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.

Those tokens are worth around $876 million at current prices, making GDC among the top 15 largest publicly traded bitcoin holders.

Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury GD Culture to add 7,500 BTC after Pallas Capital acquisition closes

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Crypto markets traded sideways after the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis points rate cut, a move widely expected by traders. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,789.23 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,494.23 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $234.62 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.01 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2676 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001302 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 94,252 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $213.04 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Steady As Federal Reserve Cuts 25 Basis Points

The 25-basis-point cut marks the first time the U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered its policy rate since December 2024. Fed Cut Sends Bitcoin Above $116K, but Not for Long Wednesday's interest rate cut by the U.S.

Bitcoin Briefly Shoots Past $116K After Fed Cuts Rates

Bitcoin Magazine Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Bitcoin Climbs Above $116,000 The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.00–4.25%, marking its first cut in years. Bitcoin rose slightly above $116,000 on the news, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro. This post Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Bitcoin Climbs Above $116,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Bitcoin Climbs Above $116,000

The U.S. central bank had been widely expected to cut the interest rate amid concerning jobs and other economic data.

Bitcoin Steady as Fed Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since December

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Pushes Digital Capital Narrative At Bitcoin Treasuries Unconference Michael Saylor's remarks at the Bitcoin Treasuries Unconference in NYC continue painting a picture of Bitcoin as yield-generating capital. This post Michael Saylor Pushes Digital Capital Narrative At Bitcoin Treasuries Unconference first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

Michael Saylor Pushes Digital Capital Narrative At Bitcoin Treasuries Unconference

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

The Daily: OG bitcoin whale's 1,000 BTC move, XRP treasury firm's 65% discount, Forward Industries' $4B ATM for SOL, and more

Metaplanet Inc., the Japanese public company known for its bitcoin treasury, is launching a Miami subsidiary to run a dedicated derivatives and income strategy aimed at turning holdings into steady, U.S.-based cash flow. Japanese Bitcoin Treasury Player Metaplanet Opens Miami Outpost The new entity, Metaplanet Income Corp., sits under Metaplanet Holdings, Inc.

Tokyo's Metaplanet Launches Miami Subsidiary to Amplify Bitcoin Income

Coinidol.com: Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting renewed strength, surging past the $116,000 mark and showing strong bullish momentum fueled.

Bitcoin Price Reaches $116,200 As Institutional Demand And Macro Trends Converge

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed hotel group that owns $2.3 billion worth of Bitcoin, said on Wednesday that its business is expanding to the U.S.

Metaplanet Stock Slides as Top Japanese Bitcoin Treasury Sets Up Shop in Miami

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. For decades, global markets have been walled off. Stocks, bonds, and ETFs have sat behind layers of banks, brokers, and paperwork. Today, that wall is cracking. Trust Wallet – the world's leading self-custody wallet with more than 200 million downloads – has just introduced support for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com – Digging Into Trust Wallet's RWA World

Bitcoin traded at $116,236 as of 14:04 UTC on Sept. 17, up about 1% in the past 24 hours, holding above a key level as markets await the Federal Reserve's policy announcement.

Analyst Predicts ‘Uptober' Rally for Bitcoin Regardless of Fed's FOMC Decision

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is hovering around $116,000 ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve interest rate decision as traders on Polymarket are heavily betting on both a 25 basis points and a 50 basis points cut. What Happened: At the time of writing, a 25 basis points cut is priced at 90%, compared to 8% for a 50 basis points cut and 2% for no cut.

Two Polymarket Traders Bet $3 Million On Different Fed Rate Cuts As Bitcoin Hopes For Bullish FOMC Meeting

Bitcoin Magazine BTC Inc. and Strategy Agree to Five-Year Strategic Partnership Renewal Extending Bitcoin for Corporations Initiative BTC Inc. and Strategy Inc. have renewed their strategic partnership for Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC) initiative for five more years, aiming to accelerate corporate Bitcoin adoption through 2030. The initiative currently represents 38 member companies holding 69% of all corporate Bitcoin holdings, and will continue providing networking, educational resources, and support for companies integrating Bitcoin into their treasuries. This post BTC Inc. and Strategy Agree to Five-Year Strategic Partnership Renewal Extending Bitcoin for Corporations Initiative first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

BTC Inc. and Strategy Agree to Five-Year Strategic Partnership Renewal Extending Bitcoin for Corporations Initiative

Multiple previously dormant Satoshi-era Bitcoin whales have moved their BTC holdings as investors await the Fed's rate cut decision.

Bitcoin Whales Awake, Move Millions Ahead of Highly Anticipated Fed Rate Decision

Bitcoin opened the Sept. 17 session at $116,276 with a total market capitalization of $2.31 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $43.10 billion. During the session, the price moved within an intraday range of $114,866 to $117,292, reflecting both bullish resilience and selling pressure at higher levels.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Technical Tension Builds Near $117K Resistance

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Wednesday morning as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,312.63 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,482.73 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $234.29 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.01 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2652 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001297 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 101,290 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $214.12 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Ahead Of Pivotal FOMC Meeting

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Stays Above $116,000 As Metaplanet Announces To Close A Giant Raise To Buy Bitcoin With Bitcoin price holding steady above $116,000, Japanese-listed Metaplanet Inc. has announced closing of substantial $1.4 billion fundraise. The company is also expanding its operations through new subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan, while acquiring the Bitcoin.jp domain. This post Bitcoin Price Stays Above $116,000 As Metaplanet Announces To Close A Giant Raise To Buy Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Bitcoin Price Stays Above $116,000 As Metaplanet Announces To Close A Giant Raise To Buy Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven consecutive days with $292 million, while ether ETFs snapped a five-day run with $62 million in outflows. Institutional Flows Favor Bitcoin as Ether ETFs End Five-Day Winning Run Momentum stayed firmly behind bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday, Sept.

Bitcoin ETFs Log 7th Straight Day of Inflows With $292 Million

Lower premiums mean less capacity to buy more bitcoin, with average daily purchases by treasury firms falling to the lowest level since May.

One in four public bitcoin treasury firms now trading below their BTC holdings value: K33

Metaplanet created a Miami-based unit, Metaplanet Income Corp., to grow its bitcoin income and build on an overseas offering aimed at scaling its holdings.

Metaplanet sets up Miami subsidiary for bitcoin derivatives strategy

Metaplanet (3350), the largest bitcoin (BTC) treasury company in Japan, said it established two subsidiaries — one in Japan and one in the U.S. — and bought the bitcoin.jp domain name as it strengthens its commitment to the largest cryptocurrency.

Metaplanet Sets Up U.S., Japan Subsidiaries, Buys Bitcoin.jp Domain Name

While much of the attention from the crypto and traditional markets remains on the U.S., a recent analysis by a leading economist suggests it's time to look east.

Bitcoin Traders Should Pay Attention to Japan as Top Economist Warns of Debt Implosion

Economist Peter Schiff continued to question Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) lack of momentum on Monday, while stocks and gold surged to fresh record highs. Schiff Asks Why Bitcoin Hasn't Hit A New High In Over A Month In an X post, Schiff questioned why the Nasdaq Composite, gold and silver are hitting new highs "almost daily," while the apex cryptocurrency hasn't made a new high in more than a month.

Peter Schiff Again Asks Why Bitcoin Isn't Hitting New Highs Like Stocks, Gold, Miners ETF — Here Is What BTC Backers Are Saying

Despite record inflows in Bitcoin products, highlighting investor demand, directional signals for Bitcoin remain mixed due to low volatility.

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