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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.

USDe is now also being backed by bitcoin amid a resurgence in the world's oldest cryptocurrency, Ethena Labs said Thursday.

Ethena Labs adds bitcoin as USDe backing asset

A widely followed crypto analyst is taking a look at the altcoin markets as they trade against Bitcoin (BTC). Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 710,800 followers on the social media platform X that altcoins are down big right now when trading against BTC. “Altcoins are down 50-70% in their Bitcoin pairs.

As Altcoins Take a Dip Against Bitcoin, One Crypto Analyst Breaks Down Opportunities for Traders

A proposed law would ban more than Bitcoin mining in Paraguay, with critics saying it could also outlaw crypto staking and even wallets.

Bitcoin Mining Ban Proposed in Paraguay Over Power Problems

Bitcoin's availability on major cryptocurrency exchanges has dwindled to its lowest point ever, according to data analysis firm CryptoQuant. What Happened: Over 90,000 bitcoin have been withdrawn in the past month alone, suggesting a growing trend of investors holding onto their coins for the long term, The Block reported.

Bitcoin Supply Squeeze? Exchange Reserves At 18-Month Lows

The price of Bitcoin is on the way back up after a rough start to the month—with less than two weeks until the anticipated halving.

Bitcoin Price Returns to $69,000 Ahead of 4/20 Halving

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price dip has raised concerns among some investors, but analysis of options data suggests reasons to be optimistic. What Happened: Despite the recent price dip, options data reveals a decline in market volatility expectations.

Bitcoin Options Data Signals Potential Rebound Ahead Of US Unemployment Data

Bitcoin BTC has swung wildly this week as traders fret over whether the Federal Reserve will surprise markets.

The Federal Reserve Has Quietly Primed Bitcoin For A Perfect Price Storm

A closely followed crypto analyst is predicting a red-hot altcoin built on the Ethereum (ETH) scaling solution Base will head to new all-time highs (ATHs). Crypto strategist Ali Martinez tells his 56,700 followers on the social media platform X that memecoin Brett (BRETT) could appreciate about 71% from its current value.

Trader Predicts New All-Time High for Memecoin That's Exploded Over 7,600% in Five Weeks, Updates BTC Outlook

Details emerge about rapper Ghostface Killah's foray into Bitcoin Ordinals, with 10,000 free collectibles up for grabs.

Wu-Tang Rapper Ghostface Killah Reveals Free Bitcoin Ordinals Mint

Per the CEO of Hut 8, a bitcoin mining company listed on the Toronto stock exchange, major financial institutions have made inquiries to purchase bitcoin directly from the firm. Additionally, the Hut 8 executive emphasized the forthcoming halving event's “big impact,” noting a surge in demand juxtaposed with a reduction in available bitcoins.

Banks Seek to Purchase Bitcoin Directly From BTC Mining Firm Hut 8, Says CEO

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Heavily-followed pseudonymous crypto trader Cold Blooded Shiller scored the three main cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), according to their comfort level and upside potential for bigger investments. What Happened: In a Thursday post on X, Shiller stated that all three make “a compelling argument” for a bigger portion of capital.

Veteran Trader Rates Bitcoin, Ethereum And Solana: This Is His 'Golden Child'

The US government moved more than $131 million worth of seized Bitcoin (BTC) to Coinbase, according to multiple blockchain-tracking firms. The crypto tracker Lookonchain notes the US government recently transferred a total of 30,174.703 BTC (worth $1.98 billion), of which 2,000 BTC (worth $131.65 million) went to the Coinbase Prime wallet.

US Government Moves Over $131,000,000 in Bitcoin to Coinbase As It Offloads Seized BTC: On-Chain Data

The price of bitcoin has increased by almost 3% in the past 24 hours, as exchange reserves drop to multi-year lows.

Bitcoin exchange reserves drop to multi-year lows: CryptoQuant

Popular pseudonymous crypto analyst Rekt Capital is cautioning Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors that the current period is a “danger zone” for the leading cryptocurrency. What Happened: “This pre-halving retrace began around 30 days before the halving and so we are in the thick of the danger zone,” Rekt Capital told his followers on YouTube.

Bitcoin In 'The Danger Zone,' Says Trader Who Targets 22% Drawdown

Though modestly higher today, bitcoin remains lower by about 8% from its record high hit two weeks ago.

Near Record High Funding Rate Suggests Bitcoin PullBack Not Over

MicroStrategy Inc. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor is one of the most outspoken proponents of Bitcoin. He is constantly hailing the asset on his social media platforms and speaks highly of Bitcoin in interviews.

MicroStrategy Co-Founder Michael Saylor Says Digital Property Is The 'Solution To Everyone's Economic Problem' — Do You Agree?

Germany joins the US and Great Britain in launching a new physically backed Bitcoin product this year.

$900 Billion DWS Launches Physical Bitcoin ETC In Germany

In a recent announcement by Binance on April 4, 2024, the firm disclosed its decision to halt support for Bitcoin-based Ordinal non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles within its NFT marketplace. The directive from Binance calls for users of its NFT marketplace to withdraw their Ordinal inscriptions by May 18, 2024.

Binance NFT to Halt Bitcoin NFT Activities, Focus Shifts Away From BTC-Based Collectibles

Users must withdraw their Bitcoin NFTs from the platform by May 18, less than a year after support for them was added by the platform.

Binance set to end Bitcoin NFT support despite recent surge in interest

Bitcoin innovation and development has seen a “renaissance” in activity in the last year, Franklin Templeton Digital Assets said in an April report.

Activity Is Beginning to Accelerate in the Bitcoin NFT Space: Franklin Templeton

A popular crypto analyst says Bitcoin (BTC) may be gearing up for a massive breakout based on several aligning indicators. Pseudonymous analyst TechDev tells his 443,100 followers on the social media platform X that the Wyckoff accumulation schematic is bullish for digital assets.

Bitcoin Could Now ‘Go Vertical' As Several Critical Indicators Align, According to Crypto Analyst

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will cease support for bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as it undergoes a process to "streamline" its product offerings.

Binance Stops Support for Bitcoin NFTs Citing 'Streamlining' of Offered Products

Combining AR and NFTs, the Bitcoin layer-2 project aims to get users outdoors—and align Bitcoin with environmental consciousness.

Bitcoin Layer-2 Social Network Offers Rewards for 'Touching Grass' in NFT Game

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices trading above the key $66,000 level on Thursday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded gains, trading above the key $3,300 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Tops $66,000 Following Jobless Claims Data; Ethena Emerges As Top Gainer

On Wednesday, the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a modest uptick in positive inflows, amassing a total of $113.5 million across a trading volume of $2.31 billion. The group of ten spot bitcoin ETFs, excluding Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust GBTC, now encompasses 507,472.89 BTC or 2.57% of the total circulating supply of 19.

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