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.

Ethereum

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), the second-largest lending institution in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, has announced the integration of crypto into an upcoming platform as part of its service offering.

Second Largest Spanish Lender BBVA Announces BTC and ETH Trading Services Platform

Dogecoin

Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to maintain gains, while XRP rallies on optimism over the SEC potentially closing its case against Ripple. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,997.45 -0.13% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,876.24 -3.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $124.56 -2.1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.23 +2.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1689 +1.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001229 +0.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.2% and daily active addresses falling by 3.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Gains On Slow Wednesday

Andrew Hohns, founder of Newmarket Investment Management, unveiled a proposal for U.S. “Bit Bonds” designed to leverage bitcoin's growth to reduce national debt, lower interest rates, and empower household savings during the Bitcoin Policy Institute's March 11 summit in Washington, D.C. Bitcoin Bonds Could Slash U.S.

Bit Bonds: Newmarket CEO Proposes Bitcoin-Infused Strategy to Tackle National Debt

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki is doubling down on Bitcoin (BTC) and precious metals as he warns of a possible US economic collapse. Kiyosaki tells his 2.7 million followers on the social media platform X that the market selloff this week may indicate the “everything bubble” is on the verge of collapse.

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Doubles Down on Gold, Bitcoin and Silver, Says ‘Everything Bubble' Is Bursting

The video-sharing platform's purchase forms part of its plan to allocate up to $20 million to Bitcoin.

Rumble Adds $15.5 Million in Bitcoin to Treasury

The U.S. SEC has delayed decisions on spot ETFs for major altcoins including XRP, SOL, ADA, and DOGE until May, citing the need for further review. Meanwhile, the agency will host a key roundtable to address crypto asset classification and pave the way for clearer regulation.

QCP Insights: Bitcoin Holds $82K As SEC Delays ETF Decisions for Top Altcoins

Nebraska will begin regulating Bitcoin and crypto ATMs to protect customers from scams, after Governor Pillen signed the bill into law.

Nebraska 'Open for Business' to Crypto With New Bitcoin ATM Law

Bitcoin Magazine Rumble Acquires $17.1 Million in Bitcoin as Part of Treasury Strategy Video-sharing platform Rumble boosts its Bitcoin holdings with a 188 BTC purchase, reinforcing its commitment to a Bitcoin treasury strategy. This post Rumble Acquires $17.1 Million in Bitcoin as Part of Treasury Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Rumble Acquires $17.1 Million in Bitcoin as Part of Treasury Strategy

The company redirected mining rigs to self-mining as customer delayed payments during bitcoin's price drop.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Increases BTC Holdings by 75% to 1,039 BTC in Two Months

Strike CEO Jack Mallers has highlighted Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) growing dominance in the global store of value market, valued at approximately $400 to $500 trillion. What Happened: Speaking to Anthony Pompliano at the New York Bitcoin Investor Week from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, Mallers stated that with Bitcoin's market cap at just $1.5 trillion it is still in the early stages of adoption.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers Predicts Bitcoin Could Become The Dominant Store Of Value

Hemi Labs has signed up dozens of protocols, including decentralized exchange (DEX) Sushi, liquid staking token pumpBTC and oracles RedStone and Pyth.

Binance Labs-Backed Network Hemi Debuts $440M Mainnet to 'Unify' Bitcoin, Ethereum

The digital asset traded just below $82,000 this morning despite positive macroeconomic data that shows tempered inflation. Bitcoin Flatlines as Inflation Eases The dominant cryptocurrency remained mostly flat over the past 24 hours as better-than-expected inflation data cultivated optimism in traditional markets. Bitcoin (BTC) traded within a range of $79,059.43 to $84,358.

Bitcoin Stalls Even as Inflation Cools

Video platform Rumble has purchased 188 BTC for $17.1 million, strengthening its push into the crypto space. The buy aligns with Rumble's $20 million bitcoin treasury strategy. Rumble Acquires $17.1 Million in Bitcoin as Part of Treasury Strategy Rumble, the video-sharing and cloud services company, announced the acquisition of 188 BTC for approximately $17.

Rumble Buys 188 BTC as Part of $20M Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

The Bank of Russia has proposed allowing a limited group of qualified investors to purchase and sell cryptocurrencies under a new three-year experimental legal regime. What Happened: Announced on Wednesday in accordance with President Vladimir Putin's directives, the initiative targets "particularly qualified" investors—individuals with over 100 million rubles ($1.02 million) in securities and deposits or annual income exceeding 50 million rubles ($510,000)—and companies already classified as qualified investors.

After Vladimir Putin Said 'Nobody Can Ban Bitcoin', The Bank Of Russia Is Looking To Allow Crypto Purchases

Despite recent drops in the crypto market, which could be attributed to the uncertainty around tariffs, spot bitcoin ETF outflows, and crypto-specific events, investors with a long-term conviction in bitcoin may see this as an opportune time to add further to their overall holdings, says eToro's Simon Peters.

Bitcoin: Where Does It Go Now?

Last week, I attended the launch event of Presidio Bitcoin, a new co-working and event space in San Francisco.

The High Mission Of Presidio Bitcoin

Increased volatility in the Treasury market often leads to reduced risk taking in financial markets.

U.S. Treasury Market Most Volatile in 4 Months May Slow Any Bitcoin Price Recovery After CPI

This is the third crypto cycle I've written about here on Forbes. So far, as you can verify, I've consistently been a bull at the bottom and a bear near the top.

Bitcoin Crash 2025, The Crypto Cycle Repeats: A Road Map

“Under favorable conditions, ETH may reach $6,000–7,000 this year,” an analyst told Decrypt.

Ethereum Lags Behind Bitcoin Rebound as Devs Work Towards Pectra Upgrade

The firm made its first purchase around the time Trump was elected and may made additional bids depending on market conditions.

Video platform Rumble discloses $17 million in bitcoin treasury holdings, may make additional ‘strategic' purchases

Bitcoin and U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday after February's CPI inflation rate came in at 2.8%, below economists' expectations.

Bitcoin and US stocks climb as CPI inflation cools in February

Cryptoquant researchers warn bitcoin is teetering between historically undervalued levels and possibly the precipice of a prolonged bear market, with critical onchain metrics signaling heightened downside risks.

Bitcoin Faces Critical Juncture: Bear Market Threatens as Key Metrics Flash Red, Cryptoquant Warns

Crypto Bitwise Launches ETF Tracking Firms With Over 1,000 Bitcoin Melania Trump's Official Memecoin, Worth Over $13 Billion Barely Two Months Ago, Is Now Valued At $367 Million Dogecoin, XRP ETF Filings Delayed By SEC But Influential Analyst Says ‘Relatively High' Odds Of Approval Pepe Leads Memecoin Rebound WIth 11% Rally, But Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Not That Far Behind House Committee Favors Stablecoin Regulation To ‘Strengthen' Dollar: Majority Whip Says CBDCs Against ‘American Values Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Recover On Strategic Reserve Bill In Congress: Top Analyst Foresees BTC's ‘Swift Move' To $88,000-$92,000 If This Happens US Crypto Users Missed Receiving Over $2.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rebound On Reserve Bill; Trump's 25% Metal Tariffs Begin, EU Strikes Back; February Inflation Slows More Than Expected – Top Headlines While The U.S. Slept

The video-sharing platform had previously announced plans to allocate up to $20 million to Bitcoin

Video-Sharing Platform Rumble Buys 188 BTC for $17.1M

Geoffrey Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, has expressed renewed confidence in his long-term prediction that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, citing increased Federal Reserve rate cut probabilities. What Happened: In a detailed analysis released Tuesday, Kendrick remains unfazed by near-term volatility driven by Donald Trump administration tariff uncertainties and recession concerns, arguing that these factors strengthen his bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency.

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