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 US medical tech firm Semler Scientific has added another $50 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to its corporate treasury. A new filing with the U.S.

Medical Tech Firm Semler Scientific Gobbles Up Another $50,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin, Now Owns More Than 4,000 BTC

Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. plans to acquire 1,000 bitcoins over the coming year through a combination of fresh stock issuance and direct cash purchases, the company revealed this week.

Chinese Automotive Firm Reveals Dual-Track Plan to Buy 1,000 Bitcoins Over Next Year

Steak 'n Shake now accepts Bitcoin payments, but buying burgers (or anything else) with BTC comes with risks, tax experts told Decrypt.

Buy a Burger With Bitcoin? Beware the Tax Risks, Experts Warn

On May 24, 2025, bitcoin ( BTC) is coasting along at $109,273, reflecting a substantial valuation amid an active trading session. With a market capitalization of $2.17 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $46.66 billion, the price oscillated between an intraday low of $107,156 and a peak of $109,840.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Can Bitcoin Sustain This Rally or Is a Pullback Ahead?

Economist and trader Alex Krüger believes Bitcoin (BTC) is primed to go higher over the coming weeks, driven by one catalyst. Krüger tells his 210,500 followers on the social media platform X that he is expecting Bitcoin to hit $120,000 in June.

New All-Time High Incoming for Bitcoin Soon, According to Economist and Trader Alex Krüger – But There's a Catch

The bitcoin price is headed into what will likely be a huge week

‘Just The Beginning'—Bitcoin Suddenly Braced For A Huge Week After Crypto Price Boom

Real Vision founder and macro expert Raoul Pal believes Bitcoin (BTC) will go higher over the coming weeks. In a new video, Pal tells his 236,000 YouTube subscribers that the global money supply (Global M2) metric is “tightly correlated” to the price of Bitcoin.

Raoul Pal Predicts $140,000+ Bitcoin by July, Says Key Metric Flashing Bullish Signal for BTC

Bullish crypto bets lost over $500 million in the past 24 hours as traders took profits and markets slid following President Donald Trump's fresh threats of tariffs on European imports and Apple products, sparking a wave of liquidations.

Crypto Bulls Lose $500M as Bitcoin Hovers Around $108K After Trump's Tariff Threats

The recent rise in gold and bitcoin prices reveals more than market dynamics—it reflects a quiet awakening to the centuries-old fraud of fiat money.

Generations Betrayed: Why People Are Turning to Gold and Bitcoin

Compass Mining has partnered with Synota's “Impact Mining” initiative to redirect a portion of bitcoin mining revenue toward subsidizing energy costs for healthcare and education projects in underserved Nigerian communities.

Compass Mining, Synota Redirect Bitcoin Hashrate to Fund Energy and Healthcare Initiatives

Ethereum

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds this week brought in huge amounts of cash as investors rapidly buy up crypto assets.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Add More Than $1 Billion Combined in a Single Day

The Nasdaq-listed Semler Scientific now holds $466 million worth of Bitcoin, but is facing an investigation from a law firm.

Publicly Traded Semler Scientific Buys More Bitcoin as Law Firm Targets Company

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower amid heightened macroeconomic tensions, including a fresh tariff threat by president Donald Trump. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $108,866.35 -2.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,565.30 -3.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $179.62 +0.04% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 -2.91% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2345 -3.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001477 -3.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 26.2% and daily active addresses growing by 5.75%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Turn Red As Tariffs Threat Returns

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

The Daily: Major US banks in talks over joint stablecoin venture, BTC and ETH ETFs see highest combined daily inflows since January, and more

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is continuing its run, with analysts now eyeing the $115,000–$120,000 range as the next logical targets. What Happened: Crypto analyst ElonMoney attributes the rally to over $3.3 billion in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, led by (NASDAQ:IBIT), (NASDAQ:FBTC) and (OTC:ARKB).

Bitcoin Extends Rally From May Lows — Can It Break $120,000 Next?

Crypto stocks suffered a red day on Friday, especially bitcoin BTC treasury companies such as Strategy (MSTR) and Semler Scientific (SMLR) — each down roughly 6% even as bitcoin slipped only a bit more than 2%. Japan-listed Metaplanet is lower by 24%.

Strategy Slumps 6%, Leading Crypto Names Lower as Bitcoin Treasury Strategies Are Questioned

Solana

Worldcoin

Crypto deposits on Kalshi give a user faster funding and a higher deposit limit of $500,000, the company says.

Kalshi now accepts Solana after adding support for Bitcoin, USDC, and WLD

The cryptocurrency pulled back in early morning trading on Friday after hitting a new all-time high on Thursday afternoon.

Bitcoin Drops Below $109K After Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Goods

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit new all-time highs this week, a positive for investors who have been buying and holding crypto for years or newer investors who have bought crypto or Bitcoin ETFs in recent months. One member of Congress likely isn't smiling when looking at the Bitcoin chart, as he cashed out too early.

Congressman Bought Bitcoin, Solana, XRP In December — And Didn't HODL: A Look At Missed Profits By Selling Before BTC All-Time Highs

Bitcoin Magazine Something is Brewing in Ireland: A Sound Punt Is Released, As Bitcoin Enters The National Conversation For years, Bitcoin in Ireland has quietly simmered at the grassroots level—discussed in pubs and meetups, debated in Telegram groups, and occasionally splashed across headlines with predictable suspicion. This post Something is Brewing in Ireland: A Sound Punt Is Released, As Bitcoin Enters The National Conversation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

Something is Brewing in Ireland: A Sound Punt Is Released, As Bitcoin Enters The National Conversation

President Donald Trump's threat of a 50% tariff on European Union goods, set to take effect June 1, has halted the recent rally in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and altcoins, with experts warning of heightened market volatility. What Happened: The announcement, posted on Truth Social, triggered a 4% dip in Bitcoin's price to $108,000, alongside turbulence in the S&P 500, as investors react to escalating trade tensions.

Can Trump's 50% EU Tariff Threat Stop Bitcoin's Rally?

Nasdaq-listed Semler Scientific announced Friday a purchase of 455 BTC for $50 million, bringing its total holdings to 4,264 BTC.

Semler Scientific's Bitcoin holdings surpass 4,000 BTC with latest purchase

Bitcoin and other equities slid Friday as Trump renewed trade tensions with the EU and threatened Apple for offshore product assembly.

Analyst downplays Trump's tariff threat on EU goods, Apple devices as bitcoin briefly slips under $109,000

Bitcoin ETFs attracted $935 million in net inflows on Thursday, marking the 7th straight day of gains and pushing net assets to $134 billion. Ether ETFs followed suit with a powerful $111 million inflow, inching closer to a $10 billion milestone.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Roar With Over $1 Billion Combined Inflows in a Single Day

Bitcoin Magazine The Bitcoin Mempool: Relay Network Dynamics A look at the transaction propagation dynamics introduced when nodes on the public relay network implement different filter policy. This post The Bitcoin Mempool: Relay Network Dynamics first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

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