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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.

Coinbase, a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has finally announced the implementation of the lightning network, a Bitcoin layer 2 scaling solution. Coinbase will now allow its users to take advantage of this scaling protocol to avoid paying high fees for Bitcoin transactions, enhancing the utility of crypto for customers using Coinbase's services.

Coinbase Announces Support for Bitcoin's Lightning Network

Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted record daily net outflows on Wednesday as BlackRock's IBIT faltered for the very first time.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $563 Million as BlackRock's IBIT Marks First Daily Loss

BNP Paribas, a multinational investment bank and one of the largest financial institutions in Europe, has made a landmark move by purchasing shares in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT), according to an SEC filing. What Happened: The 13F report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals that BNP Paribas acquired 1,030 IBIT shares in the first quarter of 2024, at a price of $40.47 per share.

BNP Paribas Reverses Stance On Crypto, Invests In BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF

Ethereum

Solana

Bitcoin is rising after a rough week, but meme coins like Pepe, Bonk, Dogwifhat, and Dogecoin are the biggest winners today.

Ethereum and Solana Meme Coin Prices Surge Amid Modest Bitcoin Gains

Bitcoin and ether have both rallied back above the $59,000 and $3,000 marks, respectively, according to The Block's Prices Page.

Bitcoin and ether rally hinges on US economic policy's ability to restrain dollar strength, analysts say

MicroStrategy's (MSTR) Bitcoin for Corporations conference has kicked off day 2, featuring Wall Street executives and leading fintech professionals exploring the future of corporate Bitcoin adoption.

LIVE - MicroStrategy World: Bitcoin for Corporations Day 2

Prominent economist Peter Schiff expressed his views on the current state of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), stating that despite the hype surrounding spot Bitcoin ETFs, the crypto king is in a bear market. What Happened: In a Thursday post on X, Schiff compared Bitcoin's performance to gold, saying “Despite all the hype around the BitcoinETFs, Bitcoin is clearly in a bear market.

Bitcoin's 'Party Is Over': Why Peter Schiff Sees Bitcoin In A Bear Market

David Marcus, the former president of Paypal and the current CEO of Lightspark, envisions bitcoin as the primary currency for artificial intelligence (AI) in the future. He describes bitcoin as “maximally neutral,” highlighting its advantages over conventional fiat currencies like the euro or the U.S. dollar.

Lightspark CEO Expects Bitcoin to Dominate AI-Related Monetary Transactions

MicroStrategy has already built one application using its service. "Orange For Outlook" integrates digital signatures into emails to enable recipients to verify the identity of the sender.

MicroStrategy Unveils Plan for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Identity Using Ordinals

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen shared insights on the potential impact of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the cryptocurrency market and why it might ultimately cause an increase in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market dominance. What Happened: In his latest YouTube podcast, Cowen noted that despite the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates at 5.5% and announcing a tapering of quantitative tightening (QT) starting in June, he believes this will only prolong the process of Bitcoin dominance reaching its peak.

What The FOMC Meeting Means For Bitcoin's Next Move

A Binance user unknowingly withdrew one of just four extremely rare Bitcoin "Epic Sats" from 2016, representing a potential multi-million dollar oversight by the exchange.

Second of only Four Bitcoin "Epic Sats" Found by a Binance User

A trader known for several accurate crypto market calls says that Bitcoin (BTC) may not be done correcting after suddenly dropping below $58,000.

Trader Who Called 2021 Collapse Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC May Be In for More Downside – Here's His Target

Despite a recent pause in inflows to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after a continuous 71-day streak, industry experts predict a resurgence led by a broader investor base. What Happened: Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's leading asset management firm, suggests that the lull may soon be replaced by inflows from a variety of institutional investors.

BlackRock Anticipates Renewed Institutional Interest In Bitcoin Spot ETFs

A new study by Fidelity Digital Assets reveals that as bitcoin matures, its volatility is decreasing, making it less volatile than several S&P 500 stocks.

Fidelity Digital Assets Study: Bitcoin's Volatility Declines as It Grows, Echoing Historical Asset Trends

Average daily transaction fees on Bitcoin surged to a record $25.8 million on April 24 before falling back to $4.1 million on Wednesday.

Bitcoin's average daily transaction fees fall back to Ethereum levels after Runes hype subsides

Businesses globally face escalating banking fees and complex payment systems. Paystand addresses these challenges by leveraging bitcoin to provide alternative financial transaction solutions, cutting traditional banking fees and simplifying operations.

Bitcoin Drives Growth And Community Regeneration In Emerging Markets

The miner is looking at options including sale of all or part of the company and other strategic transactions.

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Looking at Options, Including Sale of Company

On May 1, 2024, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced their most significant single-day outflows since their inception on Jan. 11, 2024. ETF Institute Co-Founder: ‘Inflows Don't Go up in a Straight Line' Data sourced from coinglass.com reveals that these funds saw a withdrawal of $563.

Record Withdrawal From US Bitcoin ETFs Marks Largest Single-Day Outflow

Bitcoin has stabilized following a sudden "perfect storm" sell-off over the last week that wiped $300 billion from the combined bitcoin and crypto market.

BlackRock Insider Reveals Shock Sovereign Wealth Fund Interest In Bitcoin After ETF Price Boom

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Stabilizes Around $58K Following Yesterday's Rout

BlackRock says sovereign wealth funds and pensions are having diligence conversations about Bitcoin ETFs, signaling growing institutional Bitcoin adoption despite recent outflows.

BlackRock: Sovereign Wealth, Pension Funds Considering Bitcoin ETFs

The cryptocurrency is already showing signs of maturity as its volatility drops to all-time lows on a yearly scale, the report said.

Bitcoin's Volatility Is Falling and This Will Continue as It Matures: Fidelity

Dogecoin

Leverage traders are seeing red after Bitcoin (BTC) suddenly plummeted below $58,000, dragging altcoins down with it. According to crypto data aggregator Coinglass, over $448,490,000 in liquidations have occurred in the last 24 hours – more than 84% from leveraged longs. Leading exchange OKX hosted the largest amount of liquidations at $171.

Over $448,000,000 in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin and Other Coins Liquidated As BTC Crashes Below $58,000

According to a 13F report, BNP Paribas purchased IBIT shares in the first quarter of 2024—albeit less than 1 BTC worth at current prices.

Second-Largest European Bank BNP Paribas Bought BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Shares: SEC Filing

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs recorded substantial net outflows on Wednesday, marking a significant realignment in investor sentiment. What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, the total net outflow from these ETFs reached a record high of $564 million in a single day.

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