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.

Earlier this month, CoinDesk highlighted the rising demand for the Deribit-listed $300,000 bitcoin BTC call option, noting it as one of the most popular bullish plays for the all-important June quarter expiry.

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A new research paper by Google Quantum AI researcher Craig Gidney shows that breaking widely used RSA encryption may require 20 times fewer quantum resources than previously believed.

Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin-Like Encryption Far Easier Than Intially Thought, Google Researcher Says

The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), a Paris-listed firm focused on data intelligence and decentralized technologies, has issued a 63.3 million euro ($71.9 million) in convertible bonds to further its bitcoin BTC treasury strategy.

The Blockchain Group Secures $71.9M to Fuel Bitcoin Acquisition

Kenneth Rogoff, former chief economist of the IMF, has argued that bitcoin flows are already affecting the use of the dollar in the so-called “shadow economy.” This, consequently, is causing troubles for the U.S. economy, by propping up interest rates.

Former IMF Chief Economist: Bitcoin Undermines Dollar Hegemony in $25 Trillion Shadow Economy

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and CEO of SkyBridge Capital, recalled an earlier interaction on Monday in which he regarded Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as the single best investment idea. What happened: It all started when podcaster Natalie Brunell, while reacting to billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller's investment mantra, wrote on X, "You don't need 50 ideas when investing, you just need one great one.

Anthony Scaramucci Remains Firm On Bitcoin As The Best Investment Idea Even As The Largest Crypto Hovers Around $109,000

Jupiter's native token JUP's rally points to deeper momentum across Solana and macro markets, analysts told Decrypt.

Jupiter Price Surges Amid Expansion and Bitcoin Tailwinds

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Bitcoin surpasses Amazon and Google in market cap, hitting $107K. Live from Bitcoin 2025—what this historic milestone means for crypto's future.

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Bitcoin surpasses Amazon and Google in market cap, hitting $107,000. Live from Bitcoin 2025—what this historic milestone means for crypto's future.

Live From Vegas: Bitcoin Beats Amazon And Google—What You Need To Know

The European Union-based Bitcoin treasury company aims to lift it total Bitcoin holdings to over 1,400 BTC.

The Blockchain Group completes $72 million bond issuance to fuel bitcoin buying strategy

Economist Peter Schiff announced Monday his participation in the three-day Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) 2025 conference in Las Vegas to present “contrarian opinions” on the apex cryptocurrency. What Happened: Schiff shared a picture on X of himself getting ready to board an airplane.

Peter Schiff Says He's The One Who 'Best Understands' Bitcoin, Gets Ready To Wow Participants At Crypto Conference With 'Modest Booth'

Bitlayer, a Bitcoin Layer 2 built on the BitVM paradigm, has partnered with three of the world's largest bitcoin BTC mining pools — Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool — in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to accelerate the real-world adoption of BitVM, a breakthrough technology focused on enabling Bitcoin-native DeFi.

Bitlayer Joins Forces With Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool to Supercharge Bitcoin DeFi

A pseudonymous developer has unveiled a hackathon project enabling Bitcoin transactions without internet access via long-range radio.

This Project Lets You Send Bitcoin Without Internet Access

Bitcoin Magazine Exodus Launches XO Pay, An In-App Bitcoin And Crypto Purchase Solution Exodus has officially launched XO Pay, a new crypto purchasing feature that allows users to buy and sell digital assets directly within the Exodus mobile wallet, and is now live across the United States. XO Pay aims to simplify the process for its users to easily purchase cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.

Exodus Launches XO Pay, An In-App Bitcoin And Crypto Purchase Solution

Google researchers found that cracking RSA encryption—the same tech that secures crypto wallets—needs way fewer quantum resources than anyone thought.

It Might Actually Be 20 Times Easier for Quantum Computers to Break Bitcoin, Google Says

While macroeconomic ripples reverberate through global markets, long-dated bond yields have been steadily climbing—stoking further anxiety among investors. At the same time, Tracy Jin, COO of the crypto exchange MEXC, notes that as U.S.

MEXC Exec Warns: Capital Is Fleeing the Old Guard — Bitcoin Stands Firm

After softly rising over the weekend, bitcoin BTC slipped back to $109,000 on Monday in sluggish trading as traditional U.S. markets remained closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Bitcoin Rally Stalls Below $110K as Short-Term Holders Take $11B Profits

Ethereum

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched their third-largest weekly inflow in history at $2.75 billion, as institutional buying continued at full throttle. Ether ETFs followed with a strong $248.31 million inflow, marking a 2nd consecutive week in the green. Bitcoin ETFs Record $2.

ETF Weekly Recap: Euphoric Week for Bitcoin and Ether Funds With $3 Billion in Combined Inflows

A crypto investor was allegedly held hostage in New York City and tortured for weeks in an effort to steal his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings.

Man Allegedly Held Hostage for Three Weeks in Manhattan Apartment, Tortured In Attempt To Gain Access to Bitcoin Wallet

The Financial Times, citing six anonymous sources, said Trump's media group plans to raise and invest $3 billion into bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

Trump Media says ‘dumb writers' behind report claiming it's seeking $3 billion to buy bitcoin, crypto: FT

Bitcoin Magazine Cake Wallet Introduces PayJoin v2, Increasing Bitcoin Privacy For The Masses Cake Wallet, a non-custodial open-source wallet for cryptocurrencies, has officially launched PayJoin v2, becoming the first major mobile wallet to offer Bitcoin silent payments to everyday users.

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A growing number of companies are using Bitcoin to diversify their holdings and signal forward-thinking financial strategies.

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The biggest asset manager in the world has acknowledged the potential of a critical threat that could weigh on Bitcoin (BTC) in the future. In its updated prospectus for its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), BlackRock mentions quantum computing under its “risk factors” section.

BlackRock Issues Bitcoin Warning, Says BTC Source Code Could Be Rendered ‘Flawed or Ineffective' by Quantum Computing

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