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.

After nearly hitting $79,500, bitcoin dropped below the $77,000 mark, resulting in a 1.7% 24-hour loss and a $20 billion decline in market capitalization. Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on April 27 as optimism regarding an Iranian peace proposal faded rapidly. Bitstamp data showed $454 million in liquidations as bitcoin decoupled from flat U.S.

Bitcoin Traders Dump $1,500 in 1 Hour as Price Hits $76,567, Losses Deepen

Bitcoin's Lightning Network is starting to turn iGaming payouts into a native Bitcoin use case, according to a new report from Voltage.

Bitcoin Lightning is Turning iGaming Payouts Into a Real-Time Rail: Report

Bitcoin's future is not guaranteed, said CEO Fred Thiel at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.

MARA Holdings targets bitcoin quantum threat and network resilience with new foundation

Founder Christopher David is building a Bitcoin-native AI lab that rewards everyday hardware owners directly, creating a new compute market that routes value back to contributors instead of hyperscalers.

$1.3M-Funded OpenAgents Pays Gamers and Everyday PCs in Bitcoin via Pylon Distributed AI Network

Strive Inc. purchased 789 more Bitcoin while its subsidiary prepares to educate business leaders on corporate crypto adoption.

Publicly Traded Strive Buys $60 Million in Bitcoin, Plans BTC Business Summit

Bitcoin Magazine announced BM TV, its forthcoming daily broadcast focused on Bitcoin markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and frontier technology.

Bitcoin Magazine Announces BM TV, a Daily Market Broadcast Set for Summer 2026 Launch

At Bitcoin 2026, Joe Kelly, Nick Begich, and Zach Herbert argued that bitcoin self-custody should be recognized as a civil liberty, with Begich emphasizing that private property rights must extend into digital assets like bitcoin.

Bitcoin Self-Custody Framed as Civil Liberty at Bitcoin 2026 Conference

MARA announced the launch of the MARA Foundation, an initiative focused on strengthening the Bitcoin network.

MARA Launches Bitcoin-Focused Foundation, Opens $100,000 Community Grant Vote

Short-term holder profit-taking is offsetting fresh demand from ETFs and Strategy, pointing to consolidation below $80,000, Bitfinex analysts said.

Bitcoin pulls back to $76,600 as rising oil price and Iran risks stall the rally

Aven's new bitcoin credit card will offer fixed-rate, fixed-term loans of up to 10 years at a 7.99% APR as well as unlimited 2% cash back.

Aven bitcoin Visa card will offer BTC-backed line of credit of up to $1 million

Low trading volume and a lack of conviction from big-money bettors could leave the bitcoin rally on shaky ground, said 10x Research head Markus Thielen.

Bitcoin is climbing on thin volume, leaving rally vulnerable to macro shock

Block (NYSE: XYZ) unveiled a suite of bitcoin-focused products spanning custody, payments, and infrastructure.

Block Revamps Bitcoin Ecosystem With Bitkey Wallet, Cash App Features, and Proof of Reserves

Despite muted prices to start the second quarter, the report said improving onchain metrics and network activity point to a market finding its footing.

Fidelity Digital Assets says bitcoin is leading crypto market stabilization

DDC is investing in an "AI-driven operating system" to help guide its bitcoin purchases as it aims to reach 5,000 BTC by year-end 2026.

‘Clear runway' to 5,000 BTC: Benchmark initiates Asian food platform DDC, sees 70% upside

Bitcoin led the week with $824 million in inflows, while ether maintained positive momentum despite a brief interruption. XRP and solana ETFs were not left, as they posted decent gains for the week. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs pulled $824 million for the week, led by Blackrock IBIT's $732 million dominance.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw $824M as Blackrock's IBIT Dominates Weekly Crypto Fund Inflows

Research firm 10x says the negative funding rates reflect structural hedging by institutions, not a broad bearish play.

As the bitcoin price rises, futures may look bearish, but they're not, analyst says

Strive boosted its Bitcoin treasury with a fresh purchase of 789 BTC, valued at roughly $61.43 million.

Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $61.4 Million Purchase, Holdings Reach 14,557 BTC

The Bitcoin-buying firm leaned on common shares to grow its holdings after STRC powered its largest purchase in 16 months.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy's Buying Pace Falls 91% Amid STRC Cooldown

Strategy said it bought 3,273 BTC for $255 million last week, bringing total holdings to 818,334 BTC worth about $63.7 billion.

Strategy (MSTR) Expands Bitcoin Holdings by $255 Million as Treasury Yield Surges to 9.6%

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin in the world, now holds 818,334 BTC, which it said it purchased for nearly $62 billion at an average price of roughly $75,537 per token.

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys 3,273 bitcoin as it inches closer to its 1 million target

Strive also recently tightened its preferred stock's trading range while boosting its monthly dividend yield to 12.75%.

Strive acquires 789 BTC, bumping ninth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury over 14,000 BTC

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) acquired 3,273 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for approximately $255 million at an average price of $77,906 per coin during the week ended April 24. The ATM Funding Shift An SEC filing shows that Strategy funded the purchases entirely through the sale of common shares via its at-the-market equity offering program.

Strategy Buys 3,273 Bitcoin For $255 Million: MSTR Targets $205

Satori Coin is launching in the U.S. with physical Bitcoin collectibles that embed private keys in tamper-evident coins.

Satori Coin Enters U.S. Market With Physical Bitcoin Collectibles

TD Cowen said The Smarter Web Company has strengthened its position as the only UK-listed bitcoin treasury vehicle at scale.

TD Cowen reiterates buy rating on Smarter Web Company, says it remains UK's only scaled bitcoin treasury vehicle

The nine-day inflow streak saw spot Bitcoin ETFs draw in $2.1 billion, but experts warn of “net negative” on-chain demand.

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