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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.

As the odds for Joe Biden pulling out of the presidential race soared over the past day, the chances of a victory for the now crypto-friendly Donald Trump slumped.

Bitcoin Slumps Towards $63K as Speculation About Biden Dropout Intensifies

A response to the recent piece "Reflections on Bitcoin Culture" by Margot Paez, by Joakim Book.

In Defense of Bitcoin Culture

In a fresh vote on the Reddit MtGox forum, the majority of participants indicated they plan to hold onto their Bitcoin compensation rather than selling it immediately. What Happened: The survey, which garnered 467 responses, indicates that a majority of participants plan to hold onto their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) once reimbursement is received.

Mt. Gox Creditors Lean Towards Holding Bitcoin, New Poll Reveals

The bitcoin market recently saw a significant sell-off, absorbing over 48,000 BTC from the German government. Amidst this and upcoming Mt Gox distributions, a report from Glassnode researchers explores how these sell-side forces and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) impact bitcoin's price action.

Research Shows Institutional Custodians and ETFs Drive Significant Bitcoin Market Movements

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) rose above the moving average lines on July 15. The positive trend persisted as the price of the cryptocurrency held above the 50-day SMA after a minor correction.

Bitcoin Overcomes The Barrier And Sets Sights On $70,000

The Barstool Sports chief took "a big portion" of his sponsorship deal with the crypto exchange Kraken in BTC, Portoy told CoinDesk. Kraken paid him directly in the cryptocurrency along with dollars, the pair said.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Paid Dave Portnoy Bitcoin in Sponsorship Deal

The price of bitcoin seems to have bottomed out, after recovering to a high of almost $66,000 earlier this week, according to analysts.

Bitcoin reaches local price bottom amid indicators of upcoming positive momentum: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin prices may have reached a local low, as suggested by researchers at cryptoquant.com. The firm's recent institutional insights report says large sellers appear to have depleted their selling power, and key valuation metrics point to potential positive price movement.

Cryptoquant Insights Report: Seller Fatigue Suggests Bitcoin Price Bottom

Solana

The company also added Solana and Core to its balance sheet for the first time, calling them “complements” to Bitcoin.

DeFi Technologies Doubles Bitcoin Treasury Holdings and Adds Solana and Core

Crypto trader CrypNuevo shared a detailed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) forecast, predicting a bullish mid-term target. What Happened: CrypNuevo addressed three key questions: the target of a potential retrace, the new CME gap and upside targets.

Bitcoin's Mid-Term Target: 3 Points You Need To Know

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) achieved their ninth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday, amassing $53.35 million. Blackrock's IBIT garnered $110.37 million in inflows, whereas Grayscale's GBTC experienced $53.86 million in outflows. Blackrock's IBIT Boosts Reserves to $21B Amid $110.37M Inflows On July 17, the 11 spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.

US Bitcoin ETFs Record Ninth Consecutive Day of Gains, Adding $53.35 Million

One expert told CoinDesk the law does not provide for an obligation, but merely an opportunity to sell, while another alleged that “How they handled this sell-off moved the market and is intervention in public markets.”

Germany Dumping $2.8B Bitcoin Is 'Market Intervention,' Despite Murky Legal Justifications

“Trump doesn't believe in anything but himself,” Block Inc. exec Mike Brock said in a later message.

Trump Almost Banned Bitcoin in 2020—Until Steve Mnuchin Stopped Him, Says Block Exec

Economist Peter Schiff has recently criticized Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While seasoned investors are selling their Bitcoin holdings in the spot market, less experienced investors are buying through ETFs, Schiff suggested.

Bitcoin ETFs Under Fire: Economist Predicts Trouble Ahead

After several weeks of persistent selling, the German government completed its final sale of Bitcoin holdings last Friday. Unexpectedly, the market surged immediately afterward.

Bitcoin Bounce: Germany's Bitcoin Supply Hits Zero, Markets React

German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential value decline due to the crypto's price volatility. The funds are now secured for criminal proceedings at the Leipzig Regional Court. 2.

German Authorities Announce Bitcoin Sale Completion, Net €2.6 Billion

How BTCPay Server and Musqet are transforming bitcoin payments, offering solutions for both e-commerce and physical stores.

Bitcoin Payment Solutions With BTCPay Server And Musqet

How Bitcoin Payment Solutions With BTCPay Server And Musqet Boost Sales

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Below $65K Following Wednesday's Drop

A popular crypto analyst thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is setting itself up for “big blow-off top moves.” In a new YouTube video, Jason Pizzino tells his 331,000 subscribers that he thinks higher volume and higher closes on the daily chart indicate that $53,500 was Bitcoin's low.

Bitcoin Primed for ‘Big Blow-Off Top Moves,' Says Analyst Jason Pizzino – Here's the Timeline

Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded their ninth consecutive day of net inflows on July 17, totaling $53.3475 million. What Happened: This continued influx of capital suggests growing investor confidence in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a viable asset class, despite ongoing market volatility.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Continue Inflow Streak

The "Frozen With Desire" Bitcoin Ordinals collection on Magic Eden includes access to a 3D recreation of the diamond-encrusted sculpture.

Artist Brendan Murphy Launching Bitcoin 'Spacemen' via Ordinals

Houston-based tech company Lancium and Denver-based Crusoe Energy Systems announced on Thursday morning a multibillion dollar deal to build a 200-megawatt data center just outside Abilene that is designed to "meet the unique needs of AI companies."

Bye-bye bitcoin, hello AI: Texas miners leave crypto for next new wave

Shiba Inu

Most coins, including market leader bitcoin and USDT, are trading at a significant discount on WazirX.

Indian Crypto Exchange Hack Sends SHIB, WRX Tumbling as Bitcoin, Tether Trade at Massive Discount

The stablecoin sector has witnessed a significant expansion since the beginning of July, coinciding with the overall upswing in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: In an X post on Wednesday, Ki Young Ju, CEO of on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant, noted that stablecoins have been flowing into the market since early July, reaching an all-time high last week.

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