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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.

I sat down with Lyn Alden last year to discuss questions about Bitcoin that have lasting resonance. Among them are the following excerpts focused on Bitcoin's value and how to think about a million dollar Bitcoin thesis, and in turn how to think about Bitcoin and central bank digital currencies and what we've seen with the tentative launch of central bank digital currencies around the world.

Lyn Alden: Bitcoin's Price Could Go To $1 Million Amid Lagging CBDCs

This article aims to provide financial advisors with a detailed comparison of these investment vehicles, addressing key aspects such as management, custody, trading, and tax implications to inform both advisors and their clients better.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin ETF vs Direct Ownership

For cryptocurrency to become more valuable and for the prices to go up, more people need to own it. One of the most robust and most feasible ways for this to happen is with institutions investing directly in bitcoin or into bitcoin indirectly through the spot ETFs, which were released in January.

Wisconsin Becomes The First State to Buy Bitcoin (BTC), These 3 States May Be Next

Ethereum

Pro-crypto lawmakers say the same legal considerations surrounding Bitcoin ETF approvals should apply to pending Ethereum ETFs.

SEC Must Treat Ethereum ETFs Like Bitcoin and Allow Trading, Lawmakers Say

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn today as investors anxiously awaited the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision on Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's leading cryptocurrency, plunged by over $2,000, according to CoinGecko data.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $68K, Ethereum Dips Ahead of ETF Decision

The sell-off was broad-based, with DOGE, SHIB, AVAX, LINK diving more than 4% in less than an hour.

Bitcoin Drops Below $68K, Ether Slumps in Sudden Crypto Sell-Off as ETH ETF Decision Looms

Five U.S. representatives have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler to ensure a uniform and fair treatment in their review of upcoming ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), similar to their method used for approving spot bitcoin ETFs. SEC Urged to Maintain Consistency Between Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs Five U.S.

US Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Apply Same Principles for Ethereum as Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 1.48% at block height 844,704, reaching 84.38 trillion. This adjustment aligns with Bitcoin's overall hashrate exceeding the 600 exahash per second (EH/s) mark. Bitcoin Network Difficulty Increases by 1.48% On May 23, 2024, at block 844,704, the difficulty adjusted from 83.14 trillion to 84.38 trillion. This rise follows a 5.

Bitcoin Difficulty Rises 1.48% Reaching 84.38 Trillion at Block 844,704

Asset manager Grayscale announced two new trusts, giving certain investors exposure to the Bitcoin layer-2 Stacks and Near Protocol.

Grayscale Launches Trusts for Bitcoin Layer-2 Stacks, Near Protocol

Every year on May 22, the cryptocurrency community remembers and marvels at how one man paid for a pizza with bitcoin. While the story may sound benign and uninteresting at first glance, the details are completely shocking and have undoubtedly led to regrets for some involved.

It's Bitcoin Pizza Day: The Story Behind $700 Million In BTC Spent on One Dinner

The move builds on Xapo Bank's prior introduction of Lightning-powered small payments in collaboration with Lightspark.

Xapo Bank enables bitcoin deposits via Lightning Network

Among ETFs, Grayscale's GBTC remains the biggest holder of bitcoin with over $20 billion worth of the asset, followed closely by BlackRock's IBIT at $19.6 billion.

U.S. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit New High of More Than 850K Tokens

Blockchain data indicates the reappearance of the elusive mega whale from 2010, who expended 2,000 BTC valued at $138 million on May 22, 2024. The large transfer marks the fourth occurrence of this whale this year, with a cumulative expenditure of 7,000 BTC worth over $486 million.

Elusive 2010 Bitcoin Mega Whale Moves 2,000 BTC Worth $138M in Fourth Transfer of 2024

Dogecoin

Dormant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) addresses have been activated ahead of Thursday's possible Ethereum ETF approval. What Happened: Whale Alert, a tracker of large and interesting transactions in the crypto space, reported some significant movements in dormant whale addresses within the past 24 hours.

Dormant Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Whale Wallets Reactivated Ahead Of Spot Ethereum ETF Decision

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Consolidate Ahead of Ether ETF Decision

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to attract significant investor interest, with total net inflows exceeding $154 million on May 22. What Happened: This marks the eighth consecutive day of positive net flow for Bitcoin spot ETFs, according to data from SoSoValue.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Notch $154M Inflows As Popular Bitcoiner Slams Ethereum: 'A Speculative Platform For Gambling'

Renewed optimism for spot Ethereum ETFs on Monday and the subsequent crypto price rises saw hash rate pick back up over the last few days.

Bitcoin hash rate and difficulty rise following price increase on back of Ethereum ETF speculation

WisdomTree and 21Shares have secured FCA approval to list physically-backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on the LSE.

Bitcoin and Ether ETPs Approved To Be Listed on the London Stock Exchange

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who voted in favor of the bill laying down clear regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, went against the stand of her former financial adviser and incumbent SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga.

Nancy Pelosi Votes For Landmark Crypto Bill, Defies Longtime Adviser And Current SEC Commissioner Who Gave Thumbs Down For Bitcoin ETF

Metamask, the popular ethereum wallet, is reportedly planning to add support for bitcoin (BTC) in the next month or so, according to sources cited by Coindesk. While details are scarce, the integration could initially begin with basic features and expand over time.

Metamask Aims to Add Bitcoin Support: A New Chapter for the Popular Ethereum Wallet

There is a 90% probability the SEC will approve a spot ether ETF, one observer said, drawing attention to the narrowed discount in the Grayscale Ethereum Trust.

Bitcoin, Ether in Stasis as SEC ETF Decision Looms, Nvidia Hits Record High

Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a double-digit rise in the flagship crypto asset's price over the past seven days.

‘Quite Likely' Bitcoin Explodes to Six Figures This Cycle, Predicts Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here's His Outlook

The 11 spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. reported a total daily net inflow of $153.91 million on Wednesday, led by BlackRock's IBIT.

Spot bitcoin ETFs maintain positive momentum as FIT21 bill passes House vote

Trading in Metaplanet's stock was halted for two consecutive days by the Tokyo Stock Exchange due to a significant price surge, following the company's adoption of a bitcoin investment strategy similar to Microstrategy's, which led to a 158% increase in its share price over the last week.

Metaplanet Shares Soar 158% on Bitcoin Strategy, Triggering Consecutive Trading Halts

Leading cryptocurrencies edged lower on Wednesday as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's concern over inflation in the minutes from the recent policy meeting.

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