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.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above its recent high and current support as it targets the $100,000 psychological price level.

Bitcoin Rises Steadily And Crosses The $96,000 Mark

Stablecoin giant Tether says it now holds nearly $120 billion worth of direct and indirect exposure to U.S. Treasuries.

Tether Reports Q1 Profit Above $1 Billion, Down From 2024 Amid Bitcoin Yield Decline

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has broken the $97,000 level in Thursday trading, and commentators predict an even more explosive move to the upside may be brewing. What Happened: Bitcoin-focused financial service provider Swanoutlined in a post on X on April 30 that ETFs, long-term holders and institutions are steadily shifting BTC into cold storage, reducing liquid supply.

Bitcoin Breaks $97,000: Could A 'Synthetic Halving' Power A Run To All-Time Highs?

Jobless claims surged at the end of April according to fresh data from the Department of Labor, but both traditional and crypto markets still rallied Thursday morning.

Bitcoin Breaks $97K as Markets Defy Weak Employment Data

Bitcoin Magazine SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: BRYAN JOHNSON CONFIRMED FOR BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025 Bryan Johnson joins Bitcoin 2025—bringing his message of longevity, self-sovereignty, and life beyond fiat to the stage in Las Vegas. This post SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: BRYAN JOHNSON CONFIRMED FOR BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: BRYAN JOHNSON CONFIRMED FOR BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025

The panic that ensued following President Trump's Liberation Day tariff announcements continues to fade, with bitcoin (BTC) and major U.S. stock averages surging anew.

Bitcoin Tops $97K, Strategy Hits 2025 High Ahead of Earnings Amid Capital Raise Speculation

Bitcoin Magazine ERIC & DONALD TRUMP JNR TO SPEAK AT BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025! We are delighted to announce that Erik Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, and Donald Trump Jr., entrepreneur and political commentator, will both speak at the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas. This post ERIC & DONALD TRUMP JNR TO SPEAK AT BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025! first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

ERIC & DONALD TRUMP JNR TO SPEAK AT BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025!

Terengganu police and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) dismantled a syndicate accused of stealing electricity to power illegal bitcoin mining operations in Hulu Terengganu and Marang districts on Tuesday, seizing 45 machines worth RM225,000.

Terengganu Police Dismantle Bitcoin Mining Syndicate in Electricity Theft Crackdown

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has broken through $96,000 in Thursday trading and could be headed even higher, according to technical analysis. What Happened: In his monthly market analysis podcast published on April 30, technical analyst Kevin highlighted that Bitcoi is nearing a potential breakout from its current consolidation at the golden pocket resistance zone.

Bitcoin Breaks $96,000 Ahead Of 'Pivotal Week'

A top El Salvador official reportedly says Bitcoin (BTC) purchases are continuing despite a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that called for scaling them back.

El Salvador's Economy Minister Says Bitcoin Accumulation Spree an ‘Important Project' Despite IMF Deal: Report

Core Foundation (CRYPTO: CORE) on Thursday announced the rollout full integration of its Dual Staking architecture with Maple Finance (CRYPTO: SYRUP), enabling institutional clients to earn yield on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) without bridging or wrapping assets. The collaboration, launched less than two months ago, has already attracted over 1,200 BTC in deposits.

Staking Bitcoin Is A Thing? Yes, And Here's How You Can Do It

Bitcoin, once consigned to speculative corner, has made a thunderous about-face in 2025. It's no longer just a decentralized anomaly it's evolving into a strategic asset in both institutional portfolios and country financial planning.

Bitcoin's Global Reawakening: How Institutional Changes are Driving the 2025 Boom

"Bitcoin's recent price appreciation is the result of long-term momentum rather than a temporary phenomenon," an analyst told Decrypt.

Bitcoin Price Tops $96K for First Time Since February Correction

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Plans To Offer Bitcoin And Crypto Trading To E-Trade Clients Bloomberg reports that the Wall Street giant is in the early stages of planning to add spot Bitcoin and crypto trading capabilities to its ETrade brokerage platform. The project aims to allow ETrade's retail clients to buy and sell popular crypto directly through their existing brokerage accounts.

Morgan Stanley Plans To Offer Bitcoin And Crypto Trading To E-Trade Clients

Although bitcoin experienced pronounced price fluctuations in April, a long-dormant entity moved 200 BTC—marking its first transaction since Dec. 27, 2012. While that milestone alone is notable, what elevates the event's intrigue is the origin of the coins: two separate Casascius physical bitcoin bars, each containing precisely 100 BTC.

Casascius Treasure Unsealed: Two 100 BTC Bars Redeemed Amid Price Drop in April

Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies with high-performance computing (HPC) exposure underperformed the world's largest cryptocurrency for the third month in a row in April, Wall Street bank JPMorgan said in a research report on Thursday.

Bitcoin Miners With HPC Exposure Underperformed BTC for Third Straight Month: JPMorgan

The news comes as Malaysia contends with hundreds of millions of dollars in losses due to electricity theft from illegal Bitcoin mining.

Malaysian Police Raid $8,000-a-Month, 45-Machine Bitcoin Mining Operation

Bitcoin hovered between $95,977 to $96,169 over the last hour with a market capitalization of $1.90 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $29.88 billion. Trading occurred within a tight intraday range between $93,333 and $96,244, as the market showed signs of both upward momentum and cautious consolidation.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Eye $97K as Momentum Builds

Analysts are warning a Federal Reserve “nightmare” is coming true as reveals the worst U.S.

The Fed's Worst Nightmare ‘Just Got Worse' As Bitcoin Surges Toward $100,000 Price

Bitcoin Magazine The Rise of Europe's First Bitcoin Treasury Company After a full reset in 2023, The Blockchain Group emerged as Europe's first Bitcoin Treasury Company—and it's now outpacing Bitcoin itself. This post The Rise of Europe's First Bitcoin Treasury Company first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

The Rise of Europe's First Bitcoin Treasury Company

Tokyo-based Metaplanet is establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in Florida named Metaplanet Treasury Corp., doubling down on its bitcoin (BTC)-focused treasury strategy that has made it the largest public BTC holder in Asia.

Metaplanet Registers U.S. Treasury Arm to Grow Its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

Dogecoin

Peter Schiff has been one of the most outspoken critics of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), questioning the apex cryptocurrency's value proposition and investment rationale of those holding it. The dislike has been to such an extent that he once termed Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), a meme-based cryptocurrency, as superior to Bitcoin.

Peter Schiff's Bitcoin Rejection Is No Surprise—But The Economist Once Called Dogecoin A 'Superior' Cryptocurrency

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet plans to establish a U.S. subsidiary in Florida this month as part of its global expansion strategy.

Metaplanet plans to establish US subsidiary, raise $250 million to accelerate bitcoin treasury strategy

MEXC COO Tracy Jin spoke about the exchange's $30 million Web3 talent initiative, aimed at supporting blockchain innovation globally. She also discussed the rising risks in real-world assets (RWA) tokenization, shifting bitcoin sentiment, and how MEXC is positioning itself amid evolving regulatory shifts.

Tracy Jin on MEXC's Web3 Vision, RWA Risks, and Bitcoin's Rebound Signals

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for explosive rallies as macroeconomic conditions worsen.

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