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.

American investor and former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli told host Isabel Foxen Duke that if quantum computing ever scales, Shor's algorithm—not artificial intelligence (AI)—poses the most credible path to cracking the elliptic curve cryptography behind bitcoin wallets, though today's hardware is far from capable.

Bitcoin's Quantum Risk: Former Pharma Exec Martin Shkreli Says Shor's Algorithm Is the One to Watch

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $110,000 as Gold Soars to New Heights Bitcoin price fell below $110,000 this morning as gold skyrockets to new all-time highs. Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $110,000 as Gold Soars to New Heights Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $110,000 as Gold Soars to New Heights

Steak 'n Shake has launched a Bitcoin Steakburger to celebrate five months of accepting BTC for menu items like burgers and milkshakes.

Steak 'n Shake Debuts 'Bitcoin Steakburger' With BTC Logo Emblazoned on Bun

The race for crypto dominance has entered politics, with U.S. president Donald Trump and Reform U.K.'s leader Nigel Farage both pitching bold visions to make their nations the global hub for digital assets. Farage Pledges to Make Britain a Crypto Powerhouse Speaking at the Digital Asset Summit in London on Monday, Farage told attendees, "I am your champion," outlining plans to create a “state-owned Bitcoin reserve” and introduce a new crypto bill to cut capital gains tax and allow taxes to be paid in digital assets.

Donald Trump Said 'They Call Me The Bitcoin President' — Is Britain's Nigel Farage About To Become A 'Crypto Champion'?

Ethereum

Investor sentiment diverged sharply midweek as bitcoin ETFs faced $104 million in outflows, while ether ETFs attracted $170 million in new capital, led by Blackrock's ETHA.

Ether ETFs See $170 Million Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Slip

Bitwise Asset Management has released its Q3 Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Report, highlighting growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as an investment and treasury asset. What Happened: The report shows that 172 public companies now hold Bitcoin, with 48 new entrants between July and September—a 38% increase from the previous quarter.

Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Surged 40% In Q3: Report

Treasury companies that support Bitcoin-native infrastructure development early can gain an edge in an increasingly competitive market, argues Ark Labs' Alex Bergeron.

Bitcoin Treasuries Need an Onchain Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Kenya's New VASP Law: A No-BS Legal Guide for Bitcoin and Crypto Builders This is a clear, candid, and practical explainer for Kenyan Bitcoin and crypto company founders, lawyers, compliance officers, and informed readers seeking a concise legal summary of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act — what it regulates, what it doesn't, and what you need to know to stay compliant whilst preserving your freedom to innovate. Kenya's New VASP Law: A No-BS Legal Guide for Bitcoin and Crypto Builders Robert Kirubi.

Kenya's New VASP Law: A No-BS Legal Guide for Bitcoin and Crypto Builders

The rise of institutions piling into Bitcoin has led to some surprising impacts on the market.

Morning Minute: Public Companies Amass $100B+ in Bitcoin

Another day, another dance on the crypto high wire. Bitcoin may be clinging just above the $111K ledge, but the charts are less interested in a party and more in plotting their next move—quietly, methodically, and with just a hint of drama.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Short-Term Charts Hint at Accumulation—But Don't Blink

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed is fast approaching a point when it can end its quantitative tightening balance sheet reduction program

Stark Fed ‘Shock' Warning Issued As Bitcoin Braces For A $6.6 Trillion Price Flip

No U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs generated net inflows on Oct. 15, contrasting just one Ethereum ETF that registered net outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs see $104 million in outflows as Ethereum funds add $170 million

Bitcoin is hovering near $111,000 as U.S.-China trade war put a damper on investors' risk appetite and send safe-haven assets surging.

Bitcoin Traders Eye 113K–115k, While Alts Get Decimated Again: Crypto Daybook Americas

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is holding steady around $110,000 despite $94 million in net outflows from spot BTC ETFs on Wednesday. In contrast, Ethereum ETFs recorded $5.3 million in net inflows as a Bitwise report showed that the number of public companies holding Bitcoin increased by 40% quarter-over-quarter in Q3.

Bitcoin Steadies Above $110,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip On Thursday

Analysts say bitcoin is struggling to hold the $110,000 floor after last week's record highs as whale selling and put demand signal growing caution.

Bitcoin whale selling and put demand intensify in ‘two-way, headline-driven market'

Long-term holders and whales continue to offload BTC as profit-taking intensifies and the four-year cycle narrative shows signs of weakening.

Bitcoin Faces Heavy Selling Pressure Despite Seasonal Bullish Expectations

The UK government is weighing a compensation plan for victims of a major crypto fraud involving 61,000 BTC seized from Chinese scammer Zhimin Qian.

Bitcoin Seizure Sparks Tension Between UK Treasury and Chinese Victims

All 10 wallet tests succeeded at the coffee shop instantly as Square prepares worldwide rollout of its new Bitcoin payment system.

Square Enables First Bitcoin Payment at US Coffee Chain

BTC hovers close to the key support zone of $107K-$110K. A potential breakdown could yield March-April like sell-off.

How Deep Could BTC Crash If Bulls Fail to Defend $107K–$110K Support Zone?

Analysts note that Bitcoin's correlation with gold is at a multi-year high of 0.9, reinforcing the “digital gold” narrative as both assets move in tandem during geopolitical shocks.

Bitcoin Holds Near $111K as Traders Weigh China Retaliation, Risk Appetite Cools

Analysts say Bitcoin is in a "bottom-forming phase," with a recovery riding on macro improvements and institutional flows.

Bitcoin's $19 Billion Leverage Wipeout Leaves Market in Reset Mode

The U.S. government's $14 billion bitcoin seizure signals a seismic shift in global crypto policy, turning digital crime proceeds into a cornerstone of America's economic strategy and cementing the nation's leadership in responsible blockchain governance. Massive Bitcoin Seizure Positions US as Global Crypto Powerhouse U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released a statement on Oct.

US Senator Pushes Bitcoin Policy Turning Seized Crypto Into Strategic Reserve

Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Wednesday, but stocks recovered, as the Trump administration remained resolute in its stance against China. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin Falls As Trump Officials Talk Tough On China; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Drop: Analytics Firm Says Look Out For This 'Key Signal' On BTC

Robert Kiyosaki is reigniting global attention with a dire forecast of an unprecedented financial crash, urging investors to flee fiat currencies and embrace gold, silver, bitcoin, ethereum, oil, and real estate as true stores of value before it's too late.

Robert Kiyosaki Says Crash Hits This Year—Loads up on Bitcoin and Ethereum Fast

Bitfarms will use the funds for “general corporate purposes,” including funding capped call transactions to hedge dilution from the conversions.

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