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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.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has issued a warning about bitcoin ATM scams, following numerous complaints. The alert outlines tips to avoid such scams, emphasizing caution with unsolicited requests for cryptocurrency payments, online relationships turning financial, verifying investment advice, and avoiding get-rich-quick schemes.

Bitcoin ATM Scams on the Rise: North Carolina AG Issues Warning and Tips to Stay Safe

The week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrency. From former President Donald Trump‘s significant crypto losses to the ambitious plans of Shiba Inu developers, the crypto market was anything but dull.

Trump's Crypto Portfolio Takes A Hit, Robert Kiyosaki Bats For Bitcoin And More: Top Crypto Updates This Week

Trump-inspired meme coins jumped following an apparent rally attack, plus Bitcoin rose—and prediction market bettors think it's helped his campaign.

Bitcoin Price Climbs and Meme Coins Spike After Trump Attacked at Rally

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has renewed his bitcoin buy recommendation, noting that Wall Street is loading up on the cryptocurrency. He urged investors to seize opportunities amidst challenging circumstances. The famous author recently predicted that bitcoin could soar to an astounding $10 million following an economic crash.

Robert Kiyosaki Renews Bitcoin Buy Recommendation, Citing Wall Street Loading Up on BTC

According to crypto intelligence firm Arkham, the German government's bitcoin holdings soared by 9,000% in one day, thanks to donations from Bitcoin enthusiasts. Germany had liquidated a $2 billion bitcoin cache through major exchanges, finishing on Friday and leaving its BTC wallet empty until donations started coming in.

German Government's Bitcoin Holdings Swell Overnight Thanks to Donations

Bitcoin miners have faced significant underpayment since mid-June, according to metrics from cryptoquant.com. As of now, the estimated value of 1 petahash per second (PH/s) of hashrate remains notably low at $47.79 per PH/s. Despite the revenue decline, Bitcoin's hashrate is still just under the 600 exahash per second (EH/s) mark.

Bitcoin Miners Have Been ‘Extremely Underpaid' Since Mid-June

Current data from the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) indicates that crypto sentiment has been in a state of “extreme fear” for the past two days. According to Alternative.me's CFGI, the sentiment scored 25 out of 100 in the daily readings on Friday and Saturday.

Crypto Sentiment Plunges to ‘Extreme Fear' as Bitcoin Attempts to Break Upper Resistance

After a six-day streak of net inflows, the cumulative total inflows to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds has reached its highest level yet.

Bitcoin ETFs log over $300 million in net inflows to reach record level following six-day streak

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $310.21 million on Friday, marking the sixth consecutive day of inflows. Blackrock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC led the day with $120.03 million and $115.14 million, respectively. Blackrock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC Dominate Friday's Bitcoin ETF Inflows On Friday, the U.S.

Inflow Streak Pushes US Bitcoin ETFs Near $16B Mark

The latest on-chain data is showing that long-dormant Bitcoin (BTC) wallets are awakening after over a decade of inactivity. The whale-surveying platform Whale Alert says on the social media platform X that an ancient crypto wallet containing 25 BTC worth $1.43 million at time of writing has been activated after 10.6 years of slumber.

Ancient Bitcoin Whales Come Alive After Lying Low for a Decade, Move Over $11,000,000 in BTC: On-Chain Data

The SEC closed multiple crypto investigations this week, bolstering the price of select altcoins.

This Week in Coins: Crypto Comeback as SEC Retreats and Germany Runs Out of Bitcoin

Ethereum

Dogecoin

A widely followed crypto analyst thinks that one memecoin is gearing up to soar to higher levels later this year. The analyst pseudonymously known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 217,700 followers on the social media platform X that he remains long-term bullish on Dogecoin (DOGE) despite its ongoing downtrend.

Trader Says One Blue-Chip Memecoin Will ‘Do Big Numbers' This Year, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum

David Fischer, who serves as a plant manager for a Bitcoin mine owned by Marathon Digital, a public Bitcoin mining company, has been acquitted of having responsibility for several noise complaints brought by citizens living nearby. The operation, located in Texas, is one of the least remote mines managed by the company.

Marathon Digital Bitcoin Mine Manager Acquitted of Noise Violations In Texas

Analyst and trader Justin Bennett is expressing bearish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a correction that has seen the flagship crypto asset fall to a five-month low. Bennett tells his 111,200 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is potentially forming a rising wedge pattern on the four-hour chart.

Bitcoin Price Action Pointing to Further Downside, Says Crypto Analyst Justin Bennett – Here Are His Targets

The government of Germany is continuing its Bitcoin (BTC) sell-off, bringing its total number of tokens down below 4,000.

German Government Resumes Bitcoin Selling Spree, Currently Holding Less Than 4,000 BTC

A closely followed crypto analyst says one Bitcoin (BTC) metric that previously predicted a bullish reversal is once again flashing green. Jamie Coutts, the chief crypto analyst at Real Vision, says that Bitcoin's hashrate decline is slowing, a signal that has typically preceded momentum reversal for the crypto king.

Bitcoin Metric That's Previously Preceded a Bullish Reversal Flashing Green, According to Analyst Jamie Coutts

Cryptocurrency markets are trading up as PPI data has sparked speculation of an interest cut in September. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $57,825.58 +0.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,129.43 +0.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $138.75 +1.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1076 +0.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001644 +0.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock notes that 83% of Bitcoin holders are in profit at current levels despite the volatility.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Recover As Germany Runs Out Of BTC To Sell

While leveraged ETFs already provide investors with amplified returns, options on top of that could prove especially volatile.

Will Degens Flock to Options on Leveraged Bitcoin ETFs?

The German government has sold its entire bitcoin holdings, according to data from crypto intelligence firm Arkham. “The German government is now out of bitcoin,” the firm wrote. This divestment began in June, with funds transferred to exchanges and institutional services.

German Government Is Now out of Bitcoin, Arkham Data Shows

Germany may have finally sold off all its seized bitcoin as the nation's crypto wallet hit a zero balance on Friday.

German government's bitcoin selloff may have come to end as wallet emptied

A look at how Coinbits profiles different users in order to craft their user experience to meet the needs of different users.

Bitcoin Personas: How Coinbits Approaches Crafting User Experience

The German government has emptied its Bitcoin wallets after sending billions to exchanges and market makers in recent days.

Is It Over? Germany Sends the Last of Its Bitcoin to Exchanges

Former president Donald Trump is slated to attend a major Bitcoin (BTC) event as he continues to attempt to woo voters from the crypto community.

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump To Speak at Nashville Bitcoin Event in Late July, Organizers Say

Solana

Renowned crypto trader DonAlt is considering stepping away from active trading, citing disillusionment with the current state of the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: In a recent episode of the popular “Casual Friday” podcast, Don revealed his plans to wind down his trading activities while expressing a desire for “one last bullish trade” to end on a high note.

Top Crypto Trader Contemplates Retirement, Looks For 'One Last Bullish Trade' On Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana

The chief executive of the financial giant VanEck is remaining bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) and says its recent correction into the $50,000 range is not surprising. In a new interview on CNBC Television, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck says that Bitcoin's double-digit correction has historical precedence in prior bull market cycles.

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