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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 (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a decline in value following a recent drop in Bitcoin's price. This downturn reflects the ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market, impacting investors and related financial products.

Bitcoin ETFs Decline As King Crypto Falls To $104,000

“Moving forward, Metaplanet is committed to its role as Japan's leading Bitcoin Treasury Company," the company said in a statement yesterday.

Metaplanet Stock Tanks After It Converts Bitcoin Treasury to New Business Line

Countries like the Netherlands are preparing for MiCA implementation.

Bitcoin Lightning Fintech ZBD Approved to Receive EU MiCA License by Dutch Regulator

Ethereum

A closely followed crypto trader believes that conditions are nearly ripe for Ethereum (ETH) to witness a surge to fresh record highs. Crypto strategist Justin Bennett tells his 115,400 followers on the social media platform X that it's only a matter of time before Ethereum fully reclaims resistance at $4,000 as support.

Analyst Says It's Time for New Ethereum All-Time High, Sees Bitcoin Going ‘Full Santa Claus Mode'

Veteran Wall Street investor Ross Gerber hinted at a promising future for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Tuesday, seemingly elevating it to the level of gold. What Happened: Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, posted a cryptic message alongside an image of a rainbow on X.

The New Gold? Seasoned Investor Ross Gerber Spots A 'Pot Of Bitcoin' At The End Of The Rainbow

An analyst at one of the biggest asset managers in crypto thinks the US will establish some form of a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve next year. Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says in a new interview with Natalie Brunell that the reserve might not be generated from Congressional legislation, however.

VanEck Predicts Establishment of US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Next Year Without Aid of Congress – Here's How

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) might need to undergo a costly and time-consuming update process to ward off the threat from quantum computing in the future, according to a Tuesday report that cited a study. What Happened: The study, led by the University of Kent's School of Computing, estimated that a protocol update to protect Bitcoin from quantum computing threats would require taking the cryptocurrency offline for about 76 days provided 100% of the bandwidth is committed to the process, Forbes reported.

Bitcoin Could Require Over 300 Days Of Downtime To Prepare It For The Quantum Era, Shows Study Amid Google 'Willow' Chip Concern

BTC takes a breather after an indecisive Tuesday, as the Fed is expected to cut rates Wednesday while signaling slower easing next year.

Bitcoin Takes a Breather After Doji Candle in a Cautious Pre-Fed De-Risking

Bitcoin's soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further interest in offering cryptocurrencies as a means of payment to tap in to fresh pockets of wealth and build loyalty with crypto investors.

Focus: As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments

Litecoin

Solana

Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart predict a significant surge in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025.

Bloomberg Analysts Forecast Launch of Multiple Cryptocurrency ETFs in 2025, Including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Litecoin

Wyoming Senator Lummis has declared 2025 crucial for Bitcoin, pledging to collaborate with “Crypto Czar” David Sacks on crypto legislation.

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis: '2025 Will Be the Year for Bitcoin and Digital Assets'

Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) became one of the biggest cryptocurrency gainers Tuesday, outpacing coins with significantly higher market capitalization. What happened: The proof-of-work cryptocurrency lifted over 5% in the last 24 hours to a market capitalization of $9.23 billion.

This Bitcoin Fork Is Defying Declines In Top Two Cryptos With A 5% Rally Thanks To Strong ETF Hopes In 2025

Law enforcement's swift action seized $900,000 in bitcoin from a Nigerian fraud scheme, and its soaring value may fully reimburse victims of a $1 million scam. Bitcoin Boom: Law Enforcement's Quick Move Recovers Millions for Scam Victims The U.S.

Seized Bitcoin Triples in Value, Helping Fraud Victims Recover Losses

The development comes as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump looks to build a national strategic reserve of bitcoin.

Ohio lawmaker proposes bill to create a state-backed bitcoin reserve

Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead backs the U.S. proposal for a strategic bitcoin reserve, urging a pivot from gold to “digital gold” to secure financial leadership.

Pantera Founder Backs Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Proposal: ‘It's Actually a Really Good Policy'

House Bill 703, the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, proposes creating a state Bitcoin fund and granting the treasurer authority to buy the crypto.

Ohio Representative Derek Merrin Introduces Bill to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve

Is China secretly stacking Bitcoin and gearing up to unban it? Let me break down why I think they're about to make a huge move—and sooner than you think.

China May Be On the Verge of Ending Its Bitcoin Ban

The 2024 bitcoin halving event sparked major changes in the mining scene, according to the latest “State of the Network” report by Coin Metrics and analyst Matías Andrade. Battle for Hashrate Dominance The April 2024 halving, which slashed block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, severely impacted miner earnings.

Coin Metrics: New Tech Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Landscape Amid Post-Halving Hangover

The chief executive of payments app Strike is leaning bullish toward Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset hovers above the $100,000 price tag.

Strike CEO Says Bitcoin in Early Innings of Bull Run, Predicts BTC Could Skyrocket by up to 870% – Here's Why

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday, as markets await the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut decision. The Fed is expected to announce its third consecutive reduction with a 25-basis-point rate cut.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Dip As XRP Climbs: 'Easy On Leverage,' Cautions Trader

Lately, there's been a whirlwind of chat about Bitcoin's consensus tweaks, Core developers, and the Lightning Network. This week, Taproot Wizard Eric Wall made a bold claim: BTC has one last shot to beef up its features beyond just being digital gold, or it might fade into obscurity as a peer-to-peer currency.

Bitcoin on the Brink: Taproot Wizard Calls for Action, Taaki Demands Core Disbandment

A recent BIP has been proposed to change the way units of bitcoin are displayed, but this proposal is not needed.

The Unit Denomination of Bitcoin Does Not Need To Change

Sarah Knafo, a French member of the European Parliament, has caught the attention of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) community with her appeal to the European Union to reject a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in favor of Bitcoin. What Happened: Knafo called in her speech on Tuesday on the EU to implement a strategic Bitcoin reserve as a decentralized safeguard against inflation and centralized control.

'Bitcoin President' Nayib Bukele Sends 'Greetings' To French Member Of EU Parliament Calling For A European Bitcoin Reserve

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek has met with US President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the future of the industry ahead of the new administration's entry into the White House. According to a new Bloomberg report, Marszalek and Trump recently met at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the possibility of a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, among other things.

CRO Rallies As Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek Meets With Donald Trump To Discuss Bitcoin Reserve: Report

Michael Saylor has raised $6 billion in convertible bonds, with $18 billion more to come. His strategy is unprecedented — here's how it works.

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