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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.

Higher fees from Ordinals and BRC-20 may be good for miners but they risk pushing activity to the fragmented world of L2s and harming adoption of Bitcoin around the world. Proposals for “OP_CAT” and CTV would upgrade the network and allow more innovation at the chain-level, says Bob Bodily, CEO of Bioniq, an Ordinals marketplace.

The Halving Highlights Why Bitcoin Needs to Upgrade

The publicly traded bitcoin mining company Cleanspark has exercised its option to acquire 100,000 bitcoin mining machines from Bitmain. The firm initially secured the option last year, and the agreement has now been enhanced to include the latest S21 Pro model from Bitmain, which offers 15 joules per terahash (J/T).

Cleanspark to Upgrade Mining Fleet With 100,000 S21 Pro Bitcoin Miners From Bitmain

Both Robert Kiyosaki and Cathie Wood are well known in the finance and investing community, although for largely different reasons. In the 1990s, Kiyosaki authored "Rich Dad Poor Dad," a book about personal finance and building wealth.

Robert Kiyosaki Praises Cathie Wood's Prediction That Bitcoin Will Hit $2.3 Million And Suggests 'Living Dangerously' And Buying More

There is a long-standing assumption that Bitcoin is still too complicated or impractical for merchants and customers to use as a medium of exchange—its original canonical use. However, BTCPay Server is trying to dispel this by making easy-to-use tools and services for merchants and users to send and receive Bitcoin, chiefly over the Lightning network, using a combination of NFC and Bitcoin Point of Sales (PoS) devices.

BTCPay Server Is Reshaping The Bitcoin Conference Payment Experience

Ethereum

Hong Kong regulators are expected to greenlight spot ETFs for both bitcoin and ether as early as Monday, Bloomberg reported.

Hong Kong to approve spot bitcoin, ether ETFs as soon as Monday: Bloomberg

As the digital currency landscape evolves, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is showing potential signs of a significant price movement, with market intelligence suggesting a possible break from its correlation with traditional stock markets. What Happened: Market intelligence firm Santiment has indicated that Bitcoin might be on the verge of a significant price surge, potentially reaching the $100,000 mark, as its correlation with traditional stock markets appears to diminish.

Bitcoin Eyes $100K Milestone Amid Weakening Ties With Stocks: Expert

The bitcoin halving is not priced in and the event will see "real changes" in the BTC's supply and demand mechanics, an analyst said.

Bitcoin halving not priced in, despite pre-event trader activity, analyst says

This week, the crypto community on social media has once again been buzzing about a bitcoin wallet called ‘Mr 100' following a significant deposit of 100 bitcoin on April 10, 2024.

While Some Think Bitcoin's 12th-Largest Wallet Hides a Nation State, Onchain Data Shows an Exchange

Hong Kong is on the verge of becoming a major player in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETF) market, with potential approvals for spot Bitcoin ETFs and spot Ether ETFs expected as early as this week. What Happened: This move positions Hong Kong as a competitor to Singapore and Dubai in the race to become a leading digital asset hub.

Hong Kong Poised To Approve Spot Bitcoin And Spot Ether ETFs: Report

As of April 12, 2024, bitcoin's price exhibits resilience, trading at $70,748, with oscillators showing mixed signals while moving averages firmly suggest a bullish trend heading into the weekend.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Traders on Edge as Mixed Signals Keep Market Guessing

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Holds Stable at $70K

Hong Kong could approve approve spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds as early as Monday, Bloomberg said, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Hong Kong Could Approve Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs as Early as Monday: Bloomberg

Bitcoin meme coin, PUPS, found itself in the middle of controversy with viral crypto trader Ansem colorfully coming to its defense.

Bitcoin PUPS Up 55% Amid ‘First Memecoin' on BTC Network Controversy

The IMF is reportedly demanding changes to El Salvador's pioneering Bitcoin law amid $1.4 billion credit negotiations, underscoring tensions over Bitcoin's disruptive potential.

IMF Demands Changes to El Salvador's Bitcoin law: Report

Net inflows into Bitcoin spot ETFs reached a notable high on Thursday, at $91.27 million, led by a substantial injection into BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT), which alone accounted for approximately $192 million. What Happened: This influx contrasts sharply with the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC:GBTC), which experienced a net outflow of $124 million, underscoring a shifting investor preference within digital asset funds, according to data from SoSoValue.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Parry $124M Grayscale Outflow, Notch $91M Net Inflows On Thursday

"The guy who wants to tell you how to use Bitcoin couldn't even secure his own Bitcoin," a developer complained on Twitter.

FBI Subpoenas 2022 Event Attendees After Theft From Bitcoin Core Dev

BlackRock's IBIT spot bitcoin ETF is now in the top 100 of all exchange-traded funds by assets under management.

BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF crosses $15 billion in total inflows

Ordinals and Runes are both projects by long-time Bitcoin developer Casey Rodarmor, which has created trust and lent an idea of authenticity among users.

Bitcoin Meme Coin PUPS Fuelled by Hype Ahead of Runes Release

HashKey said the und issuers working in collaboration with the firm have finalized relevant infrastructure for potential spot bitcoin ETFs.

HashKey finalizes infrastructure for spot bitcoin ETFs amid anticipated approval

Despite China's firm ban on cryptocurrency trading, Hong Kong, closely tied to the mainland, could inadvertently play a pivotal role in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) ascent to a much-awaited $100,000 price tag. The financial hub is on the brink of becoming a significant player in the crypto ETF market.

Will Bitcoin Hit $100K Sooner Than Expected, Thanks To Chinese Asset Managers And Hong Kong's Major ETF Push?

Singapore-based Matrixport expects mainland Chinese investors to move billions into potential Hong Kong-listed spot BTC ETFs through the Stock Connect program.

Hong Kong-Listed Bitcoin ETFs Could Unlock Upto $25B in Demand, Crypto Firm Says

The market intelligence platform Santiment believes Bitcoin (BTC) could soon hit $100,000 if the correlation between crypto and stocks decreases. In a new video update, Brian Quinlivan, Santiment's director of marketing, says Bitcoin may be diverging from the S&P 500, a historic bullish signal for the crypto king.

$100,000 Bitcoin Price Incoming if Correlation Between Crypto and Stocks Weakens, According to Santiment

The Thursday total ETF flow was negative, with GBTC leading the pack

Bitcoin Stable Near $71K as GBTC Outflows Pick Back Up

Alexis Ohanian, a co-founder of Reddit, foresees a future where artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, the backbone of the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), intersect, generating a fresh demand for image verification. What Happened: Ohanian expressed his thoughts on social media platform X on Thursday.

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Foresees Advance In AI Creating A Genuine Utility For Tech Behind Bitcoin: 'A Great Case For The Blockchain That Isn't Speculative Or Particularly Flashy'

Renowned author, Robert Kiyosaki, has expressed his disinterest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs, favoring direct ownership of assets over Wall Street's financial products. What Happened: On Thursday, Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” took to Twitter to answer a question about his interest in the Bitcoin ETF.

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