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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.

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at a discount on Coinbase, a trend that some experts believe could indicate a price bottom for the largest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Bottom Could Be In, According to Discount on Coinbase Premium Index

The German government has made significant Bitcoin transactions again, moving large amounts of the cryptocurrency after similar actions last week contributed to a dip in Bitcoin's price.

U.S. and German Government's Bitcoin Movements Raise Market Concerns

Northern Data is evaluating potential advisors and may appoint lead banks in the coming months, Bloomberg reported.

Bitcoin miner Northern Data mulls US IPO of AI unit as early as 2025: report

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America's most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Argentina reached zero inflation in food and beverages in June, the Central Bank of Bolivia unbans bitcoin, and several employees of the Paraguayan power company were allegedly involved in illegal bitcoin mining operations.

Latam Insights: Argentina Reaches Zero Inflation, Central Bank of Bolivia Unbans Bitcoin

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Leading cryptocurrencies remained rangebound on Monday as investors braced for a week in which defunct exchange Mt.Gox will begin unloading a massive amount of coins onto the market. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Stay Rangebound On Mt. Gox Anxiety: King Crypto Must Reclaim $64K For Sentiment To Flip Bullish, Says Analyst

Dave Portnoy, founder and owner of Barstool Sports, has recommended that investors focus on bitcoin for their crypto investments. “I've learned that the hard way,” he said, reflecting on lessons from his past crypto investing experiences. Portnoy recently declared his intention to purchase more bitcoin if its price declines substantially.

Dave Portnoy's Crypto Advice: Stick to Bitcoin — Says ‘I've Learned That the Hard Way'

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $58,555 on June 24, but the bulls bought the dips.

Bitcoin Recovers, But Encounters Resistance At $64,000

Metaplanet, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 3350, announced on July 1 that it has made an additional bitcoin purchase. Following the company's disclosure on June 24 about plans to acquire BTC worth 1 billion yen ($6.2 million), Metaplanet has initiated the purchase with an investment of 200 million yen.

Tokyo Stock Exchange-Listed Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher, as miner selling is reportedly subsiding. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,258.20 +2.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,470.03 +1.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $147.22 +1.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.125 +1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001723 +1.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data notes a drop in Bitcoin's key metrics: a 16% fall in large transaction volume, a 7.7% decrease in daily active addresses and a 114.6% decline in exchanges netflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Start July In The Green: 'Still In A Bull Cycle, Boring Is An Opportunity,' Says Trader

The price of bitcoin (BTC) hit an intraday peak of $63,794 on Monday, reflecting a 2% gain against the U.S. dollar in the past 24 hours. Currently, BTC is trading at $63,070 per unit. The day's upward movement led to $124.64 million in crypto short and long liquidations, with bitcoin shorts comprising $49.85 million.

Bitcoin Bulls Advance Price, Face Resistance at $64K

A widely followed crypto analyst says that crypto retail investors may be returning as the number of new Bitcoin (BTC) addresses rises in spite of choppy market conditions.

Retail Investors Returning? Analyst Says Number of New Bitcoin Addresses Soaring Amid Choppy Conditions

Renowned crypto analyst DeFi Man shared an optimistic outlook on the cryptocurrency market despite potential hurdles. What Happened: The analyst highlighted several positive indicators, including the recovery of a strong spot premium and negative funding levels due to heavy shorting, mainly from Bybit and OKX.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Inflows 'Will Change The Mood Completely,' Says Trader: 'Up Often, Up Only'

The company now holds 905 bitcoins in its treasury, representing $55.2 million based on a BTC price of $61,000 on June 30.

Bitfarms mined 189 bitcoin in June, up 21% from previous month

The managing partner and the head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors believes that Bitcoin (BTC) will finish out the year strong. In a new interview with CNBC, Tom Lee says Bitcoin could still hit $150,000 in 2024, a more than 137% gain from the current value.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee Says Bitcoin (BTC) Gearing Up for ‘Sharp Rebound' for Rest of 2024 – Here's His Target

In 2023, as the digital asset community eagerly awaited the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs, figures from the industry shared their thoughts on the topic at last year's Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event . This annual gathering in New York City brings together top minds in the field to discuss huge developments and future trends.

Crypto Rewind: What Experts Predicted For Bitcoin ETFs Before Approval

Research firm 10x Research is warning about a potential Bitcoin downturn (CRYPTO: BTC) to $55,000. What Happened: This forecast comes from the firm's research report, outlining ten crucial factors that could contribute to bearish sentiment.

Why Bitcoin Could Plunge To $55K: 10x Research

Stack Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet supporting a wide range of digital assets, and its sibling Stack Duo, a focused wallet exclusively for monero and bitcoin, have announced a significant update. In the latest release of Stack Duo v1.2.0, Tor support has been added for both Monero and Bitcoin, including .

Stack Duo Gains Tor Support for Monero and Bitcoin

The German and United States governments collectively moved over $100 million worth of Bitcoin early Monday. Will they dump it soon?

US, Germany Move Over $100 Million in Bitcoin as Market Braces for Impact

The revenue generated by bitcoin miners slightly declined in June, totaling $963.67 million, down from May's $964.24 million. Additionally, the hashprice, or the expected value of one petahash per second (PH/s) of hashpower, decreased from $57 per PH/s to the current $48.

Bitcoin Miners' June Revenue Dips Slightly Below May

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price rebound prompted mixed reactions from traders and technical analysts about the apex crypto's near-term prospects. What Happened: Prominent crypto trader DonAlt noted that Bitcoin has almost closed above support, stating "This is so close it just adds a bunch of ambiguity, not great if you want actionable signals from the market.

What Do Traders Expect From Bitcoin In Q3?

Bitfarms Ltd (NASDAQ:BITF) shares are trading higher. The company on Monday provided a production and operations update for June.

What's Going On With Shares Of Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Today?

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has bought another 20.195 BTC worth $1.2 million, according to an announcement on Monday.

Japanese firm Metaplanet buys more bitcoin, taking holdings to over $10 million

Analysts are split about the impact of the nearly $9 billion worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) about to be disbursed to victims of the defunct Mt. Gox exchange.

Will Mt. Gox Really Dump $9B In Bitcoin On The Market?

Following a decade of bankruptcy, the Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, is set to return nearly $9 billion worth of bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its users, sparking concerns among investors.

Bitcoin Market Braces For Impact As Mt. Gox Set To Return $9B Worth Coins To Users: 'Some Will Clearly Choose To Take The Money And Run'

Tidal Investments has announced a proposal for an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that combines investments in bitcoin and gold. This fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation while mitigating short-term market volatility through dual exposure to these asset classes.

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