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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.

Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor, took a jab at Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co, over his stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), as the cryptocurrency hits all-time highs. What Happened: Snowden's post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, came in response to Dimon's earlier remarks about Bitcoin.

Edward Snowden Tears Apart JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's 'I Won't Ever Personally Buy A Bitcoin' Stance: 'His Gigantic Firm Will Be Buying'

Former U.S. President Donald Trump says bitcoin is an “additional form of currency,” emphasizing that the crypto has taken on a life of its own. He also lets people pay for his merchandise with cryptocurrencies.

Donald Trump Calls BTC ‘an Additional Form of Currency' — Says ‘I Sometimes Will Let People Pay Through Bitcoin'

The Layer 1 Foundation rallied a coalition to prevent schisms over the standard behind the popular Ordinals project.

Bitcoin Developers Unite to Draft Guidelines for BRC-20 Tokens

Financial regulators in the United Kingdom are allowing applications for crypto-based exchange-traded notes (ETNs), according to a new announcement. In a Monday press release, Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that it has approved the sale of crypto and Bitcoin (BTC) ETNs for professional investors.

UK Regulators Greenlight Crypto-Based Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) As Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High

AllianceBernstein says these are “still early days” and that the already massive inflows point to a coming surge in price.

Bitcoin is Headed for $150K, Say Bernstein Analysts

The Monday spike has settled to a more modest 4% daily gain, but if you bought MSTR back in 2020, you'd still be up nearly 1,000%.

MicroStrategy Stock Soars 14% as Saylor Buys More Bitcoin

Donald Trump, the former president and presumptive Republican nominee in 2024, is signaling his support of digital assets. In a new CNBC interview, Trump indicated if he were elected president again he would not crack down on the use of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies through increased regulations.

Donald Trump Comments on Bitcoin and NFTs, Says He Likely Wouldn't ‘Take It Away' if Elected President

From the Rockefeller Foundation to Donald Trump, critics who wrote Bitcoin autopsies are now examining their own heads.

‘Greater Fools Are Watching': Bitcoin Is Here to Stay, Elites Admit

Looking for a competitive edge, VanEck is temporarily eliminating fees for its Bitcoin ETF offering.

VanEck Lowers Bitcoin ETF Fees to Zero, Undercutting BlackRock

MicroStrategy Inc. Chairman Michael Saylor discussed his views on Bitcoin and how his company will handle its huge investment going forward during an interview on CNBC. "We're buying it to hold it 100 years.

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin's '$66K To $16K Crash

HODL, VanEck's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), has so far attracted a little over $305 million in assets, which is far below most of its competitors.

VanEck Temporarily Cuts Bitcoin ETF Fee to Zero After Lagging in Assets

Bitcoin could be in the middle of a sharp, parabolic run that will catch many off guard, according to a crypto analyst who has accurately called several of BTC‘s biggest moves.

$170,000 Bitcoin in May? Veteran Analyst Says ‘Full-Blown Parabola' Pattern Setting Up for BTC – Here's His Outlook

Investors continue to plug cash into spot Bitcoin ETFs and other crypto products, yielding a record-breaking week.

Bitcoin ETF Surge Leads Crypto Funds to Record-Breaking $2.7 Billion in Weekly Gains

Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas marveled at the inflows spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds experienced in the first two months following their launch, calling them "simply absurd." What Happened: In a series of tweets, Balchunas noted the 10 existing Bitcoin ETFs now hold over $55 billion in assets, with double that amount, $110 billion, having already traded hands this year.

'Simply Absurd': Bitcoin ETF Holdings Top $55B, Stun Star Analyst Just Weeks Following Approval

A couple of weeks ago, former President Donald Trump unveiled a collection of 1,000 Trump sneakers at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia. The shoes, which sold out quickly for $399 per pair, could be bought with Bitcoin.

Donald Trump Says 'Many' Of His Sneakers Were Bought With Bitcoin

Spot bitcoin ETF market trending in favor of BlackRock and Fidelity in terms of total trading volume and assets under management.

BlackRock and Fidelity's spot bitcoin ETFs nab 69% of market share, eroding Grayscale's dominance

Appearing on CNBC after his company on Monday announced the purchase of an additional 12,000 of bitcoin {{BTC]], MicroStrategy (MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said the crypto will be a much more valuable asset than gold in the future.

'Bitcoin is Going to Eat Gold': MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (NYSE:GBTC) and iShares Bitcoin ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) shares are trading higher Monday as Bitcoin reaches all-time highs. The Details: Shares of the newly minted Bitcoin ETFs are trading higher Monday as the recent rally in Bitcoin continues with the price of Bitcoin breaching the $72,000 mark.

What's Going On With Grayscale And iShares Bitcoin ETFs?

Despite bitcoin reaching another all-time peak on Monday, publicly traded mining stocks commenced the day with percentage declines. Stock linked to companies such as Marathon, Cleanspark, Riot, and various others have diminished in value compared to the U.S. dollar, even as bitcoin celebrates fresh price milestones.

As Bitcoin Hits New Highs, Nasdaq-Listed Miners Face Unexpected Declines

Spot bitcoin ETF inflows have surpassed expectations, the broker said in the report.

Bernstein Is 'Now More Convinced' That Bitcoin Will Hit $150K After Massive Rally

MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) recently spent more than $800 million buying an additional 12,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Monday on CNBC's “Squawk Box,” Executive Chair Michael Saylor explained why MicroStrategy is so bullish on bitcoin.

Michael Saylor Sees Zero Catalysts That Could Bring Bitcoin Prices Down: 'We're Just Waiting For The Rest Of The World To Realize'

The proposed ETNs would be physically backed with the assets held in cold storage.

London Stock Exchange To Accept Bitcoin Exchange Traded Note Applications

The self-proclaimed "MAGA Meme Coin" (CRYPTO: TRUMP) rebounded from a dip following last week's all-time high, confirming bullish price predictions with a 14.5% daily gain. What Happened: After setting an all-time high of $11.41 on March 4, TRUMP lost over 40% of its value in a matter of days.

Trump's Softening Bitcoin Stance Propels 14% MAGA Meme Coin Surge

Microstrategy has bought 12,000 more bitcoins after completing a $800 million convertible note offering. The Nasdaq-listed company now holds a total of 205,000 bitcoins, acquired for an average of $33,706 per coin.

Microstrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 205,000 BTC After $800 Million Capital Raise

Former U.S. President Trump also warned that countries adopting crypto over a dollar standard could spell doom for the United States.

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