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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.

Bitcoiners in the U.S. trend young, male, and moderate, favoring liberty and equality.

Bitcoin Owners Don't Lean Toward One Political Ideology: Survey

The U.S. government's increasing debt burden of $35 trillion, could potentially be addressed by a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury, a prominent trader suggested. What Happened: The trader highlighted the severity of the U.S. debt crisis, with the debt-to-GDP ratio standing at 125% and the sovereign debt burden growing at a rate of $10 billion a day.He points out that interest expenses account for 20% of revenue, meaning the U.S. spends more on servicing its debt than on its military.

Could A Bitcoin Treasury Fix The US National Debt? One Trader Details How 'Bitcoin Fixes This'

In May, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board revealed it owned $163 million worth of spot Bitcoin ETF shares.

Jersey City's pension fund will invest in bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin 2024 has landed in Nashville, packed with political intrigue and attendees from all around the world—and the mood is positive.

'No Bears Allowed'? Bullish Vibes Abound at Bitcoin Nashville

BitcoinOS (BOS) has successfully verified a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) on the Bitcoin mainchain, marking a significant technological advancement. This development introduces scalability and enhanced functionality to Bitcoin without altering its base layer. BOS Verifies ZK Proof on Bitcoin BOS, a protocol for trustless and interoperable Bitcoin rollups, disclosed to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Rollup Protocol BOS Verifies Zero-Knowledge Proof on Mainnet

If elected, Kennedy says he wants the United States' Bitcoin reserves to match its gold reserves.

RFK Jr. Says He'd Make the Government Buy $615 Billion in Bitcoin

Bitcoin Cash

Creditors of the bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox are finally receiving Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) payments. Kraken chief executive Dave Ripley announced on Tuesday that his exchange had successfully distributed the BTC and BCH from the Mt. Gox estate.

Kraken Has Successfully Distributed Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to Mt Gox Creditors: CEO David Ripley

Former US President Donald J. Trump's re-election campaign bid is raising millions in crypto funds. Trump, who has billed himself as “The Crypto Candidate”, began accepting crypto donations to his campaign earlier this year. Initially, data analysis showed little inflow to the campaign's crypto wallet.

Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign Raises Over $4,000,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) and Other Crypto Funds: Report

Ethereum

Spot Ethereum ETFs experience net outflows on day two, MARA purchases $100 million worth of bitcoin, plus much more.

The Daily: ETH ETF outflows, MARA's big BTC purchase, Monad ecosystem funding heats up and more

Bitcoin could top a price of $52 million if it becomes a reserve asset around the world, VanEck argued in a report this week.

Bitcoin Price Could Skyrocket to $52 Million by 2050, Says VanEck—Here's Why

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining industry is being reevaluated as a potential powerhouse in the energy sector, according to a new Bernstein report. What Happened: Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani and his team propose a novel perspective: “We believe bitcoin miners by focusing on an active power strategy and pushing the frontiers of power efficiency can make a stronger case for a valuation re-rating.

Bitcoin Miners Have Upside As Power Shells With Data Center Capabilities: Bernstein

Following the announcement that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris won't attend the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss said the crypto industry will “show no mercy in November.

Crypto Industry ‘Will Show No Mercy' in November Says Winklevoss After Harris Snubs Bitcoin Event

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could skyrocket to $2.9 million by 2050, according to a new forecast from investment firm VanEck. What Happened: The report, titled “Bitcoin 2050 Valuation Scenarios: Global Medium of Exchange and Reserve Asset”, presents a base case valuation of $2.9 million, with bear and bull cases of $130,000 and $52 million respectively.

Bitcoin Could Reach $2.9M By 2050, Says VanEck: Here's What Would Need To Happen

Metaplanet Acquires Exclusive License to Launch Bitcoin Magazine Japan

Launch of Bitcoin Magazine Japan

Auradine has begun shipping its new Teraflux 2800 series bitcoin mining platforms. The company claims these systems, built with 3-nanometer (nm) silicon application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology, set new standards in performance, efficiency, and resilience. New Auradine Teraflux Miners Boast Record Efficiency and Resilience According to Auradine's announcement shared with Bitcoin.

Auradine Ships 3nm Teraflux Bitcoin Mining Platform

Amid an improving macro environment and growing institutional adoption, Bitcoin miner Marathon will no longer sell its BTC.

Marathon Digital Buys $100 Million in Bitcoin, Adopts 'Full HODL Strategy'

Investors can benefit by valuing miners' assets as efficient power shells with data center capabilities, as opposed to just bitcoin mining operations, the report said.

Bitcoin Miners Have Considerable Upside From Their Power Portfolios: Bernstein

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 25-31.

Protocol Village: ZK Proofs Arrive on Bitcoin, Roxom Launches Bitcoin-Based Stock, Commodities and Futures Exchange

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Coinbase Premium Index has turned negative, signaling a decrease in demand from U.S. investors. What Happened: Crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant reported the negative turn in the Coinbase Premium Index.

Bitcoin Demand From US Investors Wanes: 'Zoom Out And Size Accordingly,' Expert Tells Benzinga

Bitcoin fell further, alongside tech stocks, failing to rebound after Thursday's strong U.S. GDP data and cooler PCE inflation.

Bitcoin and tech stock continue tumbling after strong US GDP data

With bitcoin prices declining by 3.7% in the past 24 hours, a dormant bitcoin wallet, created on May 20, 2013, or just over 11 years ago, moved 750 BTC, valued at roughly $48 million at current exchange rates.

Massive Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet From 2013 Moves 750 BTC After 11 Years, Valued at $48M

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci has been hitting on the importance of the cryptocurrency sector in the 2024 presidential election in recent weeks. The SkyBridge Capital founder is writing a book on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) that will provide a look at why the asset class is important for the future.

Anthony Scaramucci Writing Bitcoin Book With Michael Saylor: 'This Is Where The Future Is'

From Bitcoin dipping below $64K to Ethereum ETF failing to create enough buzz, here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: What's Going on With Bitcoin?

Former President Donald Trump has raised over $4 million in cryptocurrencies.

Trump raises more than $4 million in bitcoin, other digital coins as crypto support pays off

Marathon Digital Holdings, now known as MARA, has announced a strategic shift to hold all its bitcoin, pushing its current holdings beyond 20,000 BTC. The company has also made a $100 million purchase of bitcoin as part of its new treasury policy.

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