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.

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said on Sunday that the anticipated Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) super cycle may be delayed, playfully admitting that he can't nail every prediction. ‘Super Cycle Will Come' CZ posted on X a clip from his recent interview with CoinDesk, where he was reminded about his January prediction that 2026 will be a super cycle for Bitcoin.

Binance Founder CZ Says Bitcoin 'Super Cycle' May Be Delayed, But 'Will Come'

A large build-up of speculative short positions in the yen raises the risk of a sharp short squeeze if the BOJ signals more aggressive tightening, potentially unwinding yen-funded carry trades that support risk assets.

Bitcoin traders have a reason to watch Tuesday's BOJ rate decision. Yen shorts are at a nine-year high

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Coins.ph integrated bitcoin and ethereum into the Philippines' national QR Ph network, allowing users to spend crypto seamlessly across nearly 700,000 local merchants.

Coins.ph Adds Bitcoin and Ethereum to National QR Ph, Reaching 700,000 Philippine Merchants

The rally reflected improving risk sentiment following reports that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace agreement, analysts said.

Bitcoin tops $65,000 as reports of US-Iran peace deal ease geopolitical fears

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN ) CEO Brian Armstrong reaffirmed on Sunday his bullish stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), projecting a “much higher” price for the asset by 2030. ‘A key Part Of Our Economy' Armstrong shared a clip on X from his recent appearance on the Moonshots with Peter Diamandis podcast, where he expressed strong optimism about Bitcoin's future.

Brian Armstrong Is 'Bullish As Ever' On Bitcoin, Coinbase CEO Predicts BTC Price Will Be 'Much Higher' In 20230

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Live markets: Bitcoin not fully out of danger as Trump warns of further Iran strikes

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chair Michael Saylor congratulated Elon Musk and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) on their record-breaking IPO, while drawing attention to the newly-listed firm's substantial Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings. Musk's Firms Leading ‘Mag 8' Bitcoin Leaderboard Saylor hailed SpaceX's debut as ‘historic' on X, noting that 25% of the “Mag 8” companies — the original “Mag 7” plus SpaceX — now hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

Elon Musk Gets Shout Out From Strategy's Michael Saylor For 'Historic' SpaceX IPO: '25% Of The Mag8 Now Holds Bitcoin'

A peace agreement that reopens the Strait of Hormuz pulled the geopolitical premium out of oil and put back into risk assets.

Bitcoin hits a two-week high above $65,500 as the US-Iran deal sends oil sliding

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Leading cryptocurrencies lifted alongside stock futures overnight on Sunday after President Donald Trump said that a framework agreement to end the conflict with Iran had been completed.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Climb Trump Declares Iran Deal 'Complete': Analyst Predicts BTC Move Above Key Level To Fuel 'Risk-On Appetite'

Crypto funds share their outlook on bitcoin, the biggest risks ahead, and where they see the best risk-reward opportunities today.

The Funding: Is the bitcoin bottom in? Crypto funds weigh in

Federal prosecutors detailed a guilty plea in a violent kidnapping plot tied to an attempted bitcoin robbery. Authorities said the scheme sought to steal bitcoin connected to a theft worth hundreds of millions of dollars and has led to multiple guilty pleas in the broader case.

Massive Bitcoin Theft Case Draws Guilty Plea in Violent Kidnapping Plot

Across Polymarket and Kalshi, traders have deployed more than $78 million in bitcoin price prediction bets for 2026, and the collective signal is clear: the crowd is not expecting a breakout. June Outlook: Bulls Lean on $67.5K, Bears Watch $55K On Polymarket‘s June price market, which has recorded $15.

Traders Bet $16.4M on Bitcoin Staying Below $75K Through June — Here's the Full Breakdown

The price of crude oil is tumbling, and U.S. stock futures are moving higher.

Bitcoin shoots higher on Iran peace deal, with Strait of Hormuz set to open

President Donald Trump declared a deal with Iran complete on Sunday, immediately authorizing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade. Trump posted the announcement on Truth Social on June 14, 2026. The full statement read: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.

Trump Declares Iran Deal Done, Reopens Strait of Hormuz — Bitcoin Climbs Past $65K

The cut hands surviving miners roughly 11% more bitcoin per unit of active hashrate, but all-in production economics remain underwater at current prices.

Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 10% in second-largest negative adjustment of 2026

This week, Bitcoin's difficulty epoch at block height 953568 delivered the year's second-steepest downward adjustment to date. Following this weekend's recalibration and looking ahead to the next two weeks, the latest difficulty reading of 124.93 trillion now stands as the lowest level recorded in 2026 and the weakest mark posted since July 12, 2025.

Bitcoin Difficulty Drops 10% to Lowest Level Since July 2025 as Hashrate Cools

A pattern stretching back to bitcoin's earliest days has held through every market cycle. It has yet to be tested in the current one.

Bitcoin could crash to $48,000, if this historical pattern is triggered

A Canadian teenager accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency and financing a luxury lifestyle with the proceeds has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in U.S. What Happened Trenton Johnston, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Miami to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. According to prosecutors cited by The New York Times, Johnston participated in a cryptocurrency fraud operation over a two-year period.

'We Smacked A 185 Bitcoin Target:' Canadian Teen Pleads Guilty In $13 Million Crypto Fraud Case

Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR ), once acknowledged that his mother's encouragement planted the belief in him that he could succeed in life. The Story Of The ‘Best Paper Boy' During the “When Shift Happens” podcast that aired May 21, Saylor recalled his first job as a paperboy in Dayton, Ohio, when he'd wake up very early in the morning to drop off newspapers.

Michael Saylor Was Told By His Mom That He Would One Day Do 'Great Things' And 'Conquer' The World: Bitcoin Billionaire Says, 'She Programmed Me'

Michael Saylor's latest orange-dot chart renewed speculation about another Strategy bitcoin buy as the company's holdings reached 845,256 BTC. The post followed a rare 32 BTC sale, a much larger 1,550 BTC purchase, and fresh attention on corporate bitcoin treasuries. Saylor's Familiar Bitcoin Chart Revives Focus on Strategy's Next Move Optimism around another Strategy Inc.

Still Adding Dots: Saylor Puts Bitcoin Bulls on Strategy Buy Watch

Crypto staged a relief rally after two weeks of vicious Bitcoin ETF selling slowed, suggesting sellers had reached exhaustion.

SpaceX IPO Blasts Off as Bitcoin ETF Selling Eases — Did Crypto Markets Bottom?

This week in the crypto world was a rollercoaster ride, with Bitcoin's potential drop, Dogecoin's spending versus holding debate and significant purchases by crypto whales. Let's dive into the top stories that shaped the week.

Weekend Crypto Round-Up: Bitcoin's Worst-Case Scenario, Dogecoin's Future And More

Bitcoin ( BTC) is trading at $64,549 per coin on June 14, 2026, at 8 a.m. Eastern time, holding above a critical demand zone while the daily chart carries a bearish technical rating and lower timeframes show the first signs of stabilization since the multi-week decline from early May highs near $82,969.

BTC Momentum Turns Positive as Bitcoin Fights to Hold the $64,000 Zone

Bitcoin's mining difficulty is on track for the second-largest downward adjustment this year, offering a reprieve to miners after a sharp pullback in network hashrate followed bitcoin's early June price crash. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set for Steep Drop as Hashrate Slides After Price Crash

Robert Kiyosaki warned that dollar savings face growing pressure from debt, inflation, and money creation, renewing his call to hold bitcoin. He cited $1 trillion as a symbol of rapid monetary expansion. Kiyosaki Frames $1 Trillion as a Warning on Dollar Savings Robert Kiyosaki renewed his warning on U.S.

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