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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.

The integration "instantly makes Bitcoin highly capable beyond a store of value," said an Aptos exec.

Bitcoin Stacks L2 Brings Its sBTC to the Aptos Network

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $59K as Traders Anticipate 50-Bps Fed Rate Cut

Singapore's largest bank, DBS, will begin offering OTC bitcoin and crypto options trading for institutional clients in Q4 2024. DBS is the first major Asian bank providing sophisticated Bitcoin derivatives amid rising allocation demand.

Singapore's DBS Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Options for Institutions

A trader who nailed the May 2021 Bitcoin collapse says one indicator suggests BTC could be primed for fourth-quarter gains.

Possible Bitcoin Q4 Fireworks in the Wings As Indicator Comes in Hot, Says Trader That Called 2021 BTC Collapse

A history of strategic bitcoin mining using green hydroelectric power growing to 27.9% of GDP in 2024

How Bhutan Quietly Built $750 Million In Bitcoin Holdings

Arthur Hayes's family office Maelstrom awarded the first grant from its Bitcoin developer program to contributor Rkrux. The funding will support Rkrux working full-time on contributing to Bitcoin Core as an open source project.

Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Bitcoin Core Developer

“There is increased downside risk with Bitcoin possibly retreating to major support at $49,300,” analysts flagged in a report.

Bitcoin Stalls as Experts Warn of Resistance Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Meanwhile, spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds returned to combined daily net outflows of $9.4 million on Monday.

BlackRock's IBIT clocks first daily net inflows in three weeks as spot Bitcoin ETFs attract $12.8 million

The Canadian crypto firm's stock has almost tripled in value this year. Now it could reach a much larger investor base.

DeFi Technologies Prepares for Nasdaq Listing Following Bitcoin Treasury Play

Bhutan's state-owned Druk Holdings touts digital assets as one of its focus investment groups.

Bhutan, Tiny Country With $3B GDP, Holds Over $780M in Bitcoin

MicroStrategy announced the details of its third debt offering of 2024, underlying its commitment to Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy Announces Third Debt Offering of 2024, Aims to Raise $700M To Buy BTC

Ether

Ethereum (ETH) is at a three-and-a-half-year low against Bitcoin, a level last seen in April 2021.

Ethereum (ETH) Underperforms Against Bitcoin as ETHBTC Reaches 42-Month Low

Bitcoin (BTC) has extended losses by 1.4% to trade at $57,800.

Bitcoin Dips Below $58,000 as Crypto Market Braces for Fed Rate Cut Decision

A crypto strategist who continues to build a following with timely Bitcoin calls is unveiling two roads that BTC could take en route to new all-time highs. Pseudonymous analyst Credible Crypto tells his 419,300 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks Bitcoin's market structure is being set up to annihilate BTC bears.

Trader Outlines Potential Price Path for Bitcoin Rallies, Says BTC Bears Are Being Fattened for ‘Massive Pump'

Markets are seeing a nearly 70% probability of a bigger 50 bps rate cut to the 4.7%-5% range, up from 25% a month ago.

Bitcoin Holds Above $58K as Odds of Big Fed Rate Cuts Jump to 67%

Hillsborough and Campbell, California, residents have been alerted to a new email scam, according to local police departments. Scammers are sending emails containing personal details and photos of victims' homes, threatening to release private information unless they pay $2,000 in bitcoin.

Police Warn of Bitcoin Scam Threatening to Expose Private Information

Trump said that seeing his Ethereum NFT sales largely paid for in crypto helped influence his newfound pro-Bitcoin stance.

Trump Credits Success of His NFTs for Change of Heart on Bitcoin and Crypto

Profits are getting squeezed for public Bitcoin miners, though their dominance of Bitcoin's hash rate only keeps growing.

Public Bitcoin Miners Are Taking Over—But Their Stock Keeps Dropping

On Monday, U.S.-based Microstrategy, the publicly traded business intelligence (BI) company, unveiled plans for a private offering of $700 million in convertible senior notes. The BI firm plans to raise capital to pay off existing debt and purchase more bitcoin.

Microstrategy Announces $700M Private Offering for Debt Buyback and Bitcoin Acquisition

Money poured back into crypto investment funds—with investors primarily focusing on Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.—after a losing streak.

Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back in a Big Way as Investors Expect Rate Cuts

BOB (Build on Bitcoin), a hybrid layer two (L2) solution integrating Bitcoin and Ethereum, has launched BOB Stake, a new one-click bitcoin staking product. The platform allows users to stake bitcoin (BTC) and utilize Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) across decentralized finance (defi) applications.

Bitcoin L2 BOB Launches ‘One-Click' BTC Staking Solution

MicroStrategy will use the net proceeds from this offering to redeem Senior Secured Notes due 2028 and to acquire additional bitcoin.

MicroStrategy Announces $700 Million Raise To Redeem Senior Secured Notes and Buy Bitcoin

Cathedra Bitcoin will move away from mining business and will develop data center instead.

Another Bitcoin Miner Adopts MicroStrategy's Playbook of Buying BTC in Open Market

The company is the largest corporate bitcoin holder with 244,800 bitcoin worth over $14 billion in its treasury.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Plans Another $700M Convertible Note Issuance

The business intelligence firm holds about $14 billion worth of bitcoin, including a $1 billion purchase last week.

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