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.

The accused is said to have forced people to work in Cambodian compounds part of large-scale crypto scam network.

US government bitcoin holdings balloon to $36 billion following record-breaking DOJ seizure

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slides to $110,000 as U.S. Government and BlackRock Move Millions in Crypto Bitcoin price fell from highs near $116,000 to around $110,000 overnight amid major on-chain moves by the U.S. government and BlackRock. Bitcoin Price Slides to $110,000 as U.S. Government and BlackRock Move Millions in Crypto Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Slides to $110,000 as U.S. Government and BlackRock Move Millions in Crypto

The Department of Justice has seized about $15 billion worth of bitcoin held by a man who oversaw a massive "pig butchering" fraud operation based in Cambodia, prosecutors said.

DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia

The United States is seeking the forfeiture of more than $14 billion in Bitcoin tied to a "pig butchering" crypto scam.

US Seeks $14 Billion in Bitcoin From Cambodian Crypto Scammer in Record Forfeiture

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sweeping sanctions and forfeiture actions targeting transnational criminal organizations tied to large-scale “pig butchering” scams, including an effort to seize 127,271 bitcoin ( BTC) valued at roughly $12 billion linked to Chinese national Chen Zhi and his Cambodia-based Prince Group. U.S.

US Treasury Moves to Seize 127,271 BTC From Chinese National Behind Global Scam Ring

Elon Musk has once again quietly signaled his support of bitcoin

‘Fund The AI Arms Race'—Elon Musk Is Quietly Backing Bitcoin And Issued A ‘Fake Fiat Currency' Dollar Warning

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs saw a combined outflow of $755 million, though technical indicators still show resilience, hinting the market may not be as weak as flows suggest. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Accelerate But BlackRock's IBIT Defies the Trend US BTC Spot ETF (Source: SoSoValue) According to data from SoSoValue, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw combined outflows of $326 million on Oct. 13.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Bleed $755 Million, But Technical Analysis Gives Bulls Hope

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crash Sparks Debate Over Bull Market Fate The bitcoin price tumbled amid massive liquidations, sparking fears of a bull market end. Yet, on-chain metrics and macro signals suggest this is just a healthy reset, paving the way for stronger rallies ahead. Bitcoin Price Crash Sparks Debate Over Bull Market Fate Matt Crosby.

Bitcoin Price Crash Sparks Debate Over Bull Market Fate

Over the last hour, bitcoin's been priced at $110,901 to $111,336 as of Oct. 14, 2025, reflecting continued volatility in a consolidating downtrend. With a market capitalization of $2.21 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $75.97 billion, the digital asset moved within an intraday range of $110,256 to $115,934.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Will the $111K Level Hold Amid Bearish Structure?

Hot-handed bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure play IREN (IREN) continues to have major upside, according to Wall Street brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald.

Bitcoin Miner IREN's AI Pivot Earns $100 Price Target at Cantor Fitzgerald

Metaplanet Inc. (OTCQX:MTPLF) shares fell to $3.45 on Tuesday, extending a months-long slide that has erased 70% of the company's value and pushed its market capitalization below the worth of its Bitcoin reserves. Market Discounts Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings The Tokyo-based company, once hailed as Japan's equivalent to Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), is now confronting a sharp reversal in its fortunes.

'Asia's MicroStrategy' Metaplanet Down 70% Since June, Company Value Falls Below $3.4B Bitcoin Reserves

Bitcoin is trading at $111,000 on Tuesday as it clings on to the critical level $110,000 level of support.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Tests Key Support as Bullish Optimism Fades

Led by Elon Musk, Tesla famously purchased $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) in early 2021 and announced plans to accept BTC as payment for its products.

Is Elon Musk Getting Interested in Bitcoin Again?

OranjeBTC's share price in Brazil has plunged, failing to attract crypto‑savvy investors. Nonetheless, the company has doubled down on its bitcoin strategy, recently adding 16 BTC to its strategic reserve.

OranjeBTC's Stock Slumps Even as It Doubles Down on Its Bitcoin Proposition in Brazil

A wave of leveraged long liquidations has exposed bitcoin's (BTC) equity sensitivity, according to Wall Street bank Citigroup.

Leveraged Liquidations Underscore Bitcoin's Equity Sensitivity, Citi Says

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is back below $112,000 as rising spot BTC and ETH ETF outflows, combined with growing liquidations, drag the broader crypto market down 4.2% early Tuesday. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $326.5 million in outflows, while Ethereum ETFs recorded a larger exit of $428.5 million.

Bitcoin Slides Below $112,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop Over 3% On Early Tuesday

Bitcoin fell below $111,000 as investors withdrew $755 million from spot crypto ETFs and onchain data signaled widespread derisking.

Bitcoin slips below $112,000 as ETF outflows, weaker risk appetite weigh on prices

Analysts warn Bitcoin could fall toward $103,000 as it struggles to hold a critical support level amid major ETF outflows.

Crypto Markets Slide as Key Bitcoin Support Weakens and ETF Flows Reverse

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, blockchain sleuths using Arkham Intelligence data spotted the U.S. government shuffling 652.62 BTC—worth a cool $73 million—out of its digital piggy bank of seized bitcoin. Government Shifts 652.62 BTC as Shutdown Hits Two Weeks Today marks day 14 of the U.S.

Government Shutdown? Not for Bitcoin — The Feds Just Moved $73M in BTC

Metaplanet (3350) is now trading below a 1.0x multiple to net asset value (mNAV) for the first time since launching its bitcoin treasury strategy back in 2024.

Metaplanet Trades Below 1x mNAV for First Time Since Starting Bitcoin Treasury Plan

Elon Musk said Tuesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is based on energy and, unlike fiat currencies, governments cannot fake it and issue their own. You Can't Print Energy, Agrees Musk The Tesla and SpaceX CEO responded to an X post about governments funding the “artificial intelligence arms race” through money printing, which is driving gold, silver, and Bitcoin higher.

Elon Musk Says Bitcoin Has Energy: 'You Can Issue Fake Fiat

Metaplanet's mNAV dropped below 1 for the first time, meaning its enterprise value is lower than that of its bitcoin holdings.

Metaplanet's enterprise value dips below Bitcoin holdings for first time

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their largest combined daily outflow since Sept. 26 on Monday, with $326.4 million exiting the market, according to Farside data.

BlackRock's IBIT Bucks the Trend with Continued Inflows Despite Weak Bitcoin Price Action

Veteran economist Jeremy Siegel said Monday that while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has positives, it does not qualify as a short-term risk diversifier asset. ‘Bitcoin Still Not There' In an interview with CNBC, Siegel discussed the market's outlook following a sharp rebound from last week's sell-offs.

Bitcoin Not Yet A Short-Term Risk Diversifier Like Gold, Says Jeremy Siegel: 'It Will Snap Back But

Canaan Inc. announced the launch of a gas-to-computing pilot in Calgary, Alberta, that converts wellhead natural gas into low-cost power for high-density computing — a neat way to turn waste into watts. Canaan Pilots Containerized Data Modules at Canadian Wellheads Canaan‘s initiative operates through a joint mining agreement with Calgary-based Aurora AZ Energy Ltd.

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