#TariffsPause Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first decentralized digital currency, launched in 2009 by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without a central authority like a bank or government. Bitcoin uses blockchain technology, a public ledger where all transactions are recorded transparently. New bitcoins are created through a process called mining, which involves solving complex mathematical problems. Bitcoin is known for its limited supply — only 21 million coins will ever exist. It is praised for its security, privacy, and potential as an alternative investment, but it is also highly volatile and speculative.