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.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition, stablecoin adoption grows in Venezuela as devaluation hits, El Salvador moves bitcoin from its strategic reserve, and Brazil denounces ongoing dollar weaponization.

Latam Insights: Stablecoins Grow In Venezuela, El Salvador Moves Bitcoin

The digital asset's price didn't move much on Monday after shedding more than 3% over the past seven days, but the subdued price action hasn't dampened institutional enthusiasm.

Bitcoin Sees Labor Day Lull, but Institutional Bulls Remain Unfazed

Ethereum

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged with $1.08 billion in weekly inflows, while bitcoin ETFs added $441 million, marking a bullish week for crypto funds despite a Friday pullback. Institutional demand, led by Blackrock's products, remained the key driver.

Ether ETFs Power Ahead With $1.08 Billion Weekly Inflows as Bitcoin Funds Add $441 Million

The crypto market is trading sideways today as traders appear to be positioning for what is historically the worst month of the year for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Hold Steady as 'Red September' Kicks Off

“Killing Satoshi,” a newly announced conspiracy thriller from director Doug Liman, will dramatize the mystery around Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto with production set to begin in October 2025 in London and a planned 2026 release, according to several reports.

‘Killing Satoshi' Film Sets 2026 Release as Doug Liman Leads Bitcoin Mystery Thriller

Privacy experts typically advise using different addresses to hold digital coins. But should the Central American country still be buying BTC?

Quantum Threats or Something More? El Salvador Is Splitting Up Its Bitcoin

Based on current data, approximately 157 long-inactive wallets reawakened in August, collectively dispersing about 9,062.74 BTC over the month worth close to $1 billion. $981M in Bitcoin Emerges From Hibernation Btcparser.com data shows that roughly $981.

Bitcoin's Sleeping Giants Awaken, Sending 9,062 BTC Across the Chain in August

The government's National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador has announced a plan to split its existing Bitcoin reserves across multiple new wallet addresses.

El Salvador's Bold Bitcoin Move: A New Security Paradigm For National Reserves

Bitcoin's (BTC) realized capitalization, an on-chain metric that measures the value of coins at the price they last transacted, has continued rising even as the spot price drops, signaling investor conviction to the network and an indication the economic backbone of the largest cryptocurrency is strengthening.

Bitcoin's Realized Capitalization Climbs to Record High Even as Spot Price Drops

The BRC-20 token protocol has added Ethereum Virtual Machine support, opening the door to decentralized apps and DeFi on Bitcoin.

BRC-20 Indexer Upgrade Brings Ethereum-Like Features to Bitcoin

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum have sagged over the week, as the crypto market attracted $4.37 billion in institutional inflows.

Bitcoin Tops $109K as Ethereum Inflows ‘Dominate': CoinShares

Bitcoin maintained a narrow trading band to start the month, holding above a critical support level of $107,000 while facing persistent resistance around the $112,000–$114,000 range. The technical landscape remains tilted toward consolidation with bearish undertones, as suggested by key oscillators and moving averages across the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Defend $107K as Resistance Looms Near $114K

Bitcoin token protocol BRC20 has taken a step toward enabling Ethereum-style smart contracts.

Bitcoin Token Protocol BRC20 Enables EVM-Style Smart Contracts With 'BRC2.0'

The former chief technology officer at bitcoin and crypto exchange Coinbase has predicted bitcoin will "end the Fed"

This ‘Ends The Fed'—U.S. Dollar Crisis Predicted To Spark A ‘Critical' Bitcoin Price Tipping Point

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet's President Lays out Plan to Acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027 at Shareholder Meeting At Metaplanet's recent extraordinary general meeting (EGM) for shareholders, the company announced that it now holds 20,000 bitcoin and that it has plans to acquire 190,000 more within the next two years with the help of Metaplanet Prefs, a new preferred equity offering. This post Metaplanet's President Lays out Plan to Acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027 at Shareholder Meeting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Metaplanet's President Lays out Plan to Acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027 at Shareholder Meeting

An Indian court has convicted 14 individuals, including a former lawmaker and a former police superintendent, for extorting $3.6 million in bitcoins from a businessman. Details of the Criminal Conspiracy An Indian court has convicted 14 individuals, including a former lawmaker and a law enforcement officer, for the extortion of $3.

Former Indian Lawmaker, Police Officer Convicted in Bitcoin Extortion Case

Ethereum-based funds led the inflows with another $1.4 billion, while Bitcoin investment products added $748 million.

Crypto investment products see $2.5 billion in weekly inflows as Ethereum continues to outpace Bitcoin: CoinShares

Hunter Beast, author of BIP 360, a proposal that aims to make bitcoin quantum computing resistant, has warned about advancements in the field that could potentially endanger bitcoin. “I don't think we have as much time as I once thought,” he stressed.

‘Something Changed:' Developer Warns Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin in Three Years

The 'OG' whale wallet, which initially held over $5 billion in bitcoin, now holds nearly $4 billion in Ethereum.

Bitcoin whale ramps up BTC-to-ETH rotation, amassing $4 billion in Ethereum

Metaplanet Inc. (3350) bought another 1,009 bitcoin (BTC), bringing its total treasury to 20,000 BTC and overtaking Riot Platforms (RIOT) to become the corporation with the sixth-largest treasury holdings of the largest cryptocurrency.

Metaplanet Bitcoin Purchase Takes Holdings to 20K BTC, Overtaking Riot Platforms

Bitcoin extended its decline into September, falling to $107,290—its lowest level in two months and nearly 14% below its August 14 all-time high. Analyst Sees Bull Market Ahead Bitcoin ( BTC) continued its losing streak from the weekend into Monday, Sept. 1, dropping to $107,290, its lowest price in two months.

Bitcoin Hits Two-Month Low Amid $126M ETF Outflows and Bearish Pressure

Bitcoin (BTC) enters September trading near $107,000, but history isn't on its side.

Bitcoin Hovers Around $107K as Weakest Month for Crypto Begins

Gold (XAU) has surged to its highest level since April, with prospects for further gains as the often-overlooked factor of Treasury yield curve steepening gains momentum. This shift in the bond market could also provide a boost to bitcoin (BTC).

Gold's Rally Has a Big Catalyst, and It Could Help Bitcoin Too

One analyst said bitcoin's key support level sits at $100,000 and a breach would trigger a broader liquidity crunch.

Bitcoin dips below $108,000 as traders weigh macro signals entering September

Bitcoin's outlook remains highly uncertain heading into September, with key macroeconomic data points that could shape Fed policy.

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