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.

Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) said the bill would “supercharge” the financial security of Americans by exposing their retirement savings to alternative assets.

Republican Bill Aims to Make Trump's Bitcoin and Crypto 401K Order Federal Law

Bitcoin Magazine Elon Musk Praises Bitcoin's Resistance to Inflation: ‘It is Impossible to Fake Energy' Elon Musk praised Bitcoin as energy-based and resistant to inflation, contrasting it with “fake fiat.” Elon Musk Praises Bitcoin's Resistance to Inflation: ‘It is Impossible to Fake Energy' Micah Zimmerman.

Elon Musk Praises Bitcoin's Resistance to Inflation: ‘It is Impossible to Fake Energy'

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

The Daily: US government bitcoin holdings surge to $36 billion, crypto ETFs see $755M in outflows after market wipeout, and more

Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock to Develop Tokenization Tech as Bitcoin ETF Passes $100 Billion in Assets BlackRock is developing technology to tokenize a wide range of assets and expand its digital investment offerings. BlackRock to Develop Tokenization Tech as Bitcoin ETF Passes $100 Billion in Assets Micah Zimmerman.

BlackRock to Develop Tokenization Tech as Bitcoin ETF Passes $100 Billion in Assets

As the Justice Department pursues Prince Group's leader, the Treasury Department sanctioned the company while also severing Huione from the U.S. finance.

U.S. Targets Cambodian Pig Butchering, Takes $14B in Bitcoin as Biggest Ever Seizure

Elon Musk praised Bitcoin's energy foundation years after criticizing crypto's power consumption and halting Tesla BTC payments.

Elon Musk Gushes About Bitcoin 'Energy' Demands—Years After Environmental Gripes

An early investor in bitcoins dubbed the "Bitcoin Jesus" has agreed to pay up to $49.9 million to resolve U.S. charges that he evaded paying tens of millions of dollars in taxes, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

Crypto investor 'Bitcoin Jesus' reaches deal to resolve US tax charges

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. To Seize 127,271 Bitcoin Worth $14 Billion Linked to Massive Southeast Asia Scam The U.S. government is seeking to seize a massive 127,271 bitcoin (≈$14B) linked to a scam run by Chinese national Chen Zhi and his Cambodia-based criminal network. U.S. To Seize 127,271 Bitcoin Worth $14 Billion Linked to Massive Southeast Asia Scam Micah Zimmerman.

U.S. To Seize 127,271 Bitcoin Worth $14 Billion Linked to Massive Southeast Asia Scam

Ethereum

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has long been bullish on tokenization—and said Tuesday that “young people” tend to use tokenized assets.

BlackRock Developing Tokenization Tech Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Success

The accused is said to have forced people to work in Cambodian compounds part of large-scale crypto scam network.

US government bitcoin holdings balloon to $36 billion following record-breaking DOJ seizure

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slides to $110,000 as U.S. Government and BlackRock Move Millions in Crypto Bitcoin price fell from highs near $116,000 to around $110,000 overnight amid major on-chain moves by the U.S. government and BlackRock. Bitcoin Price Slides to $110,000 as U.S. Government and BlackRock Move Millions in Crypto Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Slides to $110,000 as U.S. Government and BlackRock Move Millions in Crypto

The Department of Justice has seized about $15 billion worth of bitcoin held by a man who oversaw a massive "pig butchering" fraud operation based in Cambodia, prosecutors said.

DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia

The United States is seeking the forfeiture of more than $14 billion in Bitcoin tied to a "pig butchering" crypto scam.

US Seeks $14 Billion in Bitcoin From Cambodian Crypto Scammer in Record Forfeiture

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sweeping sanctions and forfeiture actions targeting transnational criminal organizations tied to large-scale “pig butchering” scams, including an effort to seize 127,271 bitcoin ( BTC) valued at roughly $12 billion linked to Chinese national Chen Zhi and his Cambodia-based Prince Group. U.S.

US Treasury Moves to Seize 127,271 BTC From Chinese National Behind Global Scam Ring

Elon Musk has once again quietly signaled his support of bitcoin

‘Fund The AI Arms Race'—Elon Musk Is Quietly Backing Bitcoin And Issued A ‘Fake Fiat Currency' Dollar Warning

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs saw a combined outflow of $755 million, though technical indicators still show resilience, hinting the market may not be as weak as flows suggest. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Accelerate But BlackRock's IBIT Defies the Trend US BTC Spot ETF (Source: SoSoValue) According to data from SoSoValue, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw combined outflows of $326 million on Oct. 13.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Bleed $755 Million, But Technical Analysis Gives Bulls Hope

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crash Sparks Debate Over Bull Market Fate The bitcoin price tumbled amid massive liquidations, sparking fears of a bull market end. Yet, on-chain metrics and macro signals suggest this is just a healthy reset, paving the way for stronger rallies ahead. Bitcoin Price Crash Sparks Debate Over Bull Market Fate Matt Crosby.

Bitcoin Price Crash Sparks Debate Over Bull Market Fate

Over the last hour, bitcoin's been priced at $110,901 to $111,336 as of Oct. 14, 2025, reflecting continued volatility in a consolidating downtrend. With a market capitalization of $2.21 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $75.97 billion, the digital asset moved within an intraday range of $110,256 to $115,934.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Will the $111K Level Hold Amid Bearish Structure?

Hot-handed bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure play IREN (IREN) continues to have major upside, according to Wall Street brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald.

Bitcoin Miner IREN's AI Pivot Earns $100 Price Target at Cantor Fitzgerald

Metaplanet Inc. (OTCQX:MTPLF) shares fell to $3.45 on Tuesday, extending a months-long slide that has erased 70% of the company's value and pushed its market capitalization below the worth of its Bitcoin reserves. Market Discounts Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings The Tokyo-based company, once hailed as Japan's equivalent to Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), is now confronting a sharp reversal in its fortunes.

'Asia's MicroStrategy' Metaplanet Down 70% Since June, Company Value Falls Below $3.4B Bitcoin Reserves

Bitcoin is trading at $111,000 on Tuesday as it clings on to the critical level $110,000 level of support.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Tests Key Support as Bullish Optimism Fades

Led by Elon Musk, Tesla famously purchased $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) in early 2021 and announced plans to accept BTC as payment for its products.

Is Elon Musk Getting Interested in Bitcoin Again?

OranjeBTC's share price in Brazil has plunged, failing to attract crypto‑savvy investors. Nonetheless, the company has doubled down on its bitcoin strategy, recently adding 16 BTC to its strategic reserve.

OranjeBTC's Stock Slumps Even as It Doubles Down on Its Bitcoin Proposition in Brazil

A wave of leveraged long liquidations has exposed bitcoin's (BTC) equity sensitivity, according to Wall Street bank Citigroup.

Leveraged Liquidations Underscore Bitcoin's Equity Sensitivity, Citi Says

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is back below $112,000 as rising spot BTC and ETH ETF outflows, combined with growing liquidations, drag the broader crypto market down 4.2% early Tuesday. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $326.5 million in outflows, while Ethereum ETFs recorded a larger exit of $428.5 million.

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