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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.

Bitcoin's price has been fluctuating around $97,300 as of Dec. 2, 2024, and is struggling to break past the $100,000 mark.

Bitcoin Struggles To Surpass $100,000 as Resistance and Economic Factors Weigh on Price

Ethereum

Ethereum-based investment products have set a record for 2024, reaching $2.2 billion in net inflows, surpassing the $2 billion high in 2021, according to CoinShares.

Ethereum Hits Record $2.2 Billion Inflows in 2024 as XRP Achieves Historic Gains and Bitcoin Declines

The fundraising is to expand Recursive Capital's investments in bitcoin companies exclusively on the African continent. More Support for Bitcoin Companies in Africa Recursive Capital, a venture capital firm that specializes in funding bitcoin businesses in Africa announced the Fund I's first close on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Recursive Capital Closes Funding Round to Support Bitcoin Companies in Africa

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. This edition examines how Brazil might frontrun the U.S. to become the first nation to enact strategic bitcoin reserve regulations and its possible repercussions on BRICS nations' economic policies.

Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Frontrunning the US in Building a Strategic Reserve Might Rally BRICS Around Bitcoin

Bullish news flooded the crypto markets two weeks ago as bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) options launched, ethereum ETF inflows turned positive, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) started heating up again. This editorial is from last week's edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it's finished.

Remember: 2 Weeks Ago Bitcoin Hit All-Time Highs All Week Long

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel called Trump's 100% BRICS tariffs ironic, noting bitcoin—which Trump backs—is a bigger threat to the dollar as a global reserve.

Bitcoin, Not BRICS, Is the True Threat to US Dollar Reserve, Warns Wharton Professor

Inflows indicate a maturing market, with ETFs emerging as the favored instrument for traditional finance to access Bitcoin and Ethereum.

US Spot Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs See Record $7.6 Billion Net Inflows For November

Beleaguered Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to cease operations after transferring its assets to SBI VC Trade Co. DMM Bitcoin Takes Action to Avoid Inconveniencing Users Beleaguered Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to cease operations. Its assets will be transferred to SBI VC Trade Co., a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc.

DMM Bitcoin Breach: Japanese Crypto Exchange Shutters Operations Amid Hack Fallout

Dogecoin

Onboarding to crypto just got easier. Apps using Coinbase's Onramp payments feature can now onramp from fiat-to-crypto using their Apple Pay Wallets.

Coinbase Adds Apple Pay Onramp Support for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and More

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Monday, with selected altcoins recording significant gains. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,068.16 -0.98% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,618.32 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $224.74 -4.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4257 -0.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002918 -4.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 12.5% and daily active addresses falling by 12.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Dip, But Trader Predicts $100,000 Bitcoin Breakout Followed By 20-25% Correction

November saw total inflows for bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpass previous monthly records, reflecting heightened institutional and retail interest. Record Month for Bitcoin ETFs November 2024 marked a significant milestone for bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with a record-breaking net inflow of $6.3 billion in investor funds, highlighting renewed confidence in the cryptocurrency sector.

Bitcoin ETFs Hit $6.3 Billion Inflows in November

Popular quant analyst PlanB is doubling down on his prediction that Bitcoin (BTC) will surge to an astronomical value in the current bull market cycle. In a video update, the pseudonymous analyst tells his 188,000 YouTube subscribers that his stock-to-flow (S2F) model indicates Bitcoin may soon soar anywhere between $250,000 and $1 million.

PlanB Doubles Down on Massive Bitcoin Price Prediction for Market Cycle Peak – Here's His Outlook

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: XRP is back in crypto's top three, Michael Saylor advises Microsoft on adopting bitcoin and more

Bitcoin has dipped in price following a massive move of nearly $2 billion worth of seized BTC from Silk Road to Coinbase.

US Government Moves Nearly $2 Billion in Silk Road Bitcoin to Coinbase

On Monday, bitcoin hovered near the $96,000 range when the U.S. government shuffled 19,799.989 BTC at around 11:30 a.m., valued close to $2 billion. Following the transfer, bitcoin is teetering on the edge of dipping below $95,000. $2 Billion Bitcoin Transfer Sparks Speculation Over U.S.

Nearly 20,000 Bitcoin Shuffled by US Government Amid Talk of Strategic Reserve

When you sell bitcoin, MSTR and others are buying it.

Don't Sell MicroStrategy Your Bitcoin

Digital asset investment products saw inflows of $270 million last week, setting a new year-to-date record of $37.3 billion, according to a CoinShares report. What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the largest cryptocurrency, recorded significant outflows of $457 million—the first major outflows since early September, the report stated.

Bitcoin ETFs Saw $457 Million Net Outflows Last Week, Ethereum ETFs Recorded $634 Million Net Inflows

Why regulators must be held accountable for the consequences of Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

Debanked: The Financial Suppression of Bitcoin Businesses Must End

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) transition from a decentralized digital asset to one dominated by institutional players has introduced a new set of risks. What Happened: With Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. now holding over 1 million tokens—equivalent to 5% of its total supply—the cryptocurrency is increasingly controlled by financial institutions and even governments, reshaping its original decentralized ethos, Bloomberg reported.

Why Bitcoin's Institutionalization Is 'A Concern'

MicroStrategy continues to buy Bitcoin: It now holds about $39 billion worth of BTC, just weeks after its stock price hit an all-time high.

MicroStrategy Buys Another $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin, Now Holding 400K BTC

MARA has proposed a further $700 million convertible senior note offering to buy more bitcoin and buy back some of its current notes.

MARA Holdings Bets Big: $700M Notes Issued to Fuel Bitcoin Expansion

Bitcoin's price of $96,125 to $96,557 over the last hour reflects a consolidating market with mixed signals from various timeframes, suggesting a cautious approach for traders and investors. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin shows a sharp drop from $98,200 to $94,712, followed by a moderate recovery.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bears Begin to Claw, Pulling Price to Key Levels

Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital has purchased $618 million worth of BTC with cash, the company said in an SEC filing.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Buys $618 Million Worth of BTC

The bitcoin miner also announced its November production update, mining 907 BTC and acquiring 6,474 BTC to reach total holdings of 34,959 BTC.

MARA proposes $700 million convertible senior note offering to buy more bitcoin

MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MARA) has announced another private offering of $700 million of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031 after completing a $1 billion offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2030 in November. What Happened: The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers with 0% interest and no accretion of principal, as per the company's press release.

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