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.

Scammers appear to be targeting a Bitcoin address holding $8.7 billion in BTC—stolen from the Mt. Gox exchange—with a phishing attempt.

Hackers Target Bitcoin Wallet Holding Billions Swiped From Mt. Gox

The CEO of Bitcoin hoarder Metaplanet says the company is looking to accumulate so much BTC that it will become impossible for others to catch up in the future.

Metaplanet CEO Predicts ‘Bitcoin Gold Rush,' Says Company Wants To Accumulate Enough BTC To Reach ‘Escape Velocity': Report

KULR Technology Group secured a $20 million credit facility from Coinbase Credit to fund bitcoin purchases. KULR to Fund Bitcoin Purchases With $20M Coinbase Loan According to the announcement published on Tuesday, KULR Technology Group Inc. obtained a $20 million credit facility from Coinbase Credit Inc., a subsidiary of Coinbase Global Inc.

KULR Secures $20M Coinbase Credit Line for Bitcoin Buys

With a prediction market deadline fast approaching, traders on Myriad are split as momentum wanes and resistance looms just above the $109K price mark for Bitcoin.

Will Bitcoin Breakout This Week? Price Charts Flash Mixed Signals

In case you missed it during the holiday week, collaborative design tool Figma filed to go public via IPO. Used by 95% of Fortune 500 companies and with $871 million of revenue over the trailing twelve months (up 49% Y/Y), Figma disclosed bitcoin ETF exposure of $70 million as well as board approval to buy $30 million in spot bitcoin (BTC).

Bitcoin Bull Mulls Different Kind of Corporate Treasury Strategy as Prices Continue on Hold

A widely followed crypto analyst is warning traders that historical precedent suggests a challenging few months ahead for digital assets. In a new interview with David Lin, crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says there is reason to expect that the third quarter of this year could be bearish for crypto.

Bitcoin Headed for Q3 Correction, According to Crypto Analyst Benjamin Cowen – Here's Why

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Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Tuesday as markets await further trade deals announced by the Trump administration. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $109,033.80 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,615.30 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $152.16 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.31 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1710 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001189 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin's large transaction volume increasing by 95.4% and daily active addresses growing by 14.3%.

Bitcoin Reclaims $109,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Follow Higher

Americans have virtually stopped worrying about tariff-induced inflation according to a monthly survey published by the New York Federal Reserve.

Bitcoin Inches up as Inflation Fears Subside

A new report by Coinmetrics recapped the most important developments shaping the crypto markets in the year's second quarter, underscoring the sector's rebound after a shaky first quarter. What Happened: The second quarter was shaped by President Donald Trump's tariff announcement in April, but by quarter-end, optimism returned, the report notes.

Bitcoin, Robinhood, Coinbase Surged 30% To 100% In Q2: What's Next?

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Joe Lubin says decentralization will be the main narrative that drives markets in the coming years. In a new interview with CNBC, Lubin, the chair of SharpLink, a gaming company with an Ethereum treasury, says his firm's ETH accumulation strategy is about generating more awareness of the leading smart contract platform.

Billionaire Joe Lubin Predicts Rise of Bitcoin and Ethereum As Decentralization Becomes ‘Direction of Travel for the World'

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Showed Up in DC — And Washington Took Notice Reflections on the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington DC during May 2025. This post Bitcoin Showed Up in DC — And Washington Took Notice first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Zack Cohen.

Bitcoin Showed Up in DC — And Washington Took Notice

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

The Daily: Trump's Truth Social files for ‘Crypto Blue Chip' ETF, Dubai approves tokenized money market fund in RWA push, and more

The firm plans to lead Series A rounds in companies building on Bitcoin with initial checks ranging from $3 million to $8 million.

Bitcoin-focused VC Ego Death Capital closes $100 million second fund

Bitcoin Magazine Bow Valley Credit Union in Canada turns on Bitcoin purchases for Albertans BVCU's Bitcoin Gateway, with Balance Custody and Bull Bitcoin API, simplifies buying bitcoin. “Facilitates institutional adoption,” says Francis Pouliot. This post Bow Valley Credit Union in Canada turns on Bitcoin purchases for Albertans first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Bow Valley Credit Union in Canada turns on Bitcoin purchases for Albertans

Yorkville America Digital, LLC, in partnership with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) – the company behind President Donald Trump's “free speech” social media platform Truth Social – has filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Truth Social Platform's Parent Company Proposes Blue Chip Crypto ETF

Trump Media and Technology Group is looking to launch another Truth Social-branded crypto ETF for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and more.

Trump Media Files for 'Crypto Blue Chip' ETF Holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP

Venture capital firm (VC) firm ego death capital, which focuses on Bitcoin BTC (and Bitcoin only)-based projects, has closed its second fund, totaling $100 million.

BTC-Only VC Ego Death Capital Closes $100M Fund for Projects Building on Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Sequans Closes $384 Million Investment To Launch Bitcoin Treasury Initiative Sequans Communications, a fabless semiconductor company focusing on 5G/4G IoT semiconductor technology, has officially closed a $384 million strategic investment to kick off its Bitcoin treasury initiative. The deal combines $195 million in equity financing and $189 million in secured convertible debentures, reflecting growing institutional appetite for Bitcoin.

Sequans Closes $384 Million Investment To Launch Bitcoin Treasury Initiative

As of July 2, the healthtech company (ticker SMLR) has amassed 4,636 BTC worth approximately $430 million at current prices.

Benchmark says Semler Scientific could close valuation gap with Bitcoin treasury peers, sees 150% upside in SMLR

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Enters ‘Bitcoin Gold Rush' with Plans to Buy 210,000 BTC by 2027 Japan's top bitcoin treasury firm aims to grow its holdings to 210,000 BTC by 2027 and wants to use its growing reserves to buy cash-generating businesses. This post Metaplanet Enters ‘Bitcoin Gold Rush' with Plans to Buy 210,000 BTC by 2027 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Metaplanet Enters ‘Bitcoin Gold Rush' with Plans to Buy 210,000 BTC by 2027

Sequans Communications' (SQNS) surged more than 40% after the wireless-chip designer closed a $384 million private placement with plans to spend the bulk of that in bitcoin (BTC).

Sequans Shares Jump 35% After $384M Debt-Equity Raise to Fund Bitcoin Treasury

Miracles can happen. After over two and a half years of watching the founders of celebrity-endorsed cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, take client money and run, cryptocurrency investors are finally getting their money back.

FTX Bitcoin Recovery Might Be One In A Million. Most People Never Get Lost Crypto Back.

The QCP Capital analysts warned that Q3-Q4 could bring "fireworks" as ETF inflows create a supply squeeze.

Bitcoin Volatility Hovers Near Historical Low, but 'Beware the Quiet,' Analysts Warn

Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter (now X) and fintech company Block (SQ), has published a whitepaper for Bitchat, a decentralized messaging protocol that enables fully encrypted communication - without the internet.

Jack Dorsey Unveils Bitchat: Offline, Encrypted Messaging Inspired by Bitcoin

The company intends to use the net proceeds from the loan facility to fund its strategic bitcoin accumulation goals.

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