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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.

Standard Chartered's head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, has predicted a significant rise in bitcoin's price, potentially surpassing its previous all-time high of $73,798 by this weekend. His optimistic outlook is fueled by the anticipated approval of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S.

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit All-Time High This Weekend

Ethereum

A widely followed analyst believes that the crypto market is on the verge of witnessing the next leg of its bull cycle. Pseudonymous analyst Kaleo tells his 639,700 followers on the social media platform X that the real bull market has not even started yet.

Analyst Unveils Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Targets, Says Incoming Altcoin Opportunities Will Be ‘Insane'

A closely followed analyst says that altcoins are likely about to spark new rallies while Bitcoin (BTC) decides its next move.

Crypto Analyst Says It's Time for Altcoins to Rally, Predicts New Bitcoin Breakout Amid Bullish Technical Setup

Metaplanet stock is up 7X as it adopts MicroStrategy's successful Bitcoin accumulation playbook.

Japanese Bitcoin Stock Metaplanet Is Breaking The Tokyo Stock Exchange

In 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz made history by trading 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas, marking the first documented commercial transaction using the cryptocurrency. Fourteen years later, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is commemorating this milestone with a global campaign to distribute over 5,000 pizzas to crypto traders and enthusiasts.

Binance Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day With Global Pizza Distribution Campaign

How the rise of ordinals are changing the use and economics of Bitcoin blockspace. From "The Inscription Issue."

Ordinals Unleashed: How Ordinals Are Reshaping Bitcoin's Blockchain

Dogecoin

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump is asking for donations in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP and other altcoins as the 2024 US election gets closer In a new press release, the Trump campaign says it will now be accepting crypto donations for the 2024 election and accuses Democrats of trampling on Americans' financial freedom

Donald Trump Asks for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and XRP Donations As Crypto's Election Cycle Heats Up

In his latest blog post, BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes pointed out how he sees global economic policies influencing the broader economic landscape and the future of cryptocurrencies. What Happened: In his recent essay titled "The Easy Button," Hayes argues that policymakers, both elected and unelected, often prefer short-term solutions, or the "easy button," to maintain power and avoid hard choices.

Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Could Strengthen As Policymakers Choose 'Easy Button' To Avoid Raising Rates

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an influx of $305.7 million on Tuesday, marking a seventh consecutive day of positive inflows. According to data, Blackrock's IBIT led the day, capturing 94.86% of the total inflows for all the ETFs. Tuesday Sees $305M in Inflows Into U.S.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $305M in Inflows; Blackrock's IBIT Dominates

MetaMask adopting Bitcoin could bring millions of transactions onto the digital wallet platform.

MetaMask intends to add Bitcoin support: report

Inspired by Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and launched by Azuki and Magic Eden, the tokenized hoodie is represented across both chains.

Azuki 'Satoshi Nakamoto' Hoodie Is Tokenized on Both Bitcoin and Ethereum

Laszlo Hanyecz is famous for spending 10,000 bitcoin on two pizzas. But his involvement with Bitcoin development goes much deeper than food purchases.

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day

MetaMask is a giant in the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem, the most-used wallet on that blockchain. It's poised to cross one of the biggest tribal divides in cryptocurrencies, with plans to add support for Bitcoin (BTC), according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Bitcoin Is Coming to Ethereum Stalwart MetaMask: Sources

Bitcoin (BTC) could be approaching a “euphoric bull” phase, according to a popular on-chain analyst. The pseudonymous analyst known as Checkmate tells his 91,100 followers on the social media platform X that BTC is approaching a “decision point.

‘Euphoric Bull' Phase Could Be Approaching for Bitcoin (BTC), According to On-Chain Analyst

South Korea's infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH's premium is in a similar range.

South Korea's Crypto Premium Drops Below 1% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Align Globally

Bitcoin Bitcoin , ethereum and the wider crypto market have been on a Washington roller coaster this week—with a "crucial" vote still to come.

Biden's ‘Seismic Shift' Could Be About To Trigger A Huge Bitcoin Price Earthquake After Ethereum ‘Firestorm'

WisdomTree has received approval from the FCA to list its bitcoin and ether ETPs on the London Stock Exchange.

WisdomTree secures FCA approval for bitcoin and ether ETP listings on the London Stock Exchange

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $70K After ETF Records Month-High Inflows

As of May 22, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $69,952, navigating a recent intraday range of $69,211 to $71,422. Despite a tumultuous period, bitcoin has shown resilience with an 11.9% increase over the past week and a 5.9% rise over the past month.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Encounters Strong Resistance, Enters Consolidation Mode

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their hot streak on May 21, recording a total net inflow of $306 million. What Happened: This marks the seventh consecutive day of positive inflows for the asset class, highlighting sustained investor interest in Bitcoin through these regulated vehicles, according to data from SoSo Value.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Seventh Straight Day Of Inflows With $306M

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority approves WisdomTree to list the first Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange, signaling a shift in the regulator's stance.

Bitcoin ETPs Get Approval to List on the London Stock Exchange

After the introduction of ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, and more recently, Runes, the next significant wave of innovation on Bitcoin will revolve around Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Aisling Connolly, the Senior Research Scientist at the Dfinity Foundation, has asserted this.

Dfinity Senior Scientist: Bitcoin's Next Significant Wave of Innovation Will Revolve Around DAOs

WisdomTree's Physical Bitcoin (BTCW) and Physical Ethereum (ETHW) are expected to list on the LSE to professional investors on May 28

WisdomTree Gets Green Light to List Bitcoin, Ether ETPs on London Stock Exchange

Bitcoin ETFs are booming while investors wait on the SEC's next Ethereum ETF application deadline on Thursday.

Bitcoin Funds Get $306 Million Boost Ahead of SEC Ethereum ETF Deadline

Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. have seen net inflows of over $1.4 billion in the past week after a timid first half of the month.

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