shares eased on Wednesday on the back of weakness in China, as investors brace for a tightly contested U.S. election that could have huge ramifications for the world's second-largest economy, even as Beijing tries to shore up growth.

Asia shares stumble on China headwinds; gold and bitcoin buoyant

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Bitcoin pulled back from near-new highs Tuesday, while stocks rallied on Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

Bitcoin Hovers Around New All-Time High, Ethereum, Dogecoin Surge As Crypto Market In Turbo Mode: Top Analyst Says, 'History In The Making'

Bitcoin nearly set a new peak price after topping $73,000 on Tuesday, but fell just short. Is a new all-time high just around the corner?

Bitcoin Was Just $175 Away From Hitting an All-Time High Price

Bitcoin's price zipped past $73,500 Tuesday as afternoon momentum pushed it even higher. Crypto Market Heats Up as Bitcoin Dominates The crypto star kept up its pace on Oct. 29, reaching $73,600 on Bitstamp by 3 p.m. EDT. With this lift, bitcoin's market cap stands tall at $1.

Bitcoin Tops $73K With Record Trading Volume—Is There More to Come?

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on Tuesday amid Donald Trump's rising election odds, positive broader economic factors and subsiding geopolitical tensions. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $72,870.84 +4.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,662.43 +5.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $179.25 +1.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1731 +10.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001902 +6.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increased by 112.3% and daily active addresses grew by 18.2%.

Bitcoin Flirts With All-Time High, Ethereum, Dogecoin Surge: 'Stay Tuned,' Says Trader Who Sees 'Only One Untagged High Left'

The largest crypto has extended its year-to-date gain to nearly 75% and has more than doubled from year-ago levels.

Bitcoin Tops $73.5K, Climbing Just Shy of New Record High

A new inquiry into public records has unveiled shortcomings in El Salvador's "Freedom Passport" initiative, a program launched in December 2023 to attract high-net-worth Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors by offering residency visas in exchange for significant investments. What Happened: According to Diario El Mundo, the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration (DGME) has yet to issue any Freedom Passports, despite government goals of attracting 1,000 participants annually.

Remember The 'Passports For Bitcoin' Initiative In El Salvador? It's Not Going So Well

Tether chief executive Paolo Ardoino is updating the quantity of Bitcoin (BTC) and other assets that the stablecoin issuer currently holds on its balance sheet. In a post on the social media platform X, Ardoino says Tether now holds over 82,000 Bitcoin, a stash worth approximately $5.8 billion at the prevailing BTC price.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Says Stablecoin Issuer Now Holds Over $5,800,000,000 in Bitcoin Reserves

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: DWF Labs dismisses partner amid drink spiking allegations, Bhutan's government moves $66 million in bitcoin to Binance and more

This morning, the Royal Government of Bhutan shifted $66.55 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) to Binance, according to onchain data. $66M in Bitcoin on the Move – Bhutan's Government's Crypto Strategy Unfolds The BTC transfer, initiated from Bhutan's government-linked crypto wallets, comes as the world's most popular cryptocurrency approaches its peak valuation.

Inside the Royal Government of Bhutan's Bold $66M Bitcoin Transfer — Strategic or Something More?

Bitcoin (BTC) has soared past the $72,000 mark, nearing all-time highs once again with over a quarter of a billion dollars in liquidations taking place in the process. According to crypto exchange data aggregator Coinglass, in the last 24 hours, $265,270,000 worth of positions have been liquidated, the vast majority being short positions on BTC.

Bitcoin Flies Past $72,000, Triggering $265,270,000 in Liquidations As Top Traders Declare BTC Bull Market Back

On Tuesday, bitcoin cracked past the $72K mark, inching closer to its all-time high in U.S. dollar terms. Bitcoin Price Rally Nears Peak, Traders See Liquidations in Millions Hitting an intraday high of $72,827, bitcoin surged 5.5% over the past 24 hours. As of 12:15 p.m. EDT, BTC is holding steady around $72,524 per coin.

Bitcoin Surpasses $72K Amid Surge in Global Trade Volume

A first hand look at the effects of Bhutan's Bitcoin policies.

Bhutan - Another Country Using Bitcoin To Escape Poverty

With bitcoin prices on the rise Tuesday, gold has achieved a historic peak, reaching $2,783 per ounce. Gold's Historic High Turns Heads This week, both crypto and precious metals markets are showing strong gains. Bitcoin (BTC) inches closer to its record high of $73.7K, last seen on Mar.

Gold Hits All-Time High, Bitcoin Nears Peak—Is This a Red Flag for Traditional Markets?

Grayscale Investments announced on Tuesday that its newly launched Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded products (ETPs) have attracted significant investor interest, recording inflows exceeding $750 million since their respective launches in July 2024. What Happened: The Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (NYSE:BTC) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (NYSE:ETH) are promoted as the world's lowest-fee ETPs in their categories, with annual expense ratios set at 0.15%.

Grayscale's Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds See $750M Inflows In 3 Months

Monday's spot crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) data shows bitcoin (BTC) ETFs reeling in positive inflows of $479.35 million, while ether (ETH) ETFs experienced a slight decline. Bitcoin ETFs Absorb $479M Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been on a winning streak lately, scooping up significant inflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Score $479M in Inflows as Blackrock Surpasses 400,000 BTC

The broker initiated coverage of HIVE with an overweight rating and $9 price target.

Bitcoin Miner HIVE Digital Poised to Double Its Hashrate by Next Year; Initiate at 'Overweight:' Cantor

A recently disclosed public records request reveals contradictions between the number of visas issued under the ‘Adopting Bitcoin' program, which allowed millionaires to acquire Salvadoran nationality, and the numbers publicly disclosed on social media.

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