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.

Starknet's community ratified SNIP-31 to bring bitcoin staking to the Ethereum Layer 2, allowing to BTC account for up to 25% of staking power.

Starknet to enable bitcoin staking for network consensus alongside STRK

Arthur Hayes, the former BitMEX co-founder once indicted for Bank Secrecy Act violations, is carving out a new chapter that blends health, finance, and disruption. What Happened: Pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year, Hayes is now directing both capital and attention toward ventures ranging from stem cell therapy to digital asset treasury companies, according to Bloomberg.

Trump's Pardon Frees Arthur Hayes To Pursue Stem Cell Enterprises And Bitcoin Treasuries

Ethereum

The cryptocurrency market has shown a strong recovery today, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) shrugging off recent volatility.

Bitcoin And Ethereum Rally As Federal Reserve Dissent Fuels Bullish Sentiment

Bitcoin Magazine 9 Ways Bitcoin Treasury Companies Can Differentiate in a Crowded Market Bitcoin treasury companies can no longer rely on holdings alone to stand out. Jurisdiction, capital strategy, and leadership now define shareholder trust and mNAV. This post 9 Ways Bitcoin Treasury Companies Can Differentiate in a Crowded Market first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

9 Ways Bitcoin Treasury Companies Can Differentiate in a Crowded Market

Bitcoin remains under pressure on Aug. 21, 2025, with prices trading at $113,326 amid a continued downward structure. With a market capitalization of $2.25 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $37.27 billion, bitcoin hovered within an intraday range of $112,460 to $114,723.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Is $112K the Last Line of Defense?

Bitcoin's late Wednesday bounce to $144,700 was fleeting as a gauge of long-term market sentiment flipped bearish for the first time since June 2023. DOGE, XRP and SOL followed suit, while ether traded more resiliently.

Markets Today: Bitcoin Bears Start to Emerge, Ye's YZY Surges Then Slumps

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell‘s speech on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $113,362.70 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,292.75 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $184.32 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.90 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2185 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001246 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 94,345 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $350.58 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate Ahead Of Powell's Friday Speech

Crypto majors continue to trade in a choppy manner, with bitcoin retreating to $113,600 after reaching $114,800 late Wednesday. Ether (ETH) and most major tokens also erased overnight gains as derivatives traders looked for downside protection ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday.

Bitcoin Falters in Choppy Market, Ether Stays Resilient: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin's network is closing in on the historic 1 ZH/s milestone, but the story beneath the headline is one of tightening margins, shifting market share, and regulatory pressure. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

Theminermag Bitcoin Mining Update – July/August 2025

North Wales Police are investigating a bitcoin theft after a scammer impersonated a senior officer and persuaded a victim to provide their seed phrase.

Scammer impersonates UK police officer to steal $2.8 million in bitcoin via social engineering

In 2018, Kenneth S Rogoff, professor of economics at Harvard University and a former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, predicted bitcoin (BTC) was more likely to be worth $100 than $100,000 in a decade.

Harvard Professor Who Predicted Bitcoin Crash to $100 Says Regulators Were Too Lax

Eric Trump, the executive vice president of The Trump Organization, sparked curiosity on Wednesday after suggesting that a country “quietly” purchased 200,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The Race Toward Crypto Is ‘Electric' Speaking at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, Trump shared his observations on the growing global interest in cryptocurrency and Bitcoin.

Did A Country 'Quietly' Acquire 200,000 BTC? Eric Trump Fuels Speculation Around Mysterious Purchase

Key bitcoin (BTC) indicators are signaling a potential shift to a bearish market regime as traders await Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Key Bitcoin Indicators Hint at Bearish Regime Shift as Jackson Hole Nears

Solana

Bitcoin (BTC) hovered above $113,600 on Thursday after a slight rebound, with traders watching Powell's address for clues on whether the central bank is ready to endorse rate cuts in September.

Bitcoin Hovers at $113K; Solana and Dogecoin Lead Gains Ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

Bitcoin remains rangebound with options data showing divergent bets as traders aim to divine Powell's tone ahead of Friday's Jackson Hole meeting.

Bitcoin Options Traders Split Ahead of Fed's Jackson Hole Meeting

Kanye West, the highly controversial rapper now known as Ye, has launched a memecoin, following in the footsteps of U.S.

Yeezy Money: Kanye West YZE Memecoin Hits $3 Billion Amid Trump-Fueled Crypto And Bitcoin Price Boom

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), predicted Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could hit $1 million by 2030, citing growing regulatory clarity in the U.S. Why Armstrong Thinks BTC Will Hit $1 Million During an interview with Stripe co-founder John Collison, Armstrong was asked about Bitcoin's 10-year growth projection. “The rough idea I have in my head is, we'll see a million-dollar Bitcoin by 2030, and there's high error bars around these things,” he responded.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Forecasts A Million-Dollar Bitcoin By 2030 Amid 'Emerging' Regulatory Clarity In US

Backed by a multimillion-dollar bitcoin donation from the Winklevoss twins, the Digital Freedom Fund political action committee is mobilizing to cement pro-crypto dominance across U.S. policy and elections. Winklevoss Twins Power Digital Freedom Fund to Back Pro-Crypto US Agenda Crypto exchange Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss disclosed on social media platform X on Aug.

Crypto Billionaires Inject $21M Bitcoin to Help Make America the Crypto Capital

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied on Wednesday, despite hawkish Federal Reserve minutes dampening hopes for rate cuts. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Recover As Crypto Sentiment Switches From 'Fear' To 'Neutral:' Analyst Highlights Where BTC May Find Support

Hong Kong-based firm Ming Shing said it is entering an agreement with Winning Mission Group to purchase 4,250 BTC at an average price of $113,638.

Hong Kong construction company enters $483 million agreement to buy 4,250 BTC; shares briefly jump 30%

Bitcoin's explosive ascent defies past predictions as U.S. regulators pivot toward institutional adoption—forcing even a top Harvard economist to completely reassess his early outlook. Harvard Professor Admits Bitcoin Miscalculation—Key Drivers Still Loading Cryptocurrency's durability continues to challenge critics, including leading economists who once doubted its staying power. Kenneth Rogoff, Maurits C.

Harvard Economist Got Bitcoin Wrong—Now Traders Eye Crypto's True Drivers

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Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Demand Cools While “Crypto Capital is Getting More Selective,” OKX's Gracie Lin Warns

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — U.S. President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, is convinced bitcoin (BTC) will eventually be worth over $1 million.

There's ‘No Question In The World' Bitcoin Will Be Worth $1M: Eric Trump

The Digital Freedom Fund will focus on supporting President Trump's crypto agenda—first and foremost by beating Democrats in next year's midterms.

Winklevoss Twins Donate $21 Million in Bitcoin to Pro-Trump, Anti-Democrat Crypto PAC

The Nasdaq-listed miner is focusing on expansion.

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