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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.

Asset management giant BlackRock is reportedly promoting Bitcoin (BTC) as a part of a balanced portfolio.

Financial Giant BlackRock Endorses Up to 2% Bitcoin (BTC) Allocation in Multi-Asset Portfolios: Report

In an interview this past fall, Riot Platforms CEO Jason Les said the company would be open to AI opportunities if the right deal came along.

Riot's stock jumps after activist investor pushes the bitcoin miner to pursue hyperscalers: WSJ

A closely followed crypto analyst believes the altcoin bull market is only just getting started as Bitcoin (BTC) may soon print new all-time highs.

As Bitcoin (BTC) Reaches for New Heights, the Altcoin Bull Market Is Just Getting Started, Says Crypto Analyst

Fourteen years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic mind behind Bitcoin, signed off with a final post on the Bitcointalk forum. In this farewell, Nakamoto emphasized the need for continued work on the network's defenses against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

Vanished but Not Forgotten: Revisiting Satoshi's Final Forum Post

BlackRock operates a massively successful Bitcoin ETF, but the asset manager still recommends being conservative with the cryptocurrency.

Here's How Much Bitcoin You Should Have in Your Portfolio, According to BlackRock

Blackrock recommends that interested investors consider allocating as much as 2% of their portfolio to bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, the giant asset manager said in a report on Thursday.

Blackrock recommends bitcoin portfolio weighting of up to 2% for interested investors

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Texas State Rep Files For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

On Thursday, Dec. 12, Texas Representative Giovanni Capriglione introduced a bill to establish a bitcoin reserve as a financial asset within the state treasury, marking a significant step toward incorporating cryptocurrency into public financial management.

Texas Representative Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act

A bill was introduced on Thursday to create a strategic bitcoin reserve following Trump's support for investing in bitcoin.

Texas lawmaker introduces bill for strategic bitcoin reserve, aligning with Trump's crypto agenda

The bill aims to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the state of Texas, mirroring efforts on the national level in the United States.

Texas Legislator Introduces Bill to Establish Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Texas House introduces bill to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve

Starboard is reportedly pushing the miner to convert some of its mining sites into data centers.

Activist Investor Starboard Has Built Stake in Bitcoin Miner Riot: WSJ

The Kenya National Fire Brigades Association (KENFIBA) has become the first labor union in Kenya to adopt bitcoin. This move, facilitated by Proof of Workforce, aims to support the union's efforts to improve working conditions and emergency response capabilities for firefighters in Kenya.

Kenya National Fire Brigades Association Adopts Bitcoin

The idea of public companies holding bitcoin on their balance sheets is gaining renewed traction.

The Scoop: Bitcoin back on corporate balance sheets?

The Wall Street firm said its reasonable for investors to put a small portion of their portfolio into bitcoin.

BlackRock recommends bitcoin allocation of up to 2% in multi-asset portfolios

The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock Inc. (NASDAQ; BLK), suggests that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could hold a place in multi-asset portfolios, albeit within a narrow range. Quoting a report from the BlackRock Investment Institute, Bloomberg reported that allocating 1% to 2% of a portfolio to Bitcoin would produce a risk profile comparable to investing in the “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks within a traditional 60/40 portfolio of equities and bonds.

BlackRock Advocates For 2% Bitcoin Allocation In Multi-Asset Portfolios

58,000 users' personal data was potentially compromised in Byte Federal data breach. Byte Federal Suffers Data Breach Byte Federal, one of the largest bitcoin ATM providers in the U.S. has disclosed a data breach impacting approximately 58,000 users.

Bitcoin ATM Giant Byte Federal Suffers Data Breach: 58,000 Users Affected

In the latest episode of Galaxy Research‘s "Galaxy Brains" podcast, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor reflected on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) historic rise to $100,000 and what it means for the future of digital assets. What Happened: Calling it a "numeric punctuation" and predicting that “it will be embraced,” Saylor framed the milestone as proof of Bitcoin's permanence and its maturation into a cornerstone of the financial landscape.

Michael Saylor Lauds Bitcoin's $100,000 Milestone: 'It Will Be Embraced' By The World's Wealthy And Powerful

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U.S. spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) enjoyed a positive momentum on Wednesday. BTC-focused ETFs brought in $223.03 million, while their ETH counterparts saw inflows of $102.03 million. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Continue to Rally On Wednesday, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively attracted $223.

Crypto ETFs Keep Winning: Bitcoin Pulls in $223M, Ether Joins with $102M Boost

Babylon Chain has seen $1.2 billion worth of Bitcoin deposits in 48 hours.

There's Now $3.6 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Deposited on Babylon Chain

New research from the world's largest asset manager argues that Bitcoin offers unique benefits as a portfolio diversifier while sharing a similar risk profile to S&P 500 juggernauts like Google, Amazon, Meta and Apple.

$11.5 Trillion BlackRock Recommends A 2% Bitcoin Allocation Comparing It To The Mag 7

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) is unlikely to print the same gains it did during the last market cycle.

Bitcoin Likely To Print Smaller Gains Compared To Last Market Cycle, According to Analyst Benjamin Cowen

The Vancouver City Council has approved a motion to explore the incorporation of Bitcoin into its financial systems.

Vancouver City Council Approves Motion To Explore Bitcoin for Municipal Finance

Jeff Bezos, founder of tech giant Amazon, has amassed enormous wealth over the last few decades, with figures relating to his personal fortune astounding people from time to time. What happened: In one such instance from July 2020, Bezos' wealth swelled to $171 billion, according to a Bloomberg report, which at the time was more than the total value of all Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC) in circulation at roughly $170 billion.

Jeff Bezos Had More Money Than All Bitcoins Put Together Just 4 Years Ago, This Was The Moment When It Changed

The crypto market is looking to maintain the bullish momentum ignited by Wednesday's U.S. CPI report, which matched estimates and cleared the path for another Federal Reserve rate cut next week.

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