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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 United Kingdom government has introduced a bill that would create a new category of personal property for crypto and NFTs.

UK Introduces Bill to Classify Crypto Assets Like Bitcoin and NFTs as Personal Property

The new legislation aims to provide legal clarity and protection for Bitcoin and digital asset owners.

UK Parliament Introduces Bill to Recognize Bitcoin and Crypto as Personal Property

Gold advocate Peter Schiff doubled down on his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) skepticism, arguing that the leading cryptocurrency lacks intrinsic value and is destined to fail. What Happened: In a recent Bankless podcast, Schiff, a longtime gold bull, contended that Bitcoin's ease of transfer actually undermines its value proposition.

'Gold Bull' Peter Schiff Claims Bitcoin 'Lacks Intrinsic Value And Is Destined To Fail'

On Sept. 10, Bitcoin's mining difficulty rose 3.58% higher bringing the network's difficulty to a new all-time high of 92.67 trillion. The news follows Bitcoin's overall hashrate rising near the 700 exahash per second (EH/s) range when it tapped 693 EH/s. Rising Bitcoin Difficulty Puts Pressure on Miners Bitcoin's difficulty now makes it 3.

Bitcoin's All-Time High Difficulty Challenges Miners as Revenue Falls

Donald Trump has styled himself as a crypto defender, but neither presidential candidate brought up Bitcoin during Tuesday's matchup.

Degens Lose Again After Betting That Trump and Harris Would Debate Bitcoin and Crypto

The operating hashrate of the facilities is anticipated to result in 5 EH/s, which will increase CleanSpark's current hashrate by over 22%.

CleanSpark buys seven bitcoin mining facilities in Tennessee for $30 million

The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of the Office of the President of El Salvador, led by Stacy Herbert, aims not just to help further integrate Bitcoin into El Salvador's economy but foster a cultural, artistic and psychological renaissance.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Office Celebrates 21 Months of Success, Sets Stage for Renaissance 2.0

Bitcoin {{BTC}} is in the midst of a period of negative correlation with gold, signalling a risk-averse environment where investors favor traditional safe-haven assets like gold as opposed to speculative assets.

Bitcoin Decouples From Gold as Crypto Continues in Bearish Phase

One Bitcoin (BTC) metric suggests the top crypto asset could be on the verge of a strong upward price move, according to the co-founders of the analytics firm Glassnode.

Clear Bottom and Strong Move Up Likely Approaching for Bitcoin, According to Glassnode Founders

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be on the brink of its next bull run in the light of recent market trends, according to on-chain analytics provider CryptoQuant. What Happened: Among several key indicators the analytics firm cited is a significant decrease in Bitcoin reserves on exchanges, a trend that often precedes price rallies.

Bitcoin Gearing Up For Next Bull Run? On-Chain Analysis Says It Just Might Be

As the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference draws near, Hut 8, a leader in Bitcoin mining and computing infrastructure and speaker at the event, is preparing to share its strategic insights into navigating the volatile digital asset market. In a recent interview with Benzinga, a company representative discussed how they are positioning themselves for long-term stability despite the industry's unpredictable nature.

Could A Stockpile Of Bitcoin Protect Against The Next Market Crash?

BlackRock analysts have warned they see more "volatility flare-ups ahead"

BlackRock Issues Serious Fed Warning As Crypto Suddenly Braces For A Predicted 50% Bitcoin Price Crash

The positive adjustment comes after the Bitcoin network reached a record seven-day moving average hash rate of nearly 694 EH/s on Sunday.

Bitcoin mining difficulty hits fresh all-time high following record network hash rate

The spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted gains on Tuesday, marking their second consecutive day of inflows. Spot ether ETFs also performed well, amassing $11.44 million during the trading session. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Gains as Market Inflows Persist Data from sosovalue.xyz showed that the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs had inflows totaling $116.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Second Day of Inflows, Adding Nearly $117M

A Bitcoin developer from 2010 has gone public with his support for a theory about the project's anonymous founder.

Early Bitcoin Developer Backs Satoshi Nakamoto Theory

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As inflation continues to show signs of slowing toward the Fed's 2% goal, officials have focused increasingly on the labor market.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Waver as US Inflation Slows to 2.5% in August

Bitcoin has faced significant headwinds recently, with macroeconomic uncertainty impacting both cryptocurrency and traditional markets.

Bitcoin Market Update: K33 Analysts Point to Potential Bottom

Recent data from crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant indicates that the number of bitcoins held by short-term holders has been declining since late May.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Accumulate Amid Short-Term Capitulation

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) spot ETFs saw substantial inflows on Sep. 10, with Bitcoin ETFs attracting $117 million and Ethereum ETFs $11.437 million in net inflows. This surge coincides with the cryptocurrency market's response to recent political developments and evolving economic indicators.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Inflows Surge To $117M: 'Regardless Of Which Party Wins, Both Cadidates Need To Establish Leadership,' Expert Says

The Bitcoin mining difficulty hit a record high of 92.67 trillion on September 11, displaying intensifying competition on the network. The rise indicates greater security from surging collective computing power dedicated to mining Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record 92 Trillion

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $56.5K on Risk-Off Day

﻿The Bitcoin (BTC) price is in a downtrend, although it is making an upward correction as it continues to recover. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Recovers But Falls Below The $58,000 Mark

Having no clear US election frontrunner "heightens the possibility of a risk-off move in risk assets as we approach Election Day," said QCP Capital.

Bitcoin Sinks After Trump and Harris Leave Crypto Out of Presidential Debate

Average returns after 30-day average funding rates flip negative sit at 79%, supporting the case for a bullish year end, the analysts said.

Bitcoin to eventually bottom as perp funding rates remain negative: K33 report

CryptoQuant noted the number of bitcoins held by short-term holders has been declining since late May, suggesting a weakening in demand.

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