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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 company, which announced it may shutter its mining unit, previously planned to go public by the end of the year.

Swan to cancel public listing and shutter Bitcoin mining unit following layoffs

Ethereum

Meanwhile, NYSE Arca "certifies its approval" for listing spot Ethereum ETFs as issuers await the SEC's final sign-off.

The Daily: Ethereum sell pressure, Metaplanet surges on bitcoin buy, OKX's BTC price guessing game and more

In a week packed with potential market-moving events, 10x Research is cautioning traders against shorting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), especially in light of former President Donald Trump‘s upcoming speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. What Happened: According to its new report, “Taking profit, or even shorting Bitcoin ahead of Trump's Nashville speech, could turn out to be an expensive exercise.

Shorting BTC Before Trump's Bitcoin Conference Speech Is A Dangerous Game: 10x Research

Bitcoin financial services firm Swan Bitcoin pulled its plan to take the company public, discontinued its managed mining unit and cut staff across several units.

Swan Bitcoin Drops IPO Plan, Cuts Staff and Will Shut Managed Mining Unit

Investors threw $1.35 billion at crypto investment products last week, with the focus mainly being on Bitcoin, according to CoinShares.

Bitcoin ETFs Had Another Banner Week as BTC Price Rebounded

A look at how Bitcoin mining and AI can work together to create streamlined data center operations and facilitate efficient power grid management.

Compute Maximalism: The Symbiosis Between Bitcoin Mining and AI

Former President Donald Trump has set the bar high for his upcoming fundraiser at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville. The invitation for his exclusive event, scheduled for July 27, boasts an astonishing $844,600 ticket price.

Trump Fundraiser At Bitcoin Conference Reaches $845K Asking Price Per Seat

Traders could be forgiven for wanting to cash in after bitcoin's {{BTC}} quick rise of more than 20% to the current $67,000 from its early July lows, but another possibly major positive catalyst might be just days away, said 10x Research founder Markus Thielen.

Taking Profits on Bitcoin Ahead of Trump Conference Appearance Could be 'Expensive Exercise': Analyst

Superstate's new offering comes after its first tokenized fund of short-term U.S Treasury bills, which debuted earlier this year.

Tokenized Asset Manager Superstate Debuts New Fund to Profit From Bitcoin, Ether 'Carry Trade'

Bitcoin has come storming back as the Mt Gox and the German disposal cracked bitcoin out of its range in a manner to test even the most bullish holder.

Bitcoin Has Surged: What Should Investors Do?

Bitcoin is expected to benefit from "the Trump trade" over the next 105 days leading up to the November elections, analysts said.

Bitcoin to benefit from ‘the Trump trade' ahead of November US elections, analysts say

Hong Kong is set to list the region's first Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) futures inverse product on Tuesday. What Happened: The CSOP Bitcoin Futures Daily (-1x) Inverse Product (7376.HK) will be traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a new milestone in the evolution of crypto-based financial instruments in the region, according to a press release.

Hong Kong Launches Asia's First Bitcoin Futures Inverse Product

The company's analysts highlighted 7 crypto stocks to watch ahead of Trump's speech at the Bitcoin conference in Nashville on Saturday.

Bitcoin Traders Have 'Not Priced In' Possible Trump Victory, Says Bernstein

Bitcoin Mining Today: Challenges and Investment Choices Despite renewed interest in Bitcoin mining investments, substantial barriers still limit accessibility for the average person. High electricity costs, combined with capital and knowledge requirements can make it challenging to obtain a profit.

Infinity Hash: Innovating Passive Income With Bitcoin Mining

The broker raised its price target for the bitcoin miner to $16 from $13 while reiterating its buy rating on the stock.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Technologies Could be a Potential Takeover Target: Benchmark

“With this purchase, we have completed the purchase of 1 billion yen worth of Bitcoins," the company wrote in a release.

Japanese Firm Metaplanet Gains 19% as It Adds More Bitcoin to Its Treasury

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Above $67K After Biden Drops Out

On Monday, bitcoin's price stands at $67,463 per unit, within an intraday 24-hour range of $65,833 to $68,486. The leading crypto asset boasts an overall market capitalization of $1.33 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $31 billion. Bitcoin Bitcoin's 1-hour chart indicates a recent peak at $68,486, followed by a downward correction.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Balances Short-Term Corrections and Long-Term Bullish Momentum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) investment products continue to signal investor confidence, according to a new report showing sustained inflows. What Happened: The Coinshares report, authored by James Butterfill, reveals a continued trend of positive sentiment in the crypto investment space.

Bitcoin Dominates, Ethereum Rebounds: Here's How Much Crypto Funds Raked In Last Week

Wild rumors are swirling that Donald Trump could announce he'd create a U.S.

‘Are You Ready?'—Elon Musk Fans Wild Rumors Donald Trump Will Create A U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve And Trigger Crypto Price Chaos

The recent power hikes that ANDE has enacted for Bitcoin mining companies are already impacting their operations in Paraguay. According to recent reports, the Penguin Group, a cryptocurrency mining operator, has already signed a contract to secure 400MW of energy in Brazil. This could be a potential destination that other companies are considering.

Excessive Greed: More Bitcoin Mining Companies Are Abandoning Paraguay for Brazil

OKX is the first major crypto exchange to release a Telegram mini-app, capitalizing on the buzzy trend for games like Hamster Kombat.

OKX launches bitcoin price guessing game ‘OKX Racer' as Telegram mini-app craze continues

HNT is the second-best performing token of the past seven days.

HNT Token Beats Bitcoin With 40% Surge as Helium's Mobile Subscriber Count Tops 100K

Boyaa Interactive, a public gaming company based in Hong Kong, has announced a strategic investment in the UTXO Bitcoin Ecosystem Fund. The company plans to allocate $1,000,000 to this initiative, aimed at promoting the Group's business development and expansion in the Web3 industry.

Hong Kong's Boyaa Interactive Announces Strategic Bitcoin Ecosystem Cooperation, Plans to Purchase $100 Million in BTC

"If this trend persists, Bitcoin could cross $70,000 tomorrow with the launch of Ethereum ETFs," wrote an analyst.

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