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.

Bitcoin Magazine Kansas Introduce Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Kansas appears to be the latest U.S. state to consider a formal role for Bitcoin in public finance, with lawmakers introducing a bill to create a state-managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund. Kansas Introduce Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Micah Zimmerman.

Kansas Introduce Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

The asset manager said bitcoin's institutional adoption and asset tokenization are pushing digital assets toward scale, potentially reaching tens of trillions by decade's end.

Ark Invest sees bitcoin and tokenization driving the next phase of digital asset growth

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Ethereum

Bitcoin reversed its three-day losing streak, posting gains of around 2%, but continues to struggle to reclaim the $90,000 level.

Bitcoin Stuck Around $90,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Reverse Losses

Global markets rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump de-escalated trade tensions with Europe and Greenland, sparking a relief surge across equities. Bitcoin mirrored this volatility, plunging to $88,200 before rebounding to $90,000, though it remains down 7% weekly.

Bitcoin Consolidates Near $90K Amid Volatility as Cooling PCE Inflation Fuels Risk‑On Sentiment

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Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) latest recovery attempt has stalled after rejection at a key weekly resistance level, increasing the risk of further downside, according to prominent pseudonymous analyst DonAlt. Bitcoin's ‘Greenland' Dip DonAlt said in an update on YouTube that markets have shifted away from clean, technically driven setups toward a headline-driven environment, citing geopolitical uncertainty linked to recent rhetoric from the Trump administration regarding Greenland.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana See 'Greenland Dip', Top Analyst Says

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Forms Quantum Computing Advisory Board as Bitcoin Security Concerns Grow Coinbase has launched an Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain to proactively safeguard Bitcoin and other digital assets against potential future quantum threats. Coinbase Forms Quantum Computing Advisory Board as Bitcoin Security Concerns Grow Micah Zimmerman.

Coinbase Forms Quantum Computing Advisory Board as Bitcoin Security Concerns Grow

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

The Daily: Ark Invest sees bitcoin topping $750K by 2030, Senate Agriculture Committee releases crypto market structure bill text, and more

Strategy's new perpetual funding wall defends its Bitcoin hoard—but creates severe fault lines during times of stress, analysts argue.

Four Potential Fault Lines in Strategy's Bitcoin Fortress

A sharp compression in bitcoin futures spreads is eroding the appeal of the cash-and-carry trade that once drew billions from institutions. Falling yields and shifting market structure now point to a more mature crypto derivatives market.

Bitcoin Arbitrage Yields Shrink as Institutions Pull Back

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Payments Startup ZBD Raises $40M to Build Gaming Payments Rails Bitcoin payments startup ZBD raised $40M to expand blockchain payment infrastructure for games, focusing on Bitcoin rewards and integration. Bitcoin Payments Startup ZBD Raises $40M to Build Gaming Payments Rails Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Payments Startup ZBD Raises $40M to Build Gaming Payments Rails

Investors sought refuge from crypto exposure on Wednesday as President Donald Trump pulled back from his Greenland-related threats.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed $1 Billion Amid Trump Waffling on Greenland and Tariffs

Over roughly the past year, discussion has grown more pointed over whether the accelerating pace of quantum computing could eventually threaten the Bitcoin network.

Is Quantum Computing Casting a Shadow Over Bitcoin's Price?

Bitcoin Magazine Thailand Finalizes Rules for Bitcoin ETFs and Crypto Futures in Early-2026 Push Thailand is moving to position itself as a leading crypto hub in Asia by rolling out a comprehensive 2026 regulatory framework covering bitcoin ETFs and crypto futures trading. Thailand Finalizes Rules for Bitcoin ETFs and Crypto Futures in Early-2026 Push Micah Zimmerman.

Thailand Finalizes Rules for Bitcoin ETFs and Crypto Futures in Early-2026 Push

The Netherlands reportedly plan to tax unrealized Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) gains beginning in 2028, when a new asset taxation framework is expected to take effect. Unrealized Crypto Gains To Be Taxed Under the proposed reform, the Dutch government would introduce an annual capital gains tax covering both realized and unrealized gains on assets including stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin News stated on X.

A Tax On Unrealized Bitcoin Gains? Here's Which Country Is Looking At That Starting 2028

Bitcoin is now down 55% against gold from its December 2024 peak.

Bitcoin in a deep bear market against gold, history suggests downside may persist

"The consensus view is that crypto markets are bearish until about September," said one analyst.

Bitcoin tumbles back below $89,000 as Wednesday afternoon rally attempt fades

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) current four-year cycle drawdown to be the shallowest in its history, setting the stage for another leg higher. Wood Expects Bitcoin To Be "Off Again" Speaking on CNBC on Wednesday, Wood said ARK gains Bitcoin exposure primarily through its spot Bitcoin ETF, ARKB, rather than equity proxies such as Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR).

Cathie Wood: Bitcoin Is Set To Rally After 'Shallowest Four-Year Cycle Decline'

After a brief slowdown in its pace of bitcoin acquisition, Strategy has purchased almost $3.5 billion of BTC over the last two weeks.

Michael Saylor indicates more bitcoin purchases in change of pace mid-week tweet

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of a significant amount of seized bitcoin, citing a possible custody lapse, local media reported.

South Korean prosecutors probe disappearance of seized bitcoin: report

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) selling accelerated midweek as bitcoin and ether funds suffered another wave of aggressive exits. XRP and Solana offered limited relief, posting modest inflows amid broader market stress. ETF Capitulation Continues With Bitcoin, Ether Hit by Massive Outflows The sell-off showed no signs of slowing.

Selling Pressure Intensifies as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $1 Billion

Onchain data shows sizable bitcoin and ether movements tied to BlackRock's spot ETFs, echoing earlier January flows tied to creation and redemption activity.

BlackRock-linked wallets move over $430 million in bitcoin, ether to Coinbase Prime

Bitcoin's price edged slightly below $90,000 to rest at $89,962, with a market capitalization of $1.79 trillion and around $54.29 billion in 24-hour trading volume. The intraday trading range spanned from $87,304 to $90,295, pointing to a tense standoff between buyers and sellers.

Sidelined or Setup? Bitcoin's Price Stalls, Traders Brace for Breakout

Looking for a flashy new timepiece? GoMining's collab with Jacob & Co. pairs a Bitcoin-themed luxury watch with a share of mining profits.

GoMining, Jacob & Co. Debut $40K Luxury Bitcoin Watch Paired With 'Digital Miner'

Bitcoin's onchain data shows persistent overhead supply and fragile conviction as the market consolidates below $90,000, Glassnode says.

Bitcoin struggles to regain momentum amid persistent overhead supply: Glassnode

The founder and managing partner of alternative asset manager SkyBridge Capital, Anthony Scaramucci, says he's cautiously optimistic on Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market in 2026 despite volatility.

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