BITCOIN
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first open-source, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency developed by a pseudonymous person or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. The crypto is run on distributed ledger technology, also known as blockchain. Bitcoin allows for lower transaction fees than traditional online payment systems, and is decentralized, unlike government-backed currencies. Bitcoin is the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has a limit of 21 million coins. The cryptocurrency uses a proof-of-work protocol to enable security, privacy, and legitimacy of monetary transactions. The issuance of Bitcoin requires mining, where programmers solve a difficult cryptographic puzzle to be able to mine Bitcoin, which earns them a reward. Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrencies, all other cryptocurrencies are known as altcoins.
Tether Unveils Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Framework to Streamline Operations
Tether introduces MDK, an open-source toolkit for Bitcoin mining aimed at unifying fragmented infrastructure. Here's what it means for the market.
Bitcoin (BTC) Shows Mixed Signals Amid 4.8% Price Momentum Gain
Bitcoin sees a 4.8% price momentum increase and a 199% spot CVD surge, indicating strong buying pressure despite reduced speculative activity.
Strategy Buys 3,273 Bitcoin as BTC Hits $77,000
Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired 3,273 BTC for $255M, funded via MSTR stock sales, bringing its total holdings to 818,334 BTC.
Digital Asset Inflows Hit $1.2B, Bitcoin Leads With $933M
Institutional demand drives $1.2B in digital asset inflows, with Bitcoin hitting $76K and blockchain equities seeing record interest.
Bitcoin Bottom Predicted at $57K by October 2026: Analyst
Crypto investor Michael Terpin forecasts Bitcoin's bottom at $57K in late 2026, citing historical price cycles and macroeconomic pressures.
Michael Saylor Signals More BTC Buys as Holdings Hit 815,061 BTC
Michael Saylor hints at increasing Strategy's Bitcoin treasury, which already surpasses 815,000 BTC, valued at $63.6B.
Survey Finds 36% of Crypto Traders Cut Spending Amid BTC Slump
A CEX.IO survey reveals financial strain for 36% of US crypto traders as Bitcoin sits 40% below its 2025 peak, impacting household budgets.
Bitcoin Analyst Flags 'Disbelief Rally' as Price Hits $77,497
Bitcoin rises 13% in April, trading at $77,497 as analysts debate whether the rally signals recovery or a prelude to further downside.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Log $2.12B Inflows in 9 Days, BTC Up 10%
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 9-day inflow streak totaling $2.12B, signaling strong investor confidence as BTC trades at $77,638, up 10% in April.
Bitcoin Whales Amass $3B as BTC Nears $80K, Santiment Reports
Bitcoin whales have added $3B worth of BTC, signaling potential for a long-term bull run as BTC hovers near $80K, according to Santiment.
Paul Sztorc to Launch eCash Bitcoin Hard Fork in August
Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announces eCash hard fork for August, introducing drivechains and controversy over Satoshi's coins.
Quantum Computer Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, Highlighting Bitcoin Risk
A quantum computer successfully broke a 15-bit ECC key, raising alarms over Bitcoin's 256-bit cryptography as quantum capabilities advance.
Big Bitcoin and Ether Bets Signal Institutional Confidence
Bitcoin hits $78K as institutions like Strategy and BitMine double down, while Japan's blockchain bond test and U.S. crypto regulation delays stir debate.
Nakamoto (NAKA) Unveils Bitcoin Derivatives Program Amid BTC Weakness
Nakamoto launches a Bitcoin derivatives program with Bitwise and Kraken to hedge BTC downside risk and generate options income during volatility.
South Africa Drafts Bill to Tighten Crypto Controls, Bitcoin (BTC) in Focus
South Africa's Treasury proposes a bill criminalizing unauthorized crypto transactions, with fines up to $60,000 and prison terms of five years.