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.

Ethereum

Solana

Magic Eden is pulling support for Ethereum-compatible and Bitcoin-based assets, marking an end to its multi-chain approach to user adoption.

Magic Eden Pulls Plug on Bitcoin and Ethereum Support, Doubles Down on Solana

Trump Media is considering spinning off its Truth Social platform into its own public entity.

Trump Media Weighs Truth Social Spinoff Following Bitcoin, Crypto ETF Moves

The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that this new educational program will be implemented during the upcoming school period. The program, produced in partnership with Wespark, seeks to explain bitcoin and money concepts to public school students in a simple way. El Salvador Finalizes Bitcoin Diploma 2.

El Salvador Finalizes Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 Educational Program

MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) surged over 10% after announcing a joint venture with Starwood Digital Ventures to pivot mining sites toward AI infrastructure, despite reporting a $1.7 billion Q4 loss driven by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) writedowns. MARA Reports $1.7 Billion Q4 Loss The company reported a Q4 net loss of $1.7 billion compared to net income of $528.3 million a year earlier.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Pivots To AI After $1.7 Billion Loss As Stock Surges 10%

Between credit stress concerns, a hot PPI inflation reading, and tensions between U.S. and Iran, investors have plenty of reasons to stay away from risk assets.

Bitcoin' rebound cancelled as U.S. stocks fall, gold surges, amid mounting macro risks

Bitcoin's rebound cancelled as U.S. stocks fall, gold surges, amid mounting macro risks

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a ban on Bitcoin and crypto ATMs, with legislation introduced in response to a growing number of scams.

Minnesota Weighs Total Ban on Bitcoin, Crypto ATMs

Minnesota Weighs Total Ban on Bitcoin and Crypto ATMs

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has fallen about 26% over the past month, yet on-chain data show a steady rise in large wallet holders, a pattern historically associated with accumulation phases. Large Wallets Near Record Levels Bitcoin is approaching 20,000 wallets holding at least 100 BTC, equivalent to roughly $6.78 million per wallet at current prices, Santiment data shows.

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