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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.

One of the simplest ways to lose your bitcoin: taxes. Jessy Gilger, CFP, shares insights on tax strategy optimization for your bitcoin stack.

Holding Onto Your Bitcoin: Don't Get Killed On Taxes

On April 10, the bitcoin mining rig producer Auradine revealed it had secured an $80 million investment in a Series B funding round. Additionally, the company highlighted that it has also achieved $80 million in bookings.

Auradine Secures $80 Million in Series B to Accelerate Bitcoin Mining Rig Production

Major U.S. equity indices closed the day lower as faster CPI reading for March, will BTC was up 1%.

Bitcoin Rebounds to $70K, Shrugging Off Hot U.S. Inflation Print

Demand from big investors is outpacing issuance of the “digital gold”—potentially leading to a bigger rally.

Bitcoin Whales Are Hungrier Than Ever for BTC—Here's Why

Billionaire Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, predicted Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and precious metals are poised for a surge, fueled by potential interest rate cuts. What Happened: In a tweet, Novogratz highlighted the lack of solid reasons for the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates.

Billionaire Mike Novogratz Sees 'Great Setup' For Bitcoin: 'Call Me Crazy But

Massive demand for a China-listed gold ETF sent its premium soaring to 30% earlier this week.

Hong Kong's Incoming Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Be 'Big Deal.' Here's What Analysts Say

A top analyst known for making timely crypto calls warns that Bitcoin (BTC) may be in the midst of witnessing a painful scenario. Pseudonymous trader Bluntz tells his 254,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin appears to be flashing an ABC corrective move on the daily chart.

Top Analyst Says ‘Max Pain' Scenario Coming for Bitcoin (BTC), Predicts Parabolic Rally for Gold

Grayscale's GBTC's dominance has been slowly fading as BlackRock's IBIT's less-expensive fund attracts new investment capital.

Bitcoin ETF battle heats up as BlackRock closes in on Grayscale

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) strong performance in the past year can be credited to a surge in spot trading volume and exchange activity. What Happened: A new report by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode discusses how daily spot trade volumes peaked at around $14.1 billion in mid-March.

Bitcoin Is In A 'Spot-Driven Rally,' On-Chain Analysis Finds

Solana

Shiba Inu

A ton of tokens have made headlines in 2024, with some of the most discussed being Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). These tokens cover a wide range of use cases and purposes and have performed well to start the year.

Bitcoin Vs. Solana Vs. Shiba Inu: How Much You'd Have If You Invested $10,000 At The Start Of The Year

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another round of net withdrawals, documenting a $19.4 million decrease. The holdings of GBTC diminished from 322,697.17 bitcoins to 318,451.70. U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Landscape: Outflows Continue to Persist On April 8, 2024, the U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw a substantial $223.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $19.4 Million in Outflows, GBTC Holdings Decline

MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) is facing a challenging situation as Bitcoin's surge boosts both its shares and convertible bonds, making refinancing these bonds 280% more expensive. The $650 million convertible bonds, due in 2025, are now trading at about 3.8 times their par value, significantly above the conversion price of $397.99, despite offering a mere 0.75% coupon.

Bitcoin Rally Triggers MicroStrategy's Bond Dilemma, Skyrockets Stock Value

A popular crypto analyst has issued a warning to investors, suggesting that the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions could significantly impact the cryptocurrency market in the coming months. What Happened: In a recent Youtube video, Benjamin Cowen emphasized the importance of monitoring the performance of altcoins relative to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

Crypto Analyst Benjamin Cowen Warns of Summer Correction Amid Bitcoin Dip

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has just $4 billion less than Grayscale's product in assets under management, quickly closing the gap.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Picks Up Pace in Race to Overtake Grayscale's GBTC

Discover the mechanics, benefits, and risks of Bitcoin-backed loans. Understand how to use your Bitcoin holdings and lend them out for US dollars to your advantage.

How Does a Bitcoin Loan Work?

Alpen Labs aims to help fix scaling issues with the Bitcoin network through zero-knowledge proofs and rollups.

Bitcoin scaling developer Alpen Labs comes out of stealth, reveals $10.6 million in past seed funding

Contrasting Bitcoin derivatives with Ethereum's tells us a story around the potential opportunity for a post-halving rotation.

BTC Halving: Sell-The-News or Buy-The-Alt-Rotation

According to the latest data, we are now less than 1,400 blocks away from the anticipated Bitcoin halving event, which will decrease the block reward from 6.25 bitcoin to 3.125 bitcoin. Bitcoin's value soared to a new all-time high on March 14, reaching $73,794 per bitcoin, but has since seen a 6.5% decline.

Anticipation Builds as Bitcoin Stands Less Than 1,400 Blocks From Monumental Halving

Net outflows from Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs slowed to $19.48 million on Tuesday, recording a slower outflow pace for exchange-traded funds compared to Monday. What Happened: Grayscale's Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTC:GBTC) experienced a significant single-day outflow of $154 million, while BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) saw a net inflow of $128 million on the same day.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Slow To $19.5M, Hong Kong Targeting April For Bitcoin ETF Launch

Alpen Labs has emerged from stealth mode following the funding round, having spent the last year developing Bitcoin rollup infrastructure to bring smart contract functionality to the network.

Alpen Labs Looks to Scale Bitcoin With Zero-Knowledge Proofs Using $10.6M Funding

Grayscale, the world's largest digital currency manager, is seeing a potential slowdown in outflows from its flagship ETF. What Happened: Speaking on a Reuters podcast, the company's CEO Michael Sonnenshein suggested that the turbulence caused by the liquidation of assets from bankrupt companies like FTX is now largely resolved.

Grayscale CEO Hints At Slowdown In $15B Bitcoin ETF Outflows

The founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital believes looming rate cuts by the Fed are bullish for Bitcoin (BTC) and precious metals. Billionaire Mike Novogratz tells his 466,200 followers on the social media platform X that rate cuts may be bad for the US economy, but good for Bitcoin.

Billionaire Mike Novogratz Says Great Setup Coming for Bitcoin and Precious Metals As Potential Rate Cuts Loom

Auradine, a web infrastructure startup that also manufactures bitcoin miners, has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round.

Bitcoin miner manufacturer Auradine raises $80 million Series B ahead of halving

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped by 4.4% on Wednesday morning following a higher-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for March. What Happened: The CPI for March rose 0.4% on a monthly basis, exceeding the projected 0.3% increase and February's 0.4%.

Bitcoin Drops As US Inflation Data Exceeds Forecasts

Ordinal inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens are controversial for using up valuable space on the Bitcoin network. But, with rewards set to be cut in half, they offer a lifeline for miners as they adapt to new blockchain economics.

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