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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.

A breakdown of what type of risks quantum computing poses to Bitcoin, and how worried users of the network should be.

How Should Bitcoiners View Quantum Computing?

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts a treasury revolution, forecasting hundreds of companies to buy Bitcoin as a reserve asset within 18 months, shaping a transformative 'overlooked megatrend'.

Why Hundreds of Companies Will Buy Bitcoin in 2025

Billions worth of Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 should be returned to the exchange, the Feds wrote in a filing.

DOJ Says $12 Billion in Bitcoin Stolen in 2016 Hack Should Be Returned to Bitfinex

Sébastien Gouspillou has established Bitcoin mining facilities in some of the most remote regions of the world and has given back to communities in the process.

Mining Bitcoin In The Congo And Beyond: The Journey Of BigBlock Datacenter's Sébastien Gouspillou

The remaining 25,000 bitcoins stolen in the 2016 hack must be returned through a more complex claims process.

U.S. Prosecutors Ask Court to Green-Light Return of 95,000 Stolen Bitcoin to Bitfinex

A federal court has determined that 94,643 bitcoin, seized following the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack, will be returned to the cryptocurrency exchange as part of voluntary restitution agreements tied to plea deals with the convicted perpetrators.

Court Orders $9 Billion Bitcoin Restitution in Bitfinex Hack Case

“Like it or not, we have to move along with more adoption of cryptocurrencies worldwide," a regulator told Bloomberg.

Thailand May Soon Allow Bitcoin Spot ETF Listings

The U.S. government says bitcoin stolen in the 2016 hack of Bitfinex should go back to the exchange, in a court document filed this week.

US government says stolen bitcoin from 2016 Bitfinex hack should be returned to the exchange ‘in-kind'

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is eyeing a march toward the $100,000 mark following CPI data that aligned with market expectations. What Happened: The report has rekindled optimism across markets, with the S&P 500 index – as tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) – gaining 1.7%.

Bitcoin Up To $99,000 'Is Loving' Inflation Data Release, XRP, Dogecoin Follow Higher

Bitcoin approaches $100,000 again as a cool inflation reading fuels risk appetite

On Jan. 15, bitcoin ascended to an intraday peak of $99,442 on Wednesday morning, following the release of the latest U.S. inflation data, which revealed a slowdown in core inflation. Easing Core Inflation, Explosive Bitcoin Rally: $224M Liquidated in 24 Hours At 9 a.m.

$99K and Counting: Bitcoin's Meteoric Climb Mirrors Inflation Trends

Inflation fears are eating away at Bitcoin's post-election gains.

Bitcoin Breaks $98,000 as Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December

Donald Trump, the self-styled bitcoin and crypto president, will reportedly issue several crypto-related executive orders on his first day back in the White House

Bitcoin Price Surges After Leak Reveals Imminent Trump Game-Changer—$100 Trillion Predicted

Bitcoin has been consolidating in a range 10%-15% below record highs as investors largely tempered expectations of further interest rate cuts.

Unexpected Decline in Core CPI Sends Bitcoin Price Higher

Financial analysts are bracing for a potentially volatile week as markets grapple with inflationary concerns and the looming inauguration of Donald Trump.. A preview of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) suggests persistently elevated inflation, despite a recent dip in the Producer Price Index (PPI), raising fears among investors and impacting bond yields and equity markets.

Bitcoin Up 1%, Braces For Volatility Ahead Of Inflation Data Release

A U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, a $300 billion stablecoin market, and new XRP and SOL ETF approvals are also among the predictions.

HashKey predicts bitcoin to break through $300,000 in 2025

A closely followed analyst thinks traders who are bearish on Bitcoin are changing their stance after BTC's latest bounce. Pseudonymous trader Cheds tells his 346,600 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's abrupt recovery following its drop below $90,000 on Monday indicates that BTC remains in a strong uptrend.

Crypto Strategist Sees BTC Bears Flipping Bullish Following Bitcoin's ‘Notable Momentum' Recovery

Despite having a fantastic year in 2024, crypto hedge funds could not match bitcoin's phenomenal returns. Crypto Hedge Funds No Match for Bitcoin Hedge funds focused on cryptocurrencies delivered double-digit returns in 2024. This is according to data from Galaxy's Visiontrack Composite Index, which measures the performance of 130 crypto-dedicated hedge funds.

Bitcoin Outperformed Crypto Hedge Funds in 2024

The bitcoin derivatives market is signaling increased expectations for volatility as Trump prepares for his inauguration on Jan. 20.

Bitcoin derivatives market signals increased volatility ahead of Trump inauguration

BlackRock‘s (NASDAQ:BLK) Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, on Wednesday said that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) adoption is still in its “early days”, particularly within the wealth advisory and institutional segments. What Happened: He shared this perspective during an interview with Bloomberg, discussing the firm's focus for the second year of their IBIT (NASDAQ:IBIT) ETF.

Bitcoin Adoption Still Early, BlackRock Says

"In crypto, cautious sentiment is evident in BTC options flows, with puts rolled below the key $90k support. Front-end vols and flies remain elevated, while the VIX stays high at 18.68 – suggesting volatility to persist through January."

Crypto Daybook Americas: XRP, AI Coins Eye Big Moves While Bitcoin in Stasis Ahead of CPI

A South African law enforcement agency has opposed bail for Ziyadh Hoorzook, who is accused of donating bitcoin to an organization allegedly funding terrorism.

BTC Donor Denied Bail: South African Law Enforcement Claims Incriminating Evidence, While Man Denies Accusations

There is a danger that forced or panic selling could lead to further bitcoin weakness and a break below $90K could lead to a 10% retracement, the report said.

Bitcoin Caught Up in a Macro-Driven Sell-Off, May Fall Further: Standard Chartered

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:HIVE) co-founder Frank Holmes said that the new cryptocurrency accounting standards will remove barriers to corporate adoption of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

New Crypto Accounting Rules Could Accelerate Corporate Bitcoin Adoption, Says CEO Of Leading BTC Miner — Mark-To-Market Standards 'Really Important'

This week four firms announced bitcoin purchases, while seven companies announced a strategy, but no acquisition.

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