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's price was back around $79,000 early Wednesday after buyers aggressively defended Tuesday's plunge to $77,603, putting the leading crypto asset within striking distance of its $79,742 session high.

Bitcoin Price Roars Back From $77,603 as Bulls Eye $80,000

Existing holdings would keep the current tax treatment, which can allow tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period.

Germany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks as new draft bill targets tax-free gains

Bitcoin holdings of 323 BTC valued at approximately $25.2 million as of August 31, 2026 Captured approximately $132,000 in energy sales from curtailment during the month © 2025 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice.

PowerCompute Aug. 2026 Bitcoin Mined 7.9 Up From 5.8 YoY

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday dared traders to bet against the Japanese yen, saying he now operates with inside knowledge of Japanese policy moves and challenging anyone to trade against him. Geiger Capital flagged the quote on X, with Bessent telling markets he now operates with direct insight into Japanese policy moves.

Bessent Says 'I Am the House Now' On the Yen: Is Bitcoin at Risk?

Data shows that, in the short term, the bitcoin price has been reacting more strongly to U.S. economic data releases than to the Federal Reserve's actual rate decisions, which were influenced by that data. This pattern will be tested this Friday again as the market awaits the central bank's decision next Wednesday.

Get Ready for Friday as This Bitcoin Price Swing Pattern Gets Tested

Young scammers stole over 4,100 Bitcoin worth more than $240 million from one victim through social engineering calls, then spent millions on cars, jets and nightclubs before FBI arrests. The post Crypto Thieves Arrested After $240,000,000 Bitcoin Heist and Lavish Spree appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Crypto Thieves Arrested After $240,000,000 Bitcoin Heist and Lavish Spree

Bitwise head of research Andre Dragosch says the correlation between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold has hit a six-year high as institutions stop treating them as separate trades. Why Institutions Are Buying Both at Once Dragosch said on the Bitcoin for Millennials podcast on Monday that the Bitcoin-gold correlation reaching its highest level since the COVID stimulus era signals a fundamental shift in how large investors allocate capital.

Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Hits a 6-Year High: What's Going On?

Bitcoin advanced to as high as $79,700 while Brent crude topped $100 and European shares fell, leaving crypto tracking gold rather than equities.

Bitcoin climbs as oil tops $100, equities drop after Iran strikes

Strategy Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:MSTR) limited-edition Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sneakers, inspired by Nike Inc.'s (NYSE:NKE) Air Jordan 1, have sold out. No Bitcoin Payment Option Strategy listed the product on its official online shop, Strategy Store, on Tuesday.

Strategy's $250 Bitcoin-Themed Air Jordan Sneakers Sell Out — But BTC Isn't Accepted

Builders Bank would consolidate custody work Block now runs under more than 50 state money transmitter licenses.

Jack Dorsey's Block Applies for Bank Charter to Custody Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo on Tuesday projected a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price range of $220,000 to $600,000 within the next 3 to 5 years. River's Model Predicts This for BTC Woo analyzed research by the Bitcoin-centric financial platform River, which estimated that BTC could reach $250,000–$840,000 if current adoption trends continue.

Bitcoin at $600,000 in 3-5 Years? Popular Analyst Says It Could Happen

Zcash

Bitcoin fell to nearly $77,600 on Tuesday before clawing most of it back, leaving it little changed on the day while zcash gained roughly 43% on the week and Grayscale's new fund crossed half a billion dollars.

Bitcoin recovers toward $79,000 as Zcash records a $500 million ETF haul

A new report from Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute might give G20 governments and others some clues about how a counterintuitive move could help their economies and boost tax revenue, while also potentially helping bitcoin's price and increasing government revenue even further.

How the De Minimis Tax Exemption Might Support Bitcoin's Price

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Tuesday as traders awaited key inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Fall; XRP Gains Ahead of Key Inflation Data: Analyst Notes 'Another Strong Bullish Signal' for BTC

Bitcoin's one-month realized volatility is historically low, according to Glassnode, whose statistical analysis identifies long-term holder supply as the leading explanatory variable. Market capitalization, trading turnover, and derivatives positioning show substantially weaker relationships. Long-Term Holder Supply Leads Glassnode's Analysis Bitcoin was trading at $78,449.

Bitcoin Volatility at Historic Low as Long-Term Holders Dominate

On Tuesday, the bitcoin and Lightning services firm Coincorner introduced the launch of a product called Vault, a bitcoin storage service offering multi-signature security in partnership with the custody company Anchorwatch, with “insurance underwritten by Lloyd's of London, covering loss of keys and unauthorised access.

Coincorner, Anchorwatch Roll out Bitcoin Custody With Lloyd's Insurance

Crypto transaction volume across the Middle East and North Africa has surged from about $100 billion in 2022 to an estimated $350 billion in 2025–2026. The growth is increasingly tied to two forces: regulated Gulf adoption and demand for bitcoin and stablecoins during periods of war, inflation, and currency stress.

Bitcoin Gains Ground in MENA Region as Crypto Volume Triples to $350B

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding near $78,000 despite rising oil prices, elevated bond yields and renewed rate-hike fears. This sets up a major macro test as U.S. inflation data lands later this week.

Bitcoin Braces For CPI as Oil Nears $100 and ETF Inflows Hit $3.8 Billion

While market observers and crypto proponents discussed Strategy's latest STRC buyback, social media is also talking about the company's new store offerings, which sell Strategy-branded Nike Air Jordans and Nike Dunks. Critics, however, are ragging on the bitcoin treasury firm for only accepting Apple Pay and credit cards.

Strategy Roasted Over Bitcoin-Themed Jordans You Can't Buy With BTC

Macro analyst Lyn Alden told the What Bitcoin Did podcast on Tuesday that the US is “long-term insolvent” and debasement is inevitable, making Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) the logical place to park capital. Alden said that the US government's obligations are essentially untenable as long as bondholders expect to get paid back in real terms.

The US Is 'Long-Term Insolvent,' Says Macro Guru—And Bitcoin Will Benefit

British bitcoin exchange CoinCorner is debuting a multisig custody service.

CoinCorner Launches Lloyd's-Insured Multisig Bitcoin Vault with AnchorWatch

Bitcoin traded sideways around $78,000 as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Flat as XRP Jumps 2%: Traders Call BTC Pullback 'Normal'

While the bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has paused buying for the time being, Strive Inc. disclosed on Tuesday that it purchased another 1,375 bitcoin last week. Strive Adds 1,375 Bitcoin as Treasury Climbs to Fifth Largest According to the SEC Form 8-K submitted by Strive, the firm's corporate bitcoin treasury now stands at 24,531 BTC.

Strive Loads up on 1,375 Bitcoin as ASST Jumps 114% in 30 Days

Bitcoin is defending its golden zone support while the S&P 500 grinds inside its tightest range yet, both waiting on Friday's inflation report before the Fed's September 16 rate call.

Bitcoin Holds, Wall Street Stalls as Oil Shock Revives Fed Hike Bets

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) says bitcoin could eventually overtake gold, potentially as soon as the next bull market. His call comes as bitcoin trades increasingly like the precious metal and less like a technology stock, strengthening the digital gold argument.

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