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 Financial Times, citing six anonymous sources, said Trump's media group plans to raise and invest $3 billion into bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

Trump Media says ‘dumb writers' behind report claiming it's seeking $3 billion to buy bitcoin, crypto: FT

Bitcoin Magazine Cake Wallet Introduces PayJoin v2, Increasing Bitcoin Privacy For The Masses Cake Wallet, a non-custodial open-source wallet for cryptocurrencies, has officially launched PayJoin v2, becoming the first major mobile wallet to offer Bitcoin silent payments to everyday users.

Cake Wallet Introduces PayJoin v2, Increasing Bitcoin Privacy For The Masses

A growing number of companies are using Bitcoin to diversify their holdings and signal forward-thinking financial strategies.

What is a Corporate Bitcoin Treasury? The Strategy Behind Companies Holding Crypto

The biggest asset manager in the world has acknowledged the potential of a critical threat that could weigh on Bitcoin (BTC) in the future. In its updated prospectus for its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), BlackRock mentions quantum computing under its “risk factors” section.

BlackRock Issues Bitcoin Warning, Says BTC Source Code Could Be Rendered ‘Flawed or Ineffective' by Quantum Computing

Bitcoin Magazine Jippi Launches Pokémon GO-Style AR Bitcoin Education Game at Vegas's Bitcoin 2025 At Bitcoin 2025, Jippi's AR game blends Pokémon GO vibes with Bitcoin lessons, captivating 30,000 attendees via interactive Beasts and Bitcoin rewards. This post Jippi Launches Pokémon GO-Style AR Bitcoin Education Game at Vegas's Bitcoin 2025 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Jippi Launches Pokémon GO-Style AR Bitcoin Education Game at Vegas's Bitcoin 2025

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media Group Seeks $3 Billion War Chest to Buy Bitcoin and Crypto Assets: FT Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social and controlled by the Trump family, is preparing to raise a staggering $3 billion to invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, according to the Financial Times.

Trump Media Group Seeks $3 Billion War Chest to Buy Bitcoin and Crypto Assets: FT

Crypto asset manager Bitwise says publicly traded companies are increasingly investing in Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship cryptocurrency transitions from a speculative investment to a more strategic corporate asset.

Public Companies Could Hoard As Much as $259,395,600,000 in Bitcoin by End of 2026, According to Bitwise

The Trump family-led company intends to raise $2 billion in fresh equity and $1 billion through convertible bonds, six sources told the Financial Times

Trump Media Plans $3 Billion Raise to Buy Bitcoin, Other Crypto: FT

Two weeks prior, North Korea's cybercriminal network Lazarus Group maintained a stash of 7,813 BTC—then worth $856 million. Since that point, the group has liquidated approximately 1,938 BTC, shedding more than $212 million in value. As a result of this reduction, El Salvador now outranks Pyongyang, claiming the title of the fourth-largest sovereign bitcoin holder.

El Salvador Overtakes North Korea in Bitcoin Holdings After Lazarus Group's Reduction

A trader with a history of making accurate predictions in the crypto space believes Bitcoin's (BTC) multi-year uptrend is built on solid ground. Pseudonymous analyst Dave the Wave tells his 153,800 followers on the social media platform X that a repeat of BTC's 2021 double-top pattern is doubtful.

Crypto Trader Says 2021-Style Bitcoin Bull Market Peak Unlikely, Unveils Upside Target for BTC in Two Months

Strategy—formerly MicroStrategy—got hit with a lawsuit last week over its Bitcoin-buying scheme. Today, it announced it bought more.

Strategy Shrugs Off Lawsuit, Buys Another Half Billion in Bitcoin

Strategy just exploded its bitcoin holdings to 580,250 BTC with a massive $427 million equity-powered buy, signaling an unstoppable push to dominate digital capital.

Strategy's Bitcoin Holdings Explode to 580,250 BTC After Fresh $427M Buy

Strategy (MSTR) has acquired an additional 4,020 bitcoin BTC for roughly $427 million, pushing its total holdings to 580,250 BTC, the company said.

Strategy Buys 4,020 Bitcoin for $427M, Brings Total Stash to Over 580,000 BTC

Strategy acquired an additional 4,020 BTC for an $$427.1 million in cash at an average price of $106,237 per bitcoin — increasing its total holdings to 580,250 BTC.

Strategy buys 4,020 BTC bitcoin for $427 million, total holdings reach 580,250 BTC

Avalanche

Worldcoin

Altcoins have started to soar as Hyperliquid breaks its all-time high, amid a $1 billion leveraged Bitcoin bet.

Altcoins AVAX, HYPE, WLD, Fly As Bitcoin Hovers Near All-Time High

Pakistan has committed 2,000 megawatts of electricity to bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers, the country's finance ministry said.

Pakistan Taps Surplus Power Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers

Bitcoin price settled at $109,718 as of May 26, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.18 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $29.24 billion. The intraday price action was bounded within a range of $106,802 to $110,078, reflecting a volatile yet structured trading session.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Defend $109K as Key Resistance Looms

A U.S. cryptocurrency investor is facing criminal charges after allegedly kidnapping and torturing a man in Manhattan for weeks in an attempt to steal his bitcoin BTC.

U.S. Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping and Torturing Victim Over Bitcoin

Bitcoin has surged to a record high over the last week as the Federal Reserve grapples with a $40 trillion “ticking time bomb.”

‘Cataclysmic' Fed U.S. Dollar ‘Crisis' Warning Predicted To Spark ‘Parabolic' Bitcoin Price Boom

“You can't eat Bitcoin,” Senator Gerard Rennick said after BTC hit $111K, prompting backlash as crypto rules take shape in Australia.

Australian Senator Slams Bitcoin as 'Ponzi Scheme'

Pepe

One of the most closely watched crypto wallets in recent weeks is now betting on pepe (PEPE), days after drumming up a record billion-dollar notional position on bitcoin BTC on the onchain trading platform Hyperliquid.

James Wynn, the Trader Who Bet $1B on Bitcoin, is Now Long Pepe

10x Research, led by Markus Thielen, likes bearish options bets on Strategy (MSTR) as the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin BTC holder's share price diverges from the upward trending BTC price.

Bearish Bets on Strategy Look Alluring, Says 10X Research as MSTR Diverges From Bitcoin's Bull Run

Adam Back, known for his interactions with Satoshi, has led a funding round in H100 Group, the first public company in Sweden to announce a bitcoin purchase strategy. Back invested nearly $1.5 million in a $2.2 million funding round to help the company advance its Bitcoin roadmap. Adam Back Leads H100 Group's $2.

Cryptographer Adam Back Leads Investment Round in H100 Group to Advance Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

Cardano

Dogecoin

Bitcoin BTC rebounded to just under $110,000 on Monday after a turbulent weekend sell-off triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt tariff threats on the European Union (EU).

Bitcoin Regains $110K After Weekend Sell-Off; ADA, DOGE Lead Uptick in Crypto Majors

Pakistan announced on May 25 a national initiative to allocate 2,000 megawatts (MW) in its initial phase to power bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This strategic move by the finance ministry aims to leverage the nation's excess generation capacity, a persistent challenge in its energy sector.

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