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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.

Canaan launched its newest bitcoin mining machine, the A1566 of its Avalon A15 series, that features an energy efficiency ratio of 18.5J/T.

Canaan launches new A1566 bitcoin mining machine

A research note released by Standard Chartered suggests that if Donald Trump secures a second term as the President of the United States in November.

Standard Chartered: Trump's Potential Re-Election Could Benefit Bitcoin

A new indicator called the volatility risk premium (VRP) is indicating a period of low volatility in the market.

Volatility Risk Premium Indicates Potential Stability for Bitcoin Post-Halving

Former President Donald Trump says he's now “good with” Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. At an event for Trump NFT holders at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump told attendees that regulatory hostility is driving crypto firms out of the US. “Crypto is moving out of the US because of hostility toward crypto.

Trump Says He's ‘Good With' Bitcoin and Crypto, Claims Biden Doesn't Understand Digital Assets

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Leading cryptocurrencies saw a decline on Wednesday, extending the run of losses that started as the week began. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:45 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Continue To Slip: Analyst Says King Crypto Network Fundamentals Indicate 300% Upside, Could Top Between $250K-$275K

Ngako is speaker at this year's Consensus festival, in Austin, Texas, May 29-31.

Kgothatso Ngako: How I Brought the Machankura Bitcoin App to Africa

Investors should brace for waves of fear, uncertainty and doubt – or FUD – over the next few months, a K33 Research analyst said.

Crypto Markets Under Pressure as $2B Worth of Altcoin Token Unlocks and $11B Bitcoin Distribution Loom

The company also said it registered a net income of $210.7 million, compared to net loss of about $400,000 last year.

Core Scientific self-mined over $175 million of bitcoin in Q1, swings to profit

After net outflows in the tens of billions, investors surprisingly began buying back into GBTC earlier this week. This might explain it.

Why Bitcoin ETF Investors Are Suddenly Buying Back Into Grayscale

Cryptocurrency markets could not push into the green, as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETF outflows resumed on Tuesday. What Happened: Major cryptocurrencies are trading slightly down at the time of writing: Prices as of 4 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Sideways, Trader Asks: 'Does It Matter If You Buy Bitcoin At $62,000 Or $58,000'?

The founders of crypto analytics platform Glassnode say that Bitcoin (BTC) may reach $85,200 before summer if a technical setup plays out.

$85,200 Bitcoin Before Summer? Glassnode Analysts Say BTC Breaking Out of Bullish Technical Pattern

Crypto researcher Gideon presented an unpopular opinion, stating that retail investors are unlikely to drive the ongoing bull run and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) broke an all-time high due to ETFs. What Happened: Gideon argues that the current bull market differs from the 2021 cycle, as most of the global population is no longer confined to their homes with stimulus checks, as was the case during the pandemic.

Bitcoin Retail Interest 'Not Coming This Bull', Warns Trader

This announcement comes amidst debates and discussions in Congress today regarding the regulation and oversight of digital assets.

President Joe Biden Will Veto Legislation Allowing Financial Firms to Custody Bitcoin: White House

Evan Kaloudis, the US-based founder of ZEUS, believes that now is the time to take a stand and fight for KYC-free bitcoin self-custody wallets.

Bitcoin Lightning Wallet ZEUS Isn't Going Anywhere

As technological progress compounds, the free market inexorably moves towards diluting storeholds of value. Bitcoin is the deep freeze your portfolio desperately needs.

Your Wealth Is Melting: Why Bitcoin Is The Deep Freeze Your Portfolio Desperately Needs

While Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to trade within a range, crypto traders DonAlt and Altcoin Sherpa have taken to X to share their thoughts on the cryptocurrency's potential price action and the importance of key support levels. What Happened: Altcoin Sherpa believes that Bitcoin is likely to continue trading within its current range, stating, "I'm of the opinion that we're still going to trade in this range and still be totally ok.

If Bitcoin Starts 'Losing The Lows' It Could Get 'Ugly' And 'Violent,' Traders Warn

This campaign seeks to replicate Bitcoin Beach's success in more communities worldwide.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach Launches Campaign To Advance Circular BTC Economies Worldwide

One of the most touted features of Bitcoin is its anonymity. While all transactions and portfolios are publicly available, users can hide behind wallet addresses.

Edward Snowden Goes After Bitcoin Developers: Should Bitcoin (BTC) Add More Privacy Features?

The recent downturn in BTC may have some way to travel, according to Katie Stockton, Managing Partner of Fairlead Strategies.

What Technical Analysis Tells Us About the Bitcoin Market

New on-chain data analysis suggests that while large Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders, often referred to as “whales,” continue to accumulate Bitcoin during dips, the intensity of their buying appears to be waning. Accumulation Spree, But With Reservations According to analysis by IntoTheBlock,, addresses holding over 1,000 BTC have been actively accumulating the cryptocurrency in recent months, particularly during price dips.

Are Bitcoin Whales Buying The Dip With Less Enthusiasm?

Susquehanna International Group, a prominent quantitative trading firm, has significantly expanded its holdings in various Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to the latest SEC filings. What Happened: As of the first quarter of 2024, the firm's investment in these digital asset vehicles surpassed the $1 billion mark, Cointelegraph reported.

Major Trading Firm Purchased $1B Worth Of Bitcoin ETFs In Q1

Following two days of positive inflows, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a decline, with $15.7 million exiting on Tuesday. Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw $29 million leave during the day's trading sessions, overshadowing the break-even and positive reports from the other spot bitcoin funds.

Mixed Fortunes for US Bitcoin Funds as GBTC Losses Offset Other Gains

On-chain analyst Willy Woo thinks Bitcoin (BTC) could be primed to surge in price. Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that the top crypto asset is flashing a bullish divergence “with lots of room to run” on its volume-weighted average price (VWAP) oscillator chart.

On-Chain Analyst Willy Woo Says Bitcoin Setting Up To Potentially Reach ‘Escape Velocity' – Here's Why

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved lower, with the cryptocurrency prices falling below the key $62,000 level on Wednesday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded losses, but remained above the key $3,000 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Falls Below $62,000; Bittensor, dogwifhat Among Top Losers

Argentina partners with GDA to launch a gas flare-powered Bitcoin mining facility, using stranded gas to generate value and mitigate emissions.

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