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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.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is surging on better-than-expected consumer price inflation data, gaining 2.5% in the past hour. What Happened: The latest data from the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) revealed no change for May, beating economist predictions of a 0.1% increase and down from the 0.3% rise seen in April.

Bitcoin Soars Above $69K On Improved Inflation Data Print

New inflation numbers trigger crypto price spike.

Bitcoin Surges as Cooler Inflation Revives Rate Cut Hopes

Bitcoin's price surged above the $69,000 mark following Wednesday morning's U.S. inflation report, which came in cooler than expected.

Bitcoin price gains after US consumer inflation gauge comes in cooler than expected

Brazil's largest bank Itaú Unibanco opened Bitcoin and crypto trading to all 60 million+ customers through its Ion investment app, a major milestone for adoption.

Brazil's Largest Bank Itaú Opens Bitcoin and Crypto Trading to All Users

Despite impressive U.S. spot ETF inflows, a market-neutral cash-and-carry trade appears to be subduing buy-side pressure, analysts said.

Glassnode says institutional cash-and-carry trades are influencing US spot bitcoin ETF flows

Lightning is becoming a translation layer, or a glue, that holds together different systems built on Bitcoin.

Lightning Is the Common Language of the Bitcoin Economy

Stubbornly high inflation readings in the past months curbed rate cut expectations weighing on asset prices.

U.S. CPI Was Flat in May, Beating Expectations; Bitcoin Rises to $69.2K

Former President Donald Trump reiterated his call for all remaining Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to be mined in the United States, framing it as a strategic move to bolster the country's energy dominance. What Happened: “Bitcoin mining may be our last line of defense against a CBDC.

Donald Trump Wants 'All The Remaining Bitcoin To Be Made In The USA'

First, let's look at the facts. Counting the number of transactions per block is actually non-trivial, as transactions themselves have different sizes.

Is There A Problem With Bitcoin's Scalability?

Riot Platforms said Bitfarms' move to adopt a poison pill to thwart its acquisition by the bitcoin miner was "shareholder unfriendly" and highlighted the lack of solid corporate governance standards.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms attacks takeover target Bitfarms over poison pill

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed $200.31 million in outflows on Tuesday following the $64 million in outflows the day prior. Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shed the most with a $121 million reduction.

US Bitcoin ETFs See $200 Million Outflow; Grayscale Leads With $121 Million

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 12. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Stabilizes Amid Further ETF Outflows

Billionaire investor Bill Miller thinks Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains “significantly undervalued” despite its recent performance against fiat currencies. What Happened: Miller's insights come from his latest publication, where he revisits his long-standing belief in the transformative potential of Bitcoin.

Billionaire Bill Miller Thinks Bitcoin Is Still 'Significantly Undervalued'

Presumptive 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants all remaining bitcoin to be mined in the United States, weaponizing cryptocurrency as a fresh line of attack against President Joe Biden as the former president further embraces the digital sector after years of skepticism.

Trump Says 'All' Bitcoin Mining Should Be In The US In His Latest Embrace Of Crypto

Market participants are expecting the Federal Reserve to keep the interest rate unchanged, but investors still seem cautious.

Bitcoin ETF Net Outflows Hit $200 Million Ahead of FOMC Meeting

U.S. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a significant shift in sentiment over the past two days, with a total net outflow of $200 million recorded on June 11. What Happened: This marks the second consecutive day of outflows, following a record-breaking 19-day streak of net inflows.

Bitcoin Climbs Above $67.5K As Spot ETFs See $200M Outflows On Tuesday

BTC has come under pressure in the lead up to the key events that could influence Fed rate cut expectations.

U.S. CPI and Fed Meeting: Things to Watch Out as BTC Nurses Losses

A new report by European law enforcement agency Europol cast aspersions on cryptocurrency mining, calling the burgeoning industry vulnerable to money laundering and financial frauds. What Happened: The 56-page report on encryptions and data privacy accused the mining industry of being a soft target for "criminal actors.

European Law Agency Says Bitcoin Mining Vulnerable To Financial Crimes Even As Donald Trump Cosies Up To The Industry

Trump said mining more BTC in the states will make the country "energy dominant" and that it "may be our last line of defense against a CBDC."

Donald Trump Champions 'Made in the USA' BTC After Meeting With Bitcoin Miners

The eleven ETFs recorded $200 million in net outflows on Tuesday, the highest since May 1 figures of $580 million.

Bitcoin ETFs See $200M Net Outflows in Fed, CPI Jitters

Nick Tomaino, a former business developer and marketing lead at Coinbase, explained how the idea of bitcoin for payments gradually lost its relevance in the market.

Former Coinbase Business Developer: ‘There Wasn't a Long-Term Case for Bitcoin Payments'

A crypto analyst known for making timely Bitcoin calls believes BTC is due for a final corrective move before an explosion to fresh record highs. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 261,200 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin appears to be forming a bull pennant pattern on the three-day chart.

Top Trader Predicts Final Leg Down for Bitcoin (BTC) Before Rally to New All-Time Highs – Here Are His Targets

Early Tuesday Trump met executives from Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark Inc. and Riot Platforms.

Trump: We Want All Remaining Bitcoin to Be Made in USA

11 U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a net outflow of $64.93 million on Monday.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ended Record 19-Day Inflow Streak Following $65M Outflow

Markets are anticipating a double-feature of key economic indicators from the U.S. later on Wednesday — the FOMC meeting and the CPI data.

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