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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.

The aim of the policy is to offer bitcoin miners with financial protection against losses from operational interruptions caused by physical damage to equipment or facilities

Relm Insurance Introduces BTC-Denominated Policy for Bitcoin Miners

A seemingly contradictory, yet profound message from Jeff Booth

FRANK: We Are Bitcoin

Analysts at JPMorgan suggest geopolitical risk could lead investors to adopt a "debasement trade" strategy, favoring gold and bitcoin.

JPMorgan says geopolitical risk could drive investors to gold and bitcoin

Program talks between the International Monetary Fund and El Salvador focus on strengthening reforms, while addressing risks arising from the use of bitcoin remains a key element of the discussions, the IMF said on Thursday.

IMF says bitcoin remains key element in El Salvador program talks

Wall Street wants to sell products that make U.S. dollars, and they will continue to do things that make dollars.

Wall Street Isn't Bitcoin Only – More Crypto ETFs Are Coming

MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners traded on the public market, acquired 192 BTC in September, while also holding onto all the bitcoin it mined during the month.

MARA Purchases Bitcoin in September, Expands Hashrate, and Holds Mined BTC

Market intelligence platform Santiment Feed links the recent plunge in cryptocurrency market caps to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict but predicts a rebound soon. What Happened: Santiment highlighted that trader sentiment is swiftly shifting from Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) to Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD) due to the conflict.

Would Bitcoin Drop If A War In The Middle East Breaks Out? Yes, But There's A Catch

The Bitcoin community in North Carolina has stepped up to provide assistance to the state's mountain region following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Bitcoin Community Launches Hurricane Relief Operation

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 530.717 BTC, valued at approximately $32.4 million.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $1.4 Million by Selling Put Options

Grammy-nominated rap star Robert Bryson Hall II, known professionally as Logic, belongs to a niche list of music celebrities with significant investments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency. What happened: Way back in November 2020, the rapper, known for the chartbuster song "1-800-273-8255," disclosed on Instagram that he purchased $6 million worth of the cryptocurrency.

Grammy-Nominated Rapper Logic Invested $6M In Bitcoin Nearly 4 Years Ago: This Is How Much His Stash Would Be Worth Today

I couldn't resist the lightning fast fiat payments network in India

VIVEK: Bitcoin Lightning Payments Has a Long Way To Go In India

Ethereum

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another day in the red, with $91.76 million flowing out of the funds. However, spot ethereum ETFs showed some resilience, pulling in $14.45 million in fresh inflows on Wednesday. Bitcoin ETFs Experience Outflows as Ethereum ETFs Rise Above On Oct. 2, 2024, the 12 U.S.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $91.76M Loss as Ethereum ETFs Rebound

The key to understanding the “bitcoin, not crypto” blockchain industry slogan is seeing Bitcoin's unmatched decentralization, which sets it apart from other blockchains.

The Most Important Difference Between Bitcoin And Crypto

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Flat While Other Major Cryptos Nurse Losses

The bank argued that Bitcoin isn't a geopolitical safe haven, but that its current dip represents a buying opportunity.

Bitcoin Dip Under $60,000 ‘Should be Bought Into': Standard Chartered

A Standard Chartered analyst indicates that bitcoin may decline further by the weekend, but says it could be a buying opportunity.

Geopolitical risks could drive bitcoin below $60,000, creating buying opportunity, Standard Chartered analyst says

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has warned the U.S.

Tesla Billionaire Elon Musk Issues $35 Trillion U.S. ‘Bankruptcy' Warning—Predicted To Trigger A Bitcoin Price Boom

The company strengthens its bitcoin position with a strategic options sale, generating nearly 24 BTC ($1.4M) in premium.

Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Sells BTC Options to Boost Its $32M BTC Stash

The chief executive of crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital says that one new factor could be a huge bullish catalyst for Bitcoin (BTC). In a new interview on CNBC's Squawk Box, billionaire Mike Novogratz says options trading for spot market Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could send the flagship crypto soaring.

This Catalyst Could Give Bitcoin (BTC) the ‘Next Big Jolt,' Says Billionaire Mike Novogratz

Global banking network SWIFT is set to trial live transactions involving digital currencies and tokenized assets next year, marking a significant advancement in integrating these assets into the mainstream financial system. What Happened: SWIFT's initiative aims to streamline trading by using blockchain-based tokens to represent traditional assets like bonds.

SWIFT Targets 2025 To Test Digital Currency Trades As Central Authorities Look To Keep Pace With Bitcoin's Efficiency

The Tokyo-listed firm said it earned 23.972 BTC through bitcoin put options sale, bringing its total holdings to 530.717 bitcoin.

Japan's Metaplanet earns $1.4 million in bitcoin by selling put options, boosts holdings to 530 BTC

As Bitcoin (BTC) heads into its typically bullish fourth quarter, analysts at CryptoQuant say that while positive seasonality.

Bitcoin Eyes $100,000 Target for Q4, But Demand Must Grow, Analysts Say

Analyst and trader Justin Bennett is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) amid the flagship crypto asset's single-digit correction over the past couple of days. Bennett tells his 111,500 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could fall below $60,000 before trending higher.

Analyst Justin Bennett Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC Could Plunge Lower Before Bouncing – Here Are His Targets

PLUS: AI tokens not moving despite a $6.6 billion fundraise from OpenAI.

Bitcoin Flat Near $61K as Whales Continue to Accumulate; XRP Down 10% as SEC Appeals Case

US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $91.76 million on Wednesday, with Ark and 21Shares' ARKB leading the outflows.

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