Opinion
Unless Bitcoin upgrades its core cryptography in the next five years, the trust it has built over 16 years could be wiped out by a single quantum attack. Urgent upgrades are needed to protect the world’s leading cryptocurrency.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Crypto News Today
Bitcoin (BTC) was invented by a pseudonymous individual or group named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 and is the world’s first enduring cryptocurrency that succeeded where decades of digital cash experiments failed.
Bitcoin’s monetary policy is enforced through a unique blend of software, cryptography and financial incentives rather than the whim of trusted third parties. The Bitcoin network is powered by a cryptographically secure, verifiable database called the blockchain — itself a technological phenomenon.
The Bitcoin ecosystem consists of a global network of stakeholders, including the miners that secure the network and drive the issuance of the Bitcoin currency, the traders who speculate on this radically market-driven asset, and the builders working to onboard people to the cryptocurrency paradigm.
At Cointelegraph, we are chronicling the ongoing story of Bitcoin and the rise of a borderless, permissionless financial system. What has changed since Satoshi wrote the Bitcoin white paper? How is Bitcoin trading developing over the years, what are the best ways of investing in Bitcoin, and how do Bitcoin futures influence blockchain adoption? How will industry stakeholders work to make Bitcoin a mainstay in people’s lives, and will incumbent and legacy systems accept or fight this change?
Stay tuned.
- Market Analysis
Bitcoin's bearish divergence signals a possible price crash toward $85,000, akin to the declines witnessed in 2019 and 2021.
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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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MEXC's Tracy Jin says regulatory clarity and market maturity are powering a new era of crypto IPOs, with Circle and Gemini leading the charge.
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You can read Bitcoin candlestick charts with zero experience — here’s how to understand patterns, spot trends, and start making smarter crypto moves.
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CoinGlass data concludes that Bitcoin investors should "hold 100%" of their portfolio as BTC price upside still has plenty of room to hit new all-time highs.
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Russian authorities found 95 mining rigs and a mobile transformer in a KamAZ truck illegally tapping power meant for a village in Buryatia.
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Trump discloses $57.4 million in income tied to World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project that has raised over $550 million from investors.
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The SEC’s approval comes just weeks after Trump Media confirmed its capital raise to purchase Bitcoin, following initial denials of earlier reports.
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Data shows that Bitcoin's price gained at least 16% within a week of sharp oil price rallies.
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Bitcoin’s flash crash could be followed by a 64% rally if historical data rings true again.
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Bitcoin exposure may provide more shareholder value to Apple investors, as the tech firm’s stock is struggling to reverse a downtrend.
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Dip buyers stepped in to absorb this week’s downside in Bitcoin and select altcoins.
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Risk assets would take a significant hit if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway supplying 20% of the global oil trade.
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The SEC’s 2025 guideline clarifies the regulatory stance regarding crypto staking. It states what is and isn’t allowed and how you can stake lawfully.
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