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.

A closely followed on-chain analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is at a critical juncture and may be one big move away from signaling bull market exhaustion.

Analyst Warns Bitcoin One Big Red Candle Away From Signaling That Bull Market Is Over – Here's His Outlook

Bitcoin Magazine Samara Asset Group Launches Bitcoin CPI as a New Inflation Benchmark Samara Asset Group's Bitcoin CPI reframes inflation by measuring prices in BTC—offering corporate treasuries a clearer benchmark for real value. This post Samara Asset Group Launches Bitcoin CPI as a New Inflation Benchmark first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Samara Asset Group Launches Bitcoin CPI as a New Inflation Benchmark

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Cryptocurrency markets continued trending lower early this week, with market participants eyeing Wednesday's FOMC meeting and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $95,090.07 +0.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,788.07 -1.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $144.85 -1.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.13 -0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1690 -1.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001259 -1.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 64.1% and daily active addresses growing by 22.5%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide As Markets Brace For Fed Interest Rate Decision

Bitcoin ETFs opened the week strong with a $425 million net inflow, entirely driven by Blackrock's IBIT. Ether ETFs stayed quiet, recording no activity for the day. Blackrock's IBIT Powers $425 Million Bitcoin ETF Inflow As Ether ETFs Stay Flat Bitcoin ETFs wasted no time setting the tone for the new week.

Bitcoin ETFs Start the Week With $425 Million Inflow

Bitcoin Magazine The Bitcoin Mempool: What Is It For? A look at what the mempool is, how it functions, and why a healthy and open public mempool is important for Bitcoin. This post The Bitcoin Mempool: What Is It For? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

The Bitcoin Mempool: What Is It For?

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

The Daily: New Hampshire becomes first US state to pass ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' bill, CZ makes $1 million BTC price prediction and more

The crypto credit sector is about half as big as it was at its height in late 2021 though it has begun to bounce back.

Jack Maller's Bitcoin payments app Strike is moving into the crypto lending business

The chief investment officer of crypto asset management giant Bitwise has a big Bitcoin (BTC) price target for the end of 2025, even as political risks emerge.

Matt Hougan Reveals Massive ‘Base Case' Price Target for Bitcoin by Year-End Despite Potential Political Threats

Bitcoin Magazine New Hampshire Becomes First State to Pass Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Into Law New Hampshire becomes the first state to pass a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" bill, allowing its Treasurer to invest in Bitcoin and other digital assets as part of the state's reserves. This post New Hampshire Becomes First State to Pass Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Into Law first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Perez.

New Hampshire Becomes First State to Pass Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Into Law

The cryptocurrency has been gradually gaining market share over altcoins with bitcoin dominance now at its highest level in more than four years. BTC Price Steady at $94K but Market Dominance Climbs Over 65% Bitcoin ( BTC) now accounts for more than 65% of the entire $2.

Bitcoin Dominance Breaks 65% Barrier as Price Holds Firm at $94K

Bitcoin Magazine Thumzup Media Ups Shelf to $500M to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Push Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq: TZUP) has filed an amendment to its shelf registration on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, increasing the maximum offering amount from $200 million to $500 million. The move signals a significant ramp-up in the company's dual mission: scaling its social media branding platform and growing its Bitcoin holdings.

Thumzup Media Ups Shelf to $500M to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Push

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WATCH: Bitcoin for Corporations Live at Strategy World 2025

As the Federal Reserve convenes this week, the cryptocurrency market is closely monitoring signals that could influence Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) trajectory. With the Fed expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%–4.50% on Wednesday, attention turns to Chair Jerome Powell's commentary for indications of future monetary policy shifts.

Bitcoin Eyes $100,000, Experts Assert, But Will The Federal Reserve Play Ball?

New Hampshire has ignited a financial revolution by becoming the first U.S. state to greenlight strategic bitcoin investments, unlocking public treasury access to top-tier digital assets. State Treasury Gets Green Light to Invest in Bitcoin Under Groundbreaking Law The U.S.

First State Bitcoin Reserve Law Passed—NH Clears Treasury to Buy Crypto

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a bill into law Tuesday enabling the state to amass Bitcoin, making it the first in the U.S.

New Hampshire Becomes First State to Sign Bitcoin Reserve Bill Into Law

Arizona, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Texas are also mulling plans drafted in part by the pro-Bitcoin nonprofit Satoshi Action Fund.

New Hampshire first US state to pass a ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' bill

Bitcoin Magazine Pearl Fund Launches $500M Bitcoin Fund with Zero Capital Gains Tax The Pearl Fund has launched a $500 million Bitcoin investment fund (Pearl BTC) that allows accredited investors to completely eliminate capital gains taxes after holding their Bitcoin investment for 10 years. “Bitcoin's biggest problem is capital gains tax. We've solved that,” said Brian P.

Pearl Fund Launches $500M Bitcoin Fund with Zero Capital Gains Tax

Bitcoin Magazine CleanSpark Reports Strong April Bitcoin Mining Results CleanSpark produced 633 bitcoin in April and secured a $200 million credit line from Coinbase, as the company nears its goal of reaching 50 EH/s and expands its operations in Tennessee and Wyoming. This post CleanSpark Reports Strong April Bitcoin Mining Results first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Perez.

CleanSpark Reports Strong April Bitcoin Mining Results

Riot Platforms has broken its 15-month streak of holding all mined bitcoin, selling 475 BTC in April 2025 to support operations. The move signals a broader industry shift amid tightening mining margins post-halving.

Riot Platforms Offloads 475 BTC Amid Tougher Mining Climate

It is also unknown if the wallets were owned by the same person or if they are in any way connected.

Satoshi Era Bitcoin Whales Move More Than $300 Million in BTC

Debates arose in the bitcoin developer community due to a OP_Return limit removal proposal from Core contributors.

Bitcoin community split over OP_Return limit removal plan from Core devs

Kucoin has denied claims that it lost over 77% of its bitcoin reserves since June 28, 2023, and has described the data from Cryptoquant as “factually incorrect and highly misleading.

Crypto Exchange Kucoin Slams ‘Misleading' Report on BTC Holdings

The thesis rests on Canaan's vertically integrated model, combining high-performance ASIC development with the expansion of its proprietary bitcoin mining operations.

Benchmark calls Canaan a ‘potent long-term play' in bitcoin mining, sets $3 price target

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading slightly lower on Tuesday, down 0.6% to $93,931, extending a slow decline that has seen the leading cryptocurrency fall 1% over the past week. Still, Bitcoin is up 14.14% over the past month, buoyed by institutional inflows and persistent demand for safe-haven assets amid macro uncertainty.

Bitcoin Slips Below $94K As Traders Brace For Powell's Fed Comments

Cryptocurrency markets are anxiously anticipating Wednesday's Federal Reserve interest rate decision, with the fear and greed index in neutral territory at 50. Cryptocurrency Price 24-Hour Performance Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $94,334 +0.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,774 -1.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $143.46 -0.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.11 -1.0% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1674 -1.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001255 -0.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction volume up by around 64% each in a single day.

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