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 and crypto prices are awaiting the next catalyst after surging into May (though Apple might have just quietly created it).

Trump's Crypto Czar Issues Surprise Prediction As The Bitcoin Price Suddenly Soars

Strike CEO Jack Mallers says that gold and Bitcoin (BTC) will be useful assets to hold during an imminent reordering of the global financial and geopolitical landscape.

Bitcoin and Gold Powerful Tools for Investors Amid Approaching ‘Sovereign Debt Crisis': Jack Mallers

Ethereum

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced on May 3, 2025, a five-year plan to simplify Ethereum's protocol, calling the Bitcoin network “beautifully simple” in his blog post “Simplifying the L1,” as he aims to make Ethereum easier to understand and more secure for users holding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Vitalik Buterin Wants to Make Ethereum as “Beautifully Simple” as Bitcoin

Investor and venture capitalist Preston Pysh says Bitcoin (BTC) is the key to solving a problem plaguing modern economies. In a new YouTube interview with Natalie Brunell, Pysh says the global financial system is fundamentally flawed because it allows governments to issue currency without a “global peg,” or a trusted asset that guarantees its value.

Bitcoin Solving Global Problem That Triggers Chaos and Fiat Currency Expansion, Says Preston Pysh

Bitcoin is gearing up to outshine gold as Fidelity's latest analysis highlights a pivotal shift in performance momentum, signaling a new era for digital store-of-value dominance.

Fidelity Calls It: Bitcoin Could Flip Gold's Dominance Any Day Now

Bitcoin is barreling toward $100K in the coming weeks as explosive momentum, soaring liquidity, and a decisive breakout converge to supercharge the bullish Q2 setup. Bitcoin Eyes $100K in Weeks—Strategist Maps Bullish BTC Setup Through Q2 Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at asset management firm 21Shares, commented Friday on the surprising strength of April's U.S.

Bitcoin Could Hit $100K in Weeks With All-Time High in Sight, Says Strategist

Arizona's chance to pioneer crypto-driven public finance was abruptly halted as the governor axed a game-changing bill that would've let state retirement funds buy bitcoin.

Arizona Crushes Game-Changing Bitcoin Bill—Labels Crypto ‘Untested'

Lately, Bitcoin developers have found themselves entrenched in a fervent dispute over a proposal to eliminate the long-standing 80-byte constraint imposed on the OP_RETURN function. As this technical standoff intensifies, the alternative Bitcoin client known as Bitcoin Knots witnessed a notable climb in node adoption.

Spam Fight Heats Up: Bitcoin Knots Node Count Rises 49% in April

Brown University is now a Bitcoin (BTC) investor. The Ivy League institution holds 105,000 shares of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (IBIT), per a recent filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing valued the shares at $4.915 million, though with IBIT priced at $55.

Ivy League Institution Brown Follows in UATX and Emory's Footsteps, Now Owns $4,915,000 Worth of Bitcoin ETF

The company trades on Nasdaq at a market cap of around $48.5 million, far less than the funds it's seeking to raise.

AdTech firm Thumzup seeks $200 million to 100x size of bitcoin treasury

Roughly 40 days ago, Bitcoin.com News disclosed that the Royal Government of Bhutan, via Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), had moved 600 BTC, and at the time, held a balance of 10,070 BTC. Since that report, Bhutanese officials have evidently parted ways with 2,584 BTC—shedding approximately $248 million in digital assets.

Royal Bitcoin Drain: Bhutan Quietly Dumps 2,584 BTC in 40 Days

President Donald Trump supports the idea of the US government buying one million Bitcoin (BTC), says Senator Cynthia Lummis. In March, Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) Act in the Senate.

Senator Lummis Claims Trump Supports Bill That Would Direct US Government To Purchase 1,000,000 Bitcoin

U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange‑traded funds amassed nearly $700  million during Friday's trading session, closing the week on a vigorous note. Blackrock's Bitcoin ETF Devours $675M in a Day While Rivals Stand Still Crypto ETFs finished in positive territory, with spot bitcoin products drawing $674.91  million and ethereum‑linked counterparts bringing in $20.

Blackrock's Bitcoin Fund Now Commands 607,685 BTC — Worth $58.5B

Arizona will not be investing in bitcoin (BTC), at least not this year.

Arizona Governor Calls Crypto an ‘Untested Investment,' Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Bill

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin (BTC) could hit a seven-figure price in the coming years. In an interview on the Kyle Chasse YouTube channel, Hayes says Bitcoin could reach a price of $1 million by the end of 2028. According to Hayes, the potential easing of US monetary policy will positively impact Bitcoin's price.

Arthur Hayes Outlines Bitcoin Path to $1,000,000, Says BTC ‘Does Best' When Money Is Printed

Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, blocked the bill passed in April by both houses of the majority-Republican state legislature, sparking criticism.

Arizona governor vetoes bitcoin reserve bill, calling crypto ‘untested investment'

Rhode Island-based Ivy League institution Brown University is now holding exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock's ETF.

Brown University Bets on Bitcoin With Millions Worth of BlackRock ETF Shares

Bitcoin is trading at $96,101 with a market capitalization of $1.907 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, its trade volume reached $21.413 billion, moving within an intraday range of $95,944 to $97,821.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bearish Pressure Builds Despite Uptrend Support

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Kevin Svenson is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid the flagship digital asset's rise over the past two weeks. In a new strategy session, Svenson tells his 82,800 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is demonstrating strong bullish momentum on the daily time chart. “Bitcoin not giving up any of the pumps.

Trader Says Bitcoin Looking ‘Really Good,' Predicts More Upside Amid Two Bullish Signals – But There's a Catch

iPhone maker Apple has lifted some App Store restrictions on bitcoin and crypto after a judge ordered it to end its controversial so-called “Apple tax” on purchases

‘This Is Big'—Apple Just Quietly Confirmed A ‘Huge' Bitcoin And Crypto Price Game-Changer

A widely followed analyst says Bitcoin (BTC) may have an explosive breakout in the coming weeks. In a new video, the host of InvestAnswers tells his 565,000 YouTube subscribers that key metrics suggest Bitcoin's bull market is not over and BTC may soon hit $160,000.

‘Good Things Are Ahead': InvestAnswers Says Bitcoin Bull Run Not Over, Unveils BTC Targets Over Coming Weeks

Spark, a bitcoin L2 platform fully compatible with the Lightning Network, has launched on mainnet.

Lightspark-Built Bitcoin L2 Spark Launches on Mainnet

Crypto analytics firm Glassnode is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may soon run up against a strong resistance level.

Analytics Firm Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC Approaching Area of Heavy Sell-Side Pressure – Here Are the Targets

El Salvador is rapidly cementing its status as a global innovation powerhouse, fusing elite bitcoin education with cutting-edge AI training to supercharge national transformation and global influence.

Excellence-Only Policy Puts El Salvador's Bitcoin Program in Global Spotlight

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