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.

Billionare Tim Draper said that bitcoin has gone mainstream, with growing adoption signaling the early stages of a broader shift in the global financial system.

Billionaire Tim Draper: You Should Be Scared If You Don't Own Bitcoin

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 on Monday that the agency is moving to embrace digital asset innovation, end enforcement-driven regulation, and work alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to bring clarity to U.S. crypto markets.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Tells Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 a New Era Starts Now at the Agency

Fidelity Digital Assets released its Q2 2026 Signals Report on Monday, showing bitcoin holding a net unrealized profit/loss (NUPL) score of 0.21 while ethereum and solana remain in capitulation territory. Key Takeaways: Fidelity Digital Assets rates bitcoin's Q1 2026 NUPL score at 0.21, placing BTC in the cautious “Hope-Fear” zone.

Fidelity Says Bitcoin Has Thin Profit Cushion as Macro Risks Drive 25% YTD Decline

At Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, three Republican members of Congress framed crypto regulation as a national security and economic competitiveness issue, arguing that U.S. leadership in digital assets is essential to counter China.

House Republicans Warn That the America's Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China

Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets Patrick Witt said bitcoin reserve legislation is progressing.

White House crypto advisor hints at ‘big announcement' on Trump's strategic bitcoin reserve in coming weeks

Aven launches Bitcoin Visa Card offering BTC-backed credit up to $1 million, with rates starting at 7.99% APR and cash back rewards. Key Takeaways: Aven Bitcoin Visa Card offers BTC-backed credit lines up to $1 million without selling bitcoin. Aven card rates start at 7.99% APR, with no annual or origination fees.

Aven Bitcoin Card Lets Holders Borrow Up to $1M Against BTC

Cooling U.S. demand, elevated Bitfinex whale positioning and a key on chain rejection point to short term downside during the Las Vegas Bitcoin conference.

Bitcoin rally shows signs of fatigue as key indicators turn bearish

The eCash fork will act as a live test of Paul Sztorc's long-running drivechains-sidechains vision for the bitcoin network.

‘We don't take Satoshi's bitcoin': eCash fork sparks backlash over ‘reassigned' coins

At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, John Wang pitched Kalshi as a next-gen exchange where Bitcoin payments and event-based contracts could draw major institutional capital beyond traditional spot markets.

Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money

Paul Sztorc's proposed eCash fork would give investors coins cloned from wallets believed to belong to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin Developer Plans to 'Reassign' Coins Linked to Satoshi Nakamoto in Hard Fork

The recently formed MARA Foundation said it will focus on the long-term health, resilience, and adoption of the Bitcoin protocol.

MARA Foundation to foster long-term adoption of Bitcoin, including resilience against quantum and security budget risks

Aven has launched a Bitcoin Visa credit card that lets users borrow against their Bitcoin holdings — offering lines of credit up to $1 million without selling assets or triggering taxable events.

Aven Launches Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card Offering Up to $1 Million Credit Lines Without Asset Sales

Paystand, the Bitcoin-powered B2B payments network processing over $20B in volume, today launched USDb, a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin native to Blockstream's Liquid and Rootstock layers for commercial-scale accounts receivable, payable, payroll, and treasury.

Paystand Launches USDb Stablecoin on Bitcoin Layers for $100T B2B Payments

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is decoupling from software stocks as inflation heads above 4%, setting up the negative real yields that historically send the token higher. The Inflation Setup Jordi Visser, a veteran macro investor with 30-plus years of experience, told Anthony Pompliano on an episode of Pompliano's podcast on Saturday that service and manufacturing PMIs hit their highest levels since 2022 last week.

Bitcoin Will Turn Out A Winner If Inflation Hits 4% Again, Veteran Macro Investor Claims

At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel outlined a shift in the U.S. government's approach to digital assets like Bitcoin.

‘Bitcoin Isn't Going Anywhere': Trump Officials Discuss DOJ, FBI Refocus on Crypto Crime, Not Developers

Legislation to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve in the U.S. is set to be reintroduced in the next few weeks.

Rep. Begich plans revival of bitcoin strategic reserve bill under new name to codify Trump's executive order

After nearly hitting $79,500, bitcoin dropped below the $77,000 mark, resulting in a 1.7% 24-hour loss and a $20 billion decline in market capitalization. Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on April 27 as optimism regarding an Iranian peace proposal faded rapidly. Bitstamp data showed $454 million in liquidations as bitcoin decoupled from flat U.S.

Bitcoin Traders Dump $1,500 in 1 Hour as Price Hits $76,567, Losses Deepen

Bitcoin's Lightning Network is starting to turn iGaming payouts into a native Bitcoin use case, according to a new report from Voltage.

Bitcoin Lightning is Turning iGaming Payouts Into a Real-Time Rail: Report

Bitcoin's future is not guaranteed, said CEO Fred Thiel at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.

MARA Holdings targets bitcoin quantum threat and network resilience with new foundation

Founder Christopher David is building a Bitcoin-native AI lab that rewards everyday hardware owners directly, creating a new compute market that routes value back to contributors instead of hyperscalers.

$1.3M-Funded OpenAgents Pays Gamers and Everyday PCs in Bitcoin via Pylon Distributed AI Network

Strive Inc. purchased 789 more Bitcoin while its subsidiary prepares to educate business leaders on corporate crypto adoption.

Publicly Traded Strive Buys $60 Million in Bitcoin, Plans BTC Business Summit

Bitcoin Magazine announced BM TV, its forthcoming daily broadcast focused on Bitcoin markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and frontier technology.

Bitcoin Magazine Announces BM TV, a Daily Market Broadcast Set for Summer 2026 Launch

At Bitcoin 2026, Joe Kelly, Nick Begich, and Zach Herbert argued that bitcoin self-custody should be recognized as a civil liberty, with Begich emphasizing that private property rights must extend into digital assets like bitcoin.

Bitcoin Self-Custody Framed as Civil Liberty at Bitcoin 2026 Conference

MARA announced the launch of the MARA Foundation, an initiative focused on strengthening the Bitcoin network.

MARA Launches Bitcoin-Focused Foundation, Opens $100,000 Community Grant Vote

Short-term holder profit-taking is offsetting fresh demand from ETFs and Strategy, pointing to consolidation below $80,000, Bitfinex analysts said.

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