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.

Core Scientific, a Bitcoin miner turned data center operator, said that it plans to offer $3.3 billion worth of speculative-grade debt.

Core Scientific Reveals $3.3 Billion Junk-Bond Sale to Pivot Further from Bitcoin Mining to AI

Shakepay, a CIRO-registered Canadian crypto platform with more than 1.5 million users, began rolling out bitcoin-backed loans on April 21, 2026, making it the first crypto trading platform in Canada to offer such a product.

Shakepay Enables Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Canada After AMF Green Light

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has gained roughly 20% since its February lows, recovering to around $76,000 despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts say the move is bringing the market to a critical inflection point.

Bitcoin Up 20% From The Lows: Relief Rally Or Start Of A New Bull Trend?

On April 21, bitcoin experienced a volatile trading session, fluctuating between $75,000 and $77,000 as market sentiment swung alongside high-stakes geopolitical developments. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit a $76,944 high after reports of U.S. and Iranian officials meeting in Pakistan on April 21.

Bitcoin Seesaw: Geopolitical Uncertainty Shakes BTC Price Ahead of US-Iran Deadline

A new fireside chat has been announced for Bitcoin 2026 featuring Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, in conversation with Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc. The session takes place April 27 at 11:40 AM on the Nakamoto Stage at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference on Prediction Markets and BTC

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Bitcoin is holding above $75,000 as sentiment remains stable ahead of a possible U.S.-Iran meeting.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways On US-Iran Meeting Delay

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak to five days with a $238 million addition. Ether followed with steady gains despite mixed trading activity, while both XRP and Solana added to the momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $238.37 million, with Blackrock's IBIT sustaining the five-day inflow streak with a $256 million addition. Ether ETFs gained $67.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $238 Million, Mark Fifth Straight Day of Inflows

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has stalled at $78,000 as Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) warns two resistance levels could cap the rally despite $1.4 billion in weekly ETF inflows. The $78,000 Cost Basis Problem The active investor cost basis sits at approximately $78,000, where last week's rally stopped.

Bitcoin Hits $78,000 Wall, But Charles Schwab Analyst Says The Real Resistance Is Higher

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gave back their early morning gains alongside BTC as markets digested the Fed Chair nominee's Senate confirmation hearing.

Bitcoin slides toward $75,000 as Warsh says Trump didn't demand he cut rates

Fraudsters impersonating Iranian officials are demanding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) from shipping companies whose vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS warned Monday. The Scam Messages The fraudsters ask for vessel ownership documents, cargo manifests, and crew lists.

Fake Iranian Officials Target Stranded Ships With Bitcoin Scam In Strait Of Hormuz

Bitcoin rose to around $76,000 as whales accumulated 45,000 BTC and institutional inflows surged, while U.S. officials including Kevin Warsh and Admiral Paparo signaled growing acceptance of Bitcoin in finance and national security.

Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 45,000 BTC as Warsh and Paparo Back Bitcoin's Role

Admiral Samuel Paparo of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Bitcoin is a “valuable computer science tool as power projection."

Top U.S. Pacific Commander Calls Bitcoin a “Valuable Computer Science Tool” for National Power And Security

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rallied into a key bear market resistance zone, but analyst Benjamin Cowen says the move does not yet confirm a rejection or a breakout. Resistance Zone In Focus Cowen noted that Bitcoin is testing a major resistance band while also interacting closely with the 21-week exponential moving average (EMA).

Here's What Will Decide Bitcoin's Next Move At $78,000 Resistance

U.S. crypto adoption rebounded in March, according to a new survey from Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) , even as investor sentiment toward Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains cautious. Adoption Rises, With Bitcoin Still dominant Deutsche Bank's latest retail crypto survey showed U.S. adoption climbed to 12% in March, up from 7% in February, returning to levels last seen in mid-2025.

Deutsche Bank: US Crypto Adoption Rebounds, But Bitcoin's Path To $120,000 Remains Uncertain

Fraudsters are targeting global shipping firms with fake Strait of Hormuz transit fees, demanding payment in Bitcoin and Tether as vessels remain stranded amid Gulf tensions.

Scammers Target Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz With Fake Bitcoin Transit Fees

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF has accumulated over $139 million in BTC within nine days of launch, indicating strong early institutional demand for the firm's new crypto offering.

Morgan Stanley's Spot Bitcoin ETF Tops $139M in Assets Within Nine Days

Cash App joins the youth banking race with high-yield savings, but the managed kid accounts can't tap into the app's Bitcoin features.

Block's Cash App Launches Accounts for Young Kids—Without Bitcoin Access

Onramp launched a unified platform today combining cash management, bitcoin services, and gold ownership into a single account aimed at long-term wealth building.

Onramp Launches Finance Platform Combining Cash, Bitcoin and Gold in One Account

Fake crypto clearance demands are targeting ships stranded at Hormuz as the Iran conflict enters its third month.

Iran Scammers Demand Bitcoin, USDT for Transit Through Strait of Hormuz: Report

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) now holds 815,061 BTC, surpassing BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) at 802,824 BTC for the first time since Q2 2024. How Strategy Pulled Ahead Strategy held 189,150 BTC at the start of Q1 2024.

Strategy Tops BlackRock's IBIT With 815,000 BTC As MSTR Breakout Targets $207

Michael Saylor and Tom Lee continued to buy BTC and ETH in big size, while Aave published its incident report from the KelpDAO exploit.

Morning Minute: Saylor's $2.54B Buy Buoys Bitcoin

Bitcoin trades around $76,000 as sentiment remained neutral amid hopes of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension. Bitcoin ETFs saw $238.4 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $67.8 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Consolidate As Markets Wait For Middle East News

Bitcoin BTC$76,675.48 is trading with a positive bias above the $75,000 level, which CoinDesk recently highlighted as a critical threshold for bulls to maintain control.

Bitcoin trades above a make-or-break level ahead of Warsh hearing

The Schwab Center for Financial Research warned that Bitcoin faces key resistance between $78,000 and $83,000 investor cost basis levels.

Bitcoin Resistance at $78K and $83K Could Cap Rally: Schwab

Reabold Resources has clarified it is only exploring small-scale bitcoin mining at its UK gas site, following reports of a broader pivot. The company says its primary focus remains domestic energy supply. Key Takeaways: Reabold said 2026 bitcoin mining at West Newton is small-scale, not a strategic pivot.

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