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.

Sixteen years ago today, a Florida programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two large Papa John's pizzas.

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John's Pies

It's unknown whether Trump Media & Technology Group is selling its Bitcoin, though it has amassed sizable losses on its holdings.

Trump Media Moves Over $200 Million in Bitcoin as Losses Pile Up: Arkham

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) transferred another 2,650 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) worth roughly $205 million to Crypto.com, deepening scrutiny of its cryptocurrency strategy as unrealized losses swell to $455 million. Company Bought 11,542 Bitcoin At $118,522 Average Price Trump Media originally purchased 11,542 Bitcoin for approximately $1.37 billion at an average acquisition price of $118,522 per coin.

Trump Media Has $455 Million In Unrealized Bitcoin Losses: Why Did It Move Another $205 Million?

Kevin Warsh is set to be sworn as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony on Friday morning.

Live markets: Bitcoin continues holding pattern near $77,000 ahead of Kevin Warsh taking over at Fed

Galaxy Digital Head of Research Alex Thorn gives the CLARITY Act 70% odds of passing and says it could put Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) “on a path to new all-time highs” if signed into law. Nine Weeks Left To Pass Before August Recess Congress has about nine weeks of session time left before the August recess, with 6 to 7 weeks of work needed to get the bill to President Trump's desk, Thorn said in an interview with Cointelegraph on Thursday.

CLARITY Act Expert Gives Bill 70% Odds: Here's What It Means For Bitcoin

DJT's bitcoin strategy remains under pressure as the company sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized crypto losses and widening quarterly deficits.

Trump Media moves another $205M in bitcoin as losses on crypto bet swell to $455M

The billionaire cited underperformance vs gold and broader disappointment with crypto's breakout apps (or lack thereof) as drivers.

Morning Minute: Mark Cuban Sells His Bitcoin

On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz completed one of the first BTC commercial transactions ever, exchanging 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas, a milestone that still keeps being celebrated even in an age of institutional dominance over the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day: Celebrating the $770 Million Delivery

Elon Musk has revealed his rocket company SpaceX holds far more bitcoin than previously thought

Elon Musk Reveals $1.4 Billion Bitcoin Price Surprise

The evidence is clear. Despite recent positive regulatory developments related to the Clarity Act, bitcoin BTC$77,341.59 has shown little excitement, trading near $77,200 – largely unchanged over the past 24 hours and for the week.

Bitcoin left behind in the geopolitical melee

U.S. lawmakers introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 on Thursday, a bipartisan bill seeking to acquire 1 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over five years and establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Bill Would Hold Bitcoin For 20 Years Minimum The legislation, sponsored by Alaska Republican Representative Nick Begich with 16 co-sponsors, would require Bitcoin to be held for a minimum of 20 years unless sold to reduce the national debt, which topped $39 trillion on Wednesday.

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Makes A Comeback: A Look Inside The 1M BTC 'American Reserve Modernization Act'

A wallet linked to Trump Media & Technology Group has moved 2,650 bitcoin to crypto exchange Crypto.com, a transfer worth approximately $204.93 million that has prompted fresh questions about the company's bitcoin treasury management. Trump's Treasury Strategy Draws Scrutiny Onchain data shows a Trump Media-linked address depositing 2,650 BTC, valued at roughly $204.

Trump Media Sends 2,650 Bitcoin Worth $205M to Crypto.com, Raising Treasury Questions

A bipartisan group of more than a dozen U.S. representatives has introduced legislation to enshrine a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in federal law, mandate a minimum 20-year holding period, and direct the Treasury Department to acquire up to 1 million bitcoin over five years.

US Lawmakers Introduce ARMA Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With 20-Year Hold and 1M BTC Goal

BTC's implied volatility is a picture of calm even as financial headlines warn of macro risks.

Bitcoin implied volatility drops to 7 month low despite macro risks

Open interest held steady and funding stayed subdued during the recent liquidation wave, suggesting traders were de-risking rather than capitulating, according to HashKey Research's Tim Sun.

Bitcoin trades near $77,700 as analysts eye $75,000 support after liquidation wave

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban revealed on Thursday that he's sold most of his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as it didn't turn out to be the “hedge” he expected it to be. How Bitcoin Disappointed Cuban Appearing on the Portfolio Players podcast, Cuban said that Bitcoin has “lost the plot” and been “disappointing.

Mark Cuban 'Sold' Most Of His Bitcoin And Now Calls Memecoins 'Garbage' — What Changed The Billionaire's Mind On Crypto?

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Leading cryptocurrencies moved sideways, while stocks rose further on Thursday, as traders pinned their hopes on an Iran ceasefire. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:10 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Move Sideways: Analyst Says Middle East Ceasefire 'Best Trigger' For Crypto Market Strength

Blockchain data firm Glassnode mapped the vulnerabilities embedded in Bitcoin's existing supply, pointing to exchanges as a weak point.

Nearly $500B in Bitcoin Is Exposed to Future Quantum Computing Attacks: Glassnode

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says he has sold most of his Bitcoin, arguing it has failed to function as a reliable hedge against fiat weakness and geopolitical risk.

Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge

Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is disappointed with Bitcoin's performance, and said he's parted ways with most of the BTC in his portfolio.

Mark Cuban Says He Sold Most of His Bitcoin

Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC.

Satoshi's 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert

The American Reserve Modernization Act would direct the Treasury to create and maintain a Bitcoin reserve for a minimum of 20 years.

Proposed ARMA Bill Aims to Enshrine Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Into Law

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit May 20, 2026, against GPD Holdings LLC, the company operating the Coinflip Bitcoin ATM network, accusing it of knowingly facilitating fraud while hiding fees that reached as high as 21.9% of each transaction. Missouri Sues Coinflip for Hiding 21.

Missouri AG Files Suit Against Coinflip, Targets Over 140 Bitcoin ATM Kiosks in the State

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor and other Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury companies are price-insensitive buyers, yet someone is selling to them at $75,000, according to JAN3 CEO Samson Mow. Saylor Averaging Down At $75,577 Per Bitcoin Saylor's average cost sits at $75,577 per Bitcoin.

If Michael Saylor Would Pay Any Price For Bitcoin, Why Do People Keep Selling At $77,000?

The billionaire investor said he sold most of his bitcoin after concluding the cryptocurrency failed to act as a hedge during recent geopolitical turmoil and dollar weakness.

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