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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.

This past weekend was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From a man suing a city council over lost Bitcoins to the Coinbase CEO expressing admiration for Elon Musk's productivity, the stories were as diverse as they were intriguing.

Bitcoin Landfill Lawsuit, Coinbase CEO's Musk Admiration, Anthony Scaramucci's BTC Investment And More: This Week In Crypto

Venture capital (VC) investment in crypto and blockchain startups decreased in the third quarter of 2024. This decline is partly attributed to the growing popularity of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which offer an alternative way for investors to gain exposure to the crypto sector. U.S.

Bitcoin ETFs a Bane for Crypto Startups as VC Deals Drop 20%

Bitcoin could reach six figures sooner than expected, driven by surging institutional flows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), economic instability, and the U.S. presidential election, according to the chief investment officer of asset management firm Bitwise. The executive highlights factors like growing GOP support for cryptocurrencies and inflation concerns pushing investors toward BTC.

‘We're Heading to 6-Figure Bitcoin' — What's Driving This Bold Prediction

While bitcoin's price has remained above $68,000, onchain fees tagged along for the ride. Earlier this month, fees were below $1, but two days ago on Oct. 17, the average transfer fee hit a peak of $6.32. Today, onchain fees stand at around 22.9 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), or roughly $3.61 per transaction.

Why Bitcoin's Fee Spike Is Raising Eyebrows as Prices Hold Steady Above $68K

Economists from Europe's Central Bank argue that even without a "bubble bursting", perpetually rising bitcoin prices only benefit early adopters.

Perpetually rising bitcoin prices would lead to societal impoverishment, ECB economists claim

Investing in bitcoin (BTC) does not require buying a whole coin. Investors can buy fractions of a bitcoin, making it accessible to a wide range of budgets. This accessibility allows investors to explore a variety of strategies suited to their risk tolerance and goals.

Exploring 7 Different Investment Strategies for Bitcoin: A Guide for Investors

In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made headlines by offering a form of immunity to Hamas fighters as part of his latest statements concerning the hostage crisis.

Former Sodastream CEO Offers $100K in Bitcoin for the Safe Return of Israeli Hostages

In a world where state-backed currencies fund wars, inflate economies and deplete savings, digital alternatives like bitcoin offer a compelling ethical choice. By removing money from government control, bitcoin presents a route toward a freer and more just society.

The Moral Case for Bitcoin: Decentralized Currency as a Path to Freedom

After six days of positive inflows and a rise in bitcoin's price, US-based spot bitcoin ETFs hold more value than ever—nearly 5% of BTC's market cap.

US spot bitcoin ETFs reach highest recorded total asset value after six-day inflow streak

Spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. had another winning day, with both categories seeing a steady flow of fresh investments. On Friday, the 12 bitcoin ETFs pulled in a combined $273.71 million, led by ARKB and IBIT at the front of the pack.

Friday's Big Moves: Bitcoin ETFs Dominate With Fresh Inflows – Here's What You Missed

Amid the broad uptick in crypto asset markets, non-fungible token (NFT) sales saw a 22.38% increase this past week. NFT sales managed to rake in $92.95 million this week and Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT sales led the way.

Bitcoin Ordinal Sales Surge by 1,816%—And It's Just Part of This Week's NFT Shakeup

Ethereum

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is outlining the potential path forward for a memecoin that's exploded by over 9x in days.

Trader Outlines Path Forward for Altcoin That's Up Over 800% in a Week, Sets Targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its upward trend after breaking out on October 11. The largest cryptocurrency broke above the moving average lines and the $65,000 mark.

Bitcoin Pauses Above $68,000 With An Eye To The Recent High

A widely followed crypto analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of printing new all-time highs (ATHs) as it reclaimed the $68,000 level Friday.

Bitcoin Close to Rallying to New All-Time High, According to Analyst Michaël van de Poppe – But There's a Catch

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested an Alabama resident for allegedly hacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)‘s social media account on X earlier this year. What Happened: The FBI apprehended Eric Council Jr. on Thursday, accusing him of conspiring with others to gain unauthorized access to the SEC's X account in January.

FBI Arrests Alabama Man Who Allegedly Hacked SEC's X Account To Prematurely Announce Bitcoin ETF Approval

Two young men pulled off a $230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist.

$230M Bitcoin Heist Takes Dark Turn — $100M Still Missing, FBI Probes Kidnapping Link

Bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence (AI) cloud providers, along with high-performance computing (HPC) operators, share an unexpected bond in their quest for computing muscle. As the cryptocurrency scene shifts, some bitcoin mining setups are finding fresh purpose in the fast-growing fields of generative AI and large language models (LLMs).

Bitcoin Mining vs. AI Hosting: The Unexpected Parallels Unveiled

The U.S. securities regulator has granted "accelerated approval" to 11 exchange-traded funds to list and trade options tied to spot bitcoin prices on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a regulatory filing.

US SEC gives green light for options listing for spot bitcoin ETFs to NYSE

The decision follows Nasdaq recently also getting permission for options on spot bitcoin ETFs.

NYSE, Cboe Win SEC Approval for Bitcoin ETF Options

On Friday, bitcoin reached its highest price since late July, coming within just $2 of breaking through the $69,000 mark. Recent data shows the cryptocurrency market has been on a consistent upward trend, with the entire digital asset economy now valued at $2.35 trillion, reflecting a 2.63% rise over the last day.

Bitcoin Closes in on Price Peak – $69K Resistance in Sight

Key Psychological Barriers: Bitcoin's Fight at $70,000

Can Bitcoin Now Make A New All-Time High

The SEC has given NYSE American LLC the green light to list and trade options on multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

SEC gives NYSE the go-ahead to list options trading for multiple spot bitcoin ETFs

Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end.

Before Bitcoin: 4 Early Digital Currencies and Why They Collapsed

In the last five trading days, spot bitcoin ETFs have seen net inflows of more than $2.1 billion, with BlackRock accounting for half of those sales.

BlackRock's ETF chief says 75% of its bitcoin buyers are crypto fans new to Wall Street

Solana

The Solv Protocol has announced the integration of Liquid Bitcoin (LST) into Solana's decentralized finance (Defi) ecosystem through its new product, Solvbtc.JUP. This initiative allows Bitcoin holders to participate in yield generation by depositing BTC or Wrapped BTC to mint Solvbtc, which can then be converted into Solvbtc.

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