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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.

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a rally, reaching $66,190 and gaining over 7.5% in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Price Surges Following Lower-Than-Expected CPI Data, Positive ETF Flows

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group is considering launching bitcoin spot trading, according to an FT report.

CME Group plans to launch bitcoin spot trading: FT

Erik Voorhees, an early bitcoin proponent and entrepreneur, believes that crypto will be the currency of artificial intelligence (AI) agents. At Unchained, Laura Shin's crypto podcast, Voorhees explained that, as soon as AI agents start interacting economically, they only will be able to manage cryptocurrency. “An AI agent can't go set up a bank account.

Early Bitcoin Proponent Erik Voorhees: Crypto Will Be the Currency of AI

The CME is already the top bitcoin futures exchange by open interest, while the offshore, non-regulated Binance dominates the spot market.

CME Looks to Take on Binance and Coinbase, Could Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading: Report

On-chain analyst Willy Woo is expressing bullish sentiment about Bitcoin (BTC) for the upcoming months. Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that he expects Bitcoin to break out before October this year. According to Woo the ensuing Bitcoin rally in 2025 will be “one for the record books”.

Bitcoin Rally in Coming Months ‘Will Be One for the Record Books,' Says On-Chain Analyst Willy Woo – Here's Why

The net percent of global central banks cutting rates is increasing in a positive sign for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin Has Best Day in 2 Months as Markets Anticipate a ‘Summer of Easing'

In a strategic move to tap into the burgeoning Australian pension market, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is developing a service tailored to the self-managed pensions sector in Australia. What Happened: Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., is focusing on the self-managed pensions sector in Australia, a market that constitutes about a quarter of the country's $2.5 trillion pension system.

Coinbase Eyes Australian Pension Market With Bitcoin Service Tailored For Self-Managed Funds

Salim Ramji, the new CEO of Vanguard and former head of Blackrock's global ETF business, has affirmed the company's position against launching a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), emphasizing the need for consistency with Vanguard's investment philosophy that views crypto as a speculative and immature asset class.

Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji Sticks to Firm's Anti-Crypto Stance, No Plans for Bitcoin ETF

Fidelity's FBTC led Wednesday with $131 million worth of daily inflows, followed by Bitwise fund's $86 million.

Spot bitcoin ETFs report $302 million inflows led by Fidelity's FBTC

With Bitcoin transaction fees recently becoming a more critical component of miner revenue, Yves La Rose, CEO of Exsat, believes there is “an increased incentive to adopt and develop solutions that enhance transaction throughput and network efficiency.

EOS Network Foundation Founder: Bitcoin Halving Spurs Development of Solutions Enhancing Network Efficiency

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The cryptocurrency market ushered in a strong rally Wednesday, following lower-than-expected retail inflation data. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin See Long-Sought Relief Rally On Favorable Inflation Data Numbers: Analyst Forecasts $68K-$69K As Next Test For King Crypto

A novel crypto bill protects citizens' rights to hold, spend, and mine Bitcoin—as long as they do it quietly.

Bitcoin Self-Custody Enshrined As a Right In Oklahoma

Bitcoin prices have surged recently, rising to their highest value in weeks as the digital currency benefited from bullish factors including a U.S. inflation report that helped strengthen the confidence of investors.

Bitcoin Prices Rally Over 8% To Reach Their Highest Since Late April

As of March 31, Millennium Management held a combined $1.94 billion in shares of five spot bitcoin ETFs, according to its latest filing with regulators.

Millennium Management holds nearly $2 billion in spot bitcoin ETF shares

A handful of hedge funds, including Millennium Management LLC, and other asset managers are among the institutions that acquired stakes in the recently launched U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of bitcoin in the first quarter, according to recent regulatory filings.

Bitcoin ETFs drew bets from Millenium Global, Wisconsin Retirement System in Q1

El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office is reporting that its volcano-based geothermal system has mined nearly 474 BTC during the last three years.

El Salvador's ‘Bitcoin Office' Reports Volcano-Based Geothermal System Mined 474 BTC in Three Years: Report

In the wake of a meme stock and meme coin frenzy, old-school cryptocurrencies are doing remarkably well.

Dogecoin, Bitcoin Pump as GameStop Rally Cools

MSCI Inc. has announced the May 2024 Index Review, which includes adding the bitcoin-focused Microstrategy to the MSCI World Index. This decision follows the Nasdaq-listed software intelligence firm's stock outperforming bitcoin and other major investments. Microstrategy currently holds over 214K bitcoins. MSCI World Index Adds Microstrategy MSCI Inc.

Microstrategy Joins MSCI World Index Amid Bitcoin Rally

After Tuesday's surprising disclosure of a $161 million allocation from the State of WIsconsin, more investment whales turned out to have been part of the unprecedented success of the ETFs.

Izzy Englander's Millennium, Paul Singer's Elliott Among Bitcoin ETF Holders

The investment management company reported owning over $800 million of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF alone.

$2 Billion In Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Millennium Management Reveals Investment In SEC Filing

On Wednesday, the price of bitcoin demonstrated strong growth, escalating by more than $4,200 from its daily low. This 7.1% increase against the U.S. dollar propelled bitcoin past the $66,000 threshold, reaching a peak of $66,461 per coin on Bitstamp. Consequently, the entire cryptocurrency market rose by 6.

Over 50,000 Traders Liquidated as Bitcoin Price Surges Past $66,000 Amid Bullish Run-Up

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher following positive news from the latest consumer price inflation data. What Happened: Major cryptocurrencies are trading higher at the time of writing: Prices as of 4 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike On Good Macro News: 'So Far, So Good,' Says Bullish Trader

Sluggish U.S. retail sales and softer inflation reports have opened the way for the next leg up in the crypto rally, Swissblock said.

Bitcoin Hits $66K as Soft Inflation Data Sparks Crypto Rally

El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin president Nayib Bukele implemented 300 new processors powered by volcanic geothermal energy.

El Salvador mined 474 bitcoin since 2021 using volcanic geothermal power, bringing total BTC to 5,750: report

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a sweeping ‘Bitcoin Rights' bill into law on Monday, enshrining Oklahomans' legal right to mine, transact with, and self-custody cryptocurrencies and boosting the state's reputation for being a friendly destination for crypto companies and investors.

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