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.

Bitcoin Magazine White House Executive Director: Trillions Are Waiting To Enter Bitcoin And Crypto, Working Hard on Market Structure Bill The White House executive director said trillions are poised to enter Bitcoin and crypto, emphasizing ongoing work on a market structure bill. White House Executive Director: Trillions Are Waiting To Enter Bitcoin And Crypto, Working Hard on Market Structure Bill Micah Zimmerman.

White House Executive Director: Trillions Are Waiting To Enter Bitcoin And Crypto, Working Hard on Market Structure Bill

Bitcoin rebounded sharply on Friday, climbing back to $69,000 after U.S. inflation data came in cooler than expected at 2.4%. The move marked a 5% rally in under 24 hours, adding about $70 billion to its market cap and lifting the broader crypto market to $2.42 trillion.

Bitcoin Reclaims $69,000 as Cooling US Inflation Sparks Relief Rally

Bitcoin Magazine Brazil Proposes National Bitcoin Reserve, Targets 1 Million BTC Over Five Years Brazilian lawmakers have reintroduced a bill proposing the creation of a Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve (RESBit) to acquire one million Bitcoin over five years. Brazil Proposes National Bitcoin Reserve, Targets 1 Million BTC Over Five Years Micah Zimmerman.

Brazil Proposes National Bitcoin Reserve, Targets 1 Million BTC Over Five Years

The geopolitical and financial landscape of the cryptocurrency world shifted dramatically on February 13, 2026, as the United States signaled its intent to become the world's undisputed "Bitcoin Superpower."

The 800,000 BTC Power Play By The United States

Bitcoin Magazine Lightning Labs Rolls Out AI Agent Tools to Help With Bitcoin Transactions on Lightning Network Lightning Labs released a new toolkit that enables AI agents to operate directly on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Lightning Labs Rolls Out AI Agent Tools to Help With Bitcoin Transactions on Lightning Network Micah Zimmerman.

Lightning Labs Rolls Out AI Agent Tools to Help With Bitcoin Transactions on Lightning Network

While Q4 was rough and the Q1 outlook is sobering, there are plenty of signs of hope within the Coinbase ecosystem.

Morning Minute: Coinbase Reports $667 Million Loss Amid Bitcoin Dive

Gold advocate Peter Schiff attacked Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor's pledge to refinance debt at $8,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), asking if anyone would take Saylor or Bitcoin seriously at that price. The Schiff Attack Schiff posted on X questioning Saylor's credibility if Bitcoin crashes to $8,000 by 2030, asking whether anyone would |still take Saylor or Bitcoin seriously?

Peter Schiff Blasts Michael Saylor's $8,000 Bitcoin Plan: 'Will Anyone Take You Seriously?'

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) has pulled back 50% from its peak, but volatility has also declined sharply from prior cycles, according to Matthew Sigel, VanEck's head of digital assets research. 50% Price Drop, Lower Volatility Speaking on CNBC's Market Alert on Friday, Sigel described the current correction as significant but structurally different from past bear markets.

'There Will Be No Bailout For Bitcoin,' VanEck's Matthew Sigel Warns

Ethereum

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak as bitcoin and ether recorded another wave of heavy outflows. XRP also slipped into the red, while solana stood out with modest inflows.

Heavy Selling Hits Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Again With $523 Million Combined Outflows

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz called Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) a “technological dead end” comparable to the dollar as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is consolidating after a V-shaped recovery from $1.15 lows. The ‘Dead End' Argument Schwartz on Thursday on X responded to a user asking if he'd considered working on Bitcoin again after co-creating the XRP Ledger.

XRP Co-Creator Calls Bitcoin A 'Technological Dead End'—Here's Why

While the broader market is paralyzed by the "Warsh Shock" and a strengthening U.S. Dollar, Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) has effectively become the "buyer of last resort" for the entire corporate world.

Strategy Inc. Captures 97.5% of the Corporate Bitcoin Market

Elon Musk has quietly revived his Covid-era plan to put dogecoin on the moon

It's ‘Inevitable'—Elon Musk Is Quietly Fueling 2027 Bitcoin And Crypto Speculation Amid The Price Crash

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $410M in outflows Thursday as institutional profit-taking and macro hedging create a "liquidity mirage."

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $410M Amid BTC's Ongoing Slump

Bitcoin is hovering just around the $67,000 range after probing both sides of a tight intraday range, and the charts suggest the market is at an inflection point rather than in full-throttle trend mode.

Bitcoin Coils Tight in $65K–$68K Range — Next Move Could Shake the Market

Derivatives show tentative optimism, with cleaned-up leverage, positive funding rates and rising institutional basis, even though traders are still paying a premium for short-term downside protection.

Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report

Bitcoin is holding the $66,000 level ahead of key inflation data, as liquidations stand at $251.62 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $410.4 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $113.1 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP Weaken Ahead Of Inflation Data

Instead of investing in bitcoin and foreign currency trading, as promised, Palafox used new investor funds to pay old ones and siphoned millions for personal use.

PGI Global CEO handed 20-year sentence for $200 million bitcoin, forex Ponzi scheme

Analysts expect bitcoin to continue to range between $60,000 and $72,000 as overhead supply and institutional outflows cap rallies.

Bitcoin stays defensive below $70,000 as shallow demand limits upside, analysts say

A bitcoin price drop to $58,000 could reignite buying momentum.

Bitcoin's long-term rally is ‘broken' until it reclaims $85,000, Deribit executive says

A bill proposing the acquisition of up to 1 million BTC has been introduced to the Brazilian Congress, significantly expanding a previous national strategic bitcoin reserve. The draft, which will need to be greenlit, would put Brazil among the countries holding the most bitcoin.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million BTC Reintroduced in Congress

Police authorities have launched an internal probe to determine the circumstances of the incident and potential internal involvement.

South Korean police lose seized bitcoin held in cold wallet since 2021

US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in outflows as bitcoin fell below $66,000 after stronger-than-expected jobs data.

US spot bitcoin ETFs bleed $410 million as BTC slips below $66,000

Ramil Ventura Palafox falsely promised investors 0.5% to 3% daily returns when the company was not able to produce such amounts, per the DOJ.

Bitcoin trading firm CEO sentenced to 20 years over $200 million ponzi scheme

Coinbase Global Inc. posted $7.18 billion in 2025 revenue and outlined an ambitious 2026 expansion plan, even as fourth-quarter results reflected sizable crypto investment markdowns. Coinbase's 2026 Blueprint: Stablecoins, Onchain Growth and Capital Returns Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 shareholder letter on Feb.

Coinbase Q4: Softer Trading, Strong Subscriptions, Bigger Bitcoin Stack

Bitcoin prices fell on Thursday, February 12, suffering losses as a popular gauge of crypto sentiment flirted with all-time lows.

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