Category: Bitcoin News

count Bitcoin mining as an official Russian export

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A senior Kremlin adviser wants Russia’s crypto mining classified as an export, arguing tens of thousands of Bitcoins and import payments must be reflected in trade data. Summary Kremlin aide Maxim Oreshkin says mined crypto effectively flows abroad and should be recorded as an export impacting Russia’s balance of payments and FX market.​ Industry leaders estimate Russian miners produced about 55,000 BTC in 2023 and roughly 35,000 BTC in 2024, with daily income near 1 billion rubles.​ Russia’s legal mining regime includes registration, tax rates up to 25% for firms,…

Babylon and Aave Unveil Native Bitcoin-Backed Lending for Decentralized Finance Platform

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Babylon Labs and Aave Labs partner to introduce groundbreaking native bitcoin collateralization in DeFi lending ecosystem. Babylon Labs and Aave Labs have announced a strategic partnership to enable native bitcoin-backed lending through Aave V4’s innovative Hub and Spoke architecture on December 3, 2025. The collaboration introduces a dedicated bitcoin-backed Spoke that allows bitcoin to be […] Original

Bitcoin could hit $180K by end of 2026

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Brad Garlinghouse says Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by end-2026, citing U.S. regulatory clarity, institutional capital from giants like BlackRock, and real-world crypto adoption. Summary Garlinghouse links a potential $180,000 Bitcoin to U.S. regulatory reform over the next 12–18 months, which he says will unlock sidelined institutional capital.​ He cites BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity entering Bitcoin as “structural” participation, alongside growth in tokenization, payments, and Web3 infrastructure.​ Other executives at Binance Blockchain Week voiced bullish views but warned that macro liquidity, adoption, and recent volatility could still cap near-term upside. Ripple…

Lummis Bitcoin meme on X fuels talk of U.S. Strategic BTC Reserve

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Cynthia Lummis’ Bitcoin meme post on X revives speculation that the U.S. could expand BTC reserves under Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve framework. Summary Lummis posted a children’s-book-style “Franklin buys Bitcoin” image with “Big things coming for Franklin!” as the caption on X.​ Bitcoin outlets framed the post as a hint at U.S. Bitcoin purchases, tying it to Lummis’ proposal for a 1 million BTC Strategic Reserve.​ Trump’s executive order on a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Treasury Secretary Bessent’s public Bitcoin appearances amplify market speculation. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis posted a…

The Most Influential Voices in the MENA Region to Address the 12,000-Attendee Bitcoin MENA Event This December

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Abu Dhabi, UAE — December 4th, 2025 — With more than 12,000 attendees expected, Bitcoin MENA is set to become one of the most important gatherings for Bitcoin, institutional capital, energy innovation, and regulatory leadership anywhere in the world. This December, the region’s most powerful and […] Original

Coinbase Explains Why Bitcoin Price Dumps With Whale Selling Pressure

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Bitcoin’s latest drop stems from structural strains, Coinbase Institutional explained, as weakening trend signals, thinning liquidity, whale selling and ETF outflows pressured the market despite normally supportive easing monetary conditions. Market Volatility Rises as Bitcoin Breaks Support With Liquidity Compression Coinbase Institutional, a division of crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), explained on social media platform […] Original

Bitcoin November blues may flip to December cheers: Coinbase

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Coinbase Institutional released its monthly outlook report on Wednesday, indicating that conditions may favor a market reversal in December following Bitcoin’s underperformance in November. Summary Bitcoin underperformed in November, falling more than three standard deviations below its 90-day average, while U.S. equities saw milder declines. Market conditions may favor a December reversal, as the end of quantitative tightening and potential Fed rate cuts could unlock sidelined cash into Bitcoin and crypto vehicles. “I am bearish on the Fed and what they continue to do to the value of the dollar,”…

Jobs Down, Bitcoin Up

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The cryptocurrency almost crossed into $94K territory after a lackluster jobs report nudged up the odds of an interest rate cut by the Fed. Bitcoin Climbs on Weak Labor Data Private employers cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to human resources firm ADP in its latest jobs report, published Wednesday. But instead of sending markets […] Original

Gensler calls out crypto hype: Bitcoin aside, ‘it’s risky’

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Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler isn’t letting crypto enthusiasts off the hook anytime soon. Summary Gary Gensler doubles down on skepticism, calling most cryptocurrencies (beyond Bitcoin and USD-backed stablecoins) speculative assets lacking fundamental value. Investor caution is key, as Gensler warns that political narratives and ETF hype don’t reduce the underlying volatility or risk. Regulation vs. innovation: Gensler maintains that protecting investors and fostering crypto innovation can coexist, despite ongoing sector mistrust. In a recent Bloomberg interview, he reminded the market that most digital tokens remain speculative, volatile, and poorly…

Strategy CEO on accumulating Bitcoin: ‘We’re price agnostic’

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Strategy CEO Fong Lee has a message for anyone still wondering whether the company might one day dump its Bitcoin: relax. That’s basically the last page of the playbook. Summary Strategy CEO Fong Lee reaffirmed the company’s Bitcoin-maximalist playbook. BTC sales would only happen in a worst-case, multi-year meltdown, he says Lee touted the firm’s new perpetual preferred shares as a long-term capital engine, arguing they make Strategy more resilient than spot ETFs. Months after musing on a podcast that Strategy could sell Bitcoin (BTC) to fund dividends if its…