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.

Jack Dorsey, chairman and co‑founder of Block, reaffirmed his support for what he considers bitcoin's primary function: payments. On social media, he liked a post that describes bitcoin as electronic cash for completing peer‑to‑peer payments.

Block's Jack Dorsey Endorses Bitcoin's Primary Purpose: Payments

Analysts wrote that BTC should be trading at $126,000 and could still reach that level by year's end.

Bitcoin Price 'Too Low,' as Volatility Dips, Institutional Interest Rises: JP Morgan

The company, formerly known as Iris Energy, posted revenue of $187.3 million, net income of $176.9 million, and EBITDA of $241.4 million.

IREN on track to $1 billion in annualized bitcoin mining revenue

Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot told Reuters that American Bitcoin's merger with Gryphon Digital mining is nearly complete.

American Bitcoin Eyeing Nasdaq Debut in September: Reuters

An attempted rally in crypto earlier on Thursday was met by steady selling throughout the U.S. afternoon hours.

Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure as Gold Quietly Targets News Record High

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) published better-than-expected economic data on Thursday morning. Stronger-Than-Expected GDP Figures Lift BTC, Albeit Modestly The American economy roared past expectations and expanded by 3.3% in Q2 according to Thursday's announcement by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Economists had predicted a growth rate of anywhere between 3.

Bitcoin Nudged Higher by Strong US GDP Figures

Solana

Lombard Finance has launched its yield-bearing bitcoin token, LBTC, on the Solana blockchain, introducing the yield-generating BTC asset to the ecosystem. Lombard's LBTC Launches on Solana According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the integration brings more than $1.5 billion in liquid staked bitcoin (BTC) to Solana's decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape.

Lombard Introduces Native Bitcoin Yield to Solana's DeFi Ecosystem

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways ahead of fresh inflation data on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,688.81 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,490.69 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $211.53 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.98 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2227 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001256 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 99,861 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $295.92 million.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Trade Sideways As Ethereum, XRP Slip

Users will be able to execute USDT transactions directly on the Bitcoin network.

Tether Brings USDT to Bitcoin Via Layer-2 Network RGB

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

The Daily: US govt posts macro data onchain, Kanye West's token crash leaves 50K wallets in the red, JPMorgan says bitcoin price is ‘too low,' and more

From 2013 through 2024, bitcoin's September track record has leaned negative, and with August winding down, chatter across social media is filled once again with talk of a “September curse.

History Haunts: Bitcoin's 67% September Loss Rate Fuels Talk of a Curse

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) analysts believe Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading below its fair value as its price volatility falls to historic lows, narrowing the asset's risk-adjusted gap with gold. Volatility in Bitcoin has slid from nearly 60% earlier this year to roughly 30%, the lowest level on record.

Bitcoin Undervalued Compared To Gold, Fair Value At $126,000: JPMorgan

Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to five consecutive days, pulling in $309 million, while bitcoin ETFs managed another $81 million inflow despite a small outflow from Bitwise. Ether ETFs Extend Winning Streak With $309 Million Inflow as Bitcoin Adds $81 Million Momentum remains firmly on ether's side.

Crypto ETFs: Ether Domination Continues as Bitcoin Trails With Modest Gains

The chipmaker has an 8.8% weighting in the S&P 500.

Bitcoin, Solana Rise as Investors Weigh Nvidia Earnings, Strong GDP Data

American Bitcoin, the bitcoin (BTC) miner 20% owned by two of President Donald Trump's sons, plans to list on the Nasdaq in September, said Asher Genoot, the CEO of Hut 8, which owns the other 80%.

Trump-Backed Bitcoin Miner American Bitcoin Targets September Nasdaq Debut

The federal government has also teamed with Chainlink and Pyth to integrate U.S. macroeconomic data with the DeFi ecosystem.

US Commerce Dept. Puts GDP Data on Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Blockchains

Bitcoin's current price is “too low” compared to gold, given its volatility has fallen to historic lows, JPMorgan analysts said.

JPMorgan says current bitcoin price ‘too low,' sees upside to $126,000 by year-end

Portal to Bitcoin, a Bitcoin-first protocol enabling trust-minimized cross-chain trading, has secured $50 million in new financing led by Paloma Investments, bringing the project's total funds raised to $92 million.

A Bitcoin Startup Raised $50M to Allow Users to Trade With 'Bitcoin-Grade' Security

The company is backed by the sons of President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who will own a combined 98% of the newly formed entity.

Trump Family-Backed Bitcoin Miner Set to Go Public

The move initially targets blockchains including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, Avalanche, Arbitrum, and Optimism.

US government begins distributing key macroeconomic data on public blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) surge highlights how tightly crypto markets have become bound to global liquidity cycles, with central bank signals now moving prices as sharply as on-chain developments. What Happened: According to analysis from Cracked Labs, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent Jackson Hole speech, in which he hinted at possible "policy adjustments," was enough to spark a broad rally.

Bitcoin And Ethereum's Liquidity-Driven Highs Expose Fragility At All-Time Peaks: Report

The stablecoin issuer Tether announced plans Thursday to launch its USDT stablecoin on the RGB protocol, expanding native stablecoin support on Bitcoin. Tether Brings USDT to RGB, Enhancing Bitcoin's Capabilities RGB is dubbed a next-generation protocol for issuing digital assets and smart contracts on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.

Tether to Issue USDT Stablecoin on Bitcoin's RGB Protocol

Bitcoin Magazine Historic First: U.S. Government Posts GDP Data on Bitcoin Blockchain The U.S. Commerce Department has begun publishing GDP data on public blockchains, including Bitcoin, marking yet another strong endorsement of BTC from the Trump administration. This post Historic First: U.S. Government Posts GDP Data on Bitcoin Blockchain first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Historic First: U.S. Government Posts GDP Data on Bitcoin Blockchain

Bitcoin DeFi company Labard Finance is extending its fast-growing yield-bearing asset protocol, LBTC, to the Solana Layer 1.

Bitcoin staking startup Lombard launches ‘high-yield' LBTC token to Solana

Tether will launch USDT on RGB, a Bitcoin-tied protocol compatible with Lightning, to further expand USDT beyond Tron and Ethereum.

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