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.

The Fed's decision didn't significantly impact bitcoin's price, but it will likely disappoint U.S. President Donald Trump who earlier in the day called Fed Chairman Jerome Powell “stupid” for not cutting rates. No Surprise, No Spike: BTC Relatively Flat Following Fed's Decision to Maintain Rates The U.S.

Bitcoin Mostly Steady After Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

As Bitcoin clings to support levels and geopolitical shocks ripple across risk assets, there's an altcoin keeping things interesting.

Bitcoin Might Be Flat, But Traders Have Their Eyes on This Shiny New Token: Analysis

A closely followed crypto analyst says Bitcoin (BTC) could be on the cusp of its next explosive rally, as two key macroeconomic indicators with a track record of accurately predicting bull runs flash green.

‘Next Parabolic Move' for Bitcoin Approaching As Two Historically Reliable Macro Indicators Flash Green, According to Analyst

The largest cryptocurrency by market value has been trading about 5% under its all-time high set last month.

Bitcoin Shrugs Off Fed Decision to Keep Rates Unchanged

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched their seventh straight day of inflows, closing with a $216 million net gain thanks to Blackrock's massive inflow. Ether ETFs also stayed in the green with a $11.09 million net inflow, despite sizable exits from Fidelity and Grayscale.

Bitcoin ETFs Post $216 Million Net Inflow as Blackrock Offsets Outflows From Fidelity and Ark 21shares

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An Israeli group of hackers is reportedly taking credit for major cyberattacks against an Iranian bank and a crypto exchange. The Israeli hacking group Predatory Sparrow is claiming responsibility for the cyberattack against Iran's Bank Sepah that has left customers unable to access their funds, reports Axios.

Hackers Shut Down Bank, Then Target Crypto Exchange for $81,700,000 in Bitcoin, DOGE, Tron and More

Bitcoin Magazine The Trolls Are Coming: Defending Bitcoin Mining from Patent Trolls The clash between Malikie Innovations and Bitcoin miners exemplifies a classic conflict between open innovation and legacy fiat intellectual property rights. This post The Trolls Are Coming: Defending Bitcoin Mining from Patent Trolls first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Colin Crossman.

The Trolls Are Coming: Defending Bitcoin Mining from Patent Trolls

The company's shares were temporarily halted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSEAM) in April after its stock price fell below ten cents per share.

DDC Raises $528 Million to Buy BTC After Losing Money for at Least Four Years in a Row

Bitcoin Magazine Bitdeer Raises $330M to Expand Bitcoin Mining and AI Operations Singapore-based Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has launched a $330 million convertible notes offering, aiming to strengthen its mining operations, develop ASIC rigs, and scale its AI infrastructure. The notes, due in 2031, carry an annual interest rate of 4.

Bitdeer Raises $330M to Expand Bitcoin Mining and AI Operations

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Newly established Solana treasury company DeFi Development Corp. is taking a unique approach in building its digital asset stash.

Publicly Traded Solana Treasury Firm Is 'Showing What's Next' for Strategy's Bitcoin Model

Bitdeer expects to raise around $320 million and $360 million depending on whether investors purchase the offered notes in full.

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer seeks to raise $330 million in third convertible notes offering

A Bitcoin-blockchain based decentralized finance (DeFi) project debuted a stablecoin fully backed by bitcoin BTC tokens as part of its effort to build a financial system centered on the largest and oldest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin DeFi Project Elastos Debuts BTC-Backed Stablecoin BTCD

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Tech Booms: Lightning Data Defies Digital Gold Narrative Bitcoin tech shines in 2025 with 1.5 million Lightning users, $1.5 billion trading volume, and Block's 9.7% yield, outpacing treasury hype. This post Bitcoin Tech Booms: Lightning Data Defies Digital Gold Narrative first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Tech Booms: Lightning Data Defies Digital Gold Narrative

Bitcoin Magazine K33 Announces Plans To Purchase Up To 1,000 Bitcoin K33 has launched a SEK 85 million share issue at a price of SEK 0.1036 per share. This post K33 Announces Plans To Purchase Up To 1,000 Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

K33 Announces Plans To Purchase Up To 1,000 Bitcoin

The U.S. central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady, but a post-decision press conference could contain linguistic pivots.

Bitcoin Falls as Trump Calls Powell ‘Stupid' Amid Flaring Middle East Tensions

Prenetics Global Limited has disclosed plans to establish a corporate bitcoin treasury despite a 94% stock decline since its 2022 public debut. Prenetics Allocates to Bitcoin The Nasdaq-listed health sciences company purchased $20 million worth of bitcoin (187.42 BTC at $106,712/ BTC) via Kraken, it announced on June 18.

Bitcoin Bet: Healthcare Firm Prenetics Invests $20M After Market Cap Drops 94%

Spokane's city council has passed an ordinance targeting crypto kiosks used in a billion-dollar nationwide fraud scheme.

Washington City Bans Bitcoin ATMs Amid Surge in Crypto Scams

The Nobitex breach was caused by “access control failures,” and the stolen funds remain untouched, a security expert told Decrypt.

'Pro-Israel Hacker Group' Drains, Burns $90 Million From Iranian Bitcoin Exchange

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci isn't buying BTC treasury hype. “It will become out of fashion and it'll hurt Bitcoin," he said.

Companies Using Debt to Buy BTC Could ‘Hurt Bitcoin': Anthony Scaramucci

Bitcoin Magazine The Blockchain Group Buys $20 Million Worth Of Bitcoin European Bitcoin treasury company acquires 182 BTC through convertible bonds and warrant conversions, bringing total holdings to 1,653 BTC worth $172 million. This post The Blockchain Group Buys $20 Million Worth Of Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

The Blockchain Group Buys $20 Million Worth Of Bitcoin

Tracy Hoyos Lopez, acknowledged as someone who helped "orange-pill" President Trump, is advising the firm.

Healthcare firm Prenetics, advised by Trump bitcoin advocate, adopts treasury strategy with $20 million BTC buy

Bitcoin Magazine Prenetics Becomes First Healthcare Firm to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With $20M BTC Purchase Prenetics Global Limited, a health sciences company, announced today that it has purchased $20 million worth of Bitcoin as part of a newly approved corporate treasury strategy. The company acquired 187.

Prenetics Becomes First Healthcare Firm to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With $20M BTC Purchase

Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) is the latest firm in the healthcare space to copy MicroStrategy's $40 billion bitcoin treasury strategy, having acquired its first $20 million BTC investment, with help from global crypto exchange Kraken.

Healthcare Firm Prenetics Uses Kraken to Kickoff Bitcoin Treasury

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Price Declines 0.2% as All Assets Trade Lower

Bitcoin Magazine Swiss Bitcoin Platform Relai & Casa Partner to Offer Multisig Bitcoin Security Relai teams up with Casa to launch a new feature combining Bitcoin accumulation with multisignature security and inheritance planning. This post Swiss Bitcoin Platform Relai & Casa Partner to Offer Multisig Bitcoin Security first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

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