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.

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading flat as retail traders increase short positions ahead of FOMC meeting and final tariff deadline of Aug. 1. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,141.45 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,781.15 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $178.44 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.09 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2198 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001288 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction decreased by 9.6% and 20.8%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Under Pressure As Retail Traders Short Ahead Of FOMC

The UK firm now holds a total of 2,050 BTC ($242 million), solidifying its place in the top 25 public bitcoin treasury companies.

The Smarter Web Company surpasses 2,000 BTC treasury milestone after another $27 million bitcoin buy

Billionaire Ray Dalio says investment portfolios should hold a certain percentage of Bitcoin (BTC) or gold as a hedge against the devaluation of the US dollar.

Billionaire Ray Dalio Says 15% of Portfolio in Gold or Bitcoin (BTC) Necessary for Upcoming Money Devaluation Phase

Brian Armstrong, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, recalled on Tuesday a famous quote by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto from 15 years ago. What Happened: Armstrong highlighted a quote from the pseudonymous creator from a Bitcointalk forum conversation on July 30, 2010.

Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Once Said He Had No Time To 'Convince' Non-Believers: Why Coinbase CEO Brought It Up After 15 Years

Ethereum is gaining momentum on ETF inflows, regulatory shifts, and macro tailwinds, with analysts eyeing a breakout toward $5,000.

Ethereum Defies Bitcoin Slump as Analysts See Path to $5,000

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, thanked pro-cryptocurrency SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce for her role in getting the agency to approve in-kind creations and redemptions for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds. What Happened: Scaramucci thanked Peirce, affectionately called "Crypto Mom," for her “incredible hard-fought contribution" after the SEC permitted authorized participants to exchange ETF shares directly for the underlying cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), instead of cash.

Anthony Scaramucci Thanks 'Crypto Mom' Hester Pierce For 'Hard-Fought Contribution' After SEC Approves In-Kind Redemption For Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs

Crypto markets tread water as U.S.-China trade discussions yield no firm breakthrough, with tariff extension talks still unresolved.

Bitcoin Price Awaits Fed Clarity Following Constructive US-China Trade Talks

Fred Thiel, CEO of MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA), expressed reservations Tuesday about the future success of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury play popularized by Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR). What Happened: During the company's second-quarter earnings call, Thiel praised Saylor and his team for pioneering the Bitcoin treasury strategy, but voiced concerns about the risk of market saturation.

MARA CEO Fred Thiel Says When 'Lots Of Companies' Start Buying Bitcoin, The Advantage Disappears: 'Kudos To Saylor

The cryptocurrency market remained calm Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with traders expecting the central bank to keep rates unchanged. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 10:30 p.m.

Bitcoin Trades Flat Ahead Of Fed Interest Rate Decision; Ethereum, Dogecoin Gain: Analyst Says 'Next Impulse' Will Send BTC To $130,000

A $75 million offering fuels a major leap into bitcoin and digital assets as Bakkt sharpens its focus on treasury growth and crypto infrastructure dominance. Bakkt Unveils $75M Offering to Expand Digital Asset Treasury and Crypto Footprint Bakkt Holdings Inc.

Bakkt Launches $75M Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchases and Crypto Expansion

Strategy has raised capital through newly listed preferred shares to purchase another 21,021 BTC, lifting its total stash to nearly 629,000.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Raises $2.5B in Record Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin

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Asia Morning Briefing: SEC's In-Kind BTC, ETH ETF Redemption Shift Happened Years Ago in Hong Kong

The court said Andrade misrepresented AML Bitcoin's technology and business potential to defraud investors of over $10 million.

AML Bitcoin founder gets 7 years in prison for multimillion-dollar crypto fraud and money laundering

U.S. authorities aim to forfeit over $2.4 million in bitcoin linked to a major ransomware syndicate, targeting illicit crypto proceeds through aggressive civil enforcement action. DOJ Pursues Bitcoin Linked to Ransomware Ring in Civil Filing Worth $2.4M The U.S.

DOJ Moves to Forfeit $2.4M in Bitcoin Seized by FBI in Crypto Crime Crackdown

The firm expects to hold about 43,500 Bitcoin after stablecoin giant said it would provide more digital coins.

Twenty One Boosts Bitcoin Treasury Total to $5.1 Billion—With Help From Tether

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings (MARA) shares jumped nearly 4% in post-market trading after the company posted record revenue for its second quarter, beating Wall Street's expectations.

MARA Shares Jump as Q2 Revenue Beats Wall Street's Expectations Thanks to Surging BTC Price

The White House is slated to release a report Wednesday that's expected to reveal details on how federal officials view cryptocurrency.

Crypto industry braces for incoming White House ‘regulatory Bible' on rules, bitcoin reserve, and taxes

The United States (US) government is seeking to claim $2,400,000 in stolen crypto previously recovered by the Dallas FBI.

US Government Looking To Claim $2,400,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) Seized From Hackers by FBI

The two behind the Bitcoin mixing app had previously pleaded not guilty when the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against them.

Bitcoin Mixer Samourai Founders to Plead Guilty in Crypto Privacy Case

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Purchases 21,021 Bitcoin After $2.52 Billion IPO After completing the largest US IPO of 2025, Strategy holds 628,791 BTC, worth $80 billion. This post Strategy Purchases 21,021 Bitcoin After $2.52 Billion IPO first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Strategy Purchases 21,021 Bitcoin After $2.52 Billion IPO

MARA set new quarterly records for adjusted EBITDA, revenue, and net income as the miner becomes the largest Bitcoin holders among peers.

Bitcoin miner MARA's adjusted EBITDA jumps over 1,000% in record quarter

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of in-kind creation and redemption processes for all spot bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a significant shift in the regulator's approach to digital assets under its new leadership.

SEC Approves In-Kind Redemptions for All Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate owner of bitcoin (BTC), said on Tuesday it has acquired roughly $2.4 billion worth of BTC using the funds from its new preferred stock (STRC) issuance.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Makes Massive $2.4B Bitcoin Purchase With Preferred Stock Sale Proceeds

The Stretch offering raised approximately $2.521 billion in gross proceeds, making it "the largest U.S. IPO completed in 2025 to date."

Saylor's Strategy buys another 21,021 bitcoins after raising $2.5 billion in ‘Stretch' preferred stock offering

Ahead of the SEC's approvals for spot bitcoin ETFs over a year ago, firms were hashing out technical details over how the redemption process would work.

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