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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.

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Major cryptocurrencies experienced a slight surge on Sunday evening, as apex cryptocurrency edges closer to the highly anticipated Bitcoin Halving. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 12:00 a.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rise As BTC Halving Draws Near: Analyst Says King Crypto Likely To See $300K In This Cycle

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America's most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguayan lawmakers introduce a bill to ban cryptocurrency mining, Brazil to change crypto taxation framework, and a poll finds that Latam believes CBDCs might help combat corruption in the region.

Latam Insights: Paraguay Targets Bitcoin Miners, Brazil Mulls Crypto Taxation Changes

Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, announced a plan to offer 5,000 free passports to highly skilled professionals from around the world, promising a significant impact on the country's future. What Happened: In a tweet on Friday, Bukele stated that El Salvador is offering 5,000 free passports, equivalent to $5 billion in their passport program, to highly skilled scientists, engineers, doctors, artists, and philosophers from abroad.

Bitcoin Haven El Salvador Is Offering 5000 'Free Passports' Says Nayib Bukele: 'Will Facilitate Their Relocation By Ensuring 0% Taxes'

Renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez has issued a warning regarding potential liquidations amounting to $33 million on derivative exchanges if Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price reaches $70,190. What Happened: Martinez, a popular figure in the field of technical and on-chain crypto analysis, shared this alert via X, formerly known as Twitter.

Bitcoin Touching This Level Could Trigger $33M In Liquidations, Warns Crypto Analyst

Veteran trader and renowned chartist Peter Brandt has urged gold bug Peter Schiff to “put things in a broader perspective” when comparing gold to bitcoin. Schiff ramped up his criticism of the crypto this week as the price of gold rose and bitcoin dipped slightly. “I expect gold's rise and bitcoin's fall to accelerate.

Bitcoin vs Gold: Peter Brandt Asks Peter Schiff to Put Things in Broader Perspective

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci remains bullish on bitcoin, dismissing the notion that the potential benefits of the upcoming halving are already priced in.

Skybridge Founder: Bitcoin Halving Not Priced in — BTC Has ‘a Lot More' Upside

The research branch of top US-based crypto exchange platform Coinbase says that going forward, investors are likely to aggressively purchase Bitcoin (BTC) when it dips. In a new blog post, Coinbase Institutional says that gold is a winner this cycle due to rising economic and geopolitical concerns.

Bitcoin Dips Likely To Be Aggressively Bought Up As Investors See BTC As Digital Gold, Says Coinbase Institutional

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, predicted a promising trajectory for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), attributing its potential growth to increasing demand and a decreasing supply. In an interview with CNBC over the weekend, Scaramucci highlighted the significant role of Bitcoin spot market exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in overcoming regulatory barriers and ushering new capital investments into cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin's Surge Just Beginning, Says Anthony Scaramucci Amid ETF Boom

The crypto space is no stranger to price volatility or technical evolutions, and the years since 2022 are indicative of that. Spot bitcoin ETFs might have attracted the majority of attention and investment, but are merely one example of how rapidly the sector has evolved and matured, as well providing a template for how other cryptoassets can achieve similar results.

How This Halving Will Impact Bitcoin

Paraguay is discussing to set stricter regulations around bitcoin mining in the country. Despite all the excitement that the country's cheap electricity price drove among the bitcoin community during the last few years, the local government is now looking for ways to better control this activity.

Paraguay Considers Tightening Regulations On Bitcoin Mining

With the introduction of the first Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF, the cryptocurrency landscape has evolved, making Bitcoin accessible to a wider audience. However, "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary holds a firm stance on the merits of direct Bitcoin ownership over investing through an ETF.

'Shark Tank' Star Kevin O'Leary Explains The Main Problem With Bitcoin ETFs: 'I Would Never Do That'

A Bitcoin whale with nearly $600 million in BTC has deposited a large amount of its coins to Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world. According to blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain, a whale that's been dormant for the past eight months sent over $74.

Whale Holding $597,550,000 in Bitcoin Sends BTC to Binance After Being Dormant for Eight Months: Lookonchain

In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market experienced a modest increase of 2.16% against the U.S. dollar, with bitcoin's value lingering slightly above the $69,000 threshold. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) indicates that the market's mood remains in an “extreme greed” phase.

Market of ‘Extreme Greed' Persists Amid Unprecedented June Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Sell-Off

Bitcoin BTC has defied its fiercest critics with a barnstorming price rally over the last few months (and could now be in for its biggest month ever).

‘I Am Worried'—Fed President Issues ‘Incredible' Bitcoin Price Prediction Amid Shock Inflation Warning

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a sideways trend after failing to break above resistance at $73,666. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Stops Below $70,000 Due To Further Rejections

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci says Bitcoin (BTC) has more upside potential from current levels driven by solid demand and dwindling supply.

Bitcoin Has More Room To Run As Wall Street ‘Selling Machine' Generating Huge Demand for BTC: Anthony Scaramucci

Monochrome Asset Management, an Australian investment management firm, has transferred its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to Cboe Australia. This move aligns with Monochrome Asset Management's objective of broadening its footprint in Asian markets.

Australian Asset Management Firm Transfers Bitcoin ETF Application to Cboe Australia

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has shared what he will do if the price of bitcoin crashes to $200 as predicted by economist Harry Dent.

Robert Kiyosaki Responds to Bitcoin Crashing to $200 Prediction by Economist Harry Dent

The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Neel Kashkari, has expressed concern about consumer risk due to “fraud, hype, and confusion” surrounding bitcoin. Moreover, he said the cryptocurrency has been around for more than a decade but “there's still no legitimate use case in an advanced democracy.

Federal Reserve's Neel Kashkari on Bitcoin: Still No Legitimate Use Case in an Advanced Democracy

Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing a bullish signal based on one historical factor, according to market intelligence platform Santiment. In a new thread, the crypto analytics firm says that it appears as if the top crypto asset by market cap is losing momentum after skyrocketing nearly 150% since October.

Bitcoin Flashing a Bullish Signal Due to This Historical Factor, According to Analytics Firm Santiment

Following Genesis Global Capital's receipt of authorization to divest its Grayscale fund holdings, reports disclose that Genesis executed the sale last week. The proceeds were then used to procure 32,041 bitcoin, aimed at reimbursing its clientele.

Genesis Sells Grayscale Shares, Buys $2.17 Billion in Bitcoin for Customer Reimbursement

Data from Cryptoquant indicates that bitcoin miners have been offloading their assets in anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin network halving, slated to take place in two weeks. Cryptoquant highlighted a peak in daily sales to over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, a figure unmatched since the summer of 2023.

Miners Offload Bitcoin in Anticipation of Reward Halving, Says Cryptoquant

Synthetic dollar protocol developer Ethena Labs has added Bitcoin (BTC) to the backing of its USDe stablecoin, the firm's flagship product. Announcing via the social media platform X, Ethena Labs says that using Bitcoin to back USDe is “a crucial unlock which will enable USDe to scale significantly” from its current supply of $2 billion.

Ethena Labs Onboards Bitcoin as a Backing Asset for the Crypto Project's Synthetic Dollar

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) concluded the week on an upbeat note, securing $203 million in positive inflows on Friday, as per the latest data. Despite an initial setback of $84.7 million in net outflows on April 1, the ETFs have since rebounded, gathering $569.4 million in net inflows.

US Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With $569.4M in Net Inflows After Initial Dip

Bitcoin's next halving, when miners' block rewards get cut in half, is now just two weeks away, according to The Block's halving countdown.

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