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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.

Bitcoin nearly set a new peak price after topping $73,000 on Tuesday, but fell just short. Is a new all-time high just around the corner?

Bitcoin Was Just $175 Away From Hitting an All-Time High Price

Bitcoin's price zipped past $73,500 Tuesday as afternoon momentum pushed it even higher. Crypto Market Heats Up as Bitcoin Dominates The crypto star kept up its pace on Oct. 29, reaching $73,600 on Bitstamp by 3 p.m. EDT. With this lift, bitcoin's market cap stands tall at $1.

Bitcoin Tops $73K With Record Trading Volume—Is There More to Come?

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are surging on Tuesday amid Donald Trump's rising election odds, positive broader economic factors and subsiding geopolitical tensions. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $72,870.84 +4.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,662.43 +5.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $179.25 +1.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1731 +10.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001902 +6.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increased by 112.3% and daily active addresses grew by 18.2%.

Bitcoin Flirts With All-Time High, Ethereum, Dogecoin Surge: 'Stay Tuned,' Says Trader Who Sees 'Only One Untagged High Left'

The largest crypto has extended its year-to-date gain to nearly 75% and has more than doubled from year-ago levels.

Bitcoin Tops $73.5K, Climbing Just Shy of New Record High

A new inquiry into public records has unveiled shortcomings in El Salvador's "Freedom Passport" initiative, a program launched in December 2023 to attract high-net-worth Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors by offering residency visas in exchange for significant investments. What Happened: According to Diario El Mundo, the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration (DGME) has yet to issue any Freedom Passports, despite government goals of attracting 1,000 participants annually.

Remember The 'Passports For Bitcoin' Initiative In El Salvador? It's Not Going So Well

Tether chief executive Paolo Ardoino is updating the quantity of Bitcoin (BTC) and other assets that the stablecoin issuer currently holds on its balance sheet. In a post on the social media platform X, Ardoino says Tether now holds over 82,000 Bitcoin, a stash worth approximately $5.8 billion at the prevailing BTC price.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Says Stablecoin Issuer Now Holds Over $5,800,000,000 in Bitcoin Reserves

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

The Daily: DWF Labs dismisses partner amid drink spiking allegations, Bhutan's government moves $66 million in bitcoin to Binance and more

This morning, the Royal Government of Bhutan shifted $66.55 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) to Binance, according to onchain data. $66M in Bitcoin on the Move – Bhutan's Government's Crypto Strategy Unfolds The BTC transfer, initiated from Bhutan's government-linked crypto wallets, comes as the world's most popular cryptocurrency approaches its peak valuation.

Inside the Royal Government of Bhutan's Bold $66M Bitcoin Transfer — Strategic or Something More?

Bitcoin (BTC) has soared past the $72,000 mark, nearing all-time highs once again with over a quarter of a billion dollars in liquidations taking place in the process. According to crypto exchange data aggregator Coinglass, in the last 24 hours, $265,270,000 worth of positions have been liquidated, the vast majority being short positions on BTC.

Bitcoin Flies Past $72,000, Triggering $265,270,000 in Liquidations As Top Traders Declare BTC Bull Market Back

On Tuesday, bitcoin cracked past the $72K mark, inching closer to its all-time high in U.S. dollar terms. Bitcoin Price Rally Nears Peak, Traders See Liquidations in Millions Hitting an intraday high of $72,827, bitcoin surged 5.5% over the past 24 hours. As of 12:15 p.m. EDT, BTC is holding steady around $72,524 per coin.

Bitcoin Surpasses $72K Amid Surge in Global Trade Volume

A first hand look at the effects of Bhutan's Bitcoin policies.

Bhutan - Another Country Using Bitcoin To Escape Poverty

With bitcoin prices on the rise Tuesday, gold has achieved a historic peak, reaching $2,783 per ounce. Gold's Historic High Turns Heads This week, both crypto and precious metals markets are showing strong gains. Bitcoin (BTC) inches closer to its record high of $73.7K, last seen on Mar.

Gold Hits All-Time High, Bitcoin Nears Peak—Is This a Red Flag for Traditional Markets?

Grayscale Investments announced on Tuesday that its newly launched Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded products (ETPs) have attracted significant investor interest, recording inflows exceeding $750 million since their respective launches in July 2024. What Happened: The Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (NYSE:BTC) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (NYSE:ETH) are promoted as the world's lowest-fee ETPs in their categories, with annual expense ratios set at 0.15%.

Grayscale's Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds See $750M Inflows In 3 Months

Monday's spot crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) data shows bitcoin (BTC) ETFs reeling in positive inflows of $479.35 million, while ether (ETH) ETFs experienced a slight decline. Bitcoin ETFs Absorb $479M Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been on a winning streak lately, scooping up significant inflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Score $479M in Inflows as Blackrock Surpasses 400,000 BTC

The broker initiated coverage of HIVE with an overweight rating and $9 price target.

Bitcoin Miner HIVE Digital Poised to Double Its Hashrate by Next Year; Initiate at 'Overweight:' Cantor

A recently disclosed public records request reveals contradictions between the number of visas issued under the ‘Adopting Bitcoin' program, which allowed millionaires to acquire Salvadoran nationality, and the numbers publicly disclosed on social media.

Public Records Inquiry Reveals the Failure of Salvadoran Bitcoin Millionaire Investor Visa Program

Venture capitalist and crypto veteran Chris Burniske believes Bitcoin (BTC) may be just days away from a massive breakout. Burniske says on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could have an explosive move in November, suggesting that the monthly timeframe chart of the flagship digital asset is turning bullish.

Investor Chris Burniske Says Bitcoin Could Print ‘One of Those Candles' Next Month – Here's What He Means

21 Million Fashion is a Bitcoin clothing brand that combines fashion and crypto – and gets the best of both.

21 Million Fashion Makes Bitcoin Clothes That Are Worth the Sats

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, anticipates a surge in Chinese demand for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as Beijing leans towards aggressive monetary stimulus to combat the effects of its prolonged property crisis. What Happened: Hayes argues that China's adoption of quantitative easing (QE)—mirroring approaches used by the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank—will drive yuan debasement, making Bitcoin a more attractive option for wealth preservation.

Bitcoin Demand To Surge As China Implements 'Monetary Chemotherapy,' Arthur Hayes Predicts

The Stacks project, led by Princeton-educated computer scientist Muneeb Ali, says the upgrade will make transactions faster and "as irreversible as Bitcoin's."

Stacks, Prominent Bitcoin Layer-2 Project, Activates Long-Awaited 'Nakamoto' Upgrade

Shiba Inu

Cat-themed coins like Mog Coin (CRYPTO: MOG) and Popcat (CRYPTO: POPCAT) are rallying as the broader altcoin market cheers Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) leap above $70,000. What Happened: Coinmarketcap data shows cat-themed tokens coins approaching a total market capitalization of $5 billion, up 9.3% over the past 24 hours.

Mog Coin, Popcat Outshine Dogecoin, Shiba Inu As Bitcoin Leapfrogs $71,000 — 'Buy The Cats And Wait The Months,' Trader Says

Miner Wars by GoMining is a GameFi approach to Bitcoin mining that has been steadily gaining traction since its beta release in mid September. Players can join or create clans to strategize and compete for BTC and GOMINING rewards while engaging in real-time battles that mirror actual block-solving on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Bitcoin Mining, Gamified: Inside Miner Wars and the GoMining Ecosystem With CPO Dan Otryvanoff

A leak has revealed China could be about to drop a $1.

Leak Reveals A $1.4 Trillion China Earthquake Could Be About To Hit Crypto As The Bitcoin Price Soars Over $70,000

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First Mover Americas: BTC Jumps Above $71K, DOGE Leads Market Surge

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is on the rise, breaking through the $69,000 resistance zone. This is the third time that Bitcoin has surpassed its current price level.

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