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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.

The Wall Street firm said its reasonable for investors to put a small portion of their portfolio into bitcoin.

BlackRock recommends bitcoin allocation of up to 2% in multi-asset portfolios

The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock Inc. (NASDAQ; BLK), suggests that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could hold a place in multi-asset portfolios, albeit within a narrow range. Quoting a report from the BlackRock Investment Institute, Bloomberg reported that allocating 1% to 2% of a portfolio to Bitcoin would produce a risk profile comparable to investing in the “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks within a traditional 60/40 portfolio of equities and bonds.

BlackRock Advocates For 2% Bitcoin Allocation In Multi-Asset Portfolios

58,000 users' personal data was potentially compromised in Byte Federal data breach. Byte Federal Suffers Data Breach Byte Federal, one of the largest bitcoin ATM providers in the U.S. has disclosed a data breach impacting approximately 58,000 users.

Bitcoin ATM Giant Byte Federal Suffers Data Breach: 58,000 Users Affected

In the latest episode of Galaxy Research‘s "Galaxy Brains" podcast, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor reflected on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) historic rise to $100,000 and what it means for the future of digital assets. What Happened: Calling it a "numeric punctuation" and predicting that “it will be embraced,” Saylor framed the milestone as proof of Bitcoin's permanence and its maturation into a cornerstone of the financial landscape.

Michael Saylor Lauds Bitcoin's $100,000 Milestone: 'It Will Be Embraced' By The World's Wealthy And Powerful

Ethereum

U.S. spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) enjoyed a positive momentum on Wednesday. BTC-focused ETFs brought in $223.03 million, while their ETH counterparts saw inflows of $102.03 million. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Continue to Rally On Wednesday, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively attracted $223.

Crypto ETFs Keep Winning: Bitcoin Pulls in $223M, Ether Joins with $102M Boost

Babylon Chain has seen $1.2 billion worth of Bitcoin deposits in 48 hours.

There's Now $3.6 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Deposited on Babylon Chain

New research from the world's largest asset manager argues that Bitcoin offers unique benefits as a portfolio diversifier while sharing a similar risk profile to S&P 500 juggernauts like Google, Amazon, Meta and Apple.

$11.5 Trillion BlackRock Recommends A 2% Bitcoin Allocation Comparing It To The Mag 7

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) is unlikely to print the same gains it did during the last market cycle.

Bitcoin Likely To Print Smaller Gains Compared To Last Market Cycle, According to Analyst Benjamin Cowen

The Vancouver City Council has approved a motion to explore the incorporation of Bitcoin into its financial systems.

Vancouver City Council Approves Motion To Explore Bitcoin for Municipal Finance

Jeff Bezos, founder of tech giant Amazon, has amassed enormous wealth over the last few decades, with figures relating to his personal fortune astounding people from time to time. What happened: In one such instance from July 2020, Bezos' wealth swelled to $171 billion, according to a Bloomberg report, which at the time was more than the total value of all Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC) in circulation at roughly $170 billion.

Jeff Bezos Had More Money Than All Bitcoins Put Together Just 4 Years Ago, This Was The Moment When It Changed

The crypto market is looking to maintain the bullish momentum ignited by Wednesday's U.S. CPI report, which matched estimates and cleared the path for another Federal Reserve rate cut next week.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Bulls, Remember to Zoom Out When in Doubt

Accumulated consistent inflows over a 13-day period for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs signals robust demand. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on a Roll Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been on a remarkable inflow streak over the past two weeks. This is according to data from Sosovalue which tracks the performance of ETFs. On Dec.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Extended Inflow Streaks

Institutional appetite for bitcoin has grown since Donald Trump won the U.S. election back in November.

Bitcoin Is Leaving Exchanges in Batches of $10M or More: Van Straten

The ETFs have now absorbed more than 2.5% of bitcoin's 19.8 million BTC circulating supply since their January launch.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs surpass 500,000 BTC in cumulative net inflows

BTC's range-bound trading might be over soon, according to a widely tracked volatility indicator.

This Bitcoin Indicator Echoes Early November Vibe That Presaged a 40% Price Explosion

The comic penguin collection has become the world's second most-valued set of NFTs, crossing the $100,000 mark for the first time.

A Single Pudgy Penguins NFT Now Costs More Than a Bitcoin

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio thinks macroeconomic trends make gold and Bitcoin (BTC) attractive investment options right now. In a speech in the United Arab Emirates this week, the Bridgewater Associates founder pointed to debt levels in the US, China and all other major economies except for Germany, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports.

Ray Dalio Says He'd Rather Have ‘Hard Money Like Gold and Bitcoin' Amid 'Pending Debt Money Problem': Report

CoinShares has predicted a significant rise in Bitcoin yield-focused solutions for 2025, highlighting a shift in how companies utilize cryptocurrency.

CoinShares Predicts Rise in Bitcoin Yield Strategies as Corporate Adoption Expands in 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved NYSE Arca's request to list the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF to the next stage by seeking feedback from the industry.

SEC Seeks Industry Feedback on NYSE's Request To List Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF

Solana

Bitcoin has once again surged past the $100,000 mark, trading at around $100,500 following the release of U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for November.

Cryptocurrency Market Soars: Bitcoin Hits $100,000 While Ethereum, Solana and XRP Record Gains

The concerns were in response to Michael Saylor's suggestion that the U.S. should quadruple its planned strategic reserve and exert influence over the Bitcoin network. Saylor Calls for U.S.

Bitcoin Educator Sounds Alarm on Centralization Risk

ASIC's digital asset lead compared Bitcoin to cigarettes while responding to questions on proposed Australian crypto regulation.

Australian Regulator Likens Bitcoin to Prison Currency Amid Controversial Consultation Paper

Prediction markets were skeptical that such a motion would pass.

Less than 1% of Microsoft Shareholders Voted for BTC Proposal

The motion calls for the integration of bitcoin into Vancouver's financial strategies, including establishing a bitcoin reserve.

Vancouver City Council Passes Pro-Bitcoin Motion Citing Fiat Challenges

The approved motion proposed that the city turn a portion of its financial reserves into bitcoin and accept taxes in bitcoin.

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