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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 Bitcoin halving happened early this morning, but after a tumultuous week, the biggest digital asset is sitting still.

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Halving Happens But BTC Doesn't Budge After a Dramatic Week

A widely followed crypto analyst is forecasting that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach a six-figure price over the coming months.

‘Things Could Get Really Bonkers' – Bitcoin Primed To Explode by up to 282% if This Happens: InvestAnswers

The recent market dip in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) saw a significant increase in the holdings of large investors, commonly referred to as “whales,” who collectively added over $1.2 billion worth of BTC to their portfolios. What Happened: On Friday, as the price of Bitcoin dropped below $60,000, large investors increased their holdings by 19,760 BTC, equivalent to $1.2 billion, according to a report by CoinDesk, citing data from IntoTheBlock.

Bitcoin Whales Scoop Up $1.2B Worth Of BTC During Market Dip: Is Potential Rally For King Crypto On The Cards?

Despite this being the most anticipated Bitcoin halving yet (at least according to Google search history), it was the launch of the high-profile Bitcoin builder Casey Rodamor's latest creation – Runes – that turned heads, even among long-time blockchain developers who despise the digital tokens that can be minted on the platform.

Runes Protocol Launches on Bitcoin, Sending Fees Soaring as Users Rush to Mint Tokens

Upon reaching block height 840,000, when the mining pool Viabtc collected 37.626 bitcoin in fees worth $2.39 million, the expense for onchain transfers climbed, surpassing $240 per transaction. Block 840,003 recorded 16.06 bitcoins in fee payments, and block 840,004 accumulated 24 bitcoins in fees valued at over $1.5 million.

After Halving Event, Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar to Over $240

Bitcoin experienced a 1.5% increase over the last 24 hours following the successful completion of the fourth Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving event, signifying a notable reduction in miner rewards. The event, which occurs every 210,000 blocks, has seen the reward for mining a block drop from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

Bitcoin Shrugs Off Fourth Halving: Miner Rewards Halved, Price Holds Strong

Four years in the making, the built-in cut in Bitcoin mining rewards didn't significantly change the price of BTC.

Bitcoin Barely Bobbles After Halving

Bitcoin's 4th halving arrives with cheers and high hopes for a new era with the Runes protocol coming online.

Bitcoin Halving Is Here: Crypto Twitter Reacts

Block 840,000, the fourth ever Bitcoin halving block, has been confirmed — though it could possibly change.

Bitcoin's fourth halving block sees additional $2.4 million reward paid as fee

Bitcoin (BTC) held steady around $63,700 in the aftermath of the cryptocurrency's fourth halving, an event that upends the economics for the miners who power the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Bitcoin Rally Holds Around $63,700 Following 4th Block Reward Halving

The Bitcoin network on Friday night slashed the incentives rewarded to miners in half for the fourth time in its history. The celebrated event, which takes place about once every four years as mandated in the Bitcoin code, is designed to slow the issuance of bitcoins, thereby creating a scarcity effect and allowing the cryptocurrency to maintain its digital gold-like quality.

Bitcoin just completed its fourth-ever 'halving,' here's what investors need to watch now

ViaBTC has not only mined Bitcoin's fourth halving block, but it has also mined the fourth ever “epic sat”.

ViaBTC Just Mined the 4th Ever Bitcoin Epic Sat During The Halving

The Bitcoin network on Friday evening completed its fourth “halving,” reducing the rewards earned by miners to 3.125 bitcoins from 6.25. The price of bitcoin fell about 4% this week to about $64,100, according to Coin Metrics.

The Bitcoin network completes the fourth-ever ‘halving' of rewards to miners

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Bitcoin Blockchain Has Fourth 'Halving' in 15-Year History, in Show of Monetary Policy Set by Code

At 8:12 p.m. ET on Friday., April 19, 2024, the Bitcoin network marked its fourth block reward halving at block height 840,000. Block 840,000 was mined by Viabtc, securing the notable ‘epic satoshi' for the fortunate mining pool and a 3.125 BTC reward.

Halving Milestone: Block 840,000 Mined, Ushering in a New Chapter as Bitcoin Miners Face Shrinking Rewards

Today's Bitcoin halving event means that, on average, miners will now produce around 450 BTC in total per day compared to 900 BTC previously.

Bitcoin ushers in fourth halving as miners' block subsidy reward drops to 3.125 BTC

Bitcoin has officially executed a systematic, hard-coded and highly anticipated event known as the halving. The event, which happens roughly every four years, essentially cuts the Bitcoin reward that miners receive for powering the network in half, reducing the new supply of BTC entering the market.

Bitcoin Halving Executes, Defying Era of Money Printing and Currency Debasement With ‘Quantitative Tightening'

The Bitcoin network successfully underwent its fourth halving late Friday, cutting the amount of BTC that miners earn by half.

Bitcoin Completes Fourth Halving, Ushering In New Era for BTC

HRF Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein says the Finney Freedom Prize should inspire people to be like Hal Finney, the first major Bitcoin advocate.

Human Rights Foundation Announces Finney Freedom Prize On Fourth Bitcoin Halving

The Human Rights Foundation has announced that computer scientist and privacy advocate Hal Finney, who played a role in getting Bitcoin going 15 years ago, will posthumously be the first recipient of an award named in his honor.

Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Posthumously Wins New Award Named for Him

The countdown to Bitcoin's 4th halving has begun. Tune in to the Bitcoin Halving Livestream powered by Kraken.

WATCH: The 2024 Bitcoin Halving Livestream

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Cryptocurrency markets surged on Friday, with a 47.5% spike in total crypto liquidations reaching $258.7 million and a more than double increase in total exchange inflows, as investors eagerly await the Bitcoin Halving set to occur in a few hours. What Happened: Geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on global markets, including stocks and crypto, following Israel's military strike on Iran in the early hours of Friday.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Pick Up Steam: The Pre-Halving Week In Retrospect

Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban wants to understand more about how AI is impacting the crypto mining industry.

Billionaire Mark Cuban weighs in on the bitcoin halving

Binance has converted all of the crypto in its $1 billion emergency insurance fund into the stablecoin USDC. The top global crypto exchange established the “Secure Asset Fund for Users” (SAFU) in 2018 to protect Binance users from “extreme situations.

Top Crypto Exchange Binance Converts $1,000,000,000 Secure Asset Fund From Bitcoin and BNB to Stablecoin USDC

The crypto community is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated Bitcoin Halving event is set to commence in just a few hours. What Happened: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan in his Friday interview with CNBC stated that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is experiencing a demand shock from the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs and a supply shock from the Halving.

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