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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 Federal Reserve opted to maintain its key interest rate amid inflationary pressures.

Federal Reserve Holds Key Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns, Bitcoin Remains Flat

The 11 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a total daily net outflow of $34.4 million on Thursday.

Spot bitcoin ETFs see reduced daily outflows, totaling $34 million

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has shared his strategy for navigating the ongoing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) market crash, highlighting the potential for wealth growth during such periods. What Happened: Kiyosaki took to social media platform X, to share his insights on the current market situation.

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Robert Kiyosaki Unveils His Bitcoin Strategy Amid Market Crash: 'The Best Time To Get Rich'

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) has experienced a significant surge in customer adoption and trading activity across its platforms, driven by the launch of several Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2024. What Happened: Coinbase's co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong attributed the record growth to the excitement around Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin ETF Mania Drives Record Growth Across Coinbase's Platforms, CEO Brian Armstrong Notes 'We Saw All-Time Highs In Trading Volume

Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey addressed a potential Department of Justice investigation during the company's first-quarter earnings call on Thursday. What Happened: Dorsey clarified that the company had proactively investigated potential threats in 2022, leading to a thorough review of transactions possibly linked to sanctioned countries.

Bitcoin Transaction Investigation By DOJ Addressed By Block CEO Jack Dorsey: 'We Take Compliance Seriously'

Michael Saylor delivered Keynote remarks at MicroStrategy (MSTR) World: Bitcoin for Corporations conference to attending Fortune 1000 companies.

Michael Saylor Delivers Bitcoin Masterclass To Fortune 1000 Companies

Standard Chartered Bank has warned that bitcoin's price could potentially decline to $50,000. The head of digital asset research at the bank attributed this forecast to a mix of crypto-specific factors and broader macroeconomic influences.

Standard Chartered Warns Bitcoin Price Could Fall to $50K

Jack Dorsey's Block will be investing 10% of its gross profit from bitcoin products into bitcoin purchases and will open-source its treasury.

Dorsey's Block to invest 10% of bitcoin profits into BTC each month, shares rise on Q1 earnings beat

Lawmakers asked the SEC to approve the listing and trading of options on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds amid delays.

Crypto-friendly Reps. Nickel and Flood urge SEC to give the green light to options on spot bitcoin ETFs

The halving—a quadrennial event that reduces the number of bitcoins miners generate in each block—dropped Bitcoin's block subsidy from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. Miners now earn $203,000 per block from the emission of new bitcoins versus $406,000 at current prices.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Hits An All Time Low, But Here's Who Is Still Thriving

The payments firm announced the news alongside its first quarter earnings report on Thursday afternoon.

Jack Dorsey's Block Adding More Bitcoin to Balance Sheet, Presents Road Map for Others

Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ) shares rose after the company reported its first-quarter financial results on Thursday. Here's a look at the highlights.

Block Stock Soars On Q1 Earnings, Strategic Bitcoin Investment: Details

Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) reported first-quarter financial results after the market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights.

Coinbase Q1 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Beat, Institutional Trading Volume Hits All-Time High, Bitcoin Totals 33% Of Trades

Block lifted its full-year adjusted core earnings forecast on Thursday and revealed plans to add more bitcoin to its balance sheet, as the Jack Dorsey-led firm bets big on the cryptocurrency.

Block to add more bitcoin to its treasury, lifts annual forecast

The layer-two initiative known as BOB, short for ‘Build on Bitcoin,' has declared its mainnet operational with over 40 apps launching in the initial phase. Notably, the BOB application that facilitates bridging and access to the ecosystem is geo-blocked in the United States.

Hybrid L2 Build on Bitcoin Launches Mainnet; US Users Face Geo-Blocking

Solana

Cryptocurrency markets on Thursday clawed back some of their losses earlier in the week, with Bitcoin open interest sinking to its lowest levels in two months. What Happened: Major cryptocurrencies are up moderately at the time of writing: Prices as of 4 p.m.

Bitcoin Battles To 'Reclaim Some Levels,' Solana, Meme Coins Leading The Rebound: The Thursday Play-By-Play

Coinbase reported better-than-expected revenue in its first-quarter results after the bell on Thursday.

Coinbase reports first-quarter revenue beat after bitcoin rally leads surge in profit

After a week of falling prices for crypto led by Bitcoin (BTC), a widely-followed analyst says the bottom is nearly in. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe warns his 715,600 followers on the social media platform X that it could still take some time for BTC to recover from falling nearly 7% in the last two weeks.

As Crypto Prices and Sentiment Fall, One Analyst Says Bitcoin's Back Slide Is Almost Over

The cost to send BTC skyrocketed immediately following the halving, but fees have since fallen back to Earth.

Bitcoin Transactions Plummet Following Absurd Runes and Halving Surge

New data reveals that one of the biggest banks in the world is acquiring shares of asset manager BlackRock's spot market Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). In a new filing with the U.S.

World's Ninth-Largest Bank Acquires Shares of BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF, According to SEC Filing

The leading crypto critic in the U.S. Senate says the Iranian mining sector supports terrorism.

Elizabeth Warren's Latest Crypto Crusade: Bitcoin Mining In Iran

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), recognized as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), is taking significant strides into blockchain innovation with the launch of a new decentralized identity service called “MicroStrategy Orange.” What Happened: This initiative leverages the Bitcoin network's Ordinals inscriptions to offer “trustless, tamper-proof and long-lived” decentralized identities, as stated by executive chairman Michael Saylor during the company's Bitcoin For Corporations conference, Coindesk reported.

MicroStrategy Unveils Decentralized Identity Service Built On Bitcoin's Ordinals Protocol

Analysts with the crypto exchange Bitfinex say two key metrics are suddenly flashing bullish for Bitcoin (BTC). In a new blog post, Bitfinex analysts say that Bitcoin's Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio shows the price of the top-performing crypto asset is likely going up.

Two Bitcoin Metrics Flashing Bullish Signals for BTC, According to Bitfinex Analysts

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling lawmakers to formulate ways to curb Iran's bitcoin mining, as the Islamic regime uses the profits to flout sanctions against it.

Warren urges crackdown on Iran's ‘increasingly profitable' bitcoin mining

Since Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) March all-time high of $73,000, the market has transitioned into a phase of widespread net distribution, with investors cashing in on profits. What Happened: In their latest report, Glassnode analyzes the nuances of investor behavior to identify potential turning points.

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