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.

The Shanghai-based InsurTech firm closed a $154.7 million private placement funded entirely in crypto, with investors contributing Bitcoin directly rather than cash.

Chinese InsurTech Firm Zhibao Adds 2,380 Bitcoin in $154.7M Treasury Pivot

Ethereum

Crypto investors may be underestimating how large the industry's next growth phase could become since market perception has failed to keep pace with reality, according to Bitwise's Matt Hougan. In his Aug. 18 weekly CIO memo, Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer highlighted three mistakes investors are currently making.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Investors Aren't Keeping Pace With the Market, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says: Beware These 3 Mistakes

Similar setups have historically produced below-average 90-day and 180-day bitcoin returns, said the asset manager.

Bitcoin is flashing 8 of 12 capitulation signals, but bottom's not yet in, says Van Eck

Large bitcoin holders added roughly 43,000 BTC worth about $2.75 billion over the past 60 days, according to Cryptoquant, ending months of steady selling from the same cohort.

Bitcoin Whales Add 43,000 BTC, Ending Months-Long Selling Spree

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs pulled in $486.85 million across the first two sessions of the week, needing just $513 million more over three days to cross $1 billion for the first time since January. How Much Have Bitcoin ETFs Pulled In This Week?

Bitcoin ETFs See $486M Inflows in 2 Days: Could This Be the Best Week Since January?

Citi Investor Services is launching Custody+, a suite of near- and real-time custody solutions for institutions, with Bitcoin digital asset custody set to go live later this year. The post Citi Unveils Custody+ Suite for Real-Time Institutional Solutions and Bitcoin (BTC) Custody appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Citi Unveils Custody+ Suite for Real-Time Institutional Solutions and Bitcoin (BTC) Custody

Bitcoin BTC$64,453.62 remains in its weeks-long $60,000 and $67,000 range in advance of today's minutes from last month's Federal Reserve interest-rate setting meeting.

Fed decision making comes into focus as bitcoin holds steady, bond yields surge

John Darsie, CEO of SALT and partner at SkyBridge, said bitcoin's changing holder base is part of a broader maturation process.

Scaramucci points to $100,000 bitcoin as ‘magic number' for OG sellers, eyes AI-blockchain convergence

Blackrock says bitcoin's more than 50% pullback from its October 2025 high hasn't changed the asset's long-term investment case, and the firm still recommends a 1-2% portfolio allocation funded out of equities.

Blackrock Believes Bitcoin's Investment Case Holds Despite 50% Drop

BTC volatility has dropped to multi-year lows as surging Treasury yields rattle equities and traders await the Fed's July meeting minutes for clues on the interest-rate path.

Bitcoin stuck in a six-week range as global bond yields hit highest levels for decades

Blockchain security firm Peckshield says Maya Protocol was exploited for roughly $1.7 million, with the bulk of the stolen funds, 20 BTC worth $1.34 million, sitting untouched in a single wallet. What Peckshield Found Peckshield said Maya Protocol, a decentralized multi-chain liquidity network, was exploited for approximately $1.

Peckshield: Maya Protocol Loses $1.7M, 20 BTC Traced to Wallet

Whales have loaded Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) worth billions in recent months, suggesting some large holders have been accumulating Bitcoin despite the recent price weakness. Whales Going All-In?

Bitcoin Whales Just Went on a Buying Spree Worth Billions—Are ‘Conviction Buyers' Calling the Bottom?

U.S. Treasury yields retreat from the highest levels in decades, while bitcoin holds above $64,000.

Live updates: Bitcoin holds firm above $64,000 as South Korea's Kospi sinks 5.8%

Vaneck says bitcoin's 11-month correction may be nearing its end, with 8 of 12 capitulation signals now firing and long-term holders shedding 356,000 BTC in just 30 days.

Vaneck: Bitcoin's Correction May Be Ending as 8 of 12 Signals Fire

A chain of six flaws caused the cross-chain trading network to credit a pool with nearly 50 million tokens that were never properly funded, letting an attacker drain real assets.

Maya Protocol exploit drains bitcoin and other assets as pool value drops $11 million

Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:ZBAO) closed a $154.7 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-funded private placement on Tuesday, establishing a corporate treasury reserve of 2,380 BTC. New Bitcoin Treasury Firm on the Block The Shanghai-based digital insurance broker issued 442 million units at $0.35 each, combining one Class A ordinary share, with a par value of $0.0001 per share, and a two-year warrant exercisable at $0.35.

Nasdaq-Listed Chinese Company Does a Michael Saylor, Launches New Bitcoin Treasury Worth $154.7 Million

Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC in the second quarter of 2026, pushing its six-month total to 9,665 bitcoin as the Texas-based miner leans harder into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Riot Platforms Sold 9,665 Bitcoin in H1 2026 to Fund AI Pivot

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies held steady on Tuesday as investors digested President Donald Trump's latest remarks on Iran negotiations. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Gain; XRP, Dogecoin Dip as Trump Denies Iran Talks: Analyst Says BTC May 'Resume Its Advance' if This Support Holds

Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff says he isn't sure why bitcoin didn't sell off recently amidst the burgeoning volatility, pointing to $65,000 as the resistance level traders are watching most closely this week.

Schiff Says Bitcoin Faces Key $65K Resistance Test, Expected Major Selloffs

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci expects Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to push back above $100,000, while calling the current stretch a clear bear market with an unusually shallow drawdown. Why Scaramucci Is Still Bullish Despite the Grind Scaramucci told CNBC's Squawk Box on Tuesday from Wyoming's Blockchain Symposium that Bitcoin has spent nine weeks in the tightest volatility band of the past five years, barely moving since the Iran war began in February.

Anthony Scaramucci Says Bitcoin Will Move 'Back Up Over $100,000 Again'

Bitcoin briefly reached $65,000 on Tuesday morning, gaining 0.5% daily and over 2% weekly to push its market cap near $1.3 trillion. Bitcoin Rebounds Bitcoin briefly tapped $65,000 on Tuesday even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East entered a critical phase following the expiration of the 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S.

BTC Hits $65,000 as $56M Short Squeeze Punishes Bearish Traders

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) investment case has not changed even as the asset trades 50% off its highs, according to a research paper published Tuesday by BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK). Why Did BTC Drop From 50% BlackRock's research sees crypto-specific leverage, slowing institutional inflows and selling from large holders as main drivers of Bitcoin's decline.

Bitcoin's Investment Case Hasn't Changed, BlackRock Says, Backs up to 2% Portfolio Allocation

Long-term holders shed roughly 356,000 bitcoin over the past month, pushing their share of supply below 60%.

Bitcoin correction may be nearing an end with 8 of 12 capitulation signals flashing, VanEck says

Amid August's wave of dormant bitcoin suddenly waking up after the Coldcard exploit, a relic from 2012 joined the action, moving 212 BTC worth $13.72 million after sitting untouched for more than 14 years.

Bitcoin Whale From 2012 Suddenly Moves $13.7M After 14 Years

Bitcoin's volatility has dampened significantly, according to new VanEck research.

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