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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 (CRYPTO: BTC) moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices trading above the key $70,000 level on Thursday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded gains, trading above the key $3,500 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Surpasses $70,000 Following PPI Data; JasmyCoin Emerges As Top Gainer

While there is much discussion about the broader crypto venture market's rather sharp decline in 2023, there is little discussion around the growth of the early stage bitcoin-native in the past few years. Many of these startups have been quietly building bitcoin payments infrastructure that has the potential to disrupt the global financial landscape.

Trammell Venture Partners Releases 2nd Bitcoin Native Startup Research

Bitcoin startups raised $301 million through all of last year alone.

Bitcoin Startups Raised Nearly $1 Billion between 2021 And 2023: Report

Over the last few years, the crypto sector has increasingly diverged into two separate camps. The anarchic cypherpunk culture that used to characterize the entire space has grown into a broad segment where DeFi, NFTs, and meme coins come out to play.

Disruptor To Disruptee: Bitcoin Institutionalization Needs L2 Shakeup

Christian Langalis, whose 2017 photo-bombing of Janet Yellen became a viral meme, will use the proceeds to fund his Bitcoin/Lightning/Urbit startup.

'Bitcoin Sign Guy' Is Auctioning His Bitcoin Sign

The decision follows similar moves to delist privacy coins, including Monero and Zcash, by crypto exchanges Binance and OKX.

Kraken set to delist Monero in Ireland and Belgium, convert remaining balances to bitcoin

Bitcoin has rocketed into 2024, adding a eye-watering 70% since the beginning of the year despite fears swirling of a "raging firesale."

They're ‘Desperate'—Leak Reveals A Huge China ETF Game-Changer Could Be About To Hit The Bitcoin Price And Crypto Market

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a $123 million net inflow on Wednesday, a reversal from Monday's outflows less than two weeks ahead of the halving event. What Happened: Grayscale's Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTC:GBTC) saw a net outflow of $17.47 million, according to data from SoSoValue, a record-low number for the fund.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $123M Net Inflow Amid Slowing GBTC Outflows

The STX token launched in October 2019 at 21 cents, but its time to shine draws near with imminent network upgrades.

Stacks, Bitcoin Layers, and the Nakamoto Upgrade: Here's What's Going On

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, Inc. argues Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price is driven by both speculation and real-world use — and that's to be expected for an asset in its early stages of development. What Happened: “Bitcoin's price is driven by both speculation and utility, and that's exactly what you'd expect for an asset in its early stages of development,” he stated in a Twitter thread Wednesday.

Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin's Rise Isn't Just Hype — Real-World Use Cases Are Surging

Major Wall Street institutions like Park Avenue Securities and Inscription Capital bought into spot bitcoin ETFs in Q1 according to just-released SEC 13F filings.

Wall Street Is Buying US Spot Bitcoin ETFs: 13F SEC Fillings

A widely followed crypto analyst believes one key factor could signal Bitcoin (BTC) is heading to six figures. In a new strategy session, Nicholas Merten, the host of DataDash, tells his 509,000 YouTube subscribers that if inflows of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain around 20,000 BTC per week the crypto king could soar beyond $100,000.

Here's What Could Signal a New Bullish Phase for BTC and a Surge Above $100,000, Says Analyst Nicholas Merten

The total network hash rate is at all-time highs as Bitcoin miners prepare for block subsidy rewards to halve from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

Bitcoin mining difficulty hits fresh all-time high in final pre-halving adjustment

The relatively low figure is a sharp decline from GBTC's usual outflow amounts.

Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Sees Record Lowest Daily Outflow of $18M

U.S. President Joe Biden said he stood by his prediction that "before the year is out, there'll be a rate cut."

Bitcoin Price Recovers on Biden's Optimism the Fed Will Lower Rates 'This Year'

“There exists a large, untapped pool of capital within the Bitcoin ecosystem that remains dormant,” Wintermute's OTC desk told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin Ecosystem Tokens, RUNE, STX, and ORDI May See Gains After Halving

Renowned author Robert Kiyosaki has publicly endorsed Cathie Wood's bullish prediction for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), advocating for bold investment approaches. What Happened: Kiyosaki, famed for his book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad', expressed his confidence in Wood's projection that Bitcoin will hit $2.3 million per BTC.

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Robert Kiyosaki Echoes Cathie Wood's Bold $2.3M Bitcoin Call, Says 'Live Dangerously'

Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index is now above 79, a place it hasn't been since the bull market of late 2021.

Bitcoin's Meteoric Rise Makes Everything Else Looks Like ‘Junk,' Trader Says

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) ahead of the halvening. Svenson tells his 75,000 YouTube subscribers that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator is confirming the end of a bearish trend for Bitcoin on the daily chart.

Bitcoin Indicator That's Preceded Past Breakouts Suggesting ‘Very Very Bullish' Phase Ahead, Says Kevin Svenson

Bitcoin miners are preparing for the halving, a key event in bitcoin's cycle that halves the reward for mining new blocks and occurs roughly every four years—or every 210,000 blocks. This upcoming halving will reduce the reward from 6.25 to 3.125 bitcoin per block, slashing the daily mining output from 900 to 450 bitcoin, impacting miners' profitability.

How Bitcoin Miners Are Preparing For The Halving

Bitcoin is stable as Asia begins its trading day, but crypto quant shop sees risk assets pricing in two, not three rate cuts.

Bitcoin is Pricing in Two Fed Rate Cuts For 2024, Trader Says

GBTC's daily net outflow hit its lowest level since conversion in January, as Grayscale CEO reportedly said the fund is finding its "equilibrium."

GBTC daily outflow hits record low of $17 million as Grayscale CEO expects ‘equilibrium'

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has revealed that there is “so much that appeals” to her about bitcoin. She explained that as we move forward and people are more comfortable with the cryptocurrency, “there will be more transactions in your daily life where bitcoin is accepted as a form of payment.

US Senator Says ‘So Much Appeals to Me About Bitcoin'

Pups saw its value jump by 1,056% to $41.89 in a week, amid excitement for the upcoming Bitcoin halving and the start of the Runes protocol.

Bitcoin Ordinals Pups Meme Coin Up 1,000% This Week Ahead of Runes Launch

Congressman Patrick McHenry says bitcoin is unstoppable and every regime that's tried to shut it down has failed. He emphasized that the U.S. must become a leader in digital assets, noting that two congressional bills offer a path toward clear regulations.

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