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.

Vice President J.D. Vance declared the end of “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” and pledged unwavering support for digital assets during his address at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. Crypto ‘Is a Movement,' Vance Tells Packed Bitcoin 2025 Crowd Speaking before an energized crowd, J.D.

Vance Declares Biden's Crypto Crackdown Is Over, Champions Bitcoin at Las Vegas Conference

Bitcoin Magazine Human Rights Foundation Donates 800 Million Satoshis To 22 Worldwide Bitcoin And Freedom Projects The Human Rights Foundation has announced its latest round of grants, totaling 800 million satoshis worth over $874,000. This post Human Rights Foundation Donates 800 Million Satoshis To 22 Worldwide Bitcoin And Freedom Projects first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Human Rights Foundation Donates 800 Million Satoshis To 22 Worldwide Bitcoin And Freedom Projects

Bitcoin mining stocks experienced widespread declines Wednesday, with most major publicly traded firms in the sector in the red. Bitcoin Mining Stocks See Red Across the Board Galaxy Digital Holdings, leading by market capitalization at $6.64 billion saw its shares drop 11.33% this afternoon and 14.

Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miners Slide as Sector Sees Broad Losses

Blockchain venture studio Thesis, which is backed by Pantera Capital and Hack VC, has debuted its Bitcoin layer-2 network Mezo's mainnet.

Bitcoin Platform Mezo Debuts Mainnet to Build Circular BTC Economy

The price of GME fell sharply Wednesday following word from GameStop that it had made its first Bitcoin purchase.

GameStop Stock Dives After Retailer Announces $512 Million Bitcoin Buy

Wednesday morning U.S. hours saw a modest acceleration in crypto's pullback from the recent big move higher, with bitcoin BTC stumbling nearly 2% to just above the $107,000 level.

Bitcoin Pulls Back to $107K, but NYDIG Analysis Suggests Market Far From Overheated

Gamestop just ignited a Wall Street frenzy by snapping up 4,710 bitcoin—catapulting its stock skyward and electrifying its pivot into digital asset dominance. Gamestop's 4,710 Bitcoin Acquisition Powers GME Shares Higher Game retailer Gamestop Corp. (NYSE: GME), known for selling video games and consumer electronics, announced on May 28 that it had acquired 4,710 bitcoin.

Gamestop Buys 4,710 Bitcoin, Fueling GME Shares Surge

Bitcoin traded at $108,972 on May 28, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.16 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $33.16 billion. The intraday price fluctuated between $108,568 and $110,407, highlighting a tightly held range during a period of market indecision.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Momentum Cools While Moving Averages Stay Bullish

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) shares surged Wednesday in premarket trading after the company announced the purchase of 4,710 Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC/USD), marking a significant step in its pivot toward digital assets. This acquisition follows GameStop's earlier decision to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, a move confirmed during its fourth-quarter earnings release.

GameStop Buys 4,710 Bitcoins — Here's Why Markets Are Watching

Bitcoin Magazine GameStop Buys $513 Million Worth of Bitcoin Video game retailer GameStop has purchased 4,710 Bitcoin worth approximately $513 million, marking another major corporate entry into Bitcoin treasury holdings as the trend of companies adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets accelerates in 2025.

GameStop Buys $513 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Two of the most prominent corporate backers of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Japan-based Metaplanet (OTCQX:MTPLF), are continuing their aggressive BTC acquisition strategies. Strategy revealed earlier this week that it had acquired 4,020 more Bitcoin for approximately $427.1 million between May 19 and May 25.

Strategy, Metaplanet Continue Bitcoin Treasury Push But The Pace Is Slowing

said Wednesday it has officially bought 4,710 bitcoins, worth more than half a billion dollars, as the video game retailer began its crypto purchasing plan in a similar move made famous by.

GameStop shares rise as retailer meme stock buys first bitcoin batch, scooping up $500 million

GameStop has purchased bitcoin worth about $513 million, the company said on Wednesday as the ailing video game retailer looks to capitalize on the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies globally.

GameStop buys bitcoin worth $513 million in crypto push

Ethereum

The futures and options market, a proxy for big money, is increasingly backing ether ETH over bitcoin BTC in a major market shift.

Ether Favored Over Bitcoin by Big Money, Here Are 3 Clues That Point to ETH Bias in Crypto Market

A commodities researcher at the banking giant Goldman Sachs thinks gold will surge to $4,000 per troy ounce by mid-2026. Daan Struyven, Goldman's co-head of global commodities research, outlined the prediction in a new discussion with the energy-focused strategy firm Veriten. Gold is currently priced at $3,310.74 per troy ounce.

Goldman Sachs Predicts $4,000 Gold, Sees Precious Metal As Superior Stock Market Hedge to Bitcoin

Wild speculation is swirling that meme stock darling GameStop could be about to confirm its long-awaited bitcoin buy

‘Buckle Up'—Bitcoin Braced For GameStop Bombshell As Wild Speculation Fuels Huge Price Predictions

Bitcoin ETFs extended their winning streak to nine straight days, raking in $385 million even as some major funds posted outflows. Ether ETFs kept pace with their sixth consecutive inflow day, adding $38.77 million.

Bulls March On: Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add More Than $420 Million Combined

Video game retailer GameStop (GME) has purchased 4,710 bitcoin, worth nearly $513 million at the time of writing.

GameStop Purchases Over $500M Worth of Bitcoin

Discussing the policies already enacted by the Trump administration, Sacks also claimed it could achieve its crypto agenda by August.

Trump's crypto czar David Sacks outlines pathway to expand US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Video game retailer GameStop purchased 4,710 BTC, worth $512 million, on Wednesday, establishing a corporate Bitcoin reserve.

GameStop Buys $512M Worth of BTC For Bitcoin Treasury

GameStop has followed through on plans to establish a corporate BTC treasury, purchasing 4,710 bitcoins for an undisclosed amount.

GameStop buys 4,710 bitcoin for corporate treasury: filing

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Since May 22, bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within a narrow 5% range between $106,600 and $111,700, despite a flurry of bullish developments, including the announcement that Trump Media will raise $2.5 billion through equity and bond sales to fund a bitcoin treasury strategy.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Dominance Tops 64% While Options Indicate Bullish Tilt

While Strategy continues to aggressively acquire bitcoin, the pace of its buys has been slowing in recent weeks.

Strategy's softening pace of bitcoin buys reflects shrinking premium and rising corporate treasury competition, K33 says

Cardano

Cardano has continued to advance its credentials as a venue for Bitcoin Defi (BTCFi), facilitating a transfer of Ordinals to its mainnet.

Bitcoin Ordinals Can Now Be Bridged to Cardano Through BitVMX

Metaplanet plans to expand its bitcoin strategy with $50 million in newly issued zero-interest bonds, after it increased its BTC stash to 7,800 bitcoins.

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