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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 blockchain developer said its new STARK verifier demonstrates the power of the OP_CAT technical proposal on Bitcoin.

StarkWare verifies zero-knowledge proof on Bitcoin test network

This strategic collaboration provides Bitcoin Magazine Pro users with more real-time data and market-leading chart intelligence.

Bitcoin Magazine And Look Into Bitcoin Partner To Launch Enhanced Bitcoin Magazine Pro

StarkWare used its new STARK verifier on the Signet network, a testing environment for Bitcoin, in a proof-on-concept project designed to demonstrate what the oldest blockchain might be capable of were the pending "OP_CAT" technical proposal to get adopted.

Bitcoin's 'OP_CAT' Possibilities Teased in StarkWare Test Project

An open-source collaboration between StarkWare and venture firm L2 Iterative makes history verifying the first validity proof on a Bitcoin testnet

A Zero-Knowledge Proof Is Verified on Bitcoin For The First Time in History

Venture capitalists and other Silicon Valley figures have embraced Donald Trump's attempt to retake the U.S. presidency. Their rationale?

'It's a Bitcoin Play': Mark Cuban Says Silicon Valley's Embrace of Trump Revolves Around Crypto

NoOnes CEO, Ray Youssef, discusses one of the keys to making his P2P plan for the Global South a reality

NoOnes Bitcoin Philosophy: Everyone Eats

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes aims to boost Bitcoin's technical development via grants from his Maelstrom Fund.

Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom Fund Aims to Boost Bitcoin Development via Grants

TON Teleport BTC will improve the use cases of Bitcoin in the TON ecosystem for decentralized exchanges, among others.

TON Foundation to bolster Bitcoin utility with TON Teleport BTC

A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) smart money investor pocketed over $30 million with only two trades and recently deployed more capital for a third Bitcoin trade. What Happened: Lookonchain data shows a whale investor who made $30 million with two Bitcoin purchases in a year.

This Bitcoin Whale Investor Made Over $30M With Only 2 Trades

The 50,000 bitcoins seized in the Movie2K film piracy case have been sold but the fate of the funds is still undetermined.

German government's bitcoin selloff nets $2.9 billion as film piracy case marches on

BTC is currently flat, caught in a plateau between narratives. What factors could wake the bull again?

Bitcoin Summer 2024: What to Expect

The Open Network (TON) is launching a bridge to let users bring their Bitcoin to the Telegram-linked network for DeFi use.

Bitcoin Bridge Coming to Telegram-Linked TON Blockchain

Semiconductor stock NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been one of the best performing stocks over the last year and five years, but has been beaten by software company MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) for one key reason. What Happened: Nvidia stock is up 2,878% over the last five years and up 172% over the last year.

Missed Out On Nvidia? Michael Saylor Says 'Get On The Bitcoin Standard' For Even Better Returns

Shezan Maredia, founder and CEO of Lava, is working to create an easy-to-use and secure Bitcoin financial app. Lava Vault, a state-of-the-art self-custody wallet, is its newest feature, while Lava Loans is on the way.

Seedless Keys And DLCs: How Lava Is Making Bitcoin Custody Easy

The proceeds will be held in custody until the end of criminal proceedings for the German and Polish nationals from whom they were seized.

German Bitcoin Sale Netted 'Unprecedented' €2.6 Billion: Dresden Prosectuor

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $422.67 million in inflows on Tuesday, marking the highest single-day inflow since June 5. Blackrock's IBIT led the pack, pulling in $260 million and boosting the fund's BTC holdings to 322,125.41 BTC, worth over $20 billion. Massive Inflows into U.S.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $422 Million in Single-Day Inflows

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Eye $70K After Return to $66K

The co-founder and CEO of giant asset manager BlackRock, Larry Fink, is saying that there is a “role for Bitcoin” in today's investment portfolios. The post BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin (BTC) a Legitimate Financial Instrument Offering Uncorrelated Returns appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin (BTC) a Legitimate Financial Instrument Offering Uncorrelated Returns

In early Asian trading hours, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) briefly surged above $66,000, reaching a high not seen in recent weeks before settling at $64,980, a 3.7% increase. What Happened: Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) followed suit, trading up 3.2% at $3,470.

Bitcoin Tags $66K, ETFs Slurp Another $423M In Inflows: How High Can BTC Go?

"We believe [Bitcoin] will keep going," on analyst wrote, "potentially retesting $70,000 by next Tuesday."

Bitcoin Briefly Touches $66,000 as Rebound Continues

After weeks of relentless selling, the German government sold off the final tranche of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings last Friday. Interestingly enough, the market unexpectedly rose immediately after.

By Dumping 50K Seized Bitcoins At The Wrong Time, Germany Lost An Amount Worth More Than Than Bhutan's And Gambia's GDPs Today

The amount of grants range from $50,000 to $150,000 per applicant, issued in cryptocurrencies across 12 months.

Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom launches bitcoin developer grant program

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Leading crypto options exchange Deribit announced new options on Tuesday that would allow traders to effectively manage their bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) positions in the context of the outcome of the pivotal U.S. presidential elections on Nov. 4.

Deribit's New Bitcoin, Ether Options Tied to U.S. Elections Gets Thumbs Up From Crypto Traders

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who once denounced Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as an "ideal choice for criminals," was found guilty of accepting bribes in gold and fiat currency during his corruption trial.

Democratic Senator Who Called Bitcoin An Ideal Choice For Criminals Found Guilty Of Accepting Bribes In Gold, Cash And Luxury Car

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (Dem) from New Jersey, a staunch crypto critic, was found guilty of accepting bribes, including gold bars and a luxury car, in exchange for his political clout by a jury on Tuesday.

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