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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 widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader believes Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for a big bounce. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 393,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could reclaim the $68,000 level within days.

Crypto Analyst Predicts Sudden Bounce for Bitcoin (BTC), Updates Outlook on XRP

Bitcoin isn't running alongside meme stocks as it did three years ago, although this week's stock market action might indicate a big crypto rally is on its way.

Why bitcoin hasn't joined the latest meme stock craze this week

The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) has launched a site that allows anyone to confirm the treasury holdings of the country, offering a large degree of transparency in its finances.

El Salvador Launches Treasury Holdings Site, Confirms Daily Bitcoin Purchases

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This week's inflation data releases could trigger a volatile few days for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), according to a new report by 10x Research, a firm specializing in institutional crypto research. What Happened: “Traders expect a +/-6% move for Bitcoin by the end of this week,” says the report's author, Markus Thielen.

Inflation Data Means 'If You Are Bullish, Buy Bitcoin, Bearish, Short Ethereum': 10x Research

The reason conversations around consensus are a dysfunctional mess is not because of the people proposing changes, its because of the people refusing to listen in good faith.

A Denial Of Service Attack On Bitcoin Consensus

Even after 15 years, Matt Corallo says Bitcoin still lacks trustless scaling solutions, and regulators are taking advantage of that.

Bitcoin's Future Is ‘Bleak' and Ripe for Regulation, Core Developer Says

April Producer Price Inflation (PPI) increased by 0.5% month-over-month, causing cryptocurrency markets to slide on Tuesday. What Happened: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell commented on the data, saying "I wouldn't call it hot.

Did Producer Price Inflation Data Cause Bitcoin To Slide 2%?

On Tuesday, bitcoin mining company Bitfarms, listed on the Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), announced it has secured an additional 100 megawatts (MW) of power from Paraguay's state-owned utility firm, ANDE. The 100 MW is anticipated to double the capacity of the hydro-powered Yguazu site and should be fully operational by 2025.

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Enhances Paraguay Facility With New 100 MW Hydropower Deal

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board has bought shares from both the BlackRock and Grayscale Bitcoin ETFs, a filing shows.

Wisconsin State Holds $163 Million in BlackRock, Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Shares

Breez co-founder and CEO Roy Sheinfeld envisions a world in which the Bitcoin Lightning Network is incorporated into mainstream applications like Uber and Spotify.

Bitcoin's Lightning Network In Every App: Breez CEO's Vision

The Wisconsin Investment Commission has made headlines with its recent investment move, according to SEC filings. What Happened: The Commission, which manages Wisconsin's public pension and trust funds, disclosed holdings worth $99 million in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT).

Wisconsin Invests Nearly $100M In BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF

With the rise of AI, the growing U.S. debt, and the looming possibility of WWIII, there's been some discussion about how to invest in case society collapses. Though these conversations tend to be overly dramatic, most of the theories around how to allocate your money for the end of the world are misguided.

Bitcoin And Gold Won't Save You

Shares from Coinbase, Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, Block, Cipher Mining, Cleanspark and MicroStrategy are also in the Board's portfolio.

State of Wisconsin Investment Board reveals $163 million in spot bitcoin ETFs

SWIB announced in a new SEC filing that it invested in BlackRock and Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF.

Wisconsin Investment Board Becomes First State Pension To Buy Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Holds Over $162 Million

The U.S. state of Wisconsin purchased 94,562 shares of the BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the first quarter of the year, a filing shows. The shares are worth nearly $100 million.

State of Wisconsin Buys Nearly $100M Worth of BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF

The price of bitcoin slid lower after hotter-than-expected U.S. wholesale inflation wobbled markets on Tuesday.

Bitcoin slides amid hotter-than-expected US wholesale inflation

Following the awakening of numerous dormant bitcoins in March, April was rather uneventful, with just 72 transfers from idle wallets dating between 2010 and 2017. To date, May has seen 32 transfers from vintage wallets, moving about 1,181 more bitcoin in the past two weeks than during the whole month of April.

32 Vintage ‘Sleeping Bitcoin' Wallets Spring to Life in May, Surpassing April's Activity

An opportunity has risen far east that challenges the established Western Bitcoin order.

Bitcoin Asia: China Emerges As New Frontier For Bitcoin Innovation

Bitcoin Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have exploded this year, fueled by a Wall Street spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) earthquake (which might be just getting started).

‘Very Important'—The Bitcoin Price Is Suddenly Braced For A ‘Massive' China ETF Crypto Flip

The onchain analytics firm Glassnode has released a new report detailing the contrasting performance of bitcoin and ethereum during the 2023-24 cycle. The report highlights bitcoin's resilience and ethereum's comparative lag in speculative interest and price performance.

Glassnode Report Highlights Diverging Performance Between Bitcoin and Ethereum

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dips Below $62K Ahead of U.S. Inflation Figures

Bracebridge Capital also reported owning Grayscale's GBTC, with its combined spot bitcoin ETF holdings valued at $434 million as of March 31.

Bracebridge Capital emerges as top holder of ARKB and IBIT spot bitcoin ETFs

The U.S. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) market saw a positive turn on Monday, recording a combined net inflow of $65.96 million. What Happened: This uptick comes amid a period of mixed signals in the broader cryptocurrency market, according to data from SoSoValue Leading the charge was the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC) with a single-day net inflow of $38.57 million.

U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Net $66M Inflows As Hong Kong ETFs Fall Behind

Two wallets that held a combined 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) for more than 10 years have suddenly awoken from their slumber, according to on-chain data. The crypto tracker Lookonchain notes that the first wallet received 500 BTC worth $62,000 on Sept 12th, 2013, when the price of Bitcoin was $124.

Wallets Dormant Since 2013 Abruptly Move Over $60,000,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) – Here's Where the Crypto's Headed

Bitcoin embodies decentralization, security, and self-sovereignty. But today, financial transactions with Bitcoin require the use of custodians or bridges – a reliance on intermediaries that has led to disastrous losses numbering in the billions of dollars.

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