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.

Speaking on The Block's Big Brain podcast, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said USDT and Bitcoin will power transactions among AI agents.

Tether CEO predicts one trillion AI agents will use Bitcoin and USDT for transactions within 15 years

Ethereum

Bit Digital (BTBT) is changing course to become a dedicated ether ETH staking and treasury operation, the company said Wednesday.

Bit Digital Exits BTC Mining to Focus Solely on ETH Staking Strategy

Bit Digital will wind down BTC mining operations, sell stock & spin out its high-performance computing subsidiary to fund ETH purchases.

Bit Digital winds down Bitcoin mining operations, doubles down on Ethereum as latest ETH treasury play

GameStop raised another $450 million that it can use to buy Bitcoin, boosting its latest raise to $2.7 billion. Will it grab more BTC?

Will GameStop Buy More Bitcoin? GME Boosts Latest Fundraise to $2.7 Billion

Anthony Pompliano's Procap BTC, LLC has acquired an additional 1,208 bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 4,932 BTC following a major merger announcement earlier this week.

Pompliano's Procap Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Nearly 5K BTC

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HIVE) is charging ahead with plans to nearly triple its hashrate to 25 EH/s by the fourth quarter of 2025. But while the ambition is clear, the execution risks are anything but negligible — especially in Paraguay, where much of this growth is concentrated.

EXCLUSIVE: HIVE's Bitcoin Ambitions Are Exploding — But Can The Grid Keep Up?

Bitcoin prices have climbed roughly 10% since Sunday as global investors respond to cooling geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Bitcoin Has Rallied 10% Since Sunday As Geopolitical Tensions Cool

Bitcoin BTC continued its gentle rise on Wednesday as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — which play a pivotal role in issuing mortgages to U.S. homeowners — were ordered by the William Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to prepare to accept cryptocurrencies as part of applicants' assets.

Bitcoin Rises Past $107K as FHFA's Pulte Orders Crypto Consideration in Mortgage Applications

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trending higher, supported by increased corporate buying and growing hope of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen inflows for 11 straight days, further boosting market confidence.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Hold Gains While Ethereum Drops

The price of bitcoin rose again in trading on Wednesday, touching an intraday high above $108,000.

Bitcoin rises, NYSE battles for Trump ETF, and crypto may be coming to mortgage next

Markets embraced a renewed risk-on rally despite lingering global tensions, with Coinbase stock jumping 12% on major regulatory wins and institutional interest in bitcoin reaching new highs. Markets Rally As Coinbase Scores Regulatory Wins and Bitcoin Holdings Surge Despite Israel resuming limited military strikes post-ceasefire, global markets shifted decisively into risk-on mode.

Institutional Bitcoin Holdings Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Cool

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

The Daily: BTC treasury companies having a weaker impact on price than ETFs, Tether sets sights on becoming the largest bitcoin miner, and more

Powell made the remarks on Wednesday during his second day of testimony before the U.S. Senate's Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bitcoin Rises as Powell Acknowledges Crypto's Mainstream Adoption U.S.

Bitcoin Climbs After Powell Says Crypto ‘Is Becoming Much More Mainstream'

Despite recent volatility, long-term holders of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) are enjoying substantial gains — a payoff for their patience during earlier market cycles. What Happened: According to new data from Santiment, 94.5% of Bitcoin's circulating supply is currently in profit, followed by Ethereum at 88.7%, reflecting strong investor conviction.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Holders Sitting On Profits, While Dogecoin Trails: Report

Billionaire investor Philippe Laffont says that he's been taking more time to think about Bitcoin, and wondering why he didn't get involved with BTC earlier.

Billionaire Philippe Laffont Hints at Bitcoin Price Doubling, Says De-dollarization and End of US Exceptionalism Coming Into Play

UK web company's Bitcoin strategy delivers 6,400% stock gains, sparking copycat wave as CEO claims "most successful IPO in UK history."

UK Bitcoin Reserve Company Buys More BTC, Stock Continues to Rise

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has expressed optimism that the White House is actively supportive of passing major crypto legislation as soon as July.

'Bitcoin Senator' Cynthia Lummis Lauds White House's 'Real Enthusiasm' For Crypto Legislation

SoFi will reintroduce spot crypto trading and launch new crypto features after halting services in 2023 due to regulatory constraints.

SoFi to bring back Bitcoin and ETH trading, rollout blockchain-based global remittances in latest crypto push

After dropping crypto in 2023, SoFi is getting back in the game with Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, stablecoins, lending, and beyond.

SoFi Is Getting Back Into Crypto, Starting With Bitcoin and Ethereum

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:HIVE) is putting its money, or rather, its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), where its mouth is. While most Bitcoin miners scramble for capital or take on high-interest debt, HIVE is doing something different: using the BTC on its balance sheet to fund growth.

EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin Is HIVE's War Chest - Who Needs Bankers?

Bitcoin (BTC) prices recover when they cross moving average lines.

Bitcoin Survives The Slump And Rises To $106,000

Video game retailer GameStop (GME) raised an additional $450 million through a follow-on sale of zero-coupon convertible senior notes, the company disclosed in an Tuesday filing to the SEC.

GameStop Has Another $2.7B in Bitcoin Buying Power After $450M Greenshoe Exercise

ProCap BTC, the bitcoin-native financial services firm led by entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano, said it bought 1,208 bitcoin BTC just one day after announcing a $385 million purchase of the largest cryptocurrency.

Anthony Pompliano's ProCap BTC Buys $128M of Bitcoin in 2nd Straight Day of Purchases

Bitcoin is trading at $107,059, with a market capitalization of $2.12 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $27.75 billion. The digital asset has seen an intraday range between $105,030 and $107,219, indicating modest volatility amid signs of recovery across multiple timeframes.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bullish Reversal Takes Shape on Daily Chart

Bitcoin ETFs added another $589 million to their coffers, marking an impressive 11th straight day of inflows, with Blackrock's IBIT once again dominating. Ether ETFs also stayed in positive territory with a $71.24 million net gain.

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