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.

Bitcoin Magazine Fold Unveils Bitcoin Gift Card, Pioneering Bitcoin in U.S. Retail Gift Card Market Fold launches Bitcoin Gift Card, pioneering Bitcoin in U.S. retail. Buy or gift Bitcoin at major stores soon. “Pick up Bitcoin at checkout,” Will Reeves told Bitcoin Magazine. This post Fold Unveils Bitcoin Gift Card, Pioneering Bitcoin in U.S. Retail Gift Card Market first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Fold Unveils Bitcoin Gift Card, Pioneering Bitcoin in U.S. Retail Gift Card Market

Dimon reaffirmed his negative stance on Bitcoin despite regulatory shifts under the Trump admin encouraging institutional involvement.

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan will allow clients to buy Bitcoin but firm will not custody it

Ethereum

Blockchains are a technical marvel, but in this vastly competitive landscape, I've come to see the social consensus and ecosystem around blockchains as by far their most important strategic asset. The social layer matters, but for different reasons depending on the chain.

Bitcoin Is the Asset, Ethereum Is the Platform

Allocations from Mubadala, Avenir, and Brown highlight Bitcoin's acceptance among sovereign funds, asset managers, and academic institutions.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $109 billion AUM as institutional adoption accelerates globally

Bitcoin ETFs closed last week on a high note, notching a net inflow of $260 million with Blackrock and Fidelity leading the charge. Ether ETFs also finished strong, locking in $22 million in inflows without any outflows reported.

Crypto ETFs Close the Week Strong: $260 Million Into Bitcoin ETFs, $22 Million Into Ether ETFs

Bitcoin Magazine Abraaj Restaurants Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in the Middle East Today it was announced that Al Abraaj Restaurants Group B.S.C. has become the first publicly traded company in the region to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The Bahrain-based hospitality firm announced today it has acquired 5 Bitcoin for its balance sheet, with plans to significantly increase its allocation over time.

Abraaj Restaurants Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in the Middle East

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Acquires 1,004 Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 7,800 BTC Metaplanet, Japan's leading Bitcoin treasury company, has acquired 1,004 Bitcoin for about $104.3 million at an average price of $103,873 per BTC. This post Metaplanet Acquires 1,004 Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 7,800 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Metaplanet Acquires 1,004 Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 7,800 BTC

In mid-March, Stanford University hosted a Blockchain and AI conference, bringing together professors, startup CEOs, and venture capitalists (VCs).

Stanford's Blockchain And AI Conference Needs More Bitcoin

In March, Stanford University hosted a blockchain and AI conference, bringing together professors, startup CEOs, and venture capitalists. Here are the summit's insights.

How Bitcoin Could Impact Stanford's Next Blockchain And AI Conference

Why Stanford's Blockchain And AI Conference May Need More Bitcoin

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy and its co-founder, Michael Saylor, are facing a class action lawsuit from investors.

Strategy and co-founder Michael Saylor faces class action lawsuit involving alleged federal securities law violations

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) currently stands at $103,015.71, and has fallen 0.41% in a day and 0.79% over the week, but still had a 21.02% growth in the month. The price makes Bitcoin a resource for El Salvador, whose profit on BTC holdings has crossed over $300 million.

Bitcoin Back To $103k As El Salvador Shuns IMF Deal, Australia Forfeits BTC Proceeds

Strategy is facing a purported class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading investors on the risks and profitability of its aggressive bitcoin strategy during a critical growth phase.

Strategy Hit With Class Action Over Bitcoin—Saylor Named in Lawsuit

U.S.-based Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has made another major Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchase even as it faces legal scrutiny over its accounting disclosures. What Happened: According to a regulatory filing with the SEC, the company acquired 7,390 BTC between May 12 and May 18 for approximately $764.9 million, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 576,230 BTC, more than 2.7% of Bitcoin's fixed 21 million supply.

Strategy Adds $765 Million In Bitcoin, Faces Lawsuit Over BTC Holdings

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has the last leg of its bull run still ahead, according to new analysis by macro investor Raoul Pal. What Happened: In a May 18 podcast, Pal said crypto is now entering "Phase 2 of the Banana Zone," the part of the cycle where liquidity rises and prices accelerate after early-stage consolidation.

Bitcoin Pulls Back, But Raoul Pal Says We're Entering 'Phase 2 Of The Banana Zone'

Bitcoin has had a choppy start to the week tapping $106,000 before falling to $102,450 in a matter of hours.

Bitcoin Taps $106,000 Before Tumbling as Ethereum Dips

Bitcoin is currently priced at $102,554 with a market capitalization of $2.03 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume reached $47.58 billion, and the intraday price range fluctuated between $102,126 and $107,115. Bitcoin A recent rejection from the local high of $107,115 signals a significant turning point, especially with heightened selling pressure seen across all major timeframes.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Market Recoils After $107K Peak, Eyes Key Support

The Bitcoin network hashrate rose 2% in the first two weeks of May to an average of 885 exahashes per second (EH/s), Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Friday.

Bitcoin Network Hashrate Rose Slightly in First Two Weeks of May: JPMorgan

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Buys $765 Million Worth of Additional Bitcoin Strategy Buys $765 Million Worth of Additional Bitcoin This post Strategy Buys $765 Million Worth of Additional Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

Strategy Buys $765 Million Worth of Additional Bitcoin

A typo in Strategy founder Michael Saylor's initial post, which was quickly amended, suggested the acquisition was worth $764.9 billion.

Strategy and Metaplanet Bought Combined $870 Million Worth of Bitcoin

After bitcoin vaulted beyond the $107,000 mark, the leading digital asset retraced and dipped below the $103,000 threshold. Amid this sharp recalibration, the notorious Hyperliquid whale intensified its 40x leveraged bitcoin long position, which now carries a valuation of $508 million.

Hyperliquid Daredevil: $508M Bitcoin Long Bet, No Fiat Left, and ‘Paper Hands Will Burn'

BounceBit, a crypto infrastructure provider using features from both centralized (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), has executed a bitcoin (BTC) derivatives trading strategy using BlackRock's yield-generating tokenized money market fund, BUIDL, to enhance returns.

BounceBit Pilots Bitcoin Trading Strategy Using BlackRock's BUIDL as Collateral

Strategy has expanded its bitcoin holdings once again, acquiring an additional 7,390 BTC for approximately $764.9 million at an average price of $103,498 per coin, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

Strategy Adds 7,390 Bitcoin, Now Holds Over 576,000 BTC

Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR)

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings With Latest Multi-Million Dollar Purchase

The company's bitcoin holdings have now reached around 2.8% of the total 21 million BTC supply — worth over $59 billion.

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