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 commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said the military is investigating Bitcoin's ability to “secure and protect networks.”

US Government Runs a Bitcoin Node, But Not Mining BTC: US Admiral

Cardano

Input Output (IO), the engineering organization behind Cardano, submitted nine treasury funding proposals on Wednesday totaling $38.9 million, nearly 50% less than the $97.5 million it requested from the community last year. Key Takeaways: Input Output submitted 9 Cardano treasury proposals totaling $38.9M, nearly 50% less than its 2026 ask.

Cardano's Leios Upgrade and Bitcoin DeFi Tool Pogun Headline Input Output's 2026 Funding Slate

The company's bitcoin stash remained at 11,509 BTC, worth about $880 million at bitcoin's current price of around $78,000.

Elon Musk's Tesla reports unchanged bitcoin holdings, books $173 million digital asset loss

A panel titled “Code Is Free Speech: Ending The War On Bitcoin” has been announced for Bitcoin 2026, bringing together three figures from law, government, and the Bitcoin industry. The panel features FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal.

FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”

The U.S. military is actively running a Bitcoin node and testing the protocol's cryptographic architecture as a tool for securing and protecting networks, according to INDOPACOM commander Admiral Samuel Paparo.

The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals

Policy leaders from Block and the Bitcoin Policy Institute will headline a live event at Bitcoin 2026 calling for de minimis tax relief that treats qualifying network digital assets like Bitcoin as cash-like for small transactions, responding directly to proposals that would limit relief to stablecoins only.

“Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is nearing $79,000, supported by fresh hopes about a settlement in the Iran war.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Up 3% As Markets Hope For Iran War Settlement

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is running a live Bitcoin node and conducting operational tests on the Bitcoin protocol to secure military networks, the command's top officer told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week.

US Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Conducts Operational Tests, Indo-Pacific Commander Tells Senate

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC), co-founded by Eric Trump, saw its shares rise about 10% in a single session on Wednesday after expanding its mining capacity and benefiting from a broader increase in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices. Mining Expansion Boosts Capacity American Bitcoin said it has activated approximately 11,298 additional mining machines at its Drumheller facility, adding about 3.05 exahashes per second (EH/s) of computing power at an efficiency of roughly 13.5 joules per terahash (J/TH).

Eric Trump Moves To Expand American Bitcoin's Hashrate With New Miner Activation

Bitcoin added $5,000 to its value in 72 hours, reaching its highest level since February. The total market cap rose to $1.58 trillion while the rapid price jump triggered a short squeeze, liquidating $207 million in short bets.

Squeeze Dynamics: Why Analysts Say Bitcoin's Rise to $79,500 Lacks Conviction

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has pulled back about 12% over the past three months, a move one industry commentator describes not as weakness, but as a necessary reset ahead of a broader uptrend. "Bull Market Is Already Underway" In an Apr. 22 episode of The Pomp Podcast, entrepreneur and investor Anthony Pompliano argued that Bitcoin is already in a bull market phase.

Bitcoin Has 'Reset' And Will Soon Resume Being A Safe Haven, Anthony Pompliano Says

Hive raised $115 million while Keel (formerly Bitfarms) sold off a mining facility as both Bitcoin miners embrace the AI boom.

Keel, Hive Shares Jump as Companies Continue Shift From Bitcoin Mining to AI

Bitcoin climbed to an 11-week high above $79,000 on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely, easing fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East that had been pressuring global markets for weeks. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed past $79,000 on April 22, 2026, hitting an 11-week high after Trump extended the U.S.

Bitcoin Tops $79,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire, S&P 500 Climbs

Michael Terpin, the early-stage investor CNBC calls the 'godfather of crypto,' says the 2025 cycle top is in and a $57,000 bitcoin bottom arrives this October.

'Popped In October'—Crypto 'Godfather' Eyes $57K Bitcoin Bottom

American Bitcoin said that it completed the "energization of ~11,298 Bitcoin miners at its Drumheller site.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin rises 12% amid increase in BTC mining capacity

Peter Schiff called Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) preferred stock STRC “the largest Ponzi in the world” after the company claimed the security was backed by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), warning the structure could collapse if new investors dry up. The “Ponzi” Attack Schiff responded to Strategy's tweet claiming STRC was “backed by Bitcoin” on Tuesday, writing on X: “You mean it's the largest Ponzi in the world.

Peter Schiff: Strategy's Bitcoin Yield Is 'The Largest Ponzi In The World' And A Collapse Is Inevitable

The Trump family-linked mining and treasury company announced 11,298 additional bitcoin mining ASICs at its Drumheller site.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin shares spike over 12% after announcing more mining power

Solana

Crypto market maker GSR has launched an actively managed ETF on the Nasdaq that includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

GSR Launches Actively Managed Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Basket ETF on Nasdaq

Bitcoin is seeing a short squeeze dynamic and steady U.S. demand to support gains.

Bitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six months

American Bitcoin (ABTC) announced it had energized more than 11,000 new mining machines at its Drumheller facility.

American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Activates 11,000 New Bitcoin Miners, Expanding Hashrate Capacity

BTC pushed to an 11-week high with dynamics for a short squeeze building, one analyst noted.

Bitcoin tops $79,000 as crypto rally gathers steam; Circle, Coinbase, Strategy lead

Publicly-traded miner American Bitcoin expands its owned hash rate, with its share price continuing to climb after hitting a low in March.

American Bitcoin Shares Spike After Trump-Backed Firm Activates 11K BTC Miners

Stratiphy will offer access to three ETNs provided by 21Shares: those covering bitcoin, ether and one combining BTC and gold.

Tax-free bitcoin is back: How UK investors can avoid paying duty on crypto investments once more

Strategy posted over 25% in gains during the last five trading days, driven by a record-breaking Bitcoin acquisition and a surge in Bitcoin's price near $79,000.

Strategy (MSTR) Surges 25% in 5 Days as Bitcoin Price Pumps Near $79,000

Admiral Samuel Paparo, head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) “shows incredible potential” as a tool for U.S. national security in the competition against China. The Power Projection Tool Paparo testified before Congress on April 21 in response to Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AR), who asked how leadership in Bitcoin might affect U.S. leverage, resilience, and deterrence in competition with China.

News for Bitcoin Crypto (BTC)