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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.

Anthony Scaramucci, the CEO of investment firm SkyBridge Capital, said he was pleased with Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) progress this year and pinned hopes on the leading cryptocurrency reaching $100,000 What Happened: In an interview with CNBC Television, Scaramucci stated, "If you had said to me last year when Bitcoin was in the 30s, that we'd be here in the 60s post-halving — I think most people in the industry would be very happy.

Former Trump Aide Anthony Scaramucci Believes Bitcoin Could Still Hit $100K: 'It's A Future Store Of Value'

Bitfarms appears to be making itself a more challenging target for its competitor, which has been gunning for a takeover for over a year.

Bitfarms Acquisition of Bitcoin Miner Stronghold a ‘Strategic' Move Against Rival Riot: Experts

Hong Kong's Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest inflow in over a month, with the ChinaAMC Bitcoin ETF taking in 274 BTC worth $15M. The steady climb in assets shows growing Asian interest in regulated Bitcoin investment products.

Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs Saw Highest Inflows in a Month

According to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley, citing Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, more people in the U.S. own crypto than dogs. But is that really the case?

Bitcoin Beating Good Boys: Do Really More Americans Own Crypto Than Dogs? The Benzinga Fact Check

Aave

Polygon

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one competitor of Solana (SOL) could skyrocket by 30% while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets.

Crypto Trader Says Solana Rival Could Surge by 30%, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin, Polygon and Aave

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are slightly down as markets anticipate jerome Powell's Friday guidance on potential September rate cuts. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $60,350 -1.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,609 -1.4% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $143 -0.0% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1052 -0.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001405 +0.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows an 5.5% decrease in large transaction volumes and a 1.91% increase in daily active addressees.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Continue The 'Infinite Chop,' But: 'These Price Won't Last Forever,' Trader States

The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that 80,000 public servants will receive bitcoin instruction and certification through an educational module that is part of the Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration (ESIAP) program. The module also includes training in the areas of cybersecurity, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI), offering a public administration certificate.

El Salvador to Educate 80,000 Public Servants on Bitcoin

In an interview with crypto influencer Scott Melker, Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas highlighted both the challenges and successes of the new spot cryptocurrency ETFs. What Happened: On the latest episode of Melker's podcast, Balchunas emphasized the resilience of Bitcoin ETF investors, noting, "99.5% of the assets stuck, even though there was a weekend where they woke up to a 15% downturn.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Will Soon Own More BTC Than Satoshi, Analysts Predict, But Another Fund Is The 'Most Volatile ETF Ever' In The US

A crypto analyst and trader believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is currently transitioning into a bull market cycle phase. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 82,700 YouTube subscribers that based on the 2016 and 2020 market cycles Bitcoin is likely to soon reach new all-time highs (ATHs).

Bitcoin Transitioning Into Bull Market ‘Slowly but Surely,' Says Crypto Analyst – Here's the Timeline

Technical analysts DonAlt and CryptoCred discussed the chart outlook of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and select altcoins, highlighting that major cryptocurrencies are starting to form a more constructive pattern. What Happened: In the latest episode of the Wednesday Markets podcast, the analysts expressed cautious optimism about Bitcoin's prospects, noting that the monthly chart “looks quite good now” after a recent washout.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Altcoins' Technical Chart Looks Good, Forming 'More Constructive Pattern,' Analysts Say

Avalanche

Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has launched a trust giving investors exposure to Avalanche (AVAX), joining its many other products.

Grayscale Adds to Bitcoin and Ethereum Offerings With New Avalanche Trust

Macro investor Lyn Alden sees transformative potential in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) with the emergence of open-source projects like Fedimint and communication protocol Nostr. What Happened: In an appearance on the Bitcoin Podcast, Alden voiced her optimism about technologies built on Bitcoin's foundation.

Bitcoin Is Transformative Technology Because It Is Closing 'The Gap Between Fast Transactions And Slow Settlements,' Analyst Highlights

Bitcoin transactions briefly cost as much as $132 early Thursday as users rushed to be the first to stake native BTC via Babylon.

Bitcoin Fees Skyrocket After Babylon Launches Native BTC Staking

The platform has already amassed 12,710 stakers performing over 20,600 staking delegations.

Babylon launches phase one of its self-custodial bitcoin staking mainnnet

Ikigai Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Travis Kling sees Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market performance linked to the likelihood of Donald Trump winning the 2024 election. What Happened: In a post on social media platform X on Wednesday, Kling expressed his belief that Bitcoin “will be MUCH better off under a Trump admin.

Bitcoin's Performance Is Tied To Donald Trump's Election Prospects, Asset Manager States

Bitcoin (BTC) short-term holders have absorbed most of the market's recent losses, according to the crypto analytics firm Glassnode. The analytics firm defines short-term holders (STHs) as entities that have held their BTC for less than 155 days. Glassnode looks at the 30-day average of the STH Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio.

New Bitcoin Investors Going Through ‘Pain Cycle' Amid Unrealized Losses: Glassnode

On Aug. 22, Bitcoin's onchain transaction fees took off, soaring to more than 1,250 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), which translated to over $105 per transfer at 8:45 a.m. EDT. However, by 9:40 a.m. EDT on Thursday, fees had dropped to 625 sat/vB or $53.26 per transaction.

Babylon Staking Sparks Bitcoin Fee Surge: Transfers Hit $105 Before Plummeting

SatLayer, a Bitcoin restaking platform built on the Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon, has raised $8 million in a pre-seed funding round.

Bitcoin restaking platform SatLayer raises $8 million in pre-seed funding

Bitcoin scalability startup Ark Labs raised $2.5M in a pre-seed round led by Tim Draper to advance its Ark protocol for faster, cheaper BTC payments. The funding aims to boost Bitcoin adoption for everyday transactions.

Tim Draper Invests in Ark Labs to Make Bitcoin Payments Easier

A look at the dynamics of bitcoin as collateral in real estate financing.

Bitcoin's Role as Collateral in Real Estate Development Financing

On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) marked their fifth straight day of inflows, adding $39.42 million to their gains. Meanwhile, the spot ether ETFs experienced a dip, losing $17.97 million during the day's trading.

US Bitcoin ETFs Thrive With $39M Boost, Ethereum ETFs Experience $17M Decline

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $39.425 million on Aug. 21, showcasing continued investor interest despite looming economic uncertainties. What Happened: This positive trend comes as Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price surged above the psychologically significant $61,000 mark to trade at $61,200 at the time of writing, up 3.0%.

Bitcoin Back Above $61,000 As ETFs Record Fifth Straight Day Of Inflows

Renowned macro analyst Lyn Alden sees Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a standout asset against the background of global currency debasement but cautions against expectations of imminent price surges. What Happened: In a wide-ranging interview, Alden discussed recent market volatility, fiscal and monetary policy and Bitcoin's long-term prospects.

Bitcoin's 2025 Outlook Is 'Fairly Constructive' Considering The 'Fragile' Financial System, Macro Analyst Says

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Advances Following Reports of RFK Jr. Withdrawal

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds pulled in $39.5 million on Wednesday, on the fifth successive day of net inflows.

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