Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.

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Markets

What the Collapse of the U.S. Bitcoin ETF Cash-and-Carry Trade Means for Investors

Inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have stagnated this year compared with 2024.

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Markets

Bitcoin Sinks Amid Profit-Taking After FOMC Rally, but $100K Probability Rises

Traders cautioned that Thursday’s moves would be a relief rally, with the $80,000 support level one to watch for.

Sinking boat. (Unsplash)

Markets

Metaplanet, Japan's Biggest Corporate Bitcoin Holder, Adds Eric Trump as Advisor

Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, has recently emerged as a key figure in the crypto world

Eric Trump (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Markets

North Korea-Linked Lazarus Group Holds More Bitcoin Than Elon Musk's Tesla

D.O.G.E head Elon Musk's Tesla falls behind North Korean hacker group in terms of BTC holdings as President Trump plans to make U.S. the crypto capital of the world.

North Korea-linked Lazarus holds more BTC than Tesla. (Image via Shutterstock)

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Biotech's ATAI Life Sciences Joins Roster of Firms With Bitcoin Treasury Strategies

Christian Angermayer, the firm’s chairman, stated that it will acquire $5 million in BTC.

<em><a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/businessman-taking-profit-bitcoin-trading-on-456071359">Business miniature image</a> via Shutterstock.</em>

Tech

Bitcoin DeFi Expansion Faces Fork Dilemma as Developers Explore ZK Proofs

BitcoinOS contributor and crypto OG Edan Yago describes forks on Bitcoin as like "open-heart surgery."

Photo of Edan Yago standing in front of  a sponsor board. (Courtesy: BitcoinOS)

Markets

Copper, Once Positively Correlated to Bitcoin, Nears Record High. Will BTC Follow Suit?

Copper's rise is likely led by Trump's tariffs, weakening its appeal as leading indicator for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Copper nears record high, will BTC follow suit?. (marcelkessler/Pixabay)

Markets

Gold Surges, Bitcoin Rallies, Stocks Down Since Trump's Electoral Win — What’s Driving the Chaos?

Initially BTC decoupled from stocks, but the positive correlation has strengthened during the recent downturn.

President Donald Trump (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Nears $86K as Trump Calls for Rate Cuts, XRP Gets U.S. Futures After SEC Resolution

XRP jumped as high as 12% before paring gains, as closely-related Ripple Labs ended its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating Wednesday that the case had “come to an end.”

Bitcoin bulls are out ((Unsplash/Peter Lloyd)

Markets

Bitcoin Options Flip Bullish After Powell's Transitory Inflation Remark, Ether Still Lags in Sentiment

The Fed retained forecast for two rate cuts Wednesday, with Powell calling the inflationary impact of Trump's tariffs transitory.

Crypto market breadth improves. (ArtTower/Pixabay)

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