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.

Nunchuk released open-source Bitcoin agent tools that let AI help manage wallets under strict policy-based limits while keeping humans in full control of spending authority.

Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority

Anxieties over the quantum threat to Bitcoin have been growing, but Bernstein backs Back in saying there's no cause for alarm.

Bitcoin Pioneer Adam Back, Bernstein Say Quantum Threat to BTC Isn't Existential

Speaking at a Mizuho event, the Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman said the formation of banking credit pairing with digital credit will be the catalyst for the next bull market.

Michael Saylor says bitcoin has likely bottomed, quantum risk overblown

Iran demands Bitcoin payments from oil tankers at the Strait of Hormuz. The unprecedented move could push bitcoin toward $100,000 as crypto markets surge.

‘Will Be Destroyed'—Iran's Bitcoin Toll Sparks $100K Price Prediction

A report in the New York Times said Blockstream CEO Adam Back is most likely the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

Latest investigation of Bitcoin founder ties identity to Blockstream CEO Adam Back

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $72,000 on Wednesday, renewing speculation about a potential run toward $90,000 as market sentiment turns more optimistic. Ceasefire Spurs Market Confidence In an email comment on Wednesday, CoinBureau CEO and co-founder Nic Puckrin said markets are reacting as if the conflict has ended, though uncertainty remains.

Bitcoin Could Rally To $90,000 On This Move: Here's What It Will Take

Bitcoin surged past the $72,000 mark, reaching an intraday high of $72,865, fueled by a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $72,865 following a Middle East ceasefire, lifting the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion. The 5% rally triggered $477 million in liquidations, wiping out short bets on platforms like Bitget.

Bitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally

NGHT gives investors exposure to overnight bitcoin price swings, switching to less volatile Treasuries during U.S. trading hours.

New XFUNDS ETF toggles between bitcoin overnight and Treasuries by day

New research and industry timelines are accelerating efforts to replace cryptography that quantum computers could eventually break.

Cloudflare Targets 2029 for Quantum-Safe Internet as Threat to Bitcoin Looms

Bitcoin price prediction shifts as oil crashes 17% on US-Iran ceasefire. BTC surges past $72,000.

'A Pause, Not Peace'—Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Past $72,000

Bernstein says quantum computing is a real threat to Bitcoin but not an emergency, arguing the industry likely has three to five years to upgrade to post-quantum security.

Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It's Not a Crisis: Report

Morgan Stanley has officially launched its Bitcoin ETF in a bid to battle BlackRock's institutional crypto dominance. The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) is now available to the bank's investment clients, who hold more than $9 trillion in assets.

Morgan Stanley Launches Bitcoin ETF, Says Top Crypto Asset Is Here To Stay Among High-Net-Worth Accumulation

John Carreyrou isn't the first person to link Adam Back and Satoshi Nakamoto based on their writing styles.

Adam Back Denies He's Satoshi Nakamoto After NYT Names Him as Bitcoin Creator

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), a new exchange-traded product designed to track the performance of Bitcoin, marking its entry into the digital asset space. Lowest Fee Among Competitors The product represents the first crypto-focused ETP from a U.S. bank-affiliated asset manager — Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) — highlighting rising institutional demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure.

Morgan Stanley Launches Low-Fee Bitcoin ETF To Rival BlackRock, Grayscale

Leveraged bullish bitcoin positions remain near multi-year highs as bitcoin rebounds, hinting at underlying market uncertainty.

Bitcoin is above $70,000 on Iran ceasefire, but rally is turning cautious for good reasons

The New York Times argued Adam Back is the most credible Satoshi Nakamoto candidate based on stylometric analysis and early cypherpunk overlap, but Back and several experts firmly rejected the claim due to lack of hard evidence.

NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin's Creator, but Back Says No

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved above $71,000 following improved geopolitical sentiment, but on-chain data suggests the market remains cautious rather than fully bullish. Defensive, Not Panicked Data from CryptoQuant shows that exchange reserves on major platforms such as Binance and Coinbase remain well below their early 2025 levels — a continued trend of Bitcoin being withdrawn from exchanges rather than positioned for sale.

Bitcoin At $71,000, But On-Chain Data Screams 'Be Careful'

Iranian officials said Bitcoin payments would ensure the tolls “can't be traced or confiscated due to sanctions.”

Iran Wants Bitcoin Payments From Oil Ships Seeking Hormuz Passage: FT

Iran is reportedly open transit tolls paid in bitcoin and crypto for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid volatile ceasefire.

Bitcoin payments allowed for Hormuz tanker tolls as Iran seeks up to $2 million per ship: FT

Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.

Adam Back denies he's Satoshi Nakamoto after NYT report claims he's Bitcoin's creator

Commercial players, including Strategy, BlackRock, and Fidelity, are expected to play a "constructive role" in security, the analysts said.

Bernstein says quantum is a ‘manageable upgrade cycle' for Bitcoin, not an existential threat

Investors gained access to an ETF that's designed to avoid the U.S. trading session, offering exposure to Bitcoin while Wall Street sleeps.

Bitcoin Surged Overnight After Iran Ceasefire—This New 'AfterDark' ETF Would've Caught the Move

Iran will demand shipping companies pay tolls in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, directly contradicting President Trump's demand for “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the waterway. The Bitcoin Toll System Hamid Hosseini, spokesperson for Iran's Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters' Union, told the Financial Times that Iran wants to collect tolling fees from any tanker passing and assess each ship.

Iran Demands Bitcoin Payments At Hormuz As Trump Says Strait Must Open 'Immediately And Completely'

The broker said advances in quantum computing are accelerating the timeline for crypto risk, but argued Bitcoin faces a multi-year upgrade cycle, not an existential crisis.

Quantum threat to Bitcoin is real, but manageable, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein

Morgan Stanley officially launched the first U.S. bank-issued spot bitcoin ETF, undercutting rivals on fees and leveraging its massive advisor network to challenge BlackRock's dominance.

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