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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.

HBO documentary film maker Cullen Hoback has named Peter Todd, a bitcoin core developer who has been involved with bitcoin since 2010, as who he believes to be the real-world identity of Satoshi Nakamoto

Who Is Peter Todd, The Man Named By HBO As Bitcoin's Mystery Creator Satoshi Nakamoto?

A Russian investigator was convicted of accepting roughly $73 million in Bitcoin from an organized crime group he had been looking into.

Bitcoin Bribe Worth $73 Million Lands Russian Investigator 16-Year Prison Sentence

On Tuesday, while bitcoin dipped more than 2% against the U.S. dollar, shares of the business intelligence firm Microstrategy soared over 6% from the day before. The company's stock has outpaced bitcoin's performance this year, climbing over 185% since January compared to bitcoin's 47% increase.

Microstrategy's Stock Surges 185% in 2024, Outpacing Bitcoin Holdings

The round, known as "Cap-2," allowed users to add staking deposits to the platform for over the course of about 10 Bitcoin blocks on Tuesday.

Bitcoin Protocol Babylon Pulls in $1.5B of Staking Deposits as Cap Lifted

How I'm looking to beat the odds and claim a full 3.25 BTC block worth $200,000.

I Just Entered the Bitcoin Mining Lottery: NIKOLAUS

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower as China's stimulus measures came in lower than expected. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $62,017.71 -1.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,429.76 -0.09% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $142.62 -2.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1066 -3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001712 -3.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 81.4% and daily active addresses growing by 15.2%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Lower As China Stimulus Deters Hopes: 'Perspective Is Key, Bitcoin Is Doing Great,' Says Trader

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has been above the psychological $60,000 mark since October 1. BTC price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Consolidates Above $60,000 As Traders Show Apathy

Solana

Standard Chartered's Global Head of Digital Assets Research Geoff Kendrick predicts a potential increase in the value of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), irrespective of who wins the U.S. election. What Happened: Kendrick's projections include a potential quadrupling of Ether and a tripling of Bitcoin's value under a Trump administration.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Projected To Surge By 2025, Regardless Of Election Outcome: Report

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved FTX's plan to repay creditors up to $16.5 billion, marking the end of the exchange's two-year bankruptcy process and potentially injecting billions back into the crypto ecosystem. What Happened: Judge John Dorsey of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the reorganization plan, which will see 98% of creditors receive full repayment of their losses, plus additional compensation, DL News reported on Tuesday.

FTX To Repay Creditors Up To $16.5B: Is This Bullish For Bitcoin?

On Wednesday, HBO is set to release a documentary that claims to reveal the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and speculation is swirling around Len Sassaman as the potential figure.

Len Sassaman's Legacy: Could He Be the Man Behind Bitcoin?

The round, known as "Cap-2," will kick off at some time around 18:30 UTC, lasting for about one hour and 40 minutes thereafter

Bitcoin Protocol Babylon Hours Away From Opening 'Duration-Based' Staking Round

Bitlayer Labs, the developer of a Bitcoin Layer 2 network, has raised $9 million in a Series A extension funding round.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Bitlayer raises $9 million Series A extension at $300 million valuation

MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners in the public market, has kicked off an exciting new pilot program aimed at powering its operations with excess natural gas from U.S. shale, as noted in a report from Reuters.

MARA Launches Pilot to Harness Shale Gas for Bitcoin Mining Operations

Exclusive Analysis and Expert Insights for Navigating Bitcoin's Promising Q4 Market Dynamics

The Bitcoin Report: Parabolic Growth Predicted for Q4 2024

With daily profits falling, the sustainability of growth is uncertain as miners juggle rising costs and long-term bitcoin accumulation.

Bitcoin miner revenues continue to decline in September as network hash rate rises

Vexl co-founder and CEO Lea Petrášová believes that the app she's helped create — an open-source and KYC-free peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace — is essential in helping to preserve Bitcoin's most essential qualities.

Vexl: The Next Generation Bitcoin P2P Trading App

According to the latest figures from sosovalue.xyz, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) welcomed an impressive $235.19 million in inflows. Meanwhile, spot ether funds had a completely neutral day, with neither gains nor losses recorded. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Secure Inflows While Ether Funds Stay Flat On Monday, bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $235.

US Bitcoin ETFs Jump by $235M, Ether Funds Experience No Change

U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds saw significant inflows, totaling $235.19 million on Monday, bucking the trend of net outflows in the previous week. What Happened: According to The Block, Fidelity‘s (BATS:FBTC) led the charge with $103.68 million in inflows.

Bitcoin Dips Below $62,500 As Spot ETFs Book $235M Net Inflows

Financial services company Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ), co-founded by tech mogul Jack Dorsey, is well-known for holding a significant amount of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on its balance sheet. What happened: Exactly four years ago on Oct. 7, 2020, the company, which also sells point-of-sale equipment to small businesses, acquired 4,709 BTCs for a total of $50 million, or $10,618 per unit.

Jack Dorsey's Block Started Buying Bitcoins Four Years Ago: Here's How Much They Are Worth Today

In his latest “Monday Markets” podcast, technical analyst CryptoCred offers insights into the current cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) key levels and potential trading strategies for altcoins. What Happened: CryptoCred identifies $64,200 as a crucial resistance level for Bitcoin on the weekly timeframe, noting that it represents the highest close before a recent pullback.

Bitcoin Dips Below $63K: What Does Technical Analysis Say?

JPMorgan analysts have predicted a so-called "debasement trade" could fuel a bitcoin price boom going into the U.S. election—with Trump expected to add $7.5 trillion to U.S.

JPMorgan Has Quietly Tipped Bitcoin For A $7.5 Trillion Donald Trump And Federal Reserve Price Earthquake

The top 4 miners by market cap all beat their monthly production numbers

Bitcoin Miners at a Crossroads: Gain Market Share or Go All-In on AI?

Bitcoin's year-to-date return to volatility ratio is significantly lower than gold, according to analysis by Goldman Sachs.

Bitcoin Up 40% YTD, but Gold Wins on Risk-Adjusted Returns

Live digital devices, Bitcoin hardware wallets are not infallible. They require some routine upkeep, or at least a seed phrase backup.

Reminder to Update Your Bitcoin Wallet's Firmware

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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