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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.

Leading Bitcoin miner GDA plans to expand its recently launched 60 MW Texas data center to 400 MW. The ambitious scaling signals GDA's commitment to leveraging Texas' renewable energy and innovation-friendly policies.

Leading Bitcoin Miner GDA Plans Mining Expansion to 400 MV Leveraging Renewables

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 29 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Regains $60K Following Slide This Week

Analysts are betting a fresh injection of liquidity by the Fed has put the bitcoin and crypto market on the "cusp" of a major move

Fed Warning: Bitcoin And Crypto On The ‘Cusp' Of A Major Price Shock

Ethereum

The digital assets sector has shown resilience, bouncing back after the fallout from the FTX exchange collapse in November 2022, according to a research report released by Canaccord on Wednesday. What Happened: In the report, analysts led by Joseph Vafi highlighted a significant shift in the digital assets industry over the past year.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Have Left FTX Collapse Behind, But MicroStrategy Has Outperformed: Report

IREN nearly doubled its self-mining capacity from 5.6 EH/s to 10 EH/s during the period, generating a record 4,191 BTC.

IREN posts record $184.1 million annual bitcoin mining revenue as capacity nearly doubles

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has returned to the downtrend zone after failing to maintain positive momentum above the $65,000 mark.

Bitcoin Maintains Horizontal Trend And Remains Above $58,000

The Bitcoin Lightning Network's Stacks protocol has completed its Nakamoto upgrade, finalizing a series of enhancements that began in April 2024. This latest phase, delivered on August 28, 2024, introduces stronger transaction finality guarantees, reduces miner extractable value (MEV) opportunities, and improves network resilience.

Lightning Network Protocol Stacks Completes Nakamoto Upgrade With Defi Features

A cryptocurrency analyst and trader is saying that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the cusp of turning bullish. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 84,700 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is in a re-accumulation phase and is “getting really close to entering the parabolic phase of the cycle.

Bitcoin on Cusp of Entering Parabolic Phase if History Repeats Itself, Says Crypto Analyst – Here's the Timeline

A Missouri man, Daniel Rhyne, was arrested for attempting to extort his former employer, a New Jersey-based industrial company. Rhyne, a former core infrastructure engineer for the company, allegedly sent an extortion email on Nov.

Missouri Man Arrested for Extorting Former Employer With Bitcoin Ransom

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes thinks impending rate cuts in the US will drive up the price of Bitcoin (BTC). In a new blog post, Hayes said comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week indicate the Fed is “reaching for the rate cut sugar high before hunger arrives.

Arthur Hayes Says Fed Will ‘Ramp Up Money Printer' Dramatically Increasing Monetary Supply, Boosting Bitcoin

Silicon Valley investor Balaji Srinivasan concurred with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's argument that not high taxes but money printing by the Federal Reserve finances the U.S. government. What happened: On Wednesday, Srinivasan took to X to respond to an earlier address by Bukele at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February.

Balaji Srinivasan Gives A Nod To Pro-Bitcoin El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's Theory On US Government Funding: 'DC Isn't Funded By Taxation, It's Funded By Inflation'

Bitfarms Ltd., a bitcoin mining company, announced on Tuesday that it has taken control of its new data center in Sharon, Pennsylvania. “This site represents Bitfarms' first mega-site in the U.S. with access to up to 120 MW,” the company said.

Bitfarms Takes Control of Its First US Mega-Site to Expand Bitcoin Mining Capacity

The long-awaited Nakamoto upgrade for the Stacks (STX) network, a layer-2 solution for Bitcoin, has finally begun.

Stacks Network Launches Nakamoto Upgrade, Promising Faster Bitcoin Transactions

Cryptocurrencies and stocks are considered risky investments, and traders frequently employ metrics to determine how justified their market value could be. Assessing Nvidia's Valuation One very popular valuation metric is the price-to-earnings ratio, or simply the P/E ratio.

Nvidia And Bitcoin: Overpriced Or Underpriced —Do Fundamentals Justify Their Trillions Of Dollars Worth Of Market Caps?

Bitcoin prices have suffered some notable declines over the last few days, dropping from nearly $65,000 to less than $58,000 as multiple variables contribute to losses.

Bitcoin Prices Fell Below $58,000 As Various Factors Fueled Losses

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has released a fourth series of non-fungible token (NFT) digital trading cards. The collection includes 50 unique cards, featuring images such as Trump holding bitcoin.

Donald Trump Launches 4th NFT Collection Featuring Him Holding Bitcoin — Says ‘They Call Me Crypto President'

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower for the third consecutive day despite rising whale transactions. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $59,247.45 -4.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,516.88 -2.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.35 -6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.0996 -4.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001392 -3.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows a 37.1% increase in Bitcoin's large transaction volume and a 3.2% rise in daily active addresses.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Lose Ground With Third Consecutive Day In The Red

Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas spoke about the continuous innovation in ETF industry in 2024, highlighting buffer strategies emerging as a major trend. What Happened: Speaking on the ETF Prime podcast, Balchunas dubbed these products “boomer drugs” for their ability to eliminate investor worry.

Top ETF Trends Of 2024: 'Buffer Strategies' Boom As Bitcoin ETFs Make Waves

Promises to lower interest rates caused a “sugar high,” but the market's “real food” will come a bit later, Hayes claims.

Rate Cuts Won‘t Boost Bitcoin On Their Own, Says Arthur Hayes

Lightspark introduces Lightspark Extend, its new solution allowing businesses in the U.S. to offer instant Lightning payments to eligible account holders.

Lightspark Introduces Instant Bitcoin Lightning Payments for U.S. Businesses with New Feature

Early in Bitcoin's history, many contributors helped the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto shape the technology we all know today. A review of their legacies, from "The Halving Issue".

The Other Satoshis: Bitcoin's Most Important Early Contributors

The recent underperformance of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) against gold prompted debate on social media, with some challenging the notion that Bitcoin simply "follows" gold's price movements. What Happened: Pseudonymous technical analyst TXMCtrades addressed the misconception, stating, that Bitcoin shares some properties with gold, such as being an "outside asset with no counterparty.

Why Is Bitcoin Underperforming Against Gold? Because They're 'Not Meaningfully Correlated,' Analyst Points Out

Another dip in crypto markets has sparked a large wave of liquidations against those holding leveraged long positions. According to crypto data aggregator Coinglass, there have been $324 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours – the majority being long positions in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

$324,000,000 in Liquidiations Hits Crypto Markets As Bitcoin Loses $60,000 Level

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Blackwell Guidance Is The Key To Nvidia And Stock Market, Whales Sell Bitcoin – Russia To Compete

Bitcoin is a highly desirable asset to hackers. This extensive guide will help you protect your funds as a Bitcoin investor.

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