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.

The US government posted a $345 billion deficit in August, with receipts of $344 billion overshadowed by $689 billion in spending. The largest outlays were Medicare at $141 billion and Social Security at $134 billion, but what stands out is net interest at $93 billion, now the third-largest expense.

U.S. Posts $345B August Deficit, Net Interest at 3rd Largest Outlay, Gold and BTC Rise

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset manager, is reportedly exploring ways to tokenize its exchange-traded funds, the latest in a broader Wall Street effort to bring real-world assets onto blockchains. BLK is showing upward movement.

Bitcoin, S&P 500 ETFs On Blockchain? BlackRock Reportedly Eyes Tokenization Of Its Big-Ticket Funds

Chipper Cash said its bitcoin payments platform, powered by Voltage's lightning infrastructure, now routes over 50% of its bitcoin transactions via the lightning network, marking one of the largest real‑world lightning deployments to date. Founded in 2018, the pan‑African fintech offers remittances, cross‑border payments, virtual Visa cards, stock investing and stablecoin rails.

Chipper Cash Scales Lightning in Africa: Over 50% of Bitcoin Transactions Now on Network

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Kronos Research CIO Vincent Liu said strong inflows indicate renewed confidence among institutional investors.

Spot bitcoin ETFs log $553 million in daily inflows as capital rotates back into BTC

Silver zoomed to its 14-year high on Thursday, spurring a similar rise in cryptocurrencies linked to the precious metal. Tokenized Silver Beats Bitcoin, Ethereum Spot silver was up 1.22% to $42.07 per ounce as of this writing, matching levels last touched in January 2011.

Bitcoin Outgained By Silver-Backed Crypto In 2025, Even Forever Bitcoin Bull Max Keiser Sees An Upside For The Shiny Metal

Key economic data released Thursday indicate that the U.S. economy may be on the brink of stagflation, a challenging mix of sluggish growth, a weakening labor market, and rising prices.

Crypto Pundits Retain Bullish Bitcoin Outlook as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Clash With Stagflation Fears

Two technicians in Hong Kong were arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to run a covert cryptocurrency mining operation. Suspicious Activity Leads to Discovery Two technicians in Hong Kong have been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to power a covert bitcoin mining operation.

Bitcoin Bandits Busted: Mining Rigs Found in Ceilings of Hong Kong Care Homes

Bitcoin's ascent is being driven by a lack of profit-taking, slightly cooler inflation data, and rate cut expectations, Decrypt was told.

Bitcoin Briefly Swells to $116K as Macro Tailwinds Lift Trader Sentiment

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Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Thursday as investors raised risk appetite in anticipation of interest rate cuts. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:40 p.m.

Bitcoin Rises As Traders Bet On Fed Rate Cut; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Rally: Analyst Says Won't Be 'Surprised' If ETH Tops $10,000

The move adds to the list of large, longstanding BTC investors who have moved assets in recent weeks.

Bitcoin Whale Awakens After Nearly 13 Years—Why Now?

Gold's climb to an inflation-adjusted record puts a spotlight on Bitcoin's ability to maintain momentum, QCP says.

Can Bitcoin Match Gold's Historic Rally? Analysts See Key Test Ahead

Bitcoin Magazine The End of Paper Bitcoin Summer Is Paper Bitcoin Summer, and the associated extractable premium in price, coming to an end? This post The End of Paper Bitcoin Summer first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

The End of Paper Bitcoin Summer

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Thursday after consumer price inflation data came in line with expectations. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $114,267.24 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,415.01 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $226.19 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.03 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2513 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001302 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 111,417 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $246.09 million.

Bitcoin Hugs $114,000 Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Strong

A dormant Bitcoin wallet, or "whale," has awoken after nearly 13 years of inactivity.

A Blast from the Past: Another Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens

Bitcoin ETFs posted a massive $757 million inflow on Wednesday, led by Fidelity, Blackrock, and Ark 21Shares, while ether ETFs joined the rally with $172 million in fresh inflows across nearly all issuers.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Roar With $929 Million Combined Inflows

On-chain data shows that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding a crucial support level at $114,000, with markets now at a crossroads that could define its next price direction. What Happened: Bitcoin remains locked in a $110,000–$116,000 range, with Glassnode data suggesting that a move above $114,000 could unlock bullish momentum, while losing $108,000 risks cascading stress.

Bitcoin At A Crossroad: Why You Need To Watch $108,000 And $116,000

The Bureau of Labor Statistics published August's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data just a day after it revealed lower-than-expected wholesale inflation. BTC Dips Then Recovers After Latest CPI Report Bitcoin dropped to $113K on Thursday morning after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced slightly hotter-than-expected inflation in its August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

Bitcoin Whipsaws After Consumer Inflation Comes in Slightly Hot

Bitcoin Magazine Nepalese Protestors Should Permanently Embrace Bitchat as Well as Bitcoin and Other Freedom Tech Protestors in Nepal recently showed the world the power of censorship-resistant digital communications technology — the type of technology they should continue using as they rebuild. This post Nepalese Protestors Should Permanently Embrace Bitchat as Well as Bitcoin and Other Freedom Tech first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Nepalese Protestors Should Permanently Embrace Bitchat as Well as Bitcoin and Other Freedom Tech

Solana

The Chinese company's stock at one point was over 180% higher on the day.

Fashion Company Mogu Shares Soar on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Buying Plan

Avalanche

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

The Daily: Dormant bitcoin whale wakes up after $5K to $50M move, Avalanche Foundation eyes $1B raise for AVAX treasury firms, and more

Bitcoin Magazine Africa's Chipper Cash Adopts Lightning at Scale: 50% of Bitcoin Transactions Now Instant and Low-Cost African fintech giant Chipper Cash announces over half of its Bitcoin transactions now run on the Lightning Network via Voltage, driving faster, cheaper, and more reliable payments across the continent. This post Africa's Chipper Cash Adopts Lightning at Scale: 50% of Bitcoin Transactions Now Instant and Low-Cost first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Africa's Chipper Cash Adopts Lightning at Scale: 50% of Bitcoin Transactions Now Instant and Low-Cost

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding around $114,000 after the latest inflation data release, sparking debate over whether more upside is ahead. What Happened: In his latest X post, trader Astronomer reiterated confidence that BTC set its cycle low at $110,000 in late August, citing confluences including the historic pattern of FOMC-driven reversals.

Bitcoin Holds At $114,000 As CPI Data Prints 'Nothingburger'—What Now?

Crypto-related stocks including Galaxy Digital (GLXY), Circle Internet (CRCL) and Bitfarms (BITF) posted double-digit gains on Thursday as bitcoin (BTC) rose the highest since mid-August.

Galaxy, Circle, Bitfarms Lead Crypto Stock Gains as Bitcoin Vehicles Metaplanet, Nakamoto Plunge

New BLS data shows 0.4% monthly inflation growth as investors tamper expectations for an aggressive interest rate easing next week.

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