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.

​With favorable regulations and growing institutional adoption of digital assets, here are strategies to mitigate potential estate taxes on bitcoin wealth.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin Inheritance Strategies

Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon has launched its “Genesis” mainnet, the second stage in a three-part “phased” rollout.

Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon rolls out Genesis mainnet in second stage of its phased launch

Bitcoin Magazine India's Leading Bitcoin And Crypto Exchange Unocoin Integrates Lightning Unocoin integrates the Lightning Network to offer instant, low-cost bitcoin transactions in India. The move strengthens its position as the nation's leading bitcoin and crypto exchange. This post India's Leading Bitcoin And Crypto Exchange Unocoin Integrates Lightning first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen Bitcoin.

India's Leading Bitcoin And Crypto Exchange Unocoin Integrates Lightning

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could rise to $250,000 by the end of this year or next, according to Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of the Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) blockchain and one of the co-founders of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). What Happened: In an interview with CNBC, Hoskinson pointed to several developments—from regulatory progress to potential adoption by major tech firms—that he believes will fuel the next phase of growth for digital assets.

Bitcoin Could Surge To $250,000, Says Cardano Co-Founder Charles Hoskinson

A Nansen analyst said tariff outcomes would impact bitcoin and financial markets more than Thursday's CPI data, which showed cooling inflation.

Bitcoin and crypto prices unchanged as US inflation cools for second consecutive month

Prominent technical analyst Kevin suggests the recent market turbulence is following a predictable pattern that could signal an imminent reversal, as tariff fears subside and technical indicators align with historical precedents. What Happened: In his podcast published on Thursday, Kevin noted that every single prediction of his is playing out.

Bitcoin Back Above $80,000: What Does Technical Analysis Say?

Umoja achieves the yield through covered calls and arbitrage.

Wrapped BTC Holders Can Now Secure 6% APY on Base via Umoja

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) breakout above $80,000 caught traders by surprise, but not everyone is convinced the move is sustainable. What Happened: In a detailed post on X on Thursday, prominent analyst Capo of Crypto warned that despite short-term upside, the macro picture points to serious trouble ahead.

Bitcoin Breaks $80,000, But 'Artificial Rally' Could End In A Bear Market In September, Analyst Warns

Ethereum

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs may make inflation harder to tame, the Federal Reserve has noted.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise as Inflation Drops Sharply in March

Bitcoin Magazine Senate Confirms Pro Bitcoin Paul Atkins As SEC Chair The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a 52-44 vote, placing the longtime Wall Street consultant and former Republican commissioner at the helm of one of the most powerful financial regulatory agencies in the country.

Senate Confirms Pro Bitcoin Paul Atkins As SEC Chair

Bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of outflows, losing $127 million, led again by a major exit from Blackrock's IBIT. Ether ETFs weren't spared either, with $11.19 million exiting the space, pushing total net assets further below the $6 billion threshold.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflow Streak to Five Days With $127 Million Exit

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and one of crypto's most influential voices, has become a case study in how deep macro knowledge and on-chain strategy can lead to massive wealth in volatile markets. What Happened: In a recent thread, on-chain analyst DeFiTracer traced Hayes' journey from getting fired in 2013 from an ETF trading desk to becoming a billionaire by pioneering 100x leveraged crypto trading.

How Arthur Hayes Turned $0 Into $500 Million In 6 Years And Predicted Bitcoin's Dump To $76,000

With more value tied up in BTC than every other cryptocurrency in existence combined, Babylon is aiming to channel this into the wider crypto ecosystem

Babylon, Which Has Over $4B BTC Locked, Launches Layer 1 'Genesis' to Advance Its BTC Yield Platform

Tariffs contribute to stagflation, and this benefits scarce assets such as gold and bitcoin, the report said.

Tariffs, Trade Tensions May Be Positive for Bitcoin Adoption in Medium Term: Grayscale

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent price slide has become more than just a correction, now reflecting a deep contraction in capital inflows, liquidity and investor sentiment, according to new on-chain data from analytics firm Glassnode. What Happened: The firm's report released on Wednesday identifies $93,000 as a critical threshold that must be reclaimed to re-establish bullish momentum in the market.

Why The Bitcoin Bull Market Is Back On At $93,000: Glassnode

Investment firm Bitwise has reaffirmed its prediction that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, despite ongoing global trade tensions.

Bitwise Confirms $200K Bitcoin Projection Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan is still bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) despite the tariff-induced fragility across global markets. Hougan says in a new interview with Scott Melker that BTC is the “canary in the coal mine” and has been leading the market for the past 4-5 months.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says Bitcoin Ready To Rip Substantially Higher on These Catalysts

In a written inquiry to Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson, MP Rickard Nordin asked about the possibility of including bitcoin as part of Sweden's foreign reserves. Nordin also proposed funding it with bitcoin seized by police and customs authorities.

Sweden Discusses Possibility of Including Bitcoin in Foreign Reserves

Hoskinson cited upcoming U.S. stablecoin legislation and the significant increase in crypto users as his reasons.

Cardano founder says bitcoin could hit $250,000 by year-end, calls tariff issue a ‘dud': CNBC

A volume drop of such magnitude suggests traders and investors are losing interest or confidence, possibly due to uncertainty, fear, or waiting for better conditions.

Binance Gains Market Share as Bitcoin Volume Declined 77% From Yearly Peak: CryptoQuant

The withdrawals took place even as prices zoomed higher alongside a risk-reset on Wall Street.

Crypto Investors Flee Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs on Tariff-Driven Uncertainty

The plan is expected to help the country overcome the challenge of having leftover energy amid high electricity tariffs.

Pakistan plans to fuel bitcoin mining with surplus electricity: Reuters

Trump's pause on most tariffs sent U.S. stocks rallying, with the Nasdaq recording its best day since January 2001.

Spot bitcoin ETFs see $127 million in outflows amid market rally following Trump's tariff pause

Dogecoin

Price charts of major tokens flash bullish signals after a prolonged battering.

Bitcoin Eyes $87K After Double Bottom Breakout; Dogecoin, XRP Bulls Look to Establish Control

The CEO of Westpac's apology comes as the Australian government moves to address debanking concerns for individuals.

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