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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.

On Wednesday, as bitcoin soared to an intraday peak of $68,388 per coin, a wallet from 2011 suddenly sprang to life after lying dormant for over 13 years, spending 150 BTC, valued at $10.17 million. This latest awakening follows the movement of 100 BTC from a similar 2011 address just two days earlier.

A Second 2011 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $10M This Week—Could the Transfers Be Linked?

Influential economist Peter Schiff expressed skepticism about the surge in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value, attributing it to misplaced expectations of a potential Donald Trump administration's support for the cryptocurrency. What Happened: Schiff shared his thoughts on Bitcoin's latest rally on his YouTube channel.

Peter Schiff Questions 'Trump-Inspired' Bitcoin Pump: 'One Of The Promises He Did Not Make Was To Buy Any'

Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor.

Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations

Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of SkyBridge Capital, revealed his significant investments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. What happened: During an interaction with well-known podcaster Natalie Brunell, Scaramucci shared anecdotes about his conversation with MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor.

Anthony Scaramucci Tells What Percentage Of His Wealth Is Tied Up In Bitcoin: 'I Haven't Sold Any. Thank God, Knock On Wood!

Robinhood told Decrypt on Wednesday its futures offerings via its trading app is expected in the “coming months.”

Robinhood Targets Seasoned Traders With Bitcoin Futures, New Desktop Platform

The combined hash rate of U.S.-publicly listed bitcoin miners now accounts for a record 28.9% of the network, J.P. Morgan said.

Bitcoin Miners Gain Record Hash Rate as JP Morgan Gives Nod to Sector Ahead of US Election

The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Sept. 11, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng.

Understanding Bitcoin Treasury Strategies: Insights From Public Bitcoin Miners Like MARA

An exchange-traded fund that exposes investors to both bitcoin and gold simultaneously launched on Wednesday.

Stacked bitcoin and gold ETF launches with the goal of shielding investors from inflation and currency debasement

Italy's government made a bold move to tighten the screws on cryptocurrency profits, unveiling plans to increase capital gains taxes on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from the current 26% to a staggering 42%. This unprecedented hike, announced by Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Maurizio Leo during the unveiling of the 2025 Budget Law on Wednesday, is already sending shockwaves through the crypto community.

Italy Eyes Drastic Tax Hike On Bitcoin Profits: 42% Looming In 2025, Shocking Country's Crypto Investors

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher, taking 96% Bitcoin holders into profit. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,883.56 +1.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,617.07 +1.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $154.56 -0.15% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1265 +10.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001869 +3.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 43.5% and daily active addresses growing by 10.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Like 'No Bear Market On The Horizon,' Trader Predicts All-Time High In The 'Next 3-4 Weeks'

The Bitcoin industry could be in for yet another four years of harassment and attacks if Kamala Harris is elected president.

Elizabeth Warren Proves Democrats Are Still Against Bitcoin

New data from market intelligence firm CryptoQuant reveals that new Bitcoin (BTC) wallets are now holding a staggering 9.3% of the crypto king's total supply.

New Bitcoin Whale Wallets Explode to 9.3% of Supply As BTC Bounces to $68,0000: CryptoQuant CEO

Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign has seen a notable influx of cryptocurrency donations. A political action committee (PAC) supporting Trump pulled in $7.5 million during the third quarter, underscoring a growing interest from the crypto community. Trump Campaign Receives $7.

From Bitcoin to Tether: How Trump's Campaign Quietly Raked in Millions in Crypto

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader believes that Bitcoin's (BTC) transition into an explosive part of the market cycle is near. In a video update, pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 91,200 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is following a similar path to previous bull runs, including the lengthy consolidation around the halving.

Bitcoin Transitioning Into New Parabolic Move to the Upside, According to Crypto Analyst

Cosmos

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

The Daily: Cosmos co-founder blames Iqlusion over North Korea-linked security risks, Italy plans 42% capital gains tax on bitcoin and more

The Italian government has proposed a capital gains tax jump on Bitcoin and other crypto assets, rising from 26% to 42%.

Italy Reveals 62% Increase in Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax

What is happening in Gaza, and the fact that Bitcoin is the only way to deliver aid to Gazans at this point, is one of the most powerful demonstrations of what Bitcoin is for in over a decade.

SHINOBI: Gaza is the most powerful demonstration of bitcoin since Wikileak

The price of bitcoin neared $68,400 on Wednesday, its highest since July.

Bitcoin hits highest level since July, boosting other coins and crypto-related stocks

MARA, a large publicly traded bitcoin miner, has announced the successful acquisition of a $200 million line of credit, collateralized by a portion of its bitcoin holdings.

Nasdaq-Listed Bitcoin Miner MARA Secures $200 Million Line of Credit to Fuel Strategic Growth

Widely followed crypto analyst Ali Martinez says that one historically accurate signal is once again flashing bullish for Ethereum (ETH). Martinez tells his 74,000 followers on the social media platform X that ETH may soar to new all-time highs (ATHs) after retesting the lower bound of an upward channel on the weekly timeframe.

Analyst Predicts All-Time High Rally for Ethereum, Says Bitcoin Flashing Signal That Led to Parabolic Surge

Binance Labs has invested about $1 million in Lombard Finance, the current largest Bitcoin liquid staking platform.

Binance Labs invests in Bitcoin liquid staking platform Lombard

Based on the latest figures from Tuesday's exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading sessions, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs experienced another day of positive inflows, totaling $371.02 million. In contrast, the nine ethereum-based ETFs recorded outflows, with $12.7 million exiting the ether funds. Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $371M While Ethereum Funds Drop by $12.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Climb While Ethereum Funds Face a Day of Losses

The network hashrate has risen 4% so far this month, while the hashprice is up less than 1%, the report said.

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Hit Record 29% of Network Hashrate in October: JPMorgan

"Bitcoin and crypto will rise as energy prices spike higher," Hayes wrote, if the conflict in the Middle East causes energy prices to rise.

Bitcoin Price Will 'Rise Stupendously' as Middle East Conflict Intensifies, Says Arthur Hayes

The crypto market has outperformed global equities this week, with bitcoin rebounding above the $68,000 mark.

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