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.

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, lauded on Monday Michael Saylor's approach to bolstering Strategy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MSTR) balance sheet through “smart” Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases and equity sales. Saylor Is Doing Smart Stuff, Says Scaramucci In an X post, Scaramucci expressed admiration for Saylor's strategy, calling him “the man.

Anthony Scaramucci Praises Michael Saylor's 'Really Smart' Approach That Will 'Strengthen' Bitcoin-Focused Strategy's Balance Sheet

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Ethereum

Bitcoin failed to build on recent gains on Monday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Hold Steady, Dogecoin Gains Amid Focus On Fed's Interest Rate Moves: Analyst Sees 'Classic Sell The News Type Of Correction'

QCP notes participation has collapsed while Polymarket sees a shallow easing path, putting the focus on guidance and cross central bank signals.

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Steadies Around 90k With Liquidity Drained and a Fed Cut Fully Priced In

Bitcoin prices rallied on December 8 as markets “aggressively” front-ran the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, according to Cardiff founder William Stern.

Bitcoin Bounces Back As Markets ‘Aggressively' Front-Run Fed Meeting, Says Analyst

Bernstein's latest outlook signals bitcoin entering a longer, institution-led bull phase, with resilient ETF flows and expanding corporate adoption pointing to powerful structural momentum that could reshape crypto's trajectory. Bernstein Projects Extended Bitcoin Bull Cycle Bullish sentiment around bitcoin continues to build as global equity research and brokerage firm Bernstein issued a revised outlook.

Analysts Target $1M Bitcoin With a Surging Institution-Led Cycle

The first week of December wrapped and BTC closed out the day at $90,349 per coin on Bitstamp, leaving it 28.45% shy of its all-time peak above the $126,000 zone.

8 AI Chatbots Deliver Wildly Different Bitcoin Price Predictions — Which One Nails Dec. 31, 2025?

USDC

The move builds on a CFTC initiative in September expanding the use of tokenized collateral, particularly stablecoins, in derivatives markets.

CFTC clears path for ETH, Bitcoin and USDC to be used as collateral in derivatives markets

The CFTC has introduced a pilot allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as margin, while updating rules to support tokenized assets.

CFTC to Pilot Tokenized Collateral in Derivatives Markets Starting With Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDC

Bitcoin Magazine CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets The CFTC launched a U.S. pilot program allowing Bitcoin to be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markets. CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets Micah Zimmerman.

CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets

Acting Chair Caroline Pham has unveiled a first-of-its-kind U.S. program to permit tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, citing "clear guardrails" for firms.

CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and USDC as Collateral

Recent data shows the Coinbase Premium Index has finally clawed its way out of a long streak of discounts since the end of October, and it's now lounging comfortably in positive territory. Meanwhile, bitcoin prices in South Korea are still riding high, holding their own in premium territory too.

Coinbase and Korea Premiums Flash Green While Bitcoin's December Chaos Deepens

Markets open in green after a week of recovery, but the movement isn't enough to call it bullish yet. The death cross looms large over both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Crypto Markets Flash Green, But Bitcoin and Ethereum Are in a Death Cross: Analysis

BTC's relative weakness compared to stocks points to tepid spot demand, making the largest crypto vulnerable to macro volatility, Bitfinex analysts said.

Bitcoin Treads Water Near $90K as Bitfinex Warns of 'Fragile Setup' to Shocks

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy's Michael Saylor Met With Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds to Pitch Bitcoin-Backed Credit Strategy's Michael Saylor claims he met with every Middle East sovereign wealth fund to pitch Bitcoin-backed credit, positioning digital capital as a yield-generating alternative to traditional fixed income. Strategy's Michael Saylor Met With Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds to Pitch Bitcoin-Backed Credit Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy's Michael Saylor Met With Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds to Pitch Bitcoin-Backed Credit

Bernstein on Monday said that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) institutional base is solid enough to support a higher long-term trajectory, setting a new 2026 target at $150,000. Bernstein Sees Bitcoin Entering A Longer Bull Cycle Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Asset Research at VanEck, quoted Bernstein's latest report, citing that Bitcoin has broken its traditional 4-year cycle and entered "an elongated bull-cycle.

Bitcoin's New 2026 Target Is $150,000, Bernstein Says

Bitcoin is battling to stay above $90,000, with broader market sentiment failing to provide enough support for a recovery. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,949.15 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,093.91 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $133.64 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.07 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1419 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058449 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 96,599 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $280.18 million.

Bitcoin Breaks Below $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Turn Cautious Before FOMC

U.S. crypto investors now have just over two weeks to execute any final sales before sweeping IRS reporting rules go live on January 1, 2026. What Happened: Beginning in 2026, centralized exchanges will be required to follow the same cost-basis reporting rules as traditional brokerages.

IRS Rule Changes In 2026 Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Traders Need To Know About

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Coalition Pushes Back Against MSCI Proposal Targeting Bitcoin-Heavy Companies Bitcoin For Corporations (BFC) challenged MSCI's plan to exclude companies with over 50% of assets in digital assets, arguing it unfairly penalizes operating businesses. Bitcoin Coalition Pushes Back Against MSCI Proposal Targeting Bitcoin-Heavy Companies Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Coalition Pushes Back Against MSCI Proposal Targeting Bitcoin-Heavy Companies

Investment firm BlackRock filed the S-1 registration statement for a new Ethereum staking ETF, ETHB, separate from its existing ETHA fund.

Bitcoin ETF Giant BlackRock Files to Launch Ethereum Staking ETF

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Robinhood's expansion plans, BlackRock's staked Ethereum ETF filing, Strategy's biggest Bitcoin buy since July, and more

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Bulls Eye $94K Breakout Ahead of Crucial FOMC Rate Cut Decision Bitcoin closed the week at $90,429 after testing $84,000 support and $94,000 resistance, with bulls now banking on Wednesday's FOMC meeting for a rate cut to fuel upward momentum toward $101,000. Bitcoin Bulls Eye $94K Breakout Ahead of Crucial FOMC Rate Cut Decision Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Bulls Eye $94K Breakout Ahead of Crucial FOMC Rate Cut Decision

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Monday disclosed that it acquired 10,624 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) worth about $962.7 million last week as the stock remains deep in a multi-month downtrend. Company Adds $962.7 Million In Bitcoin, Funded Through Share Sales The batch represents its largest weekly purchase since July 2025.

Strategy Buys Biggest BTC Stack In 5 Months—But MSTR Can't Catch A Break

Bitcoin Magazine Argentina Moves to Let Banks Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Services The Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA), is reportedly drafting rules that would allow commercial banks to offer bitcoin. Argentina Moves to Let Banks Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Services Micah Zimmerman.

Argentina Moves to Let Banks Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Services

Bitcoin ETFs capture $352 million as bearish bets retreat, hinting investor pessimism may have reached its low point.

Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $352 Million to Extend Rebound While XRP Funds Remain Hot

Bitcoin Magazine UAE's Security General Hails BTC as a ‘Key Pillar in Future Finance' at Bitcoin MENA Conference At the Bitcoin MENA conference, UAE's Mohammed Al Shamsi called the nation's Bitcoin adoption a key part of a “historical phase” reshaping the global financial system. UAE's Security General Hails BTC as a ‘Key Pillar in Future Finance' at Bitcoin MENA Conference Micah Zimmerman.

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