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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.

This weekend, with bitcoin trading 4.2% higher than last week, a quartet of long-forgotten wallets from June and July 2012 sprang to life, shifting 400 BTC valued at $47.45 million — their first move in more than 13 years.

From $2,265 to $47 Million: 2012 Bitcoin Stash Jumps Back Into Action

The law allows financial institutions with $50 million in capital to register as investment banks and obtain digital asset licenses.

El Salvador's new bitcoin law signals shift from retail adoption to institutional investment

Tech billionaire and Palantir Technologies co-founder Peter Thiel was one of the early believers in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) decentralized ethos and described the leading cryptocurrency as a “moderately big invention” not too long ago. Bitcoin's Rise Compared To Internet Boom During the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which aired August 2024, Thiel dubbed the $2 trillion asset a "pretty big deal" that was "systematically underestimated" in its first 10-11 years.

Peter Thiel Once Said Bitcoin Was 'Systematically Underestimated' For Years — Does This Still Hold True Today?

Goldman Sachs' Tony Pasquariello maintains a core portfolio strategy favoring U.S. tech stocks, traditional and digital “stores-of-value” like bitcoin, a modest dollar short, and global curve steepeners despite recent market volatility.

Goldman Strategist Favors Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin as ‘Stores-of-Value' Amid Market Swings

Bitcoin is settling into a bullish cooldown phase after touching a record $123,000, according to a new analysis from Cryptoquant. Bull Score Dip Marks Cooling Phase for Bitcoin Bitcoin's rapid climb has paused after hitting an all-time high of $123,000, entering what Cryptoquant's Institutional Insights report calls a “bullish cooldown” phase.

Profit-Taking and Sluggish Liquidity Point to Bitcoin Consolidation: Cryptoquant

Bitcoin price stood at $118,573 on Aug. 10, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.35 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $31.06 billion. The intraday price range extended from $116,494 to $118,639, reflecting tight consolidation as traders awaited a potential breakout or retracement.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Eye $123K as Upper Resistance Nears

Economist and crypto critic Peter Schiff recently gave a surprising endorsement for bitcoin donations to Ron Paul, who celebrated his 90th birthday on August 9.

Crypto Critic Schiff Says Bitcoin Is ‘Useful'—Just Not for Him

Top Bitcoin Casinos – Guide for Plinko for Beginners [August 2025] Discover the Best Bitcoin Casinos for Plinko in 2025 At Bitcoin.com, we have curated and rated the leading Bitcoin casinos where you can enjoy thrilling Plinko games. Our experts evaluate everything from game variety and user experience to transaction speed and bonus offerings.

Top Bitcoin Casino – Guide for Plinko for Beginners [August 2025]

Build on Bitcoin (BOB), a hybrid Layer two (L2) blockchain, has successfully raised a total of $21 million through a series of strategic funding rounds since December 2024, with recent backing from investors including Castle Island Ventures, Ledger Cathay Capital, Rockawayx, and Sats Ventures. The latest funding round raised $9.

Hybrid L2 BOB Raises $9.5 Million in Latest Funding Round to Advance Bitcoin DeFi Development

The new Investment Bank Law will allow so-called “sophisticated investors” to take advantage of innovative opportunities, which may include bitcoin or crypto-based products issued to seek funding, thereby opening the doors to a more dynamic crypto ecosystem in El Salvador.

New Investment Bank Law in El Salvador Opens Doors to Bitcoin Products

In Q2 of 2025, U.S. bitcoin miner Cleanspark reported a revenue of $198.6 million, marking a 90% increase from $104.1 million in the same period last year. Q2 Financial Performance In the second quarter of this year, U.S. bitcoin miner Cleanspark's revenue soared to $198.6 million, an increase of more than 90% from the $104.

Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Posts Record $257M Profit, Faces $185M Tariff Dispute

Bitcoin's August slump could push prices toward $90K, according to Robert Kiyosaki, who sees the potential drop as a golden opportunity to expand positions and drive extraordinary long-term gains.

Robert Kiyosaki Eyes Bitcoin Crashing to $90K This Month to Double His BTC Position

The university's latest 13-F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows Harvard Management Company, the firm behind Harvard's endowment, placed a $116.67 million bet on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF).

From Gold to Bitcoin: Harvard's Endowment Makes Bold Crypto Play

Bitcoin slipped 0.11% in the past 24 hours to $116,702, according to CoinDesk Data, but remains up 25% year to date, second only to gold's 29% gain among major asset classes, according to data shared by financial strategist Charlie Bilello on X.

Bitcoin Trails Gold in 2025 but Dominates Long-Term Returns Across Major Asset Classes

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This is a technical analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

2 Charts Signal Caution to XRP Bulls, as Bitcoin Awaits Breakout and Ether Goes Bonkers

The latest figures reveal Bitcoin's difficulty rating notched its 11th increase of the year, rising 1.42% on Friday evening and making block rewards even harder to discover. Despite five separate decreases along the way, Bitcoin's mining difficulty has still climbed 17.73% in 2025 so far. 129.

Bitcoin's Difficulty Smashes Records, Making Rewards Tougher Than Ever

This week on Public Keys: Coinbase's $2 billion raise, Core Scientific's merger battle, and Block's Bitcoin treasury expansion.

Public Keys: Coinbase's Convertible, Core Combo Fight and Block's Bitcoin Play

Bitcoin's price on Aug. 9, 2025, stands at $117,304, with a market capitalization of $2.33 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency recorded a trading volume of $31.5 billion and traded within an intraday range of $115,979 to $117,786, reflecting a relatively narrow band of movement that underscores the current consolidation phase.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Consolidation Signals a Big Move Ahead

U.S. president Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will make it easier for 401(k) retirement accounts—which hold a combined $12.

Trump Just Dropped A $12.2 Trillion Crypto Price Bombshell—Sending Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Sharply Higher

Fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake, which is owned by Biglari Holdings (NYSE: BH.A; BH), says its same-store sales have jumped 10.7% in Q2 and that bitcoin ( BTC) has played a part in the company's success. “In the second quarter of 2025, Steak ‘n Shake's same-store sales increased by 10.

Steak ‘n Shake Touts Bitcoin Adoption as Sales Soar

Harvard is the latest major institution to buy Bitcoin via regulated investment vehicles.

Harvard Reveals $116 Million Investment in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF

The university's holding in BlackRock's highly-successful Bitcoin fund ranked as its fifth largest investment.

Harvard had more money in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF than Google shares at end of last quarter

Harvard Management Company, which oversees the university's $50 billion endowment, disclosed a $116 million position in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in its latest quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Harvard Reports $116M Stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF in Latest Filing

Bitcoin Magazine Will America Become the Bitcoin and Crypto Capital of the World? Here's an Expert's Take. In the wake of the Tornado Cash verdict and the Samourai Wallet plea deal, Peter Van Valkenburgh, executive director of Coin Center, a nonprofit organization focused on Bitcoin and crypto policy issues, believes that President Trump's vision of making the United States the crypto capital of the world might not be truly fulfilled. This post Will America Become the Bitcoin and Crypto Capital of the World? Here's an Expert's Take. first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Will America Become the Bitcoin and Crypto Capital of the World? Here's an Expert's Take.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher, driven by high institutional and retail interest, supported by optimistic regulatory developments. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,439.73 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,051.48 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $177.78 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.29 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2277 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001321 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transactions decreased by 2.4% and grew 15.7%, respectively, in a single day.

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