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.

Vice President JD Vance will speak at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas later this month, one year after President Trump headlined in Nashville.

Vice President JD Vance to Headline Bitcoin Conference, Following Trump's Lead

Bitcoin Magazine Hut 8 Posts $134M Q1 Loss Amid Strategic Shift Toward Energy Infrastructure and Bitcoin Mining Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) reported a Q1 2025 net loss of $134.3 million, marking a turbulent start to the year as the company executes a bold strategy to become a fully integrated energy infrastructure platform. Quarterly revenue came in at $21.8 million, down from $51.

Hut 8 Posts $134M Q1 Loss Amid Strategic Shift Toward Energy Infrastructure and Bitcoin Mining

US President Donald Trump just announced the first trade deal between the US and the United Kingdom since he imposed higher tariffs on imports in April that shook global markets. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump says the deal will raise $6 billion in external revenue from 10% tariffs.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Overall Crypto Market Cap Jump as US President Donald Trump Rolls Out Post-Tariffs UK Trade Deal

Restaurant company Steak ‘n Shake is entering the world of cryptocurrency with plans to accept Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) at all locations later this month. The move follows several other moves by the company targeting select groups of American consumers.

Steak 'N Shake Goes 'Steaktoshi': Embraces Bitcoin, MAGA Culture, Tesla Fanbase

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance will deliver a keynote address at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on May 28, organizers announced Friday. Las Vegas Bitcoin Summit Draws VP Vance for ‘Code + Country' Speech The three-day conference, hosted by BTC Inc. at The Venetian Las Vegas, is expected to draw more than 30,000 attendees. J.D.

Vice President Vance to Keynote Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading in the U.S. Coinbase becomes the first CFTC-regulated exchange to offer 24/7 Bitcoin futures trading, giving U.S. traders round-the-clock access to manage risk and seize crypto market opportunities. This post Coinbase Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading in the U.S. first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Coinbase Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading in the U.S.

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are heading into the weekend with bullish momentum, supported by rising institutional inflows, favorable regulatory signals and surging ETF demand. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $103,210.29 +1.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,342.42 +13.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $171.91 +7.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.35 +4.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2044 +7.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001503 +7.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 3.8% and daily active addresses growing by 1.2%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Enter Weekend Strong: 'Long Dips, $140,000 Is Programmed,' Trader Says

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Hits $104,000 As Demand Increases The price of Bitcoin has surged past $104,000 this morning, and it's no accident. A mix of surging institutional inflows, record-breaking ETF momentum, and growing corporate adoption are fueling this rally. Here's what's helping contribute to the rising price of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Price Hits $104,000 As Demand Increases

The exchange on Thursday said it was buying options exchange Deribit.

Coinbase 24-7 Bitcoin, Ethereum Futures Trading Goes Live

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, becoming the first sitting American vice president to publicly speak in support of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Vance will take the main stage at The Venetian on May 28 at 9:00 a.m.

Vice President JD Vance To Speak At Bitcoin 2025 Conference In Las Vegas

Last year, Donald Trump spoke at BTC Inc.'s annual conference in Nashville, TN, while on the campaign trail.

Vice President Vance to speak at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says that Bitcoin (BTC) remains on track to hit a price target of at least $700,000 within years. In a new interview on CNBC's Squawk Box, Wood says ARK continues to predict Bitcoin will increase at least 580% of its current value by 2030.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Bitcoin Prediction, Says Base Case Target for BTC Remains $700,000

Bitcoin's price has continued its upward trend, and Google Trends data reveals intensifying interest in the leading crypto asset by market cap. Google Trends Figures Show Bitcoin Buzz Amid Price Rally Google data indicates that searches for “bitcoin” are on the rise.

Bitcoin Fever Grips Web Users as Google Trends Data Shows Interest Climbing

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Vice President JD Vance To Speak At Bitcoin 2025 Conference On May 28, Vice President Vance will become the first sitting vice president in the history of the United States to publicly voice his support for Bitcoin as he addresses the audience at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas — the world's largest Bitcoin gathering. This post U.S. Vice President JD Vance To Speak At Bitcoin 2025 Conference first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance To Speak At Bitcoin 2025 Conference

Coinbase Derivatives LLC (NASDAQ:COIN) has launched 24/7 trading for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) futures, making it the first CFTC-regulated exchange in the U.S. to offer around-the-clock access to leveraged crypto derivatives. What Happened: The move expands access for traders who previously had to operate within limited weekday hours despite the continuous nature of the broader crypto market.

Coinbase Launches 24/7 Bitcoin, Ethereum Futures Trading: What Does That Mean?

Sentiment on Wall Street was mixed ahead of the Trump administration's meeting with China, but bitcoin has continued to surge, for now. BTC Rises as Stock Markets Wobble Traditional markets rallied on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom.

Bitcoin Continues Six-Figure Rally While Stocks Stumble

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings (MARA) stock outperformed peers on Friday, even after its first quarter results missed Wall Street's estimates, as the company's focus on lowering costs is seen as positive by analysts.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Stock Surges Despite Earnings Miss as Analysts Applaud Cost Cutting

Bitcoin Magazine New BIS Report Says Bitcoin Use Surges During Economic Stress As local currencies crash and money becomes harder to move, more people are turning to Bitcoin—not just to invest, but to survive. This post New BIS Report Says Bitcoin Use Surges During Economic Stress first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

New BIS Report Says Bitcoin Use Surges During Economic Stress

Bitcoin holds above $100,000 while ether rockets to its best week since 2021

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) rose above the psychological $100,000 mark on May 8.

Bitcoin Price Rises And Exceeds The $100,000 Mark

Bitcoin Magazine Steak ‘n Shake Will Accept Bitcoin Payments in All U.S. Locations Starting Next Week Steak ‘n Shake will begin accepting Bitcoin as payment at all its U.S. locations starting May 16, the company announced Thursday, marking one of the largest fast food Bitcoin integrations to date.

Steak ‘n Shake Will Accept Bitcoin Payments in All U.S. Locations Starting Next Week

Solana

Some $777 million worth of shorts have been smashed in the last day, with Ethereum doing the most damage as it rises alongside Bitcoin.

Crypto Liquidations Top $1.1 Billion as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Prices Spike

Coinbase Derivatives will provides round-the-clock futures contracts trading for retail and institutional investors.

Coinbase unveils 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading one day after announcing landmark Deribit acquisition

Riding bitcoin's climb to levels last glimpsed in early February, the network's raw processing muscle has rocketed to a record-setting 929 exahash per second (EH/s), a horsepower figure that illustrates just how fiercely miners are competing to add the next block.

Bitcoin's Hashrate Hits New Peak as Miners Ride Price Wave

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Issues $21 Million In Bonds To Buy More Bitcoin Japanese public company Metaplanet announced it will issue $21.25 million in zero-coupon bonds to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. This post Metaplanet Issues $21 Million In Bonds To Buy More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

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