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.

Ethereum

It's become more expensive to use derivatives to insure against a decline in ether (ETH) than in bitcoin (BTC), indicating that market sentiment has shifted against the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, data from Deribit shows.

Are Traders Done With Ether? Options Market Now Prices Higher Risk for ETH Than BTC

Proceeds from the proposed raise will be used to purchase additional bitcoin to its treasury, which currently holds 17,132 BTC.

Metaplanet plans $3.7 billion stock issuance by 2027 to fund bitcoin accumulation

Two ancient Bitcoin (BTC) addresses are active again after a period of dormancy that started when Satoshi Nakamoto, the eponymous creator of the crypto king, was still publicly involved in the development of the flagship digital asset.

Bitcoin Addresses With 2,160,000,000%+ Gains Abruptly Wake Up, Move $11,833,215 in BTC After Lying Low for Years

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop of over 2.5%, falling to $114,322 on July 31, shortly after recovering from earlier losses.

Over $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations as BTC and Altcoins Tumble

Bitcoin-backed yield products may appeal to retirees seeking alternative income, but only if structured with safeguards, sources told Decrypt.

Michael Saylor Touts Bitcoin-Tied Preferred Stock as 'High-Yield' Option for Retirees

Major cryptocurrencies experienced two-way price action early Friday, as the dollar remained bid against major fiat currencies following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs.

Bitcoin, Ether Start August on a Shaky Note as Dollar Index Tops 100; Yen Hits 4-Month Low Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor expressed confidence in his company's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) buying approach Thursday, asserting that it could endure an 80% drawdown and remain resilient even in a bear market. What Happened: During the company's second-quarter earnings call, Saylor was asked about the company's ability to weather Bitcoin bear markets and the potential impact on its capital structure.

Michael Saylor Says Strategy's Current Capital Structure 'Bulletproof' Compared To 2022 Crypto Winter, Asserts Company Can Weather 80% Bitcoin Crash

Bitcoin faces near-term pressure from whales and miners cashing out, even as long-term models and seasonal trends point to renewed upside.

Bitcoin Correction Could Linger for Months: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin's all-time high monthly close despite notable whale movements in July shows its resilience, one analyst told The Block.

Bitcoin records its highest monthly close in history at $115,644 despite 2% dip

The Pakistan's Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib visit to El Salvador marks a new milestone in state-level bitcoin adoption.

Pakistan And El Salvador: An Example Of State-Level Bitcoin Adoption

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Thursday as a jump in consumer prices dampened hopes of interest rate cuts. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:40 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slide As Hotter-Than-Expected Inflation Dims Rate Cut Hopes: Analyst Sees ETH Dip After $4,000 Peak

Solana

Crypto markets experienced a sharp bout of volatility over the past 24 hours, with more than $630 million in leveraged positions liquidated across exchanges.

$600M Bullish Bets Liquidated as Bitcoin Drops to $115K, DOGE, SOL, XRP Fall 6%

Solv Protocol, which offers financial services to bitcoin (BTC) holders, announced BTC+, an automated vault for generating returns on spot market holdings.

Solv Protocol Introduces Automated Yield Generation for Bitcoin Holders

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Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Drops to $115K as Third Major Profit-Taking, New Tariff Tensions Add Pressure

Bitcoin is having an important performance and Panama is trying to atract capital, companies and investors iwith a new and friendly crypto law.

Panama Crypto Law Aims To Make The Country A Bitcoin Hub

JP Morgan Chase CEO and former crypto critic Jamie Dimon has praised stablecoins but still says he doesn't believe in Bitcoin.

JPMorgan Boss Jamie Dimon Praises Stablecoins, Remains Bitcoin Skeptic

Coinbase reported a massive $1.43 billion Q2 profit fueled by crypto market gains and strategic investments, while revealing a $1.26 billion bitcoin holding. Coinbase Profits Eclipse 2024 Results with $1.43B Q2 Haul Coinbase Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) reported a $1.

Coinbase Profits Soar to $1.4B, Holds $1.26B Bitcoin in Q2

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), a Washington DC-based financial institution under the United Nations, published an article on Thursday recommending what it calls “an updated System of National Accounts” (SNA), that measures and incorporates the value of emerging technologies, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, in the calculation of a country's gross domestic product (GDP).

IMF Recommends Including Bitcoin in National GDP Calculations

The cost to mine a single bitcoin has nearly doubled year-over-year, following 2024's halving event and an increase in global hashrate.

Riot Platforms posts net profit in Q2 as cost to mine bitcoin doubles year-over-year

Coinbase (COIN) said it is increasing its bitcoin (BTC) holdings and that it plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks and prediction markets in the coming months, marking a significant expansion of its business as it seeks to diversify its revenue stream.

Coinbase Increases Bitcoin Holdings, Plans Tokenized Stocks In U.S.

Strategy reported its first profit in six quarters on Thursday, as the biggest corporate holder of bitcoin benefited from a remarkable quarter for cryptocurrencies.

Saylor's Strategy swings to quarterly profit amid crypto goldrush

Strategy Incorporated, formerly operating as Microstrategy, has filed for a $4.2 billion offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) while reporting record second-quarter net income of $10 billion, driven by unrealized gains on its massive bitcoin holdings. Strategy Announces $4.

Record Quarter: Strategy Earns $10B, Files $4.2B Offering to Buy More Bitcoin

Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, plans to raise as much as $4.2 billion through sales of a newly issued preferred stock series, according to a Thursday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Strategy Looking to Raise $4.2B Via Preferred Stock to Stack More Bitcoin

The Bitcoin treasury company reported second-quarter earnings results after Thursday's closing bell.

Strategy reports record net income in Q2, files $4.2 billion STRC offering to buy bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading in an excruciatingly tight range just below $120,000, but the rally is quickly losing momentum as the market enters what has historically been a soft month for the crypto, a report from 10x Research warned.

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