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.

Czech police have detained convicted drug trafficker Tomáš Jiřikovský, the man behind a multi-billion-dollar bitcoin donation to the country's Ministry of Justice, escalating a scandal that has already claimed a cabinet minister.

Czech Police Arrest Donor in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Scandal: Report

Ethereum

Cryptocurrencies continue to struggle after Thursday's producer price inflation data release, which may have derailed crypto's near-term prospects. What Happened: Prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen attributes the crypto selloff to a sharp rise in producer price index (PPI) inflation, which jumped from 2.3% to 3.3% year-over-year, well above expectations.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Teeter Following Inflation Scare: Why Is The Crypto Market Suddenly On Edge?

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) scored another $640 million in inflows, marking their eighth consecutive day in the green, while bitcoin ETFs logged a seventh straight day of gains with $231 million despite sharp outflows in several major funds. Record-breaking trading volumes underscored the market's feverish pace.

$640 Million Flows Into Ether ETFs as Bitcoin ETFs Notch 7th Day of Gains

USDC

Deribit, now owned by Coinbase, is set to launch linear bitcoin and ether options priced and settled in USDC on Aug. 19.

Deribit to launch linear bitcoin and ether options settled in USDC

Bitcoin Magazine Is Bitcoin Price Outperforming Gold and NASDAQ This Cycle? The bitcoin price is up 600% this cycle, but is it really shining? This deep dive compares BTC to Gold & tech stocks, revealing a surprising truth about its performance. This post Is Bitcoin Price Outperforming Gold and NASDAQ This Cycle? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Is Bitcoin Price Outperforming Gold and NASDAQ This Cycle?

Bitcoin price stands at $119,128 with a market capitalization of $2.37 trillion, supported by a 24-hour trading volume of $63.34 billion. The day's intraday range of $117,201 to $121,073 reflects a market in consolidation following a recent sell-off from August's highs, as traders weigh directional cues from key technical indicators across multiple timeframes.

Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC Consolidates Around $118.5K to $119K After Sharp Sell-Off

Norway's sovereign wealth fund sharply increased its indirect Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings in the second quarter, according to a Standard Chartered analysis of U.S. SEC 13F filings. Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, said Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the country's sovereign wealth fund, grew its Bitcoin-equivalent exposure from 6,200 BTC to 11,400 BTC, an 83% increase from the previous quarter.

Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Doubles Down On Bitcoin Via MSTR, Metaplanet Investments

ETH ETFs continue to see near-record inflows, and Hyperliquid is setting records in volume and fees.

Morning Minute: Another $700M+ Bitcoin TreasuryCo Is Born

American Bitcoin, a U.S. cryptocurrency mining company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is reportedly looking to acquire Asian companies to bolster its Bitcoin reserves. American Bitcoin Eyes Public Firm Buys in Japan, Hong Kong American Bitcoin is actively seeking to purchase a listed company in Japan and potentially in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter, reported The Financial Times.

Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Eyes Japanese, Hong Kong Firms For Crypto Acquisition: Report

Bitcoin's bearish reversal comes as U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent revealed the U.S.

Treasury Secretary Reveals U.S. Bitcoin Surprise, Triggering Price Shockwaves

Bitcoin's (BTC) flirt with a record high $124,000 on Thursday was followed by a drop that led to it closing last weekend's CME gap at $117,600 after hotter-than-expected PPI inflation data and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's apparent flip-flop on bitcoin purchases for a strategic reserve.

Bitcoin Rally Stalls on U.S. Inflation, Policy Whiplash: Crypto Daybook Americas

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower early Friday morning, extending their downtrend after inflation data released on Thursday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,996.80 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,641.03 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $194.91 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.10 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2308 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001299 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction decreased by 6% and grew 1.9%, respectively in a single day.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Pullback But Traders Call It 'Just A Breather'

Executed through convertible notes, WiseLink says the deal comes as a “golden window” for Bitcoin as a capital strategy opens.

WiseLink Becomes First Taiwan-Listed Company To Invest in a Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Major liquidations have occurred across the crypto market, as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin all pulled back after a bullish week.

$941M in Crypto Liquidations as BTC, ETH, DOGE Retreat From Highs

Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this article owns shares in Strategy. Bitcoin's risk-adjusted performance continues to stand out, with a Sharpe ratio of 2.15, the highest among major assets.

Bitcoin and Strategy Lead Risk-Adjusted Returns as Volatility Falls

Illicit crypto mining outfits stealing electricity are becoming a growing problem for countries in Central Asia.

Illegal Bitcoin Mining on the Rise in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan

Buying pressure from U.S. institutional investors rose sharply on Thursday after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) corrected from its recent highs. Bitcoin's Spot Buying Pressure Surges In an X post, cryptocurrency analyst J.A.

What Is Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium Gap And What Does Its Surge Mean For Investors?

Czech authorities have escalated a politically charged probe into a bitcoin donation that nearly toppled the government earlier this year.

Czech Police Detain Key Figure in Bitcoin Donation Scandal, Seize Assets

Altcoin season may be weeks away, according to Coinbase Institutional's latest monthly outlook, which forecasts a shift in market leadership from bitcoin to alternative cryptocurrencies beginning in September.

Altcoin Season Could Begin in September as Bitcoin's Grip on Crypto Market Weakens: Coinbase Institutional

Crypto markets saw over $1 billion in leveraged positions wiped out in the past 24 hours after hotter-than-expected U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data fueled fears of persistent inflation and delayed Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations. The sell-off came hours after bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high above $123,500, with traders unwinding risk across the board.

Bullish Bets Lose $860M to Liquidations as ETH, BTC, XRP, DOGE Price Drop 9%

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) on Thursday backed a “budget-neutral approach” to building a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve, opposing the idea of purchasing additional BTC to address the mounting national debt.

Cynthia Lummis Backs Scott Bessent's 'Commitment' To Build Bitcoin Reserve Without Burdening US Taxpayers — 'I Have A Bill For That'

After stating the U.S. government won't buy bitcoin, the Treasury chief now clarifies plans to expand the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve using budget-neutral strategies that avoid new spending. US Eyes Budget-Neutral Bitcoin Acquisition to Expand Strategic Reserve, Treasury Secretary Reveals U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took to social media platform X on Aug.

Treasury Secretary Confirms US to Acquire Bitcoin for Reserve via Budget-Neutral Tactics

Since Aug. 10, following a string of four 100 BTC transactions from 2012, nearly 1,800 BTC—worth over $212 million—has moved for the first time in years over the past four days.

Dormant Bitcoin Vaults Stir: 1,799 BTC Worth $212.77M Moves After Years of Silence

Bitcoin Magazine KindlyMD & Nakamoto Officially Merge, Plans to Buy One Million BTC The combined company, led by CEO David Bailey, aims to acquire one million BTC and accelerate Bitcoin adoption across global capital markets. This post KindlyMD & Nakamoto Officially Merge, Plans to Buy One Million BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

KindlyMD & Nakamoto Officially Merge, Plans to Buy One Million BTC

More than 200 companies have established BTC-only corporate treasuries—a trend analysts say underscores growing demand.

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