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.

Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMI) co-founders Tyler Winklevoss and his twin brother Cameron could dump millions worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on the market, on-chain analytics firm Arkham said on Tuesday. Transaction Sparks Intrigue In an X post, Arkham highlighted that a wallet tied to Winklevoss Capital, the family office of the Winklevoss twins, sent 1,750 BTC, worth $121 million as of this writing, to Gemini hot wallets, “presumably for selling.

Winklevoss Twins Move $121 Million Worth Of Bitcoin To Their Gemini Exchange 'Presumably To Sell,' Says On-Chain Tracker

Rising geopolitical tensions and stubborn inflation risks could turn bearish for bitcoin, with Wintermute warning that further Middle East escalation or a hawkish Federal Reserve pivot may pressure markets already on edge.

War Escalation or Hawkish Fed Pivot Could Turn Bitcoin Outlook Bearish

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN ) CEO Brian Armstrong deemed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) an “inflation-proof” global money on Tuesday, following the network's milestone of mining its 20 millionth coin. Over A Century To Go Armstrong took note of the feat, pointing out that only 1 million BTC remain to be mined, which would take over 100 years.

Brian Armstrong Says Mining Next 1 Million Bitcoin Will Take Over 100 Years, Coinbase CEO Hails BTC As 'Decentralized, Inflation-Proof'

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Leading cryptocurrencies recovered on Tuesday, while stocks and commodities remained volatile amid the ongoing Middle East war. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound Amid Iran War-Induced Oil Volatility: Analyst Targets BTC Upside Once This Barrier Is Cleared

With bitcoin trading between $65,962 and $73,669 this week, market data shows South Korea posted its deepest discount to global prices since December 2024. Rare Bitcoin Discount Hits South Korea — Only Three Such Events Since 2022 Bitcoin is trading at a discount in South Korea, as metrics collected at 7 p.m.

Bitcoin Diverges From Global Prices in South Korea — Third Major Discount Since FTX

Experts warn that encrypted chats could face a “harvest now, decrypt later” risk as quantum computing advances.

Quantum Computing Isn't Just Coming for Bitcoin—It Threatens Messaging Apps Too

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has resumed its bullish ascent above the 21-day SMA barrier for the second time.

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin Rises but Fails to Surpass $70,000

Danielle Moinet — known to millions of fans worldwide as WWE Superstar Summer Rae — has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, bringing a one-of-a-kind perspective on Bitcoin, financial sovereignty, and breaking barriers to the world's largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas.

Danielle Moinet Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Armed criminals posing as police officers forced a French couple to transfer roughly $980,000 worth of bitcoin during a violent home invasion on Monday in Chesnay, France, in what authorities say is part of a growing wave of crypto-linked kidnappings across the country.

France Crypto Crime: Couple Held at Knifepoint and Forced to Transfer Nearly $1M in Bitcoin

Bitcoin can hit a price of $1 million per coin even with "reasonably conservative assumptions," Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argued. Here's why.

Why Bitcoin Is on a Path to $1 Million Per Coin: Bitwise

Matt Hougan bitcoin would only need to capture roughly 17% of the global store-of-value market to reach $1 million.

Bitwise CIO reiterates bitcoin price could reach $1 million as he compares it to gold

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to around $70,000 over the past two weeks has outperformed traditional assets like gold (+1.6%) and the S&P 500 (-0.2%) as investors rotate capital back into crypto. BTC Rebound Beats Traditional Markets Bitcoin has jumped roughly 13% in two weeks, climbing above $71,000 and outperforming both the S&P 500 and gold.

Why Is Bitcoin Suddenly Stronger Than Gold And The S&P500?

Bitcoin held near $70,000 on Tuesday as sentiment and ETF inflows improved following signals that tensions with Iran could ease. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $70,040.68 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,034.27 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $86.14 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.38 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09486 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055688 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 99,391 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $386.23 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound As Middle East Tensions Ease Improving Sentiment

Bitcoin experienced upward momentum on Tuesday, reaching an intraday high of $71,775, driven by a broader relief rally in global equities. However, it retraced to $70,000, reflecting volatility linked to recent Middle East tensions.

Bitcoin Hits $71.7K Before Pullback as Equities Rally on Ceasefire Hopes

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been outperforming equities during the Iran conflict as ETF managers declared the “crypto winter” is bottoming. The Outperformance During Iran Conflict Bitcoin has risen 10% while equities are down during the Iran conflict, demonstrating diversification benefits.

Bitcoin's 'Nuclear Winter' May Be Over Soon, ETF Analysts Say

Matt Hougan of Bitwise says a $1 million bitcoin is plausible if the global store-of-value market continues growing and bitcoin captures a larger share.

$1 Million Bitcoin Isn't as Far-Fetched as It Sounds, Analyst Says

Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard declared Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is “going to die” on the PBD Podcast, while predicting silver will reach “thousands of dollars” as the gold-to-silver ratio collapses from 80:1 toward 13:1. The ‘Bitcoin Is Going To Die' Argument Howard cited Bitcoin's continued dependence on fiat currency as a fatal flaw.

'Bitcoin Is Going To Die', Oscar-Nominated Actor Declares, But Silver Will Reach 'Thousands Of Dollars'

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Winklevoss twins move $130 million in BTC to Gemini, South Korean prosecutors sell seized bitcoin and more

Netflix overruled earlier approvals and prohibited Bitcoin-related sponsors including Sazmining and LEDN from welterweight Justin Cardona's trunks and fight-week gear during its live stream of the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua event at Miami's Kaseya Center.

Netflix Censored Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast

Escalating conflict involving Iran sent oil surging and pressured equities, but bitcoin held steady — a divergence analysts are closely watching.

Oil shock tests markets amidst geopolitical tensions — bitcoin holds firm

Investment bank B. Riley assigned Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) Buy ratings and price targets of $175 and $12, respectively.

Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday said it will convene an extraordinary meeting of its member countries to consider releasing emergency oil reserves.

Bitcoin climbs past $71,000 as oil shock fears continue to ease

Bhutan is steadily selling portions of the country's Bitcoin reserves, moving about $42.5 million in BTC and USDT so far in 2026.

Bhutan Keeps Selling Its Bitcoin, Reserves Sold by Over Half

The attack follows a series of bitcoin-linked kidnappings and extortion attempts in France.

Armed attackers force French couple to transfer $1 million in bitcoin during home invasion

Bitcoin ticked up above $71K on Tuesday as Trump sends mixed messages on Iran, while hopes for a crypto breakout cool amid Fed uncertainty.

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