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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.

Bitcoin's average acquisition cost reached an all-time high of $40,980 per BTC at the end of 2024, according to ARK Invest's Big Ideas 2025 report.

Bitcoin's Acquisition Cost Hits Record $40.9K in 2024 as Analysts Predict $40K Floor Price

Bitcoin's price fell below $95,000 on Feb. 12 after U.S. inflation data for January came in higher than expected, shaking both crypto and traditional markets.

Bitcoin Drops Below $95,000 as U.S. Inflation Rises 0.5% in January, Fed Signals No Rate Cuts Soon

Avalon Labs is evaluating the launch of a bitcoin-backed public debt fund, exploring its alignment with SEC Regulation A. U.S. SEC Framework Could Provide Structure for Bitcoin-Backed Debt Fund Avalon Labs is pioneering efforts to expand bitcoin's role in the financial sector by exploring a regulated bitcoin-backed public debt fund.

Avalon Labs Explores First Bitcoin-Backed Public Debt Fund

Riot also announced it has hired investment banks Evercore and Northland Capital Markets to lead discussions with potential AI and HPC partners.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Adds New Board Member to Push AI Pivot

An explosion in a Malaysian city has uncovered an illegal Bitcoin mining operation, with police finding rigs powered by stolen electricity.

Blast Exposes Illegal Bitcoin Mining Setup in Malaysia

Fold has teamed up with Visa to launch a bitcoin rewards credit card, offering up to 2% BTC back, exclusive perks, and a path to mainstream crypto adoption.

Fold and Visa Boost Bitcoin Adoption With New Credit Card

With declining Bitcoin mining revenue and rising difficulty, companies like Riot are seeking new revenue streams.

Riot Taps Advisors to Explore AI Partnerships as Bitcoin Miners Eye New Revenue Streams

Lawmakers in 20 U.S. states are pushing bitcoin reserve bills that could inject $23 billion (247K BTC) into the market, according to Vaneck's head of digital assets research, who calls the estimate conservative. 20 State Bitcoin Bills Could Unleash a $23 Billion Buying Wave—247K BTC at Stake Lawmakers across 20 U.S.

20 US States Push Bitcoin Reserve Bills, Potentially Igniting a $23 Billion BTC Buying Frenzy

President Donald Trump has chosen ex-Bitfury CLO Jonathan Gould to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, per reports.

Trump's Pick to Lead Bank Regulator OCC Has Strong Bitcoin Ties

Energy management firm KULR Technology Group has added more Bitcoin to its balance sheet, and now holds about $60 million worth.

Publicly Traded Firm KULR Just Added More Bitcoin to Its Treasury

Bitcoin traded between $96,992 and $97,447 over the last hour on November 25, 2024, with a market capitalization of $1.92 trillion, a 24-hour trade volume of $47 billion, and an intraday price range spanning $94,119 to $97,577, reflecting a period of consolidation amid broader market uncertainties.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bulls vs. Bears—Who Will Dominate the Next Move?

The United States has released Alexander Vinnik, the Russian co-founder of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-e cryptocurrency exchange, as part of a negotiated agreement with Moscow. What Happened: His release follows that of Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia since 2021, The Wall Street Journal reported.

US Releases Russian Bitcoin Exchange Co-Founder Alexander Vinnik In Prisoner Deal With Moscow

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood says that the chances of Bitcoin (BTC) eventually hitting $1.5 million are improving for one key reason. In a new update to investors, Wood says that it's looking more likely that Bitcoin will increase by 1,455% its current value due to increasing adoption by financial institutions.

Cathie Wood Says Odds of $1,500,000 Bitcoin Price Have Gone Up – Here's Why

Asset manager VanEck analyzed 20 state-level Bitcoin reserve bills, and estimates these bills could lead to 242,700 BTC in buying.

State-level Bitcoin reserve bills could drive $23 billion in buying, VanEck says

Bitcoiners shouldn't sit around and wait for fiat banks and financial companies to offer services built on Bitcoin, we should do it ourselves.

Bitcoin Banks: We Should Build Them Ourselves

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Crypto markets are stabilizing and trending upward after an initial drop following the higher-than-expected COnsumer Price Inflation report. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,166.74 +2.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,679.72 +3.4% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $193.42 -1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.44 +2.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2612 +4.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001680 +8.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increased by 3.2% and daily active addresses grew by 2.6%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Climb Higher As Inflation Volatility Eases: 'Don't See A Reason To Go Back To Lows,' Trader Says

Cryptoquant analysts posit that live blockchain data grants investors unmatched clarity into bitcoin mining firms' activities, diminishing dependence on stale quarterly disclosures. From Quarters to Seconds: The Real-Time Analytics Rewriting Crypto Equity Research A recent cryptoquant.

Blockchain's Crystal Ball: How Cryptoquant's Data Is Decoding Bitcoin Miners' True Financial Pulse

The Japanese mobile gaming firm Gumi plans to accumulate more than $6.5 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) as part of a new corporate strategy. A translated announcement from the gaming company indicates the firm will invest 1 billion yen (equivalent to $6,558,150 at time of writing) between now and May to acquire the crypto.

Japanese Mobile Gaming Firm Gumi Looking To Accumulate $6,558,150 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC)

The altcoin market has shed $234 billion over the past two weeks, marking one of the largest devaluations in history. While bitcoin has remained volatile, it has shown resilience compared to the widespread sell-off across the broader crypto landscape.

Altcoin Market Capitalization Falls by $234 Billion as Bitcoin Holds Steady

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the broader crypto market briefly dipped in mid-day trading, reflecting worries over accelerating inflation. What Happened: Crypto analyst Ali Martinez commented “not good” on the unexpectedly high inflation numbers as analyst Kevin pointed out that headline inflation above 3% is a bearish signal and reinforces the idea that altseason is still far off.

Bitcoin Sees 'Short Term Volatility' After Inflation Data, Altseason Remains Distant

Galoy founder and CEO Nicolas Burtey wants to help more borrowers use bitcoin as collateral for loans while introducing open-source software into the traditional banking stack.

Galoy Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loan Software, Sets Groundwork For Open-Source Banking

The U.S. will release Russian Alexander Vinnik—who ran the BTC-e crypto exchange—in a prisoner swap after Moscow released an American.

Russian Bitcoin Exchange Founder Being Released by US in Prisoner Swap: Reports

Hotter-than-expected inflation data released Wednesday morning applied downward pressure on both traditional and crypto markets. Inflation Fears Push Bitcoin Below $96,000 Threshold Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to maintain momentum, trading at $95,580.74 at the time of reporting. The leading cryptocurrency has declined 1.55% in the past 24 hours and is down 3.

Bitcoin Slips Below $96K as Inflation Concerns Rattle Markets

Tie-up is meant to tokenize Brazilian asset-backed securities, consumer credit, corporate debt, and accounts receivable.

Plume Network and Brazil's Mercado Bitcoin to tokenize $40 million worth of RWAs

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen highlights a growing imbalance in the market: capital is pouring into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and meme coins, while other crypto projects struggle for attention. What Happened: In a podcast on Feb 11, Cowen highlights Bitcoin dominance has surged from 38-39% to 64%, which he calls a sign of the market "healing itself.

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