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 security firm Casa has released a suite of four features targeting social engineering, the attack vector responsible for the bulk of crypto theft in 2025. The features are live now for Casa customers, arriving as the FBI reports crypto fraud losses climbed 22% year over year to more than $11 billion last year.

Casa Launches Four Security Features to Combat Rising Social Engineering Attacks on Bitcoin Holders

Bitcoin Vault routes deposits into DeFi lending protocols, including Aave and Morpho, to generate BTC rewards.

Kraken expands Earn suite with Bitcoin Vault paying yield on BTC holdings

In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Ravi Tanuku on why the GENIUS Act didn't just regulate stablecoins, it repriced Bitcoin's monetary premium. Then, Jesper Johansen on why looped ETH staking no longer needs a lending market.

Crypto Long & Short: How the GENIUS Act repriced bitcoin's monetary premium

Kraken customers can make use of their Bitcoin holdings and generate BTC yield without ever leaving the exchange.

Kraken Now Lets You Earn Yield on Bitcoin Holdings via Lending Vaults

Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vault within its Earn suite, enabling long-term holders to generate BTC-denominated rewards on their Bitcoin without selling.

Kraken Launches Bitcoin Vault, Offering Yield on BTC Holdings

Fold Holdings, Inc. secured a $150 million asset-backed revolving credit facility from Encina Lender Finance, LLC to scale its Bitcoin rewards credit card program without diluting shareholders.

Fold Lands $150 Million to Fuel Bitcoin Credit Card Growth

Fold Holdings has launched a bitcoin rewards credit card, issued by Visa and powered by Stripe.

Fold Launches New Bitcoin Credit Card Rollout

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) expanded its corporate Bitcoin treasury to 2,714 BTC on Wednesday with the purchase of 131 Bitcoin, the company announced. The New York-based company said the acquisition marks its second Bitcoin purchase in seven days, following a 200 BTC transaction on May 21.

DDC Buys Bitcoin Twice in One Week, Grows Treasury 14% Without Dilution

Crypto ETF flows were mixed on Tuesday, May 26, with bitcoin and ether ETFs losing a combined $368.75 million as both ETFs extended their outflow streaks. Altcoin products softened the blow, led by $20.45 million into HYPE ETFs and $1.55 million into XRP ETFs, while solana ETFs saw no trading activity.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $333M as HYPE and XRP Funds Continue Attracting Inflows

Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank to receive authorization to offer bitcoin and other cryptocurrency services under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.

Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Licensed for Bitcoin and Crypto Services Under MiCA

Memory-chip stocks are attracting capital and attention as crypto markets settle into apathy.

Live markets: Bitcoin remains under pressure as Korea's SK Hynix joins Micron in $1 trillion club

SpaceX will become the largest diversified public company holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) when it lists June 12, according to Grayscale Research. SpaceX Holds 0.1% Of IPO Valuation In Bitcoin The rocket maker's 18,712 coins are worth roughly $1.4 billion—just 0.1% of its $1.75 trillion expected post-IPO market cap.

SpaceX To Overtake MSTR, TSLA, COIN As Largest Public Company Holding Bitcoin

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a net 4,500 BTC since the start of 2026, with May reversing the buying pattern that built through March and April, per Swissblock data.

Bitcoin gauge tracking selling pressure moves into 'high-risk' zone as ETF demand slumps

A “bloodbath” bitcoin price warning has been issued as traders flee BlackRock's bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)

‘Bloodbath' Bitcoin Price Crash Warning Issued As BlackRock Sell-Off Suddenly Accelerates

Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs extended their losing streak Tuesday, as investors pulled another $333.7 million from U.S.-listed funds, marking the seventh consecutive day of net outflows. Why Bitcoin ETFs Are Seeing Outflows According to SoSoValue data, BlackRock's (NASDAQ:IBIT) led the withdrawals with $192.4 million in outflows.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $2.3 Billion In Two Weeks: What Is Going On?

The new earn product lets users generate BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while keeping exposure to bitcoin's price.

Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault, expanding yield push for BTC holders

Bitcoin hovered below Tom Lee's $76,000 bull-market threshold while hyperliquid and monero bucked broader crypto weakness.

Bitcoin clings to $75,000 support as bear market signals resurface

Bitcoin ETFs saw $334 million in net outflows on Tuesday, driven by $192 million exiting BlackRock's IBIT.

Spot bitcoin ETFs continue outflow streak amid $1.3 billion IBIT whale trade

Bitcoin's weak 2026 performance has coincided with sharp gains in metals and semiconductor giants, raising concerns that the cryptocurrency could continue losing ground.

Bitcoin drops to 13th largest asset as capital flees to AI and precious metals

The big sale happened amid a broader continued exodus from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs.

Whale alert: Someone dumped $1.29 billion of BlackRock's bitcoin ETF in a dark pool trade

BTC's three-month uptrend against gold has broken down amid strong inflows into gold and precious metals ETFs.

Bitcoin vs gold: BTC's three-month uptrend has snapped

Zcash

A technical setup brewing on the bitcoin chart could decide which way the market breaks next, with the largest cryptocurrency sliding even as global equities hit record highs.

Traders watch bitcoin 'golden cross' as BTC slides to near $75,000, ZEC dives 9%

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Leading cryptocurrencies dived, while stocks closed at record highs on Tuesday as Middle East tensions remained elevated.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Dive, Dogecoin Flat As 'Extreme Fear' Returns To Crypto: Analyst Says BTC Will See More 'Strength' If It Breaches $80,000

President Donald Trump posted a public statement Tuesday defending the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) exclusive federal authority over prediction markets and warning that the United States must protect its position as the world's leading crypto destination.

Trump Defends Prediction Markets and Bitcoin in Truth Social Post Praising CFTC's Selig

Grayscale says Elon Musk's SpaceX could become the most valuable public company holding bitcoin after its expected IPO, while Strategy would likely remain the largest holder by BTC amount. Its S-1 filing lists 18,712 BTC under digital assets.

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