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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.

In a landmark case, Frank Richard Ahlgren III, an early Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investor from Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to two years in prison for underreporting millions in cryptocurrency gains. The case represents the United States' first criminal prosecution solely focused on tax evasion involving digital assets, marking a significant development in the regulation and enforcement of cryptocurrency transactions.

Always Pay The Tax Man: Bitcoin Investor Sentenced To Two Years For Tax Evasion On Crypto Gains

Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT) on Friday announced the acquisition of 5,117 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $510 million. The purchase, funded through the net proceeds of the company's recent $525 million, 0.75% coupon convertible bond issuance, was made at an average price of $99,669 per Bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.

Riot Platforms Acquires 5,117 Bitcoin For $510Million

Bitcoin has reached a historic $100,000 milestone, Glassnode reports, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution with over $131 trillion in transaction volume, a $2 trillion market cap, and increasing institutional adoption. Bitcoin's $131 Trillion Journey According to Glassnode's latest onchain report, bitcoin (BTC) has crossed a monumental threshold, reaching $100,000 per coin on Dec.

Glassnode Report Reveals $131 Trillion Bitcoin Transfer Volume and Institutional Expansion

Discover how the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index, a sentiment analysis tool rooted in human psychology, can outperform traditional buy-and-hold strategies.

How A Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Trading Strategy Beats Buy and Hold Investing

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is on track to hit $160,000 by 2025, according to a new Matrixport report. The projection is underpinned by sustained demand for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a favorable macroeconomic environment, and the continued expansion of the global liquidity pool.

Bitcoin To Hit $160,000 By 2025 For These 3 Reasons: Report

Ethereum

U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs enjoyed another positive inflow day bringing in $597.57 million and $273.67 million respectively. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Continue Momentum with Solid Inflows Bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) maintained their inflow streak with another day of solid inflows into both ETFs. According to metrics from sosovalue, inflows totaling $597.

ETFs Maintain Strong Rally With $598 Million Inflow for Bitcoin and $274 Million Inflow for Ethereum

“It is very likely that the GitLab repositories contained sensitive credentials to access Byte Federal's databases," auditors wrote in a report.

How a Bitcoin ATM Operator Thinks Hackers Accessed Personal Data for 58,000 Users

Bitcoin is holding above $100,000, buoyed by rising risk-on sentiment amid monetary easing by major central banks, according to an analyst.

Bitcoin holds around $100,000 as central bank easing fuels investor optimism

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains in a tight channel around the $100,000 mark, sparking predictions among traders and technical analysts about a possible breakout soon. What Happened: Technical analyst Kevin emphasized in his analysis on X on Thursday that BTC is consolidating within an upward trendline of support and the macro "golden pocket," a zone defined by the previous bull market high and bear market low.

Bitcoin's Tug-of-War Around $100,000: Where Does The BTC Price Go From Here?

A member of the Texas House of Representatives just proposed a new legislation that will enable the Lone Star State to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve within its treasury. Republican state Representative Giovanni Capriglione filed the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act on Thursday.

Texas Lawmaker Introduces Bill That Would Establish Bitcoin Reserve Within the State Treasury

“He lied to his accountant about the extent of a large portion of his gains," an assistant attorney general at the DOJ said.

Satoshi Era Bitcoin Buyer Jailed for Two Years in First U.S. Crypto Tax Evasion Sentencing

Since September, MicroStrategy and U.S.-listed spot ETFs have accumulated approximately 200,000 bitcoin each.

Larger Cohorts Than U.S. ETFs or MicroStrategy Are Dictating Bitcoin Price: Van Straten

Governments and institutions buying up large amounts of bitcoin is not without risk, but there is only one thing you can do about that

Governments And Large Institutions Can Buy All The Bitcoin They Want (Except Yours)

The strategic shift to a bitcoin accumulation model is due to pressure on profitability following the reward halving, the report said.

Miners Are Adopting the Same Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy as MicroStrategy: JPMorgan

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What Happened in Crypto Today: Guess Who Wants Bitcoin Now

The record trading activity on HyperLiquid's perpetuals market is characrterized by users recently leaning more toward ether than bitcoin.

Ether Volume Overshadows Bitcoin on HyperLiquid as Platform Activity Hits $500B

Bitcoin is projected to experience significant price growth in 2025, primarily driven by increased institutional investment.

Sygnum Predicts Bitcoin Price Surge in 2025 as Institutional Investment and Regulatory Progress Grow

Bitcoin is forecast to soar to $150,000 by mid-2025, as surging FOMO and institutional investment drive ultra-bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market.

FOMO Could Catapult Bitcoin to $150K by Mid-2025 — BTC to Become a ‘Must-Have' Asset

Michael Saylor has addressed concerns about $100,000 bitcoin being “too expensive,” revealing a confident strategy rooted in its unmatched value and future potential.

Is $100K Bitcoin Too Expensive? Michael Saylor Breaks Down His Strategy

Peterffy wants to see more investors add bitcoin to their assets but keep their holdings to a minimum. Investors Should Add Bitcoin to Assets Billionaire founder of Interactive Brokers Group, Thomas Peterffy has advised clients to acquire some bitcoin but to keep their holdings small due to the volatility of the asset.

Keep 2-3% of Your Net Worth in Bitcoin: Thomas Peterffy Advises

Altcoins as a group outperformed bitcoin, with AVAX and LINK leading sector gains.

Bitcoin Grapples with $100K as Rally on Trump's Crypto-Positive Comment Fizzles

A policy that could allow the use of bitcoin in city financing has been enacted by the Vancouver City Council. Vancouver Votes to Get Ahead on Bitcoin Vancouver, the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada, has passed a policy that could result in the use of bitcoin in city finances.

Vancouver City Council Passes Motion to Become ‘Bitcoin-Friendly City'

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) pioneer and early crypto adopter Roger Ver claims the US government was attempting to subvert Bitcoin (BTC) as far back as 2011. Ver says in a new interview with Tucker Carlson that Bitcointalk.

Embattled Roger Ver Says US Government Tried To Subvert Bitcoin As Early as 2011 With Mass Censorship Campaign

Solana

The two founders behind a leading blockchain data firm are diving into what has fueled Bitcoin's (BTC) most recent venture past $100,000. According to Glassnode co-founders Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, inflation data sparked this week's BTC rally to over $100,000.

Glassnode Co-Founders Break Down Bitcoin's Latest Breakthrough, Say Solana (SOL) Is Next

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $99,666.97 -1.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,882.77 +1.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $228.16 -0.9% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 -3.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.404 -3.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002804 -4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses falling by 11.9%.

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