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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.

Cosmos

If approved, the upgrade would mean bitcoin can move more freely into the Cosmos ecosystem, potentially bringing in new liquidity.

Cosmos DEX Osmosis' DAO voting to adopt ‘fee-free' bitcoin bridge via Nomic

Osmosis is achieving this through a revenue-share proposal with Bitcoin bridge Nomic.

Cosmos DAO Osmosis to Adopt Fee-Free Bitcoin Bridge

President Javier Milei took to social media to re-explain the currency plans for Argentina. Answering a post mentioning bitcoin, Milei stated that anyone wishing to use bitcoin will be able to do so, given that there will be currency competition in the country.

Javier Milei Reiterates Several Currencies, Including Bitcoin, Will Compete in Argentina

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 21, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls Below $64K Following $900M in ETF Outflows

Bitcoin's price continues its downward trajectory, coasting along at $63,950 per unit on June 21, 2024. Despite showing potential entry points, the market is experiencing significant selling pressure across all time frames. Technical indicators suggest a cautious approach for traders as bearish trends dominate the charts.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Continued Downtrend Amidst High Selling Pressure

Ethereum

Standard Chartered Plc is reportedly establishing a trading desk for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), according to sources familiar with the matter. What Happened: This move positions Standard Chartered as one of the first global banks to enter the spot cryptocurrency trading arena.

Standard Chartered To Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Desk As ETF Outflows Continue

Bitcoin plunged 3.5% on Friday morning, likely still experiencing volatility from the German government selling $195 million the day before.

Bitcoin Dips 3.5% as German Government Sells $325 Million BTC Over Two Days

Former U.S. president and 2024 White House hopeful Donald Trump has warned the U.S. dollar could lose its position as the world's reserve currency.

Like ‘Losing A War'—Donald Trump Issues Dollar Collapse Warning After Huge Bitcoin Donation

British bank Standard Chartered is opening a spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading desk, becoming one of the first in the world.

Standard Chartered Is Creating a Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Desk in London

Standard Chartered is launching a spot Bitcoin trading desk in London, becoming one of the first major banks to offer direct Bitcoin trading amid growing institutional demand.

Standard Chartered is Building a Bitcoin Trading Desk

Standard Chartered is close to starting its own spot crypto trading desk for bitcoin and ether, according to a report.

Standard Chartered to launch spot trading desk for bitcoin and ether: Bloomberg

Standard Chartered would become one of the first global banks to enter spot cryptocurrency trading.

Standard Chartered Is Building a Spot BTC, ETH Trading Desk: Bloomberg

U.S.-based Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds experienced net outflows for the fifth consecutive day, signaling weak investor sentiment in the world's largest digital currency. What Happened: The 11 investment vehicles tracking Bitcoin's spot price saw a net exit of nearly $140 million Thursday, according to Spot On Chain.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Bleed For the Fifth Straight Day, Record $140M In Outflows On Thursday

Thursday marked the fifth straight day of net outflows for the U.S.-listed ETFs in their worst performance since mid April.

Bitcoin ETFs Post $900M in Net Outflows This Week

Naval Ravikant, a renowned investor and venture capitalist, expressed his views on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) role as a primary store of value. What Happened: On Friday past midnight, Ravikant took to X, formerly Twitter, to write, “Perhaps Bitcoin is the true L1 (the store of value) and every other chain is competing for L2 (the medium of exchange).

Early Twitter, Uber Investor Naval Ravikant Calls Bitcoin The Ultimate Store Of Value Among Cryptos

Peter Schiff remains one of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) fiercest critics, routinely receiving many brickbats from passionate supporters of the asset. Interestingly, the King Crypto has grown by leaps and bounds since Schiff's first public rebuke of the currency 13 years ago.

What If Peter Schiff Had Invested $10K In Bitcoin Instead Of Dissing It For The First Time 13 Years Ago, Here's How Much He'd Have Today

Analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein have revised their Bitcoin price target upwards, forecasting that the cryptocurrency could reach nearly $200,000 by the end of next year.

Bernstein Analysts Predict Bitcoin Could Reach $200,000 by Next Year Due to ETF Inflows

The German government has commenced the sale of a significant Bitcoin stash seized from the operators of a movie piracy website.

German Government Begins Massive Bitcoin Sell-Off, Sparking Market Jitters

Spot bitcoin ETFs in the US saw their fifth consecutive day of net outflows, with $139.88 million moving out on Thursday.

US spot bitcoin ETFs shed $140 million as fund exit continues

Blockchain-based identity verification project Worldcoin (CRYPTO: WLD) surged sharply Thursday, outstripping the gains of coins with a much higher market cap. What Happened: Worldcoin emerged as the second best-performing token in the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, spiking more than 7%.

Sam Altman-Founded Worldcoin Outstrips Gains Of Bitcoin, Ethereum After Major Relief From Kenyan Authorities

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies remained rangebound as investors search for catalysts amid hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Remain Rangebound: Analysts Says 'The Reversal Is On The Horizon'

Real Vision macro expert Julien Bittel believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of going parabolic based on historical precedence.

Bitcoin Approaching Post-Halving Parabolic Advance Phase, According to Real Vision Analyst

Recent positive commentary on the cryptocurrency space by former President Donald Trump could provide a boost for his efforts in the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Trump received $2 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) donations from Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founders of cryptocurrency company Gemini, which comes as he has shown support for the cryptocurrency sector.

Trump Gets $2M In Bitcoin Donations For 2024 Election From Winklevoss Twins: 'The Biden Administration Has Openly Declared War Against Crypto'

Viewing the Biden administration as anti-crypto, the Winklevoss twins have donated millions of dollars in bitcoin to Donald Trump.

Trump scores bitcoin donations worth $2 million from Winklevoss twins

Using recycled heat, Marathon is warming a town in Finland using Bitcoin mining.

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