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 Depot, the largest bitcoin ATM operator in North America and publicly listed on Nasdaq, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest bitcoin ATM operator, files for bankruptcy

State-linked Fars News reported that Iran's economy ministry has been working on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait with payments in bitcoin.

Iran may be turning the Strait of Hormuz into a bitcoin insurance market, local reports say

Bitcoin Depot said changing regulatory environments have made it difficult to continue its current business model.

US crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 to wind down business

Ethereum

Ether and bitcoin led liquidations, as their prices dropped on macroeconomic concerns.

Crypto traders betting on a rally lose $563 million in liquidations. Ether and bitcoin suffer the most

Long-term holders are still sitting tight and exchange balances remain near six-year lows, Binance Research data shows, but underwater short-term holders leave BTC vulnerable to macro shocks.

Bitcoin slides under $77,000 as oil shock and Treasury yields hit risk assets

Iran has proposed managing the Strait of Hormuz through an insurance-based model, state media reported on Sunday. Iran's ‘Insurance Plan' For Vessels The model would allow Iran to retain control over the Strait, while also being acceptable to other nations during peacetime, Fars News Agency reported, citing a document obtained from the Ministry of Economy.

Pay Bitcoin, Sail Through Hormuz? Iran Reportedly Proposes Insurance Platform For Ships Passing Through The Strait

Investors are concerned that high oil prices could fuel inflation to the point where the Fed may raise interest rates, analysts say.

Bitcoin drops below $77,000 on Trump's Iran threat, renewed inflation fears: analysts

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies plunged alongside stock futures on Sunday evening after President Donald Trump's latest warning to Iran spooked investors. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall Amid Trump's 'Clock Is Ticking' Iran Warning: Analyst Says BTC Can Slip If This 'Important' Support Is Lost

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Sunday, telling the country its time is running out as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks stall and oil futures hold above $100 per barrel.

Oil Perps Hit $106 on Hyperliquid, Bitcoin Falls Below $77K as Trump Warns Iran: ‘Clock Is Ticking'

Robert Kiyosaki renewed his bitcoin bull case, tying BTC ownership to inflation protection, hard assets, and long-term wealth planning. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited oil prices, national debt, and currency weakness while urging investors to consider real assets.

Robert Kiyosaki Reinforces Bullish Bitcoin Outlook Amid Inflation Warning

Iran's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has allegedly launched a bitcoin-powered maritime insurance platform called Hormuz Safe, ostensibly targeting cargo owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz and projecting over $10 billion in revenue for the Islamic Republic.

Bitcoin Insurance for Persian Gulf Cargo: Iran Launches Hormuz Safe, Claims $10B Revenue

Crypto traders sold the news following Kevin Warsh's Fed chair confirmation and a successful markup of the CLARITY Act, but dip buyers may save the day.

Bitcoin Stalls After CLARITY Act Success: Will Pro-Crypto Fed, White House Save The Day?

Michael Saylor's orange-dot chart renewed focus on another potential Strategy bitcoin buy disclosure after showing 818,869 BTC and reserve value near $64 billion. Traders closely watch these posts because similar charts have preceded past Strategy purchase updates.

Big Dot Energy: Saylor Chart Puts Strategy's Next Bitcoin Buy on Watch

This week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. From predictions of a bearish summer for Bitcoin to the end of the crypto winter, the market was buzzing with activity.

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Bearish Summer, Saylor's BTC 'Ruse' And The End Of Crypto Winter

Bitcoin traded in a narrow consolidation range on May 17 as traders monitored whether support near $77,700 could stabilize the broader bullish structure after the recent pullback from the $82,800 high.

Bitcoin Holds $78K Support as Traders Watch for Breakout Toward $80K

VerifiedX says its Bitcoin sidechain enables programmable, privacy-preserving transactions without synthetic wrappers, targeting growing institutional demand for native DeFi on the original blockchain system.

DeFi's new front: VerifiedX bets bitcoin's next chapter is programmable, private

Abu Dhabi's massive sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, has expanded its footprint in the U.S. spot Bitcoin market.

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $566M

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company raised its stake in Blackrock's Ishares bitcoin ETF by 16% in Q1 2026, disclosing ownership of 14.7 million shares valued at $565.6 million. Quarter by Quarter Mubadala's bitcoin ETF exposure has grown in every reporting period since it first appeared in disclosures.

UAE's Mubadala Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake 16% to $566 Million in Q1 2026

While reports tied to onchain-tracked wallets have widely circulated claims that Bhutan has been reducing its bitcoin holdings over the past year, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) told the media the firm does not “recall” the last time the entity sold BTC.

DHI CEO Says Bhutan Has No Recollection of Selling BTC Despite Balance Drop Flagged by Arkham

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has lost momentum over the past few days. It retreated to $78,140 in Saturday, down from this month's high of $82,553.

Bitcoin Price Flags Alarming Patterns As BTC ETFs Outflows Hit $1 Billion

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala added over $90 million to its already sizeable position in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF.

Harvard dumps ether ETF as Abu Dhabi sovereign fund keeps adding to bitcoin positions

Rap star and hip-hop veteran Drake dropped three surprise solo albums on May 15, 2026, totaling 43 tracks, and buried the crypto world's most talked-about verse inside a single boastful cut called “Dust.

Drake Drops 43 Songs and Calls Himself a ‘BTC Crypto Big-Timer' on New Track ‘Dust'

Bitcoin fell below $78,000 (hitting a session low of $77,614), a drop that erased its monthly gains and shaved over $40 billion off its market cap. Bitcoin Slips Below $78,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Rise Bitcoin dipped below $78,000 Saturday morning amid fears that the U.S. and Israel are about to resume bombing Iranian facilities.

Bitcoin Slides to $77,614 as US and Israel Weigh New Strikes on Iran

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have executed their boldest financial maneuver yet.

Winklevoss Twins Inject $100M in Bitcoin to Back Gemini's Future

Michael Saylor's bitcoin acquisition company Strategy has confirmed it could be about to sell some of its $63 billion worth of bitcoin

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