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.

After seven months of inactivity, Michigan's Bitcoin Reserve Bill, HB 4087, made progress Thursday by advancing to the second reading in the state House of Representatives.

Michigan's Stalled Bitcoin Reserve Bill Advances After 7 Months

Bitcoin (BTC) traders continue to eye downside volatility, hedging their bullish exposure despite recent positive signals, such as the Federal Reserve's rate cut, crypto derivatives exchange Deribit's CEO Luuk Strijers told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin Traders Buy More Downside Protection After Fed Rate Cut: Deribit

The bill marks its first movement in seven months, a sign of broader momentum for state-level Bitcoin adoption that “can't be contained.”

Michigan Bitcoin Reserve Bill Moves Forward After Months of Delay

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading coins traded sideways Thursday even as the Securities and Exchange Commission eased rules for listing institutional cryptocurrency products. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:18 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Unmoved Even As SEC's Policy Changes Hint At Quicker Crypto ETFs; Analyst Sees BTC's Rally To $130,000 After Pullback

Earlier this week, the NBA star's agent and business partner, Rick Kleiman, told a conference audience that Durant had been unable to access his account.

Kevin Durant Regains Access to Bitcoin Held in Coinbase Account

Cardano

Solana

Wall Street just got a powerful new on-ramp to crypto as the SEC greenlit a multi-asset fund holding bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana and cardano for trading. SEC Approves Grayscale Multi-Crypto Fund, Paving Way for Broader Digital Asset Access The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Sept.

SEC Approves Grayscale Fund With BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA in Regulatory Breakthrough

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say the exchange failed to comply with money laundering regulations and also confiscated Ethereum and Litecoin, among other digital assets.

Canada Police Confiscate $56M in Bitcoin, XRP Other Crypto in Shuttering Exchange TradeOgre

Pure-play bitcoin (BTC) mining stocks are waking up from their slumber after lagging behind those pivoting to the red-hot data center business.

Are Pure Play Bitcoin Miners Going to Reprice Like AI/HPC Miners?

Cryptocurrency markets continue to push higher after the Federal Reserve's rate cut amid the launch of new altcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $117,785.90 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,612.77 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $250.11 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.11 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2842 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001353 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 105,119 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $336.51 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally On Fed Rate Cut, Altcoin ETFs – 'Slow & Steady - On To New Highs'

Bitcoin Magazine Warsaw Stock Exchange Debuts Bitcoin BETA ETF, Expanding Crypto Market Access The Warsaw Stock Exchange has listed its first Bitcoin ETF, offering regulated exposure to cryptocurrency with FX hedging against USD/PLN fluctuations. This post Warsaw Stock Exchange Debuts Bitcoin BETA ETF, Expanding Crypto Market Access first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Warsaw Stock Exchange Debuts Bitcoin BETA ETF, Expanding Crypto Market Access

Bitcoin Magazine Let's Not Create $200 Trillion in Credit on Top of Bitcoin I disagree with Bitcoin and crypto industry leaders like Michael Saylor and Brian Armstrong, who are proposing building a new debt system on top of bitcoin, which was built to be a definancializing force. This post Let's Not Create $200 Trillion in Credit on Top of Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Let's Not Create $200 Trillion in Credit on Top of Bitcoin

Settling event contracts in Bitcoin isn't just philosophical—it may deliver efficiency, alignment, and upside, argues a new paper.

Why Bitcoin-Settled Prediction Markets Might Be a Smart Bet

The U.S. central bank cut its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday for the first time this year. BTC Hits $117K Following Fed Interest Rate Decision Many were left puzzled when bitcoin ( BTC) dipped to $115K almost immediately after the U.S.

Bitcoin Climbs to $117K After Fed's Rate Cut

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Hands-On-Review by Bitcoin.com – Betplay Review 2025 | Crypto Casino, Sportsbook With Fast Withdrawals and Zero Fees

Hong Kong-listed DL Holdings Group is diving headfirst into the Bitcoin mining sector with a $21.85 million convertible bond deal, according to the report by Coinidol.com.

200 BTC Annually: Hong Kong's Investment Holding Company Sets To Bitcoin Mining

After Tuesday and Wednesday's dormancy drama, another blast from bitcoin's past strutted onto the stage. Three wallets minted in 2013 finally broke their 12-year silence, shifting 300 BTC—now valued at north of $35 million—like it was pocket change.

Vintage 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Dump 300 BTC Into Bitstamp After 12-Year Silence

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor says "year one" of Bitcoin treasury companies has begun, sparking a rebuild of finance around "digital capital" and "digital intelligence." What Happened: In a keynote speech at the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Treasuries Unconference, Saylor outlined that Bitcoin treasury companies “recycle stranded capital just as miners recycle stranded energy.

Michael Saylor: Ignore 'The Critics And The Whiners' — Bitcoin Is 'Digital Capital' Fueling A Rebuild Of Finance

Kevin Durant forgot his Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) password, which turned into an unexpected blessing. The NBA star, who first started buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during his Golden State Warriors days in 2016, still hasn't regained access to his account, according to CBNC.

NBA Star Kevin Durant Forgot His Coinbase Password—And Bitcoin Soared 11,000%

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) edges closer to $118,000, prominent analyst Trader Mayne says the long-awaited 25-basis points interest rate cut clears the macro overhang and sets up one last Bitcoin-led push before an altcoin finale. What Happened: On his podcast after the FOMC decision, Mayne argued the market can "just focus on the charts," noting a whipsaw in the S&P 500, strength in gold and muted initial crypto reaction.

Bitcoin Rallies 2% As Analyst Outlines Q4 Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin 'Altcoin Season' Roadmap

Bitcoin's share of the market has dropped amid an altcoin surge, but institutions haven't stopped buying ETFs or BTC for their treasuries.

Bitcoin Dominance Slips as Altcoin Rally Takes Hold—How Low Will It Go?

Strategy (MSTR) is approaching its 200 day simple moving average (200SMA), a widely followed technical indicator that smooths out price action by calculating the average closing price over the past 200 trading days. Traders often view it as a key marker for long-term trend direction.

Strategy Up 7%, Nears 200 Day Simple Moving Average as Bitcoin Rallies

Spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a seven-day streak of inflows with $51 million in outflows as markets weighed the Fed's latest rate cut.

Bitcoin ETFs Break 7-Day Investment Streak In ‘Healthy' Rebalancing

Bitcoin ETFs ended their seven‑day inflow streak with a $51 million outflow, while ether ETFs slipped with a $2 million net exit. Both asset classes saw strong trading volumes but closed the day in the red.

Crypto ETFs Cool Off: Bitcoin Posts $51 Million Outflow, Ether Slips $2 Million

Crypto supporters staged a flashy stunt in Washington, D.C., placing a foam-made golden statue of president Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on the National Mall.

Golden Trump Bitcoin Statue Appears In DC: 'Statue Of Liberty Walked So Statue Of Gold Trump With BTC Could Run'

Durant's predicament has "only benefited" the hoopster, agent Rich Kleiman said.

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