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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.

Hayes believes the most important crypto legislation must be passed before the election, urging investors not to place their faith in a Trump presidency.

Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes: Trump Isn't Sincere But Crypto Voters Could Decide Election

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, argues that the upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a unique opportunity for crypto advocates to leverage their voting power. With both major political parties vying for a narrow margin of swing voters, Hayes believes the crypto community could play a decisive role in determining the outcome.

Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin's Political Clout: Can Crypto Voters Influence the 2024 Election?

The third quarter of 2024 has been tumultuous for the crypto market, with significant selling pressures and regulatory uncertainties affecting bitcoin and other digital assets. Coinbase Institutional reports that indiscriminate selling by the German government and the Mt Gox Rehabilitation Trust repayments have contributed to market volatility.

Coinbase Report: Crypto Market Shook by German BTC Sales; Recovery Expected by September Despite US Economic Slowdown

Established security practices have failed to accommodate a growing segment of the Bitcoin user market

Bitcoin Seed Phrases: The Challenge of Mainstream Self-Custody Adoption

Analysts at Bernstein on have rebutted Culper Research's negative report on Iris Energy Ltd (NASDAQ:IREN), defending the company's AI and bitcoin mining prospects. What Happened: On Thursday, IREN fell over 13% following Culper's report, which claimed IREN shares were overvalued by 52% to 79%, The Block reported.

Iris Energy's Bitcoin Mining Ventures: Overvalued Or Underestimated?

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) monthly drop of 17% does not mean a new all-time high is not on the horizon, according to a prominent technical analyst. What Happened: Bitcoin technical analyst CryptoCon noted that the Bitcoin RSI Bollinger Band % phases are the most accurate to judge a true cycle top in price.

The Bitcoin Indicator Showing The 'Best Price Action Is Still Left To Go'

The U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another day of net inflows on Thursday, marking five consecutive trading days of positive movement. The ETFs accumulated $78.93 million, with Blackrock's IBIT leading by bringing in $72.09 million. U.S.

US Bitcoin ETFs Continue Inflow Streak, Funds Now Hold 4.47% of BTC's Market Cap

On Oct. 29, Bitfarms' shareholders will vote on reconstituting its board, the latest step in Riot's attempted takeover.

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms sets vote date on Riot's attempted takeover step

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has halted its decline above the $55,000 support after hitting the lows of $53,219 and $54,500.

Bitcoin Continues Its Range-Bound Move And Bounces Above $57,000

According to data from the past 40 days, the San Francisco crypto exchange and custody service Coinbase has experienced withdrawals totaling 12,585 BTC since June 1. Meanwhile, Binance has reported inflows of approximately 30,082 BTC during the same period.

Exchange Bitcoin Reserves Fall Sharply This Week, Reaching $4B Outflow

BTC prices fell after Thursday's U.S. CPI readings, dragging down the broader crypto market.

XRP is the Sole Major in Green as Bitcoin Bulls Remain Sidelined

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Bitcoin has roared back this year—boosting the price ethereum, XRP and the wider crypto market—though traders are braced for a "terrifying" price crash.

Leak Reveals Shock Wall Street SEC Flip That Could Cause Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Chaos

Bitcoin, ether and other major altcoins fell further on Friday alongside equity indices, despite indicators boosting the odds of a Fed rate cut.

Bitcoin and ether slide as equities sell-off despite rising rate-cut expectations

Bitcoin's price on July 12, 2024, exhibits a clear bearish trend across multiple timeframes. The leading cryptocurrency's current price stands at $57,237, with a notable intraday range from $56,608 to $59,516.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Held Back by Selling Pressure and Key Resistance

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Retreats From $60K

A research note on Friday from 10x Research said selling pressure from the German government is easing, and Bitcoin appears technically oversold.

German Government Resends 2,000 Bitcoin to Exchanges as Balance Dwindles

The bullish prospects for Bitcoin (BTC) could rise if the flagship crypto asset manages to climb back above a key resistance level, according to an analyst and trader.

Top Analyst Says There's ‘Some Hope' for Bitcoin if BTC Rises Above Major Resistance Level – But There's a Catch

The bitcoin miner's shares slumped yesterday after a Culper Research report said the site was unsuitable for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Iris Energy Has Committed Most of Childress Site to Expansion of Bitcoin Mining: Bernstein

Core Scientific, a large U.S.-based bitcoin mining and hosting provider, and Block, a leading financial services firm, have partnered in a project to integrate the first 3nm bitcoin mining chips produced by the latter.

Core Scientific Partners With Block to Receive 15 EH/s in New Bitcoin Mining ASICs

David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and aide of the Trump presidential campaign, criticized the behavior of the moderators of r/bitcoin, a popular subreddit where bitcoin-centric news and issues are frequently discussed. On social media, Bailey called out these moderators, stating updates about President Trump assisting the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville were censored.

Trump's Crypto Aide David Bailey Calls out Reddit Bitcoin Mods on Censorship

The country's government has been offloading 50,000 bitcoins it seized from online film piracy platform Movie2K in January this year.

UPDATE: Germany moves more bitcoins to exchanges, now has 6,146 BTC left to sell

A widely followed analyst and trader is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) after the flagship cryptocurrency witnessed a failed breakout.

Trader Who Accurately Predicted 2018 Bitcoin Bottom Warns BTC Could Go Lower – Here Are His Targets

Bitcoin could not topple a key resistance on Thursday despite positive U.S. inflation report.

Bitcoin Bulls Fail Again, But There Is Still Hope

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures price changes across a wide range of goods and services.

Inflation Slows for Fourth Consecutive Month, Bitcoin Reverses Gains

After weeks of selling, the German government is approaching the conclusion of its extensive Bitcoin liquidation process.

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