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.

Profusa is pivoting into bitcoin by securing a $100 million equity line of credit with Ascent Partners, committing all proceeds beyond a $5 million cash buffer to BTC as its primary treasury reserve asset. Biotech Firm Profusa Embraces Bitcoin Profusa Inc.

Profusa Launches $100 Million Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip A team that helps operate the Orphans of Uganda Children's Center, which runs in part on international bitcoin donations, took the orphans on a field trip to the zoo on Bitcoin Pizza Day to to show them that anything is possible, much like Laszlo Hayek did when he bought two pizzas with bitcoin 15 years ago. This post Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip

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Analytics firm Glassnode says that large Bitcoin investors are gobbling up BTC, fueling the crypto king's ascent above $100,000. In a post on the social media platform X, Glassnode says that all major Bitcoin cohorts by wallet size are now back in “near-perfect” accumulation mode.

Accumulation of Major Bitcoin Investors and Whales Powering BTC Uptrend As Ethereum Witnesses Trend Reversal in Buyer Behavior: Glassnode

The Financial Times reports that JPMorgan, the world's biggest bank, is looking into issuing crypto-backed loans, meaning that its clients may soon be able to pledge bitcoin, ether, or some other token to borrow dollars.

The Node: JPM's BTC Lending Play

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesdayas Bitcoin attempts to reclaim the $120,000 mark. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $119,799.44 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,711.00 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $201.99 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.56 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2662 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001529 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin large transaction volume and daily active addresses increased by 121.9% and 14.7% respectively.

Bitcoin Eyes $120,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Weaken

This month, bitcoin rocketed past $120,000 to a record high, making spot and derivatives markets buzz with action. Binance stole the spotlight, leading the charge in both bitcoin and altcoin trades, Cryptoquant figures reveal.

Cryptoquant: Binance Seizes Market Lead Amid Bitcoin and Altcoin Trading Frenzy

The Nasdaq-listed shares of Bitcoin miner Bitfarms pumped Tuesday after the Canadian company announced a share buyback program.

Bitfarms Stock Jumps After Bitcoin Miner Reveals $64 Million Share Buyback Plan

The sixth-largest bank in the US just announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase in a push to massively expand digital asset access for banking clients and institutional investors. PNC says it will allow customers to buy, hold and sell Bitcoin and crypto assets while also providing banking and treasury management services for Coinbase.

Major US Bank Launching Bitcoin and Crypto Wallets ‘For Any Coin' in New Coinbase Partnership

London gang jailed for kidnapping barber over fake crypto fortune—he only had $9, so they settled for $2.7k.

London Gang Convicted of Kidnapping Barber They Thought Was a Bitcoin Billionaire—He Wasn't

BITF is down 55% over the past year as crypto miners continue to recover profitability from the fourth Bitcoin halving in April 2024.

Bitfarms stock spikes after announcing 50 million share buyback, CEO says its Bitcoin business is ‘underappreciated'

Bitcoin Magazine Are Bitcoin Whales Dumping Their BTC? Whale Alert: 80,000+ BTC moved from a 14-year-old wallet sparks fears—are we seeing the start of a major selloff or just one whale cashing out? This post Are Bitcoin Whales Dumping Their BTC? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Are Bitcoin Whales Dumping Their BTC?

21Shares, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Galaxy, VanEck, and WisdomTree all submitted their amended proposals Tuesday morning.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF issuers file amendments for in-kind redemptions, signaling ‘positive movement' with SEC

The dominant digital asset appreciated slightly as rival cryptocurrencies such as ether and XRP eased after a multiday altcoin rally. BTC Ticks Upward as Altcoins Retreat What goes up must come down, and that was the case on Tuesday as the altcoin rally that kicked off last week started showing signs of slowing.

Bitcoin Edges up as Altcoins Lose Momentum

Tom Lee, CIO of Fundstrat Capital, an asset management firm, has predicted that if bitcoin really becomes a digital gold alternative, its price might go over $1 million in the future to at least reach the current market cap of gold.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee: Bitcoin Could Reach Over $1 Million Becoming ‘Digital Gold'

Ether Machine CEO Andrew Keys on Monday discussed Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) appeal and its strength in comparison to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: In a July 21 interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, Andrew Keys, CEO of Ether Machine, emphasized his strong preference for Ethereum over Bitcoin.

'I'd Rather Have An iPhone Than A Landline', Says Ether Machine CEO About Why He Doesn't Own Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine bitcoin++ Privacy-Focused Technical Conference Ahead of Baltic Honeybadger in Riga Developer-focused conference brings cutting-edge Bitcoin privacy technology to Latvia August 7-8, 2025, creating "Riga Bitcoin Week" with Europe's premier Bitcoin-only event. This post bitcoin++ Privacy-Focused Technical Conference Ahead of Baltic Honeybadger in Riga first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by bitcoin++.

bitcoin++ Privacy-Focused Technical Conference Ahead of Baltic Honeybadger in Riga

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw net outflows of $131.4 million on Monday, breaking a 12-day streak of uninterrupted inflows that brought in over $6 billion, according to data from Farside Investors.

Bitcoin ETFs' 12-Day Inflow Streak Comes to an End as Price Stalls

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) kept their winning streak alive, pulling in $297 million and notching a new record for daily trading volume. Meanwhile, bitcoin ETFs saw their first daily outflow in nearly two weeks, shedding $131 million.

Ether ETFs Charge Ahead With $297 Million Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Break Green Streak

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan Considers Bitcoin‑Secured Lending JPMorgan Chase is exploring a policy to lend directly against clients' Bitcoin and crypto holdings, according to the Financial Times. This would mark the first time the largest U.S. bank has accepted digital assets themselves—not ETFs—as collateral for loans.

JPMorgan Considers Bitcoin‑Secured Lending

With the rise of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and an alternative store of value, a provocative question has taken hold of the financial imagination: "Can you retire on just 1 BTC by 2035?" According to a widely circulated chart from Smitty's Bitcoin Retirement Guide, the answer in many countries is yes.

Can You Really Retire On Just 1 Bitcoin By 2035? A Look Beyond The Hype

Bitcoin Magazine PNC Bank Partners with Coinbase to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Services Wealth and asset management clients will be able to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies through PNC's platform. This post PNC Bank Partners with Coinbase to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

PNC Bank Partners with Coinbase to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Services

Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms (BITF) surged on Tuesday as the company announced to buy back up to 10% of its common stock's public float.

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Jumps 8% on Share Buyback Program

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is reportedly preparing to offer loans backed by cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), marking a significant step toward integrating digital assets into traditional finance. If finalized, the initiative could begin as early as next year, The Financial Times reported on Tuesday, quoting sources familiar with the bank's plans.

Jamie Dimon Once Called Bitcoin A 'Fraud'—Now JPMorgan Might Lend Against It

On Tuesday, bitcoin's price held steady at $119,072 on July 22, 2025, buoyed by a market capitalization of $2.36 trillion and strong 24-hour trading volume of around $56.25 billion. The intraday range reflected volatility between $116,787 and $119,296, offering a dynamic setup for traders across all timeframes.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Short-Term Rally Holds Above $119K With Bullish Momentum

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is entering a phase of technical consolidation while maintaining strong upside momentum, according to new insights from Glassnode and Fairlead Strategies. What Happened: Analysts suggest that recent price action reflects a constructive setup for further gains, particularly over a multi-month horizon.

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