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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.

On Thursday, the crypto market mirrored the stock market's downturn ahead of Friday's anticipated U.S. jobs report. All major U.S. stock indices slipped into the red, with bitcoin (BTC) tumbling 3.6% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, gold enjoyed a nearly 1% gain, climbing back above the $2,500 per ounce mark.

Bitcoin Sinks 3% as Markets Brace for Friday's Jobs Report, Gold Climbs

Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company's transition to spot pricing.

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Increases Mining Output by 10%

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader, discusses Bitcoin as a "vital means of resistance" for Venezuelans suffering from hyperinflation under the Chávez and Maduro regimes.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Calls Bitcoin a “Lifeline” in Exclusive Interview

A look at the history of the evolution of Bitcoin wallets.

Advancing Bitcoin Security: The Journey from Basic Wallets to Advanced Protocols

Bitcoin-powered blockchain Core Foundation launched a liquid staking token pegged to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as an innovative solution for addressing challenges that have long plagued the DeFi space. What Happened: Core Foundation's LstBTC is an ERC-20 liquid staking token and pegged 1:1 with Bitcoin enabling BTC holders to earn daily rewards in CORE tokens while maintaining the liquidity of their Bitcoin.

Blockchain Core Foundation Launches Liquid Staking Token Pegged Against Bitcoin

The U.S. central bank has indicated it will cut rates at its mid-September meeting, but the size of the move is up for debate.

Bitcoin Flounders Ahead of Friday Jobs Report That Might Push Fed to Slash Rates by 50 Basis Points

The approval of the bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could represent a similar change in market to what central banks caused in gold markets post-2022 – a new factor that, at least temporarily, overwhelms traditional narratives, including the “store of value” concept.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Gold, Stores of Value

Bitcoin short-term holders could become a source of significant sell-side pressure in the event of a further market correction, analysts said.

Bitcoin short-term holders' unrealized losses emerge as market weak spot: Glassnode

Ethereum

On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale's GBTC and ETHE Lead Withdrawals Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs saw money flowing out on Wednesday, with nearly identical divestments.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record $74 Million in Outflows, Grayscale Funds Lead Losses

The new token will accrue yield for holders generated by Babylon, while still tracking BTC's price.

Bitcoin Liquid Staking Comes to Zest Protocol on Stacks With BTCz

The onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant has warned of potential weakness in the Bitcoin (BTC) price.

Bitcoin Network Activity Plunges 30% in 6 Months as Crypto Market Disinterest Grows

Mastercard has launched a euro debit card enabling direct spending of Bitcoin and crypto from non-custodial wallets at its over 100 million merchants. The move reflects Mastercard's expanding efforts to bridge Bitcoin with its traditional payments network.

Mastercard Launches Euro Denominated Non-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) spot ETFs continued to experience significant outflows. This potentially sets the stage for increased volatility in the coming weeks.

Bitcoin Below $50K? Crypto Market Braces For Volatility As ETF Outflows Continue

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Erases Gains From Wednesday's Brief Rally

In a recent development, a prominent super political action committee (PAC) backing Vice President Kamala Harris‘s presidential campaign has started accepting cryptocurrency donations, as confirmed by a spokesperson from Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) What Happened: Future Forward PAC, supporting Harris's presidential run, has opened its doors to cryptocurrency donations. This strategic move is timed ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. election where Harris is expected to compete against former President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on Thursday.

Kamala Harris Super PAC Now Accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum And Other Cryptocurrencies For Campaign Donations

Crypto weakness may be a red flag for traditional risk assets, one analyst said.

Bitcoin Retraces Below $57K as 'Sell-on-Rise' Action Continues

Glassnode analysts found that short-term Bitcoin holders are holding unrealized losses, raising concerns of potential sell-off pressure.

Bitcoin Slips Back Below $57,000 as Short-Term Holders Threaten Volatility

Goldman Sachs analysts have issued a warning that this week's closely-watched jobs numbers could spark a stock market crash

Goldman Sachs Issues Huge Fed Crash Warning As A Legendary Trader Suddenly Flips His Bitcoin Price Prediction

North Korean hackers, responsible for committing some of the biggest attacks on cryptocurrency entities over the years, have now set their sights on U.S.-based exchange-traded funds associated with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), according to an FBI warning. What Happened: In a public service announcement dated Sept.

Kim Jong Un's North Korea-Backed Hackers May Target Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs, FBI Issues Warning

The security token launch comes amid heightened investor interest in Bitcoin mining opportunities, Blockstream said.

Blockstream launches third series of security token providing bitcoin mining exposure

Blockstream's second Mining Note — the BMN2 — is designed much like the successful BMN1.

Blockstream Opens New Funding Round For Its Second Bitcoin Mining Security Token

Analyst Benjamin Cowen is issuing a warning on Ethereum (ETH) as the second-largest crypto asset lingers around 40% below the 2024 high recorded in March. Cowen tells his 811,000 YouTube subscribers in a new video that Ethereum could depreciate by at least 5% against Bitcoin (BTC) going forward.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen Issues Ethereum Alert, Says ETH Could Fall Further Against Bitcoin – Here Are His Targets

Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of investment firm SkyBridge Capital, predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will hit $150,000-$200,000 as the total number of wallets of the leading cryptocurrency approaches one billion. What happened: In an interview with Schwab Network aired Wednesday, the pro-cryptocurrency industrialist noted that Bitcoin is a digital store of value and its market capitalization ideally should trade close to gold, its supposed real-world counterpart, which at the time of writing was valued at $17 trillion.

Anthony Scaramucci Believes Bitcoin Could Reach $150K-$200K With King Crypto Wallets Approaching 1B, Says 'There's A Lot Of Upside Ahead'

Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced their fifth consecutive day of negative flows, with net outflows reaching $287.8 million on September 3.

Bitcoin ETFs See $288M in Continued Outflows as Crypto Market Faces Sell-Off

A widely followed crypto analyst is warning that one metric is flashing a bearish signal for Bitcoin (BTC). In a new video, analyst Nicholas Merten tells his 509,000 YouTube subscribers that spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have started to see daily outflows since late August, suggesting a market downtrend is taking shape.

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