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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.

U.S. presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump has acknowledged the growing popularity of bitcoin, stating that “a lot of people are doing it” and the crypto has taken on “a life of its own.

Donald Trump Acknowledges Bitcoin's Popularity — Says BTC Has Taken on ‘a Life of Its Own' and ‘I Can Live With It'

In a series of insightful emails between Martti Malmi and Satoshi Nakamoto, the foundational discussions shaping the early development of Bitcoin are revealed. These exchanges offer a rare glimpse into the critical thinking and technical challenges overcome in the cryptocurrency's infancy.

Satoshi Nakamoto to Martti Malmi: The Correspondence That Shaped Bitcoin's Early Days

Bitcoin is emerging as an attractive choice for portfolio diversification in a climate were inflation remains persistent, analysts said.

Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge against ongoing inflationary pressures is increasing, analysts say

Data indicates that we're 96% through the journey to the next Bitcoin halving event, with under two months remaining until the reward for mining a block is reduced from 6.25 to 3.125 bitcoins.

Bitcoin Miners Face Adapt or Perish Scenario as Halving Approaches in Under 60 Days

Bitcoin is in a different place than it was four years ago, the last time the cryptocurrency underwent a halving. Here's what you need to know.

Bitcoin Halving and BTC Price: Will This Time Be Different?

Chainlink

A widely followed crypto analyst is taking a look at altcoins as Bitcoin (BTC) stumbles. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 695,000 followers on the social media platform X that Chainlink (LINK) could potentially reach $40 in the next few months, a huge 123% increase.

Crypto Trader Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Altcoins, Says Chainlink Could Explode by 123%

The RIA platform Carson approved four spot bitcoin ETFs that will become accessible to financial advisors and their clients.

$30-billion financial advisor platform approves only four Bitcoin ETFs: Bloomberg

The U.S. Department of Energy has agreed to temporarily suspend its mandatory survey of cryptocurrency miner energy use following a lawsuit by prominent miner Riot Blockchain and an industry group, according to a notice filed on Friday with the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Waco Division.

EIA to temporarily suspend bitcoin miner survey after lawsuit -court document

Reddit's recent strategic move to invest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has not just made headlines but has also ignited a fiery debate across its own vast network of forums. What Happened: Following the announcement of Reddit's investment in cryptocurrencies, the platform's subreddits are dissecting this decision from every conceivable angle.

Did Reddit Bet Its IPO On Bitcoin? 'Sounds Like A Stupid Decision,' Redditor Says

Bitcoin is currently trading in a range and exceeds the psychological price threshold of $50,000. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Stabilizes, But Cannot Hold Above The High Of $52,000

Carson Group has approved to list BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, and Franklin's spot Bitcoin ETFs for trading.

$30 billion RIA Platform Carson Group Approves To Offer Spot Bitcoin ETFs To Clients

The emails show never before seen correspondence between Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and Hashcash inventor Adam Back.

Read Adam Back's Complete Emails with Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

Ethereum

Bitcoin and Ethereum may be near a small correction just days after posting big gains in intra-day and intra-week sessions.

AI Tokens Resist Cooling Crypto Market as Bitcoin, Ethereum Wobble

A quick summary of an ongoing hearing in Waco, Texas where the Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms, Inc. are seeking a restraining order temporarily blocking the EIA emergency survey.

RIOT PLATFORMS AND TEXAS BITCOIN COUNCIL SEEK INJUCTION AGAINST EIA SURVEY

After a month-long rally, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices are stalling and even under some sell pressure. Traders are debating in which direction Bitcoin will break out from its range.

Bitcoin Clinging On To Its $1 Trillion Market Cap: Is $55K Or $45K Next?

Avalanche

A popular crypto trader believes one recently launched gaming altcoin has a lot of upside potential. The pseudonymous analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 207,800 followers on the social media platform X that the Web3 gaming altcoin Pixels (PIXEL) will likely bounce from its current value.

Analyst Predicts Brand New Altcoin Will ‘Do Pretty Well', Updates Outlook on Bitcoin, Avalanche and Celestia

It has been 43 days since the debut of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the American stock market, and in this time, the nine newly launched bitcoin ETFs have accumulated 287,315 bitcoins, valued at approximately $14.6 billion. Leading the pack is Blackrock's IBIT, boasting a staggering 126,950.12 bitcoins on its balance sheet.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surge to $14.6 Billion in BTC Holdings 43 Days Post-Launch

Experts warn that miners should get "ready to shut down unprofitable machines" after the Bitcoin halving cuts rewards.

'No Guarantee' Bitcoin Halving Will Be Favorable for Miners: Riot Platforms

The marketplace is non-custodial so both workers and clients have 100% control over their funds during projects.

New Freelance Marketplace Launches Where Users Get Paid In Bitcoin

MicroStrategy co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor believes Bitcoin (BTC) will continuously receive inflows of capital from traditional assets. In a new Bloomberg interview, Saylor predicts Bitcoin will draw money away from the multi-trillion dollar market caps of gold and real estate as it emerges as a better-performing asset.

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Says Capital Will Keep Flowing Into Bitcoin From Traditional Assets – Here's Why

Satoshi saw an irony in the debate between economic conservation and conservation in an email thread with an early collaborator Martii 'Sirius' Malmi.

Satoshi Anticipated Bitcoin Energy Debate in Email Thread With Early Collaborators

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved lower, but the cryptocurrency prices remained above the key $51,000 level on Friday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded losses, but traded above the key $2,900 mark this morning.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Move Lower; Dymension, Helium Among Top Losers

COPA's trial to find out whether or not Craig Wright is the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin Satoshi Nakamoto has completed its third week.

Craig Wright Admits to Editing Bitcoin White Paper Presented in COPA Trial

Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., has a bone to pick with a government agency over its move to authorize collecting data from bitcoin mining firms.

Republican Rep. Tom Emmer calls government agency's bitcoin miner survey “an abuse of power”

Riot produced 6,626 BTC in 2023 — up 19% year-over-year, supported by a record peak hash rate capacity of 12.4 EH/s.

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