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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 company recently announced its first purchase of 5,744 BTC following a merger with Nakamoto Holdings earlier this month.

Nasdaq-listed KindlyMD plans $5 billion equity offering for bitcoin treasury push

Economist Peter Schiff took note of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) underperformance compared to stocks and gold, warning that the cryptocurrency's bubble is “running out of air.” Schiff Says Hype Not Translating Into Gains In an X post, Schiff used Bitcoin's historic first climb to $100,000 in December 2024 as the reference point and highlighted the higher returns of gold, the Nasdaq Composite, and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:GDX) since then.

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin 'Bubble Is Running Out Of Air' — But Is BTC Simply Taking A Breather After 77% Annual Surge?

While Bitcoin's rebound offers brief relief, slowing activity, ETF outflows, and weak seasonals point to a steeper dip, analysts say.

Here's What to Expect From Bitcoin in September as Network Activity Slows

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the failed stance of the Central Bank of Brazil on bitcoin and how it might prevent Brazil from pioneering a BTC reserve in Latam.

Latam Insights Encore: Central Bank of Brazil Fumbles on Bitcoin Reserve Matters

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Leading cryptocurrencies rebounded Tuesday amid increased expectations of a rate cut following Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's removal and President Donald Trump getting a potential majority on the central bank's board. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Recovers Amid Trump's Potential Fed Majority; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Gain; Analyst Expects ETH To Consolidate In This Range

Each token inscribed on Bitcoin links to a physical gold bar stored in a Brinks vault, tied via its unique serial number.

Bitcoin vs Gold: Why Choose? Gold Bars Are Now Tokenized on BTC Blockchain

Economist and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has warned that BTC's recent 13% drop to under $109,000 signals deeper weakness.

Bitcoin Critic Schiff Warns of Further Decline After BTC Falls Below $109K

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

The Daily: Bitcoin rebounds after drop below $110,000, Trump Media eyes $6.4 billion CRO treasury, Bitwise files Chainlink ETF, and more

Bitcoin Magazine An Excerpt From Bitcoin Circular Economies: The Beginning From violence and migration to hope and innovation, discover how El Zonte, El Salvador became the birthplace of the world's first Bitcoin circular economy and a model for community transformation. This post An Excerpt From Bitcoin Circular Economies: The Beginning first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Gabriel Kurman.

An Excerpt From Bitcoin Circular Economies: The Beginning

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Tuesday, with Bitcoin barely holding on to the $110,000 level. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $110,835.54 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,545.28 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $194.92 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.98 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2169 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001240 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 164,031 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $768.43 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Struggle With Negative Sentiment As XRP Holds Firm

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped back to life on Monday, with ether ETFs attracting $444 million in inflows and bitcoin ETFs adding $219 million. Blackrock's ETHA led the charge for ether, while Fidelity and Ark 21shares drove strong entries on the bitcoin side.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Roar Back With $663 Million in Combined Inflows

Prominent crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen has emphasized his expectation of a September pullback for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), highlighting critical support levels to watch. What Happened: In an Aug. 25 podcast, Benjamin Cowen reaffirmed his September correction thesis for Bitcoin, projecting a pullback to the bull market support band below $110,000 after Ethereum's new all-time high cleared the way for downside.

Bitcoin Will Correct Further In September, Analyst Maintains

Bitcoin Magazine Block Inc. Launches Proto Rig: Modular Bitcoin Miner Challenging Bitmain's Dominance Block Inc., led by Jack Dorsey, partners with Core Scientific to introduce the Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin mining system designed for seamless upgrades and lower maintenance costs, targeting Bitmain's 80% market monopoly. This post Block Inc. Launches Proto Rig: Modular Bitcoin Miner Challenging Bitmain's Dominance first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Block Inc. Launches Proto Rig: Modular Bitcoin Miner Challenging Bitmain's Dominance

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $110,000 After Whale Sold 24,000 BTC Bitcoin's price has fallen to $108,890 after a massive whale sell-off of 24,000 BTC. The Fear and Greed Index hovers near fear, while Bitcoin's hash rate approaches record highs. This post Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $110,000 After Whale Sold 24,000 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $110,000 After Whale Sold 24,000 BTC

Hut 8 (HUT), a public bitcoin (BTC) mining and energy infrastructure firm, surged Tuesday after revealing plans to more than double the company's power capacity.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Surges 10% on 1.5GW Expansion Plans

Bitcoin's derivatives market has ballooned to $135.76 billion in open interest across futures and options, as the price holds between $109,214 and $110,356 on Aug. 26. Bitcoin Open Interest Remains Elevated Bitcoin futures open interest now totals $81.54 billion, led by CME at $15.62 billion (141,750 BTC) and Binance at $14.33 billion (129,990 BTC).

Bitcoin Derivatives Stack Swells to $135.76 Billion

Bitcoin Magazine 200 Days of the Bitcoin President — Is Donald Trump's Second Term Cause for Celebration or Concern? Trump has been far from a ”bitcoin-friendly” president. While the SEC has dropped some of its most aggressive cases, it's still legally risky to build noncustodial and privacy-enhancing tech in America. You may build services here in the “crypto capital of the world,” but you might only see that world from the inside of a prison cell. This post 200 Days of the Bitcoin President — Is Donald Trump's Second Term Cause for Celebration or Concern? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by L0La L33Tz.

200 Days of the Bitcoin President — Is Donald Trump's Second Term Cause for Celebration or Concern?

Venture capitalist Tim Draper, founder and managing director of Draper & Associates, on Monday said that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is “a hedge against all of bad governance.” Draper told CNBC that “Bitcoin is your alternative that allows you to deal with the major changes that are happening in government policies over time.

Bitcoin Is 'A Hedge Against All Of Bad Governance', Tim Draper Says

Prominent Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has once again sounded the alarm, calling for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to potentially drop toward $75,000 — below Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) average cost price. What Happened: In an Aug. 26 post on X, Schiff pointed out that Bitcoin slipped below $109,000 — about a 13% correction from recent highs.

Peter Schiff Predicts Bitcoin Could Sink To $75,000: 'Sell Now, Buy Back Lower'

On Tuesday, bitcoin traded at $109,936 on Aug. 26, 2025, with a 24-hour price range between $109,214 and $112,815. The digital asset posted a market capitalization of $2.18 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume reached $51.18 billion, pointing to significant market participation amid technical uncertainty.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Moving Averages Align for Further Decline

Cryptocurrency markets are trading slightly down as Bitcoin has dipped below the crucial $110,000 mark. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $109,823.00 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,416.89 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $187.58 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.89 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2101 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001216 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 168,320 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $756.67 million.

Bitcoin Dips Below $110,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses

Hemi raised $15 million in fresh funding ahead of a planned token generation event, bringing total funding to $30 million.

Hemi closes $15 million funding round ahead of token launch for its Bitcoin programmability layer

Bitcoin (BTC) has bounced from early Asian-session lows near $108,760 to over $110,000, but the prospects of sustained recovery appear bleak as on-chain activity points to weak network adoption.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Price Remains Under Pressure

Bitcoin BTC bulls face a lofty challenge this week: funnel nearly $1 billion into the U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and prevent these publicly listed institutional investment vehicles from registering their second-worst performance on record.

Bitcoin ETFs Need Almost $1B Inflows to Sidestep Second-Biggest Outflow on Record

Bitcoin has suffered a so-called “flash crash" that knocked $4,000 from the bitcoin price in a matter of minutes

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