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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 operation will mine Bitcoin and several other tokens as part of the firm's broader venture mining push.

Venture Capital Firm DCG Launches Mining Operation as Bitcoin Profits Surge

The gain reflects a new accounting adjustment, lifting Tesla's reported digital asset value to $1.076 billion from $184 million.

Tesla Revalues Bitcoin Holdings Under New Accounting Rules, Reports $600M Gain in Q4

New FASB rules allow for corporate bitcoin owners to mark those assets to market.

Tesla Marked Up Bitcoin Holdings Valuation in Q4, Booking a $600M Gain

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading slightly up as the Federal Reserve continue to hold interest rates steady. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $103,822 +2.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,119 +0.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $233.27 +2.1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.00 +0.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3288 +2.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001853 +1.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 21.4% and daily active addresses falling by 7.8%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Grind Up After As-Expected Fed Rate Cut Decision

The head of the Czech National Bank is reportedly proposing to invest 5% of the country's reserves in Bitcoin (BTC).

Head of Czech Central Bank Proposes Investing 5% of Country's Reserves in Bitcoin (BTC)

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has shared his insights on the current U.S. fiscal situation and potential global economic challenges, addressing the role of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the process. What Happened: Dalio weighed in on the U.S. debt crisis and the best assets for preserving wealth in an interview on the All-In podcast.

Ray Dalio Owns Bitcoin For Diversification, But Prefers Gold As The 'Purest Play' For Store of Value

"We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, as Bitcoin bounced around.

Bitcoin Spikes as Fed Skips Rate Cut—No 'Hurry' Despite Trump Demand

Global derivatives marketplace CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:CME) on Wednesday announced the upcoming launch of options on its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Friday futures contracts, pending regulatory approval. These new contracts are set to be the first financially-settled cryptocurrency options offered by CME Group with daily expiries available Monday through Friday, aiming to provide traders greater flexibility for managing short-term Bitcoin price risk.

CME Group Expands Crypto Offerings With Options On Bitcoin Friday Futures

Solana

Popular crypto wallet Phantom has launched support for Sui, which joins the likes of Solana, Bitcoin, and Ethereum in the app.

Popular Solana and Bitcoin Wallet Phantom Adds Sui Support

Bitcoin's price traded flat on Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%.

Fed holds rates steady amid ‘elevated inflation,' while bitcoin continues to trade flat

As of Jan. 29, 2025, bitcoin trades at $102,785, hovering within a 24-hour range of $100,272 to $103,053. The cryptocurrency's market capitalization stands at $2.02 trillion, supported by $35.55 billion in daily trading volume.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Balances Between Bullish Momentum and Short-Term Resistance

Discover why Bitcoin's fixed supply and deflationary nature make it the ultimate asset for navigating the $97 trillion global liquidity bubble. Learn how rising money supply influences market trends and positions Bitcoin as a strategic hedge against fiat currency debasement.

Bitcoin The Ultimate Hedge Against $97T Global Liquidity Bubble

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Trump Media approves Truth.Fi launch and crypto investments, Robinhood teases bitcoin futures trading and more

The priorities of Bitcoiners are starting to shift in the wrong direction, and represent an actual existential threat to the success of a censorship resistant and resilient system.

Bitcoin: What Went Wrong?

F2Pool — a mining pool representing ~11% of hash power on the Bitcoin network — is censoring OFAC-sanctioned transactions again.

Forget About The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve For A Moment — Mining Censorship Is Back

CME Group is looking to obtain regulatory approval for options on its most successful cryptocurrency product launch.

CME Group to Launch Options on Its Bitcoin Friday Futures in February

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT), the company behind Truth Social, is expanding into financial services with the launch of Truth.Fi, a fintech arm that aims to develop investment vehicles with crypto ambitions. What Happened: The company's board has approved a financial strategy that includes allocating up to $250 million of its $700 million cash reserves into various financial instruments, including customized exchange-traded funds (ETFs), separately managed accounts (SMAs), and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments.

Trump Media Group To Invest In Bitcoin, Financial Services

Despite potential near-term volatility and choppy price action, there is a strong bullish outlook for bitcoin in 2025, with projected highs reaching $150,000 or more, says Nathan Batchelor of Biyond Global.

Bitcoin Market Projection for 2025

DeepSeek "actually lowers inflation and is good for risk assets (like Bitcoin) which have no-AI presence,” the bank said.

China's DeepSeek AI Is Good for Bitcoin, Says Standard Chartered

The move comes after another activist investor, Starboard, had taken a stake in the miner late last year.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Targeted by Second Activist Investor: Reuters

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) is preparing to introduce futures trading for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), oil, gold and major financial indices, signaling a strategic move into derivative markets. What Happened: The trading platform hinted at the upcoming feature on social media, with details shared on its website.

Robinhood Expands Trading Services With Bitcoin, Oil, Gold Futures

The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a 5% Bitcoin allocation, surpassing its gold reserves. If approved, this move could reshape the future of national reserve assets.

Czech Central Bank Head Wants To Buy Bitcoin With 5% Reserve Allocation

A new Trump-run fintech brand may invest in Bitcoin, the announcement said.

Trump Media Launches Fintech Brand With Bitcoin and Crypto Focus

On-chain analytics provider Santiment data published its January report, looking back at the performance of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). What Happened: January brought extreme volatility to crypto, largely fueled by the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president.

Bitcoin, Solana, XRP With Strong Month But Challenges Await: Report

Trump Media is launching Truth.Fi with up to $250 million for investments in bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, crypto-related securities, ETFs, and industries supporting U.S. economic growth. Trump Media Launches Truth.Fi, Investing in Bitcoin, Crypto, and ETFs Trump Media and Technology Group Corp.

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