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 Magazine Freedom of Mind and Freedom of Money: Inside Costa Rica's Growing Bitcoin Circular Economy An extract from the newly released book "Bitcoin Circular Economies," the Costa Rica chapter discusses Bitcoin Jungle, a circular economy in Uvita, Costa Rica, and Bitcoin as a spiritual path. Like all the stories in this book, it's a story of hope built on the sovereign money of the future. This post Freedom of Mind and Freedom of Money: Inside Costa Rica's Growing Bitcoin Circular Economy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Gabriel Kurman.

Freedom of Mind and Freedom of Money: Inside Costa Rica's Growing Bitcoin Circular Economy

Ethereum

Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff has admitted he got bitcoin and crypto wrong ten years ago, warning a coming dollar “crisis" could propel crypto higher

‘Global Crisis'—$37 Trillion Fed Dollar ‘Crash' Fears Fuel Huge Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Predictions

Cryptocurrencies surged late Friday after Federal Reserve President Jerome Powell struck a dovish tone at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, defying market expectations for a more hawkish stance. That has prompted asset managers to call for new all-time highs for bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and select altcoins.

Ether Likely to Top $5K, BTC Eyes Record High as Powell Sparks Rally; Watch for DAT Deal Risks: Asset Managers

A groundbreaking bill in the Philippines pushes to establish a national bitcoin reserve, aiming to elevate economic sovereignty and future-proof the nation's financial resilience.

New Bitcoin Bill in Philippines Proposes Buying 10K BTC for National Reserves

Dogecoin

Solana

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

The Daily: Ether, Solana, Dogecoin lead crypto rally, Bitcoin whale rotates into ETH, VanEck files JitoSOL ETF, and more

Bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of losses with $194 million in outflows, while ether ETFs staged a comeback with $288 million in inflows. The divergence underscores shifting investor sentiment between the two largest crypto assets.

Ether ETFs Mount $288 Million Comeback as Bitcoin Outflow Streak Hits 5 Days

Bitcoin Magazine Who's Shaping Bitcoin's Future: Suitcoiners vs. Ordinals Degens Bitcoin's user base is going through a big cultural change, and this shift leaves it an open question as to who will shape Bitcoin's future. This post Who's Shaping Bitcoin's Future: Suitcoiners vs. Ordinals Degens first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

Who's Shaping Bitcoin's Future: Suitcoiners vs. Ordinals Degens

Fed hints spark crypto rally as Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1B, but Ethereum bounces back. Plus, Figure Technologies is eyeing an IPO.

Public Keys: Ethereum Treasuries Soar, Bitcoin ETFs' $1 Billion Bleed, Crypto IPO Chatter

Reeds is a fan of Bitcoin treasury companies, but believes the window for attaining massive returns may have closed.

Bitcoin treasuries' chances of big returns likely fading, says Ledn CEO

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices climbed to intraday highs on Aug. 22, 2025, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of interest rate cuts during his Jackson Hole address.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Surge to Intraday Highs Amid Fed Rate Cut Signals

Cryptocurrencies rallied on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at possible September interest rate cuts, fueling optimism across digital assets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $117,071.34 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,772.59 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $196.27 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.05 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2372 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001327 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 151,561 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $635.67 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Explode Higher After Dovish Powell Speech

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled openness to potential interest rate cuts in September, fueling bullish momentum in crypto markets. Powell acknowledged ongoing challenges for the U.S. economy, citing persistent inflation risks and concerns in the jobs market.

Bitcoin Tests $116,000, Ethereum Tops $4,600, XRP Hits $3 On Powell's Rate Cut Hints

Crypto asset manager Bitwise is betting big on bitcoin's (BTC) future, projecting that the next decade will mark a period of outsized growth for the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Price to Hit $1.3M by 2035, Says Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise

Bitcoin Magazine Jerome Powell Blinks at Jackson Hole: Bitcoin Rips Higher as Fed Signals Dovish Shift Jerome Powell's Speech in Jackson Hole brings bullish tidings for Bitcoin's near-term future. This post Jerome Powell Blinks at Jackson Hole: Bitcoin Rips Higher as Fed Signals Dovish Shift first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Brandon Green.

Jerome Powell Blinks at Jackson Hole: Bitcoin Rips Higher as Fed Signals Dovish Shift

On-chain data shows that the investor, who had previously held over 100,000 BTC, recently sold a portion of their Bitcoin holdings to acquire a massive amount of Ethereum (ETH).

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Awakens to Acquire $270 Million in Ethereum

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday used his Jackson Hole speech to acknowledge rising risks to U.S. employment, signaling the central bank may be preparing to shift its policy stance. What Happened: His remarks marked the clearest indication yet that future rate cuts are possible if labor market weakness deepens.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Surge As Jerome Powell Signals Potential Policy Adjustment At Jackson Hole

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has outperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over the past month, rallying 17% while BTC dropped 5%. What Happened: Crypto trader CJ stated that he had originally planned to bid on an Ethereum pullback, with invalidation below recent lows.

Ethereum Traders Eye 'Swing Longs' As ETH Outperforms BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) bounced off the $111,800 support level on Friday, sharply rising by 2.6% to $114,800 after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell hinted at potential rate cuts during a speech at Jackson Hole.

Bitcoin and Ether's Swift Spike Prompts $375M in Crypto Futures Liquidations

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck one of his most dovish tones in recent memory Friday, calming investors and igniting rallies across stocks and bitcoin, which climbed from the $112,000 range to an intraday high of $116,063.

Powell's Dovish Jackson Hole Shift Sparks Rally Across Markets; BTC Blasts to $116K

The central bank chairman has been under pressure from the White House to cut the rate.

Ethereum, Bitcoin Spike After Powell Signals Interest Rate Cut

Bitcoin ETFs have been stuck with five days of outflows amid de-risking environment, but experts suggest overall outlook remains bullish.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1 Billion in Five Days Amid Ethereum Comeback

XRP Spiked 3% as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell firmly put a September rate cut on the table on Friday, causing bitcoin (BTC) and major tokens to move higher. 470 million token selloff drove volume spikes and heavy resistance at $2.92, while ETF delays and weak security rankings compound bearish pressure.

XRP Zooms 3% as Bitcoin Spikes on Powell Comments

That's zoomed out. Zoomed in, crypto majors are red and volatile ahead of Jerome Powell's comments at Jackson Hole this morning.

Morning Minute: Coinbase CEO Calls for Bitcoin to $1M

Perhaps surprising markets which had expected a hawkish tone, Fed Chair Jerome Powell took note of downside risks to the economy on Friday.

Powell Puts September Rate Cut in Play; Bitcoin Pushes Higher

Bitcoin is facing a clear demand slowdown paired with a strong wave of profit-taking, according to the latest weekly analysis from onchain data provider Cryptoquant. ETF Appetite Hits Multi-Month Low, Contributing to Bitcoin's Pullback A new institutional insights report from Cryptoquant shows bitcoin locked in a pronounced profit-taking cycle amid a broad slowdown in demand.

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