Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin craters 40% as lockup expires

American Bitcoin price (American Bitcoin Corp, NASDAQ) has spent the last 24 hours grinding higher in a volatile post-crash bounce, trading in a wide intraday range but ultimately sitting roughly mid-range after yesterday’s lock-up‑driven wipeout. Summary American Bitcoin price fell nearly 40% after pre‑merger private placement shares came unlocked and early investors sold.​ Eric Trump called the volatility expected, said fundamentals are “virtually unmatched,” and pledged not to sell his shares.​ Despite strong Q3 earnings and 4,090 BTC in treasury, ABTC is down about 76.5% from its September peak amid…

The next frontier in Bitcoin mining

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Bitcoin (BTC) mining has evolved from garage rigs and warehouse farms into an institutional-scale industry projected to generate over $20 billion in revenue in 2025. Yet, most investors still see mining through an old lens. They either buy ASICs and deal with the headaches or gamble on volatile mining stocks.  Summary Bitcoin mining is shifting from hardware ownership to financial products, with tokenized hashrate and derivatives giving…

count Bitcoin mining as an official Russian export

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

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

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

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

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