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.

Google's quantum paper made headlines with that number. Here's what it means, what's actually at risk, and why 6.9 million bitcoin are more exposed than the rest.

Here's what 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually means

Ethereum

Financial giant Charles Schwab is set to launch spot buying of Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of the quarter, the firm said Friday.

Charles Schwab Is Gearing Up to Offer Bitcoin, Ethereum Spot Trading

In a primetime address on April 2, 2026, the President vowed to strike Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks, a move that sent immediate shockwaves through global markets.

Bitcoin Hits 2026 Low on Iran Rhetoric

Charles Schwab is expanding deeper into digital assets, announcing plans for a forthcoming product that will allow clients to buy and sell bitcoin directly.

Charles Schwab Teases Direct Bitcoin Trading With New ‘Schwab Crypto' Account

The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.

Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026

Jack Dorsey teased a potential revival of the Bitcoin faucet tied to “Bitcoin Day,” echoing Gavin Andresen's 2010 giveaway model.

Jack Dorsey Reveals Bitcoin Faucet Revival with “Bitcoin Day” Announcement

Bitcoin traded mostly flat on April 3, hovering near $67,000 despite sharp geopolitical and political developments. The cryptocurrency's relative stability kept its market cap steady at $1.34 trillion and liquidations low at $31 million.

Bitcoin Hovers Near $67,000 Amid US Political Turmoil and Soaring Energy Prices

Publicly traded Bitcoin miner MARA cut 15% of its staff this week after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to fuel an AI push.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Slashes 15% of Workforce After Selling $1.1 Billion in BTC

Bitcoin ETFs edged back into inflows to close the shortened trading week. Ether extended its losing streak, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Ether Outflows Deepen as Bitcoin Ends Short Week Positive The week closed quietly, but not without contrast.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $9 Million While Ether Sees $71 Million Exit

Cathie Wood is urging investors to stay focused on Bitcoin's long-term trajectory, arguing that its roughly 50% pullback signals market maturation.

Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin's 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor

Bitcoin shed 22% in Q1 2026 as war, tariffs, and a hawkish Fed crushed risk appetite, but late-quarter data hints the worst may have passed.

Where Next for Bitcoin After Worst Quarter Since 2018?

Google's quantum AI paper says fewer than 500,000 qubits could crack Bitcoin. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls it urgent.

'Solve It Now'—Armstrong Quantum Warning Shakes $66K Bitcoin

Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms sold another $250 million worth of BTC as it strategically pivots into AI.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Sells Over $250 Million Worth of BTC

Riot Platforms offloaded 3,778 BTC in Q1 — more than 2.5x its production — as it pivots from mining to AI infrastructure.

Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 as Miner Strategy Shifts Toward AI Infrastructure

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gained 5.8% and Avalanche (AVAX) climbed 3.6%.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise

A profitable operating business adds a second valuation component to a Bitcoin treasury. One that isn't driven purely by sentiment.

The Bitcoin Treasury Model With a Built-In Valuation Floor

Riot Platforms sold 3,778 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, generating $289.5 million in net proceeds at an average price of $76,626 per BTC, according to the company's official unaudited Q1 2026 production and operations update released this week.

Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Raising $289.5 Million for Data Center Expansion

Soluna Holdings has achieved full vertical integration by acquiring the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus. Soluna Holdings, Inc. announced on April 2, 2026, the successful closing of its $53 million acquisition of the Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas.

Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas

Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats

Other major bitcoin miners have been selling their BTC holdings amid a broader shift toward AI and HPC infrastructure.

Riot Platforms sells $290 million worth of bitcoin during Q1

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies fell further on Thursday, while oil prices surged as investors feared Iran conflict could escalate after President Donald Trump's address.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses Amid Trump's Hawkish Iran War Address: Analyst Says BTC Could Be In For 'Final Shakeout'

Naoris Protocol says its blockchain network uses quantum-resistant cryptography, as the wider crypto industry prepares for future threats.

Naoris Launches Post-Quantum Blockchain as Bitcoin, Ethereum Devs Scramble to Face Threat

Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump's national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely hard” reversed Wednesday's brief optimism and pushed oil prices sharply higher.

Trump's $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower

MARA Holdings is conducting ongoing layoffs across multiple departments after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to cut debt.

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