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.

Lingering macroeconomic factors are dragging on equities and crypto, experts argued, linking Bitcoin's performance to the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

Bitcoin's Tech Stock Correlation Risks ‘Deeper Drawdowns'

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Companies that accumulate and hoard bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have suffered sharp drops in their share prices as the crypto euphoria that has gripped investors recedes.

Bitcoin buyers plunge as investors' crypto euphoria fades

Soft U.S. inflation data for August is — at least temporarily — pushing crypto prices higher early Wednesday.

Crypto Prices Buoyed by Soft PPI Data; Bitcoin Tops $113K

Asset Entities Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) on Wednesday announced it has approved the company's merger with Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive . This paves the way for the launch of Strive, Inc., which will become the first publicly traded asset management firm structured as a Bitcoin treasury company.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive To Board The Bitcoin Treasury Company With $1.5 Billion Raise

At 8:45 a.m. Eastern, bitcoin hovered at $113,366 per coin, buoyed by a market capitalization of $2.25 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $44.94 billion. The intraday price range between $110,822 and $113,484 points to a day of measured consolidation within a larger bullish recovery.

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Cryptocurrency markets opened Wednesday on a cautious note, trading slightly lower ahead of the latest U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data release. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,219.37 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,325.31 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $219.19 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.96 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2399 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001289 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 136,438 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $256.20 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Hold Steady As XRP Slips Ahead Of PPI Data

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has issued a warning over the spiraling $37 trillion U.S.

‘We're Toast'—Tesla CEO Elon Musk Issues Serious $37 Trillion U.S. Debt Warning After Bitcoin Surprise

Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, said Tuesday that an “ideal” investment portfolio should have exposure to hard assets such as gold and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Bitcoin A Hedge Against Fiat Depreciation?

Bitcoin Belongs In An 'Ideal' Portfolio, Says BlackRock Executive, But Thinks A 5% Allocation Is High

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Solana

Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $111,500 on Monday, keeping a tight range as traders weigh macro catalysts for cues on positioning.

Bitcoin Crosses $112K As Traders Brace for Data Week; Rotation Lifts SOL, DOGE

Asset prices reflected a buoyant mood on Wednesday, with bitcoin reclaiming $112,000 and European stocks rising at the open, as analysts increasingly downplayed fears of stagflation and recession triggered by horrible U.S. jobs data.

BTC Re-takes $112K, SOL hits 7-Month High as Economists Downplay Recession Fears

While top-tier bitcoin miners have largely paused or slowed their fleet expansions, a group of smaller competitors accelerated growth in August, posting the strongest gains in bitcoin production. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

HIVE, Bitdeer and Cipher Drive August Hashrate Growth Among Public Bitcoin Miners

The Tokyo-listed firm has set terms for executing its latest offering, dedicating nearly 90% of proceeds to new Bitcoin purchases.

Metaplanet Sets $1.45B Share Sale to Fund Bitcoin Purchases, Treasury Shift

The long-dated bitcoin and ether futures by Cboe Global Markets are designed to provide perpetual-style exposure in a U.S.-regulated market. The contracts are scheduled to debut on Nov. 10, pending regulatory review.

Cboe to Launch Continuous Bitcoin and Ether Futures

David Bailey's Nakamoto said it has committed up to $30 million to participate in Metaplanet's global equity offering.

KindlyMD unit commits $30 million in Metaplanet's Bitcoin-focused equity raise

South African financial firm Altvest Capital plans to raise millions to buy bitcoin and create a crypto treasury reserve. Altvest Capital to Rebrand as Africa Bitcoin Corp A South African financial services company, Altvest Capital, has announced plans to raise millions of dollars to purchase bitcoin and establish a crypto treasury reserve.

South Africa's Altvest Plans Bitcoin Treasury, Seeks Millions in Funding

Cryptocurrencies held steady while stocks hit fresh highs on Wednesday, as a downward revision to jobs data lowered optimism but strengthened expectations for rate cuts. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat; Solana Rises: BTC Is On 'Knife's Edge,' Says Analytics Firm — Future Depends On This Level

GameStop has reported a narrower loss in Q2, as Bitcoin holdings boost assets, although revenue continues to slide.

GameStop Posts Narrower Loss in Q2 as Bitcoin Holdings Lift Balance Sheet

Cantor Fitzgerald launches a five-year bitcoin-gold fund designed to capture explosive crypto upside while leveraging gold's stability to safeguard investor principal from sharp market downturns. New Cantor Fitzgerald Bitcoin-Gold Fund Targets Outperformance Over Five Years Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management announced on Sept. 8 the creation of the Cantor Fitzgerald Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund L.P.

Cantor Fitzgerald Launches Gold-Backed Bitcoin Fund, Expects Long-Term Outperformance

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In a newly published report, BitMEX Research and its analysts say BRC-20 activity, not image inscriptions, is the greater strain on many Bitcoin node operators.

BitMEX Research Report Flags BRC-20 as the Real Strain on Bitcoin Nodes

Shares of ASST closed Tuesday's session up 17% and were up another 35% in after-hours trading on news of the merger approval.

Asset Entities shareholders approve merger with Ramaswamy's Strive to create bitcoin treasury company

Digital advertising firm QMMM's stock rose after it announced its intent to build a $100 million digital assets treasury.

QMMM Stock Skyrockets Nearly 1,750% on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Treasury Plan

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