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.

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is launching a new financial product as a way to raise money for BTC buys.

Strategy Reveals Another Stock Offering to Boost $71 Billion Bitcoin Stash

The STRC stock will accumulate cumulative dividends at a variable rate per annum on the stated amount of $100 per share.

Strategy debuts fourth preferred stock offering called ‘Stretch' as bitcoin holdings top 600,000 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Announces IPO of 5 Million STRC Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases Strategy announced today a proposed initial public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock—referred to as STRC Stock—registered under the Securities Act of 1933. According to the company, proceeds from the IPO will be used “for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin and for working capital.

Strategy Announces IPO of 5 Million STRC Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

Strategy (MSTR) has launched its latest fundraising vehicle for more additional bitcoin (BTC) purchases.

Strategy Aims to Raise Another $500M for Bitcoin Buys With New Preferred Series

Earlier this week, Bitcoin.com News released a comprehensive report detailing the surge in ethereum ( ETH) held by public firms. Now, it's time to pivot back to bitcoin—the asset that started the corporate treasury craze.

The Great Bitcoin Stack: 64 Public Firms Now Hold Over $100B in Bitcoin

Strategy has bought another 6,220 BTC for $739.8 million, bringing its total holdings to 607,770 BTC — worth around $71.8 billion.

The Daily: Strategy buys $740 million in bitcoin, Trump Media's bitcoin stash hits $2 billion, BitGo files for IPO and more

In the latest twist to the ongoing Elon Musk – Donald Trump soap opera—equal parts politics, ego, and passive-aggressive social media jabs—Trump may have just landed a financial haymaker. When Billionaires Don't Tweet—They Buy Bitcoin Not with a tweet, not with a golf swing, but with a digital war chest.

Trump Just Hit Back At Musk—With A Bitcoin Uppercut

Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee says that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach a quarter of a million per coin before the year ends. In a new interview with CNBC, the Fundstrat head of research was asked what levels he thinks BTC can reach over the next few months by the end of the year.

$250,000 Bitcoin Price ‘Makes Sense,' According to Fundstrat's Tom Lee – Here's Why

Ethereum

The latest dominance shift has been headlined by Ethereum's remarkable surge, climbing from $2,500 to $3,500 over roughly 10 days.

Bitcoin dominance takes notable dip amid Ethereum's surge

Solana

A pseudonymous trader that accurately predicted the local bottom on major cryptocurrencies in April is now warning that August may see a local top for the crypto market. On July 18, Nachi revisited his April call, emphasizing that the ideal time to go aggressive was then, not now.

Trader Who Called Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Bottom In April Now Warns Local Top Likely In August

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) began a sideways decline below the $120,000 mark after its recent peak.

Bitcoin Is In A Sideways Trend Below $120,000

Trump Media and Technology Group said it has accumulated roughly $2 billion in bitcoin and related asset, totaling about two-thirds of its total liquid assets.

Trump Media builds $2 billion bitcoin hoard, as crypto swells president's net worth

Fundstrat's Head of Research Tom Lee on Monday reiterated his long-term bullish view on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), saying the asset could surpass $1 million per coin within the next few years. What Happened: In an interview with CNBC, Lee grounded the projection in the thesis that Bitcoin continues to gain recognition as "digital gold" and should be valued accordingly at approximately 25% of gold's total market capitalization.

Is $1M Bitcoin Realistic? Tom Lee Says It May Be Closer Than You Think

The shares of President Trump's media company are soaring after the firm disclosed $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheet. In a new announcement, Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) says it “has accumulated approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities as part of its previously announced Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Trump Media Stock Rallies As Company Reveals $2,000,000,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Stash

According to crypto data provider Coinmarketcap, altcoin season starts when 75% of the top 100 tokens outperform bitcoin over a three-month stretch.

Bitcoin Dominance Plummets, Ushering in Altcoin Season

Trade association CryptoUK urged the government to take a “long-term view” on holding Bitcoin seized from criminals.

UK Chancellor Mulls Selling $7.2B Bitcoin Stash to Plug Gap in National Finances

The company, which owns the Truth Social social media platform and has struggled financially, joins a growing number of companies to create Bitcoin treasuries.

Trump Media Buys $2 Billion in Bitcoin, BTC Securities for Treasury

Bitcoin Magazine Sequans Acquires 1,264 More Bitcoin, Bringing Holdings To Over 2,300 BTC Sequans Communications, Paris based 4G/5G IoT semiconductor solutions company, has announced the acquisition of 1,264 additional Bitcoin for approximately $150 million. The purchase was made at an average price of $118,659 per Bitcoin, inclusive of fees.

Sequans Acquires 1,264 More Bitcoin, Bringing Holdings To Over 2,300 BTC

Sequans Communications has acquired an additional 1,264 BTC for $150 million, bringing its total holdings to 2,317 BTC as it continues using bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. Chipmaker Sequans Doubles Down on Bitcoin With Fresh 1,264 BTC Buy Sequans Communications S.A.

Sequans Expands Holdings to 2,317 BTC With Latest $150 Million Purchase

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media Buys $2 Billion in Bitcoin Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth.Fi, announced today it has purchased approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities as part of its ongoing treasury strategy. The Florida-based firm confirmed that its Bitcoin holdings now account for nearly two-thirds of its $3 billion in liquid assets.

Trump Media Buys $2 Billion in Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine The Quantum Bitcoin Summit: A Grounded Look At The Issues The Quantum Bitcoin Summit brought together experts in both quantum computing and Bitcoin, this is a summary of the event. This post The Quantum Bitcoin Summit: A Grounded Look At The Issues first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

The Quantum Bitcoin Summit: A Grounded Look At The Issues

It was a blockbuster week for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as ether funds hit an all-time weekly inflow record of $2.18 billion. Bitcoin ETFs weren't far behind, securing $2.39 billion in net inflows for a sixth consecutive green week. Crypto ETFs Pull $4.

ETF Weekly: Ether ETFs Shine With Historic $2.18 Billion Inflow as Bitcoin Marks 6th Green Week

The company bought Bitcoin at an average price of $118,940 per coin last week.

Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With Latest $739.8 Million BTC Purchase

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), a major institutional holder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), expanded its crypto reserves this week with a fresh purchase of 6,220 BTC. The acquisition, disclosed in a July 21 SEC filing, was made over a six-day period and cost the firm $739.8 million in cash.

Strategy Buys 6,220 BTC, Boosts Bitcoin War Chest To 607,770

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