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.

Crypto analytics platform Bitcoin Vector is bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship digital asset hovers just below the all-time high. The analytics platform says on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is in the early stage of a full bull market after confirming a breakout.

‘Full Bull Momentum Awaits': Analytics Platform Says Bitcoin Still in Early-Stage Bullish Setup – Here's the Outlook

The government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan established diplomatic ties with the Republic of El Salvador in a recent meeting, discussing an information-sharing agreement on bitcoin. The two countries are currently seeking to embrace the cryptocurrency while under IMF restrictions.

Pakistan Establishes Ties With El Salvador, With Bitcoin Front and Center

Australian fintech startup Block Earner has launched what it calls the first bitcoin-backed home loan, allowing Australians to use their bitcoin ( BTC) as collateral for a home deposit without selling it.

Aussies Can Now Use BTC as Collateral for Home Deposits

Wall Street strategist Tom Lee said Thursday that the astronomical jump in Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares was due not just to the rise in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) but also to the financial maneuvers it adopted. What happened: In an X thread, Lee highlighted how the stock of the Michael Saylor-led firm skyrocketed from $13 to over $450 after switching to a Bitcoin treasury strategy five years ago.

Tom Lee Says Michael Saylor-Led Strategy's 35x Surge Wasn't Just Bitcoin — Treasury Moves 'Far More Significant' Than Token Price Gain

Bitcoin has slowed following a profit-taking dip, but investor conviction is rising as U.S. lawmakers advance new crypto legislation.

Bitcoin Back Above $120K as Clear Crypto Policy ‘Invites' Capital, Institutions

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President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order that will allow cryptocurrencies to be included in U.S. retirement plans, according to a report published Thursday. What Happened: The executive order is expected to be signed this week, the Financial Times reported, citing three sources familiar with Trump's plans, allowing 401(k) plans to diversify their investments beyond traditional stocks and bonds.

Trump Plans Executive Order To Add Crypto To 401(k) Menus—$8.7 Trillion Retirement Market Poised For Bitcoin, Ethereum And Takeover Funds: Report

The latest report issued by the IMF on the compliance of El Salvador's actions with the guidelines established in the $1.4 billion credit facility deal approved in February revealed that Chivo Wallet led the nation to miss the bitcoin non-accumulation quotas.

IMF-El Salvador Deal Bitcoin Compliance Goals Broken: Chivo Wallet Involved

A massive ransomware ring is collapsing as U.S. authorities track 1,610 BTC in ransom payments, leveraging bitcoin trails to identify and charge global cybercriminals. Bitcoin Ransom Plot Crashes as US Closes in on Ryuk Mastermind The U.S.

FBI Tracks 1,610 BTC to Armenian Hacker in Explosive Ransomware Case

The Satoshi-era whale's 80,000 BTC surged over 15.4 million percent since April 2011, from $62,400 to $9.6 billion.

OG bitcoin whale moves remaining 40,191 BTC to Galaxy Digital for potential sale

Electric vehicle maker Volcon announced that it would purchase about $470 million in Bitcoin, adding to the list of corporate BTC treasuries.

E-Bike Maker's Shares Soar 135% on $500 Million Bitcoin Treasury Plan

Bitcoin has evolved from an experimental reserve asset to a strategic corporate holding, with significant valuation disparities emerging based on management strategy and market perception, according to a Nansen report.

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Shift From Hedge to Core Strategy, Nansen Reports

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BTSR) is announcing its plans to go public by merging with Cantor Equity Partners, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) created by financial services titan Cantor Fitzgerald.

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company Announces Plans To Go Public by Combining With Cantor Equity Partners

Bitcoin Magazine President Trump Plans to Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin, Crypto, Gold, and Private Equity: FT The executive order, expected this week, aims to unlock the $9 trillion retirement market by allowing 401(k) plans to invest in alternative assets. This post President Trump Plans to Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin, Crypto, Gold, and Private Equity: FT first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

President Trump Plans to Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin, Crypto, Gold, and Private Equity: FT

Bitcoin Magazine US House Passes Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill The CLARITY Act The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration, bringing the US one step closer to establishing a clear regulatory framework for Bitcoin and other digital commodities. This post US House Passes Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill The CLARITY Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

US House Passes Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill The CLARITY Act

Bitcoin Magazine Finland Joins the Bitcoin Conference Map with BTCHel BTCHel is the newest stop on the global Bitcoin conference circuit, bringing Bitcoiners to Helsinki, Finland, for the first large-scale Bitcoin event in the Nordics. This post Finland Joins the Bitcoin Conference Map with BTCHel first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

Finland Joins the Bitcoin Conference Map with BTCHel

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Thursday, with XRP clipping a new all-time high beyond the $3.40 mark. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $119,899.47 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,448.23 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $175.23 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.36 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2150 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001428 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 18.2% and daily active addresses falling by 4%.

XRP Smashes All-Time High As Bitcoin Reclaims $119,000 And Dogecoin, Ethereum Continue Climb

Bitcoin Magazine White House Confirms President Trump's Support For Bitcoin Tax Exemption The Trump administration is actively exploring a de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin transactions to eliminate barriers to everyday Bitcoin and crypto use, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed during today's press briefing.

White House Confirms President Trump's Support For Bitcoin Tax Exemption

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) will become a publicly traded company through a merger with special-purpose acquisition company Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPO), the companies announced on Thursday.

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company to Launch With 30,021 Bitcoin After SPAC Merger

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Mining in Space Bitcoin mining's space race is to put a miner in space and on the moon. The idea is crazy, but Nick Moran of Intercosmic Energy thinks it has merits. This post Bitcoin Mining in Space first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mike Hobart.

Bitcoin Mining in Space

Good news from the Department of Labor and Wall Street seems to have boosted everything except bitcoin today. Economic Data Buoys Stocks, But Bitcoin Doesn't React U.S. jobless claims fell to a 3-month low on Thursday, and at least 44 companies beat their quarterly estimates this week.

Bitcoin Flat Despite Upbeat Economic Data

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Standard Treasury To Go Public With 30,021 BTC In SPAC Merger Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) has announced a definitive agreement to go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners, a special-purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald. Upon completion, BSTR will launch with 30,021 Bitcoin on its balance sheet, positioning it as the fourth largest public Bitcoin treasury in the world.

Bitcoin Standard Treasury To Go Public With 30,021 BTC In SPAC Merger

The crypto market has changed, and experts say relying on the traditional 4-year halving cycle could leave investors poorly positioned in this new environment. Pseudonymous crypto researcher Viktor argued in an essay on Substack that the long-believed 4-year cycle, popularized by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving schedule and past altcoin seasons, is now outdated.

Bitcoin's 4-Year Cycle Is Dead, Researcher Says: Here's Why It Matters For XRP

A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that El Salvador's recent increase in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserves stems from internal asset consolidation, not new purchases, as previously claimed by government officials. In a staff report dated July 15, the IMF clarified that the observed rise in Bitcoin holdings within the country's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Fund was the result of streamlining state-owned wallets.

Is El Salvador Faking Its Bitcoin Growth? IMF Footnote Sparks New Doubts

According to onchain data, the July 4 whale that shifted a staggering 80,000 BTC has now merged 40,000 BTC into a single address after moving 10,000 BTC just yesterday. Since this consolidation, the funds have remained untouched, sitting quietly in that single wallet.

Fourth of July Whale Consolidates 40,000 BTC Into One Address — What's Next for Billions in Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Magazine Russia's Sberbank Plans to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Services Sberbank would act as a custodian, guaranteeing the security of assets and providing safeguards against hacking and unauthorized access. This post Russia's Sberbank Plans to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

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