SBTC #WhiteHouseCryptoSummit #USCryproReserve Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized digital currency that operates on a peer-to-peer network allowing users to send and receive payments over the internet without the need for intermediaries like banks. It was created in 2008 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto and became the first cryptocurrency, leveraging blockchain technology to ensure transparency, security, and immutability of transactions. Bitcoin transactions are recorded in blocks, which are linked together to form a chain, providing a tamper-resistant ledger. Due to its scarcity, with a cap of 21 million BTC, it is often seen as a store of value and a hedge against inflation, although its price is highly volatile