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.

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bled another $95 million on Nov. 10, extending their losing streak to four straight days and deepening a 2026 hole that has wiped out a year-to-date cushion of more than $1.4 billion in roughly three weeks. A $25.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed for a 4th Straight Day as 2026 Outflows Top $1B Billion

Property owners in Miami-Dade County can now use Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to pay taxes, the Tax Collector's Office announced on Monday. Use Bitcoin to Pay Taxes The new payment option gives property owners another way to settle their tax obligations.

Want to Pay Your Property Taxes in Bitcoin? Miami-Dade Just Made It Possible

Former White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt says President Donald Trump is still interested in buying bitcoin for the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, but open-market purchases face a serious legal problem.

Trump Still Wants to Buy Bitcoin but a Legal Wall Stands in the Way: Witt

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Leading cryptocurrencies fell further on Tuesday as investors weighed hotter-than-expected consumer prices and the rising odds of an interest-rate hike.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drop as Investors Weigh Rate Hike Odds: Analyst Explains Why ‘Horrific' BTC Chart Is Routine in a Bull Market

Bitcoin's sleeping giants have been stirring this year, and the numbers are staggering. Checkonchain data reveals that more than 227,000 BTC acquired before 2019 have awakened in 2026, while a separate onchain investigation into dormant wallets uncovers a trail of colossal transfers, mysterious whale movements, and ancient mining rewards dating back to 2010. Bitcoin.

Dormant Bitcoin Data Reveals 227,196 BTC in Pre-2019 Coins Revived in 2026

Washington Bitcoin merchants, from Seattle coffee shops to a Snorkel hot tub heated by bitcoin miners.

Bitcoin Heated Hot Tubs and 278 Washington Bitcoin Merchants : Now Accepting Bitcoin

The Bitcoin miner says its Boden facility could generate $45 million annually, but a June letter of intent remains nonbinding as executives negotiate financing and customer protections for the project.

Bitcoin Miner HIVE Eyes $45 Million in Annual Revenue From AI Deal

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) missed Monday's broad market rally, and SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom says it just needs buyers to show back up. Rate Fears Kept Bitcoin on the Sidelines Chalom told The Wolf Of All Streets Tuesday that hotter-than-expected October CPI data, with core inflation excluding food and energy at 0.3% against a 2% forecast, raises the odds of a December Fed hike rather than the cuts markets expected earlier this year.

Bitcoin 'Needs Buyers to Come Back' After CPI Data Triggers Slide to $73,000

▶ Oil is down almost 20% and gas is down 25% since the end of October, and Robbert van Batenburg, Global Strategist at The Bear Traps Report, says that sets up a dovish Fed and "the sweet spot for gold," which is good for Bitcoin too.

Oil Selloff Sets Up “The Sweet Spot for Gold” and Bitcoin | Robbert van Batenburg

Bitcoin prices have suffered notable declines lately, falling below $73,000 on Tuesday, November 10 as the digital currency struggled with multiple bearish factors.

Bitcoin Falls Below $73,000 To Reach Lowest Since August

Binance Research suggests slowing global monetary tightening could improve bitcoin's outlook before central banks begin cutting interest rates, while growing use of tokenized equities in decentralized finance (DeFi) points to a new phase of blockchain adoption.

Bitcoin Could Rally Before Rate Cuts Begin, Binance Research Says

Mercado Bitcoin let users log in to check balances after a security incident, said it will restore balances with its own funds and kept trading paused.

Mercado Bitcoin Reopens for Balance Checks, Pledges to Restore Funds

Truth Social's parent booked $409.7 million in quarterly income largely from crypto investments, even as its stock remained more than 94% below its March 2024 peak.

Trump Media Posts $410 Million Profit. Bitcoin Gains Did the Heavy Lifting

▶ James Lavish told BMTV last month that he believes the bottom is in, and he says that cycle call still holds after hike odds spiked and tech stocks wobbled.

James Lavish: Bitcoin Price Target, $400K–$500K by Mid-2029

Patrick Witt said President Trump is interested in buying Bitcoin for the strategic reserve, but said open-market purchases are of questionable legality.

Trump Wants to Buy Bitcoin for US Reserve, Former Adviser Says

Rep. Ron Reynolds filed House Bill 815 on Monday, allowing each Texas city or county to put up to $10 million of public money into bitcoin starting Sept. 1, 2027.

Texas Rep. Files Bill Letting Cities Invest $10 Million in Bitcoin

Hyperliquid

South Korean exchange Upbit listed Hyperliquid's HYPE token against the Korean won, Bitcoin and USDT on Tuesday, with deposits and withdrawals on HyperEVM.

Upbit Lists Hyperliquid's HYPE With Korean Won, Bitcoin and USDT Pairs

BTC slipped under $74,000 after October CPI beat forecasts. Analysts flag $73,000 support and a possible drop toward $69,000.

Bitcoin slides below $74,000 after hotter-than-expected CPI as analysts warn of drop to $70k

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) faces renewed downside pressure as hotter-than-expected inflation fuels expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate hike. But analysts point to historical resilience, improving global liquidity and signs of retail capitulation as potential recovery catalysts.

Can Bitcoin Hold $70,000 Ahead of 'Nearly Inevitable' December Rate Hike?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is on pace for its first back-to-back annual loss in 18 years of trading history, according to critic Peter Schiff, who on Tuesday called the pattern "a break from precedent investors ignore at their peril." Bitcoin's Two Straight Down Years Would Be a First Schiff said that Bitcoin has never fallen two calendar years in a row since its creation, yet it dropped 6.34% last year and sits down 16.5% so far in 2026.

Bitcoin Drops Below $73,000: A ‘Break From Precedent,' Peter Schiff Warns

Canaan's mining-machine sales fell to $4.8 million from $118.6 million a year earlier, but a $51.9 million fair-value gain turned an operating loss into $8.0 million of net income.

Canaan (CAN) Swings to an $8 Million Profit on Bitcoin Gains as Rig Sales Collapse 96%

MARA sold the equivalent of about 40% of its Bitcoin after September and plans more sales, as miners moved more coins while Bitcoin slid toward $73,000.

Why MARA Is Selling Its Bitcoin to Fund an AI Pivot

Bitcoin fell below $73,000 on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected October inflation data showed consumer prices rising 0.4%. Bitcoin Slides as Inflation Data Sparks Market Volatility Bitcoin price fell below $73,000 on Tuesday following the release of October's consumer price index (CPI) data, which showed a 0.4% monthly increase in inflation.

Bitcoin Price Crashes to $72,787 After Hotter-Than-Expected CPI

Bitcoin fell below $74,000 after October inflation beat forecasts, increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates again at its December meeting.

Bitcoin Falls as Hot US Inflation Fuels Fears of Bigger Fed Rate Hike

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez said Monday his office now accepts bitcoin for property taxes online and in person, with every payment converted to dollars before it reaches the county.

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