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.

The Alicante-based chain operates six locations and posted heavy losses in 2024, but its shares have rebounded since announcing the BTC plan.

Shareholders of struggling Spanish chain Vanadi Coffee back €1 billion Bitcoin plan

A crypto analyst gaining traction for timely Bitcoin calls is outlining a scenario where BTC breaks free from sideways trading and surges to new all-time highs.

Crypto Strategist Unveils Bitcoin Path to New All-Time High Next Month, Says Plenty of Liquidity To Trigger Run for Altcoins

The Alkanes metaprotocol enables the creation of apps, NFTs, and tokens on Bitcoin. Will it fuel a new wave of BTC innovation?

Bitcoin Alkanes: The Next Big BTC Innovation After Ordinals and Runes?

With 592,345 BTC now worth a staggering $64 billion, Strategy founder Michael Saylor teased yet another bitcoin buy early Sunday. As usual, Saylor followed his weekly ritual—posting a chart from a tracker that maps out Strategy's growing stash.

‘You'll Wish You Bought More' – Saylor's Weekly Bitcoin Tease Signals Another Buy

Can Bitcoin hit $150,000 in 2025? Analyze BTC's outlook, considering market trends, institutional adoption, and expert predictions for its price potential.

Can Bitcoin's Price Hit $150,000 In 2025? Analyzing The Outlook For BTC

Bitcoin traded at $108,220 today, with a market capitalization of $2.15 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $10.41 billion. Throughout the day, the cryptocurrency moved within an intraday price range of $107,138 to $108,320, indicating a narrow but significant consolidation zone in a broader bullish context.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Can Bitcoin Smash Through the $110K Barrier?

The past week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From legislative moves aimed at curbing alleged corruption in cryptocurrency ventures to bold predictions about Bitcoin's dominance, the week was filled with intriguing developments.

Trump's Crypto Ventures, Draper And Cathie Wood's Bitcoin Predictions, MSTR Estimates, And More: This Week In Crypto

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, Meliuz claims the bitcoin throne in Brazil and the region, Bolivia's crypto adoption grows to record levels, and Brazil announces a public consultation on accounting rules for digital assets.

Latam Insights: Meliuz Surges as Bitcoin Power, Crypto Adoption Rises Sky High in Bolivia

Macro expert Luke Gromen believes the US government's goal to raise the stablecoin market cap to fund its fiscal deficits will propel Bitcoin (BTC) to astronomical price levels. Earlier this month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said estimates suggest that the stablecoin market cap could grow to $3.7 trillion by 2030.

Bitcoin Market Cap Could Surge to $30,000,000,000,000 in 2030 To Allow US Government To Achieve Stablecoin Goals, According to Investor Luke Gromen

Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a serious strategic reserve asset, and India now faces a critical economic moment that could redefine its global financial leadership trajectory.

India Urged to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Amid Global Digital Asset Shift

Bitcoin is surging back into the spotlight as global debt fears mount, with Robert Kiyosaki calling BTC essential for protecting wealth and seizing massive upside potential.

Robert Kiyosaki Urges Bitcoin Investment Before Global Debt Bubble Bursts

Solana

The retail trading giant Robinhood is launching new micro futures for a trio of popular digital assets. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Robinhood says that it's rolling out micro futures for crypto king Bitcoin (BTC), smart contract platform Solana (SOL), and payments blockchain token XRP starting June 27th.

Retail Trading Giant Robinhood Rolling Out Micro Futures for Bitcoin, Solana and XRP

Bitcoin miners are earning the least they have in a year, yet most still largely refuse to part with their coins, according to a new report from Cryptoquant researchers.

Bitcoin Miners' Income Sinks to Yearly Low, Cryptoquant Research Finds

The analytics platform Glassnode says that Bitcoin's (BTC) uptrend remains solid as long as one crucial support area holds. Glassnode says the data visualization tool Cost Basis Distribution (CBD) heatmap shows Bitcoin has strong support at the “structurally important” zone between the $93,000 – $100,000 range.

Bitcoin Bull Trend Remains Intact, According to Crypto Analytics Firm Glassnode – But There's a Catch

Bitcoin experienced a rebound after dropping below $100,000 for the first time in over 46 days, ending the week just above $107,000. The overall crypto market capitalization increased from approximately $3.2 trillion to $3.4 trillion in response to the Iran-Israel ceasefire news.

Bitcoin Bounces Back: Ceasefire Truce Sends BTC Soaring Past $107K

Jack Mallers, the CEO of Strike and Twenty One Capital, delivered a keynote at BTC Prague arguing bitcoin represents a moral revolution against a failing financial system burdening younger generations.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers: Bitcoin Is a Moral Revolution, Not Just an Investment

Robinhood (HOOD) has introduced micro futures on bitcoin (BTC), solana (SOL) and XRP in the United States., expanding its existing crypto futures offering for its nearly 26 million funded accounts.

Robinhood Launches Micro Bitcoin, Solana and XRP Futures Contracts

Bitcoin Treasury Corporation, a Canadian firm focused on bitcoin-related services, has wrapped up the first leg of its bitcoin buying campaign, adding 478.57 bitcoin (BTC) for CAD $70 million ($51 million) and boosting its total holdings to 771.37 BTC.

Bitcoin Treasury Corp Boosts Holdings to 771 BTC, Plans Lending After $51M Buy

Individuals, schools, and mosques in Iran are illegally mining Bitcoin to avoid high bills, making it difficult to estimate BTC holdings.

How Much Bitcoin Has Iran Mined? It's Complicated

Bitcoin is trading at $107,338 with a market valuation of $2.13 trillion, while its 24-hour volume reached $18.47 billion as the price fluctuated between an intraday range of $106,556 to $107,572. This consolidation signals a market pause, with technical indicators suggesting potential continuation if key resistance levels are surpassed.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Can Bulls Push Past $110K or Will Bears Regroup?

Bitcoin and crypto are braced for a "huge" BlackRock crypto market bombshell that has suddenly appeared on the "horizon"

‘Huge' BlackRock Crypto Bombshell Suddenly Hurtling Toward Bitcoin At Key Price ‘Turning Point'

A cryptocurrency analyst and trader is offering his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship digital asset trades in a range. The analyst and trader pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 108,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is in a “transitional period” that could result in a price correction preceding a rally.

Trader Says Bitcoin in a Transitional Period, Predicts BTC Could See Multiple Weeks of Upside if This Happens

Coinme, a bitcoin ATM operator, has been penalized by California regulators for breaking new digital asset kiosk laws, leading to a consent order that includes restitution, staged financial penalties, and strict compliance requirements.

Bitcoin ATM Giant Hit With $300K Penalty

Chris Ryan said that police may be breaking the law in some instances and that the provider of the machines is entitled to the funds.

'Rogue' Police Are Destroying Bitcoin ATMs: Bitcoin Depot Legal Chief

Influential financial advisor Ric Edelman this week issued a call to hold anywhere from 10% to 40% of an investor portfolio in cryptocurrencies.

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