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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.

In the last 37 days, the newly introduced nine spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have rapidly accumulated a remarkable total of 264,232.74 bitcoin, now valued at $13.5 billion based on the current exchange rates. Leading the pack, Blackrock's IBIT ETF holds a substantial 43% of this total, with 115,989.80 bitcoins in its coffers. $13.

New Wave of Bitcoin ETFs Acquire 264,232 BTC Worth $13.5B in Just 5 Weeks, Blackrock's IBIT Leads Charge

The record-breaking success of Bitcoin ETFs has sparked a surge in demand, and that could push Bitcoin's price to record highs.

'Think of It as Bitcoin's IPO': BTC Will Enter New Price Discovery Post ETFs, Says Bitwise

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Major cryptocurrencies experienced marginal losses late Friday evening, despite the crypto market cap reaching its highest level since the spring of 2022. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 9:00 a.m.

Bitcoin Peaks At $52,000, Ethereum Gains Double Digits, Doge Back In Top 10: The Week In Retrospect

A recent study focusing on the search term “bitcoin” through Google Trends data revealed that curiosity remained subdued even as the price soared above the $50K mark. Yet, anticipation for the forthcoming reward halving has hit a 90-day peak.

April 2024 Bitcoin Halving Sparks Worldwide Curiosity, Data Reveals

Solana

The airdrop of 3 million ARCD will benefit holders of certain Ethereum and Solana NFTs and Bitcoin Ordinals collections.

NFT Lender Arcade Reveals Airdrop for Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin Collectors

Bitcoin started the week strong, and despite a Valentine's Day dip, has since been simmering near $52,000.

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Closes Week Strong, Simmering Above $51K

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have skyrocketed over recent months—causing the Biden administration to declare a crypto "emergency"—with ethereum up 50% and XRP up 35% over the last year.

JPMorgan Just Made A Shocking Crypto Flip After Massive Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Rally

Bitcoin BTC and cryptocurrencies have rocketed higher over recent months—causing the Biden administration to declare a crypto "emergency"—with ethereum up 50% and XRP XRP up 35% over the last year.

JPMorgan Just Made A Shock Crypto Flip After The Massive Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Rally

Chainlink

A popular crypto analyst believes one artificial intelligence (AI)-focused project could remain in an uptrend for months. The pseudonymous trader known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 207,300 followers on the social media platform X that the decentralized artificial intelligence platform for applications Fetch.ai (FET) may rally “much higher” from its current value.

Trader Says AI-Focused Altcoin Will Soar Much Higher in Coming Months, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Chainlink

CEO and founder of Morgan Creek Capital Mark Yusko says that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market is just getting started. In an interview on The Wolf of All Streets YouTube channel, Yusko says that Bitcoin could hit a six-figure price by mid-next year, a figure he notes will double BTC's fair value.

$150,000 Bitcoin Incoming, Predicts Hedge Fund Veteran Mark Yusko – Here's the Timeline

Bitcoin prices have nearly doubled since mid-October, rallying as the world's most prominent digital currency benefits from multiple tailwinds including the recent spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval and anticipation surrounding the upcoming halving.

Bitcoin Prices Have Rallied Nearly 100% Since October—Here's What Drove These Gains

Tron is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform the Bitcoin ecosystem, as announced by its founder, Justin Sun. Through the integration of Bitcoin Layer two solutions, Tron seeks to decentralize and interconnect a variety of token types, including major stablecoins, with the Bitcoin network.

Justin Sun Unveils Tron-Based Bitcoin Layer Two Roadmap

US banking giants are writing a joint letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) arguing for spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) custodianship. The letter, which was sent on Valentine's Day by four industry leaders, addresses SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and asks him to modify a law passed in 2022 (SAB No.

US Banking Leaders Vie for Spot Bitcoin ETF Custodianship in Joint Valentine's Day Letter to the SEC

On Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, bitcoin's value hovered between $51,850 to $52,350, with onchain insights from Arkham Intelligence revealing that the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange giant, Coinbase, now possesses over 1 million bitcoin. Based on the current market prices, the stash secured by the San Francisco-headquartered firm is valued at just above $52 billion.

Coinbase Vaults Beyond 1 Million Bitcoin Mark, Stash Valued Over $52 Billion

After Greyscale's token shifting prompted a dip in the BTC price, could a bankruptcy sale also move the needle?

$1.6 Billion Grayscale Sell-Off Ahead—What Does That Mean for Bitcoin?

Bitcoin's uptrend is supported by strong trading volumes, a bullish sign for continuation, a FalconX report said.

Bitcoin's Stall at $52K May Foreshadow Imminent Pullback Before Higher Prices: Swissblock

A widely followed crypto analyst is taking a deep dive into Bitcoin's (BTC) market rally, laying out his expectations for the crypto king. In a lengthy new post, crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe attempts to answer the following question for his 693,700 followers on the social media platform X.

Will BTC Reach Six Digits? Crypto Trader Dives Deep Into Expectations for Bitcoin's Current Rally

Perhaps the most famous value investor of all time, Warren Buffett is strongly against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, saying, "You can't value Bitcoin because it's not a value-producing asset." Buffett and his holding company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. have been well-known for their investments in stable and profitable companies.

Is Warren Buffett Warming Up To Bitcoin? Berkshire Hathaway Profits Big From Crypto Investment

The man who would have the world believe he was pseudonymous Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, litigious computer programmer Craig Wright, brought personal witnesses to trial on Friday to help back his claim. The lineup included three people: Wright's patent lawyer, his ex-co-worker, and his younger sister.

Craig Wright Liked Karate So He Must Have Invented Bitcoin, Sister Testifies

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci is doubling down on his “conservative” six-figure price prediction for Bitcoin (BTC).

Anthony Scaramucci Doubles Down on Bitcoin Prediction, Says $170,000 BTC Target Is ‘Conservative' – Here's Why

A newly published Social Science Research Network (SSRN) paper by Lucas Nuzzi, Kyle Waters, and Matias Andrade introduces a novel approach to calculating the Total Cost to Attack (TCA) Bitcoin and Ethereum. The comprehensive analysis sheds light on the economic barriers to 51% attacks, challenging previous assumptions about blockchain vulnerability.

New Study Unveils the Total Cost to Attack Bitcoin and Ethereum

A coalition of leading banking and financial institutions has formally petitioned the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of Chair Gary Gensler, seeking amendments to a regulatory guideline known as "SAB 121." This guideline, established in March 2022, has significantly constrained the ability of banks to engage with the burgeoning digital currency market.

Big Banks Lobby For Bitcoin ETF Role, Urge SEC Rule Change

Business is booming for BTC derivatives, but those gains are clearly not enough to satisfy the world's largest crypto exchange.

Why Is Binance Tempting Bitcoin Futures Investors With Free Teslas?

100% of the no-strings-attached funds will go towards Brink engineers and their open source development work on Bitcoin.

Coinbase's GiveCrypto Donates $3.6 Million To Brink To Fund Bitcoin Developers

In a significant display of investor confidence, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have witnessed a remarkable trend, with total net inflows reaching $477 million on Feb. 15. This marks the 15th consecutive trading day that these financial instruments have seen net inflows, underscoring a growing interest in cryptocurrency investments among mainstream investors.

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