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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.

The former president, a champion for crypto regulatory reform, has received endorsements and funding from many crypto luminaries.

Trump campaign raises $21M during Bitcoin 2024 conference

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Cryptocurrency markets are down Grayscale is introducing a new Bitcoin ETF. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,954 -2.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,273.5 -1.1% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $177.6 -4.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1257 -3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001618 -3.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows a 144.9% spike in large transaction volumes.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slide, But: 'Bitcoin Is Still On Track For A September Breakout,' Highlights Trader

Ki Young Ju, the CEO of blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant, is predicting when the ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) bull market will reach its peak. Ju tells his 356,900 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's bull market could continue for another year based on BTC's realized price for accumulation addresses.

CryptoQuant CEO Unveils Bitcoin Bull Market Top Timeline, Says Mt. Gox Repayments Having No Impact on BTC Price

The office of Senator Cynthia Lummis, who proposed the strategic reserve at the Bitcoin Nashville conference on Saturday, shared a draft of the legislation with CoinDesk.

U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to Be Funded Partly by Revaluing Fed's Gold, Draft Bill Shows

Donald Trump's enthusiasm for domestic Bitcoin production could also help grow the industry, according to the investment firm.

Bitcoin Mining Could Be a $20 Billion Market With US Hardware Push: Bernstein

The Federal Reserve isn't expected to lower interest rates Wednesday, but the Bank of Japan's move could have consequences for crypto prices.

Bitcoin Investors Are Watching Bank of Japan Moves Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Donald Trump's plan to make bitcoin a so-called strategic reserve asset doesn't make much sense, the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal wrote in an op-ed Tuesday.

Making Bitcoin a Strategic Reserve Asset Contradicts 'Freedom From Government' Narrative, Says WSJ

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) CEO David Solomon in an interview with CNBC at the Summer Olympics in Paris hinted at Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) potential to serve as a "store of value case." What Happened: Solomon, while reluctant to speculate on Bitcoin's price, acknowledged the "super interesting" technology underlying cryptocurrencies, as reported by TheBlock.

Bitcoin As Store Of Value? Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Sees Such A Case

The German government‘s recent sale of nearly 50,000 Bitcoin, worth approximately $2.89 billion, has stirred debate within the cryptocurrency community. One of the most vocal critics of this move is Joana Cotar, a German Bundestag member who described the sale as a “monumental missed opportunity.

Germany's Bitcoin Sale Sparks Controversy: A Missed Opportunity?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate Jeremy Kauffman criticized a culture shift in the Bitcoin community, blaming the “number go up culture” for driving out advocates of financial privacy. What Happened: Kauffman took to X to expand on his bearish take on Bitcoin: Some sincere and influential people are engaging with this bearish take on Bitcoin, so let me expand.

Bitcoin Advocate Slams 'Number Go Up' Culture: 'Freedom Money People Are Done With Bitcoin'

Investors pulling BTC could signal a shift to long-term holding, analysts tell Decrypt.

Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit Multi-Year Low Despite Price Rally

Popular donuts and coffee chain Dunkin' has teamed up with Bithumb to offer up Bitcoin redemption vouchers to customers in South Korea.

Dunkin' Is Giving Out Free Bitcoin With Donuts in South Korea

Quant analyst PlanB is predicting a big move for Bitcoin (BTC) will unfold by the end of this year, based on several indicators. PlanB tells his nearly 2 million followers on the social media platform X that he's watching Bitcoin's miner revenue metric.

Quant Analyst PlanB Says Rapid Doubling of Bitcoin Price Imminent – Here's His Timeline

The world of soccer (or football, depending on where you live) has been intertwined with the world of cryptocurrency thanks to several teams having partnerships with crypto companies and soccer stars advocating for the sector. A professional soccer player who took a portion of his salary in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in 2021 continues to hold the leading cryptocurrency and is up over 100%.

Soccer Player Bet On Bitcoin In 2021 With Salary, Is Now Up Over 100%: 'I'm A Simple Man, I Like Playing Football And I Like Playing With My Bitcoins'

Proposed legislation regarding a strategic reserve of bitcoin for the U.S. government poses far more questions than answers at the moment.

The U.S. Government May Begin Hoarding Bitcoin, But How and Why?

The rise in BTC dominance occurred despite the main headlines focusing on ETH and its ETFs.

Bitcoin dominance hits highest level since April 2021

A new report estimates a $20 billion revenue opportunity in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining chips and hardware over the next five years. What HappenedL The introduction of new U.S.-based players, such as Block and Auradine, is poised to diversify the supply chain and enhance competition, potentially benefiting U.S.-based miners with improved efficiency and reduced costs, according to Bernstein.

New US Bitcoin Mining Hardware Creates $20B Opportunity, Could Disrupt China's Mining Dominance: Bernstein

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy wants the US government to buy and hold Bitcoin (BTC) as a “strategic asset.” If elected, Kennedy says he'll sign an executive order on his first day in office directing the U.S.

Presidential Hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Says His Administration Will Gobble Up 4,000,000 Bitcoin

As the digital asset industry grows, influential political figures are increasingly revealing their substantial investments in cryptocurrencies. John Deaton, an attorney running for Senate against Sen.

Senate Candidate's 80% Net Worth In Bitcoin Sparks Debate On Crypto's Role In Politics

This week, the open-source bitcoin explorer and onchain parser, mempool.space, unveiled its new bitcoin transaction accelerator. The team shared on X that it has collaborated with several major mining pools that contribute significantly to the network's overall hashrate. Mempool.

Mempool.space Introduces New Bitcoin Transaction Accelerator With Major Mining Pools

However, the new law doesn't lift the existing ban on crypto payments inside the country.

Russia Legalizes Bitcoin And Crypto for International Trade To Bypass Sanctions

Ethereum's lower name recognition and market cap could lead to its ETFs receiving inflows as low as 15% of bitcoin's, a Sygnum Bank analyst said.

Ethereum spot ETF yearly inflows could be as low as 15% of bitcoin's, Sygnum Bank analyst says

Prominent macro trader Alex Krüger offered his perspective on the abrupt Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) downturn, suggesting a connection to political developments. What Happened: “If trying to rationalize the move, I'd say it was a partial reflection of Kamala doing very well in the polls (polls, not betting markets),” Krüger noted in a Tuesday post on X.

'Trump Trade' Is 'Long Bitcoin, Long Small Caps,' Says Trader

In a CNBC interview Tuesday morning, the Goldman Sachs CEO said Bitcoin "could have a store of value case."

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says bitcoin could be ‘a store of value case'

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $124.13 million on Monday, elevating the total net inflows to $17.71 billion. Data indicates that $2.68 billion was traded during Monday's sessions, with Blackrock's IBIT emerging as the only gainer. Blackrock's IBIT Emerges as Monday's Sole Gainer On Monday, sosovalue.xyz stats show the 11 U.S.

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