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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.

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower as geopolitical tensions continue to loom over global financial markets. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $60,619.33 -1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,342.84 -3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.89 -5.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.103 -0.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000159 -3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 13.4% and daily active addresses falling by 15.9%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Drop Again, Continue Defying 'Uptober' Sentiments: Watch This Key Level For A Rebound To $63K, Says Analyst

Standard Chartered's latest analyst note suggests that Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) recent price action reaffirms its role as a hedge against traditional financial system issues rather than geopolitical tensions. What Happened: The bank's analysts point out that Bitcoin's price weakness amid Middle East tensions demonstrates it is “not a safe haven against geopolitical concerns.

Bitcoin 'Not A Safe Haven' But Rising Trump Odds Could Fuel A Rally: Standard Chartered

A social media post by an X account named “Wicked” presents claims that Satoshi Nakamoto may have conducted 51% attacks on the Bitcoin blockchain in May 2009. Wicked speculated that Satoshi likely tested these attacks early on to understand their potential impact on the network.

Analysis Reveals Possible 51% Attacks by Satoshi on Bitcoin in Early 2009

Trump is providing lip service to Bitcoiners, but that does not mean he will continue to be an ally of Bitcoin if he does get elected for a second term.

AARON: Trump Does Not Give A Damn About Bitcoin

Franklin Templeton, a multi-trillion dollar asset management firm, has filed for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would provide exposure to both Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, the firm aims to offer investors a single product that tracks the performance of the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

Franklin Templeton Seeks SEC Approval For Dual Bitcoin, Ethereum Index ETF

A closely followed crypto strategist is warning that one modular blockchain project may be on the verge of collapse. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 224,000 followers on the social media platform X that layer-1 Celestia (TIA) could plummet by more than 77% from its current value due to prolonged investor selling.

Analyst Says One Altcoin Primed To Crash by Over 75%, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin, Stacks and Eigenlayer

Demand for bitcoin has remained subdued since tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday, according to an analyst.

Bitcoin demand slumps amid Middle East tensions, analysts cite selling pressure

Risks stemming from the Middle East conflict are likely to push bitcoin below $60K before the weekend, the report said.

Bitcoin Not a Safe Haven From Geopolitical Risks, But Still Buy the Dip: Standard Chartered

The aim of the policy is to offer bitcoin miners with financial protection against losses from operational interruptions caused by physical damage to equipment or facilities

Relm Insurance Introduces BTC-Denominated Policy for Bitcoin Miners

A seemingly contradictory, yet profound message from Jeff Booth

FRANK: We Are Bitcoin

Analysts at JPMorgan suggest geopolitical risk could lead investors to adopt a "debasement trade" strategy, favoring gold and bitcoin.

JPMorgan says geopolitical risk could drive investors to gold and bitcoin

Program talks between the International Monetary Fund and El Salvador focus on strengthening reforms, while addressing risks arising from the use of bitcoin remains a key element of the discussions, the IMF said on Thursday.

IMF says bitcoin remains key element in El Salvador program talks

Wall Street wants to sell products that make U.S. dollars, and they will continue to do things that make dollars.

Wall Street Isn't Bitcoin Only – More Crypto ETFs Are Coming

MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners traded on the public market, acquired 192 BTC in September, while also holding onto all the bitcoin it mined during the month.

MARA Purchases Bitcoin in September, Expands Hashrate, and Holds Mined BTC

Market intelligence platform Santiment Feed links the recent plunge in cryptocurrency market caps to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict but predicts a rebound soon. What Happened: Santiment highlighted that trader sentiment is swiftly shifting from Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) to Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD) due to the conflict.

Would Bitcoin Drop If A War In The Middle East Breaks Out? Yes, But There's A Catch

The Bitcoin community in North Carolina has stepped up to provide assistance to the state's mountain region following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Bitcoin Community Launches Hurricane Relief Operation

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 530.717 BTC, valued at approximately $32.4 million.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $1.4 Million by Selling Put Options

Grammy-nominated rap star Robert Bryson Hall II, known professionally as Logic, belongs to a niche list of music celebrities with significant investments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency. What happened: Way back in November 2020, the rapper, known for the chartbuster song "1-800-273-8255," disclosed on Instagram that he purchased $6 million worth of the cryptocurrency.

Grammy-Nominated Rapper Logic Invested $6M In Bitcoin Nearly 4 Years Ago: This Is How Much His Stash Would Be Worth Today

I couldn't resist the lightning fast fiat payments network in India

VIVEK: Bitcoin Lightning Payments Has a Long Way To Go In India

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another day in the red, with $91.76 million flowing out of the funds. However, spot ethereum ETFs showed some resilience, pulling in $14.45 million in fresh inflows on Wednesday. Bitcoin ETFs Experience Outflows as Ethereum ETFs Rise Above On Oct. 2, 2024, the 12 U.S.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Suffer $91.76M Loss as Ethereum ETFs Rebound

The key to understanding the “bitcoin, not crypto” blockchain industry slogan is seeing Bitcoin's unmatched decentralization, which sets it apart from other blockchains.

The Most Important Difference Between Bitcoin And Crypto

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Flat While Other Major Cryptos Nurse Losses

The bank argued that Bitcoin isn't a geopolitical safe haven, but that its current dip represents a buying opportunity.

Bitcoin Dip Under $60,000 ‘Should be Bought Into': Standard Chartered

A Standard Chartered analyst indicates that bitcoin may decline further by the weekend, but says it could be a buying opportunity.

Geopolitical risks could drive bitcoin below $60,000, creating buying opportunity, Standard Chartered analyst says

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has warned the U.S.

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