American Bitcoin Boosts Holdings To 3,865 BTC Amid Expansion

American Bitcoin, the mining and treasury company co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., added more than 1,400 Bitcoin to its holdings. According to a Monday announcement, American Bitcoin acquired 1,414 Bitcoin (BTC) for about $163 million. This brought the total holdings to 3,865 BTC, worth almost $445 million. Eric Trump, who serves as chief strategy officer, said the company is focused on increasing its Bitcoin-per-share ratio, a metric it considers central to shareholder value. “We believe one of the most important measures of success for a Bitcoin accumulation…

From Panic to Confidence in Just 2 Weeks

CryptoQuant data shows how Trump’s China rhetoric drove Bitcoin’s volatility from panic-selling to renewed confidence. October’s anticipated “Uptober” momentum and seasonal bullish expectations appear to have taken a backseat. Instead, US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff threats and trade remarks toward China took center stage, and dictated Bitcoin’s sharp price swings and investor emotions throughout the month. BTC Market’s Emotional Rollercoaster Trump’s China-related rhetoric in October 2025 reverberated through Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action and on-chain sentiment, as the asset continues to be sensitive to geopolitical risk. The Net Unrealized…

Ant Group Registers Antcoin Amid Chinese Regulatory Pressure

Ant Group, the financial technology giant backed by Alibaba, has registered a trademark for “Antcoin” in Hong Kong, signaling a renewed push into blockchain-based finance even as Chinese regulators step up pressure on crypto activity. According to a Monday report by the Hong Kong Economic Times, Ant Group is “expanding into the fintech arena.” The outlet cites documents showing that the company applied in Hong Kong to register a series of trademarks related to virtual assets, stablecoins and blockchain. Trademark filings show “Antcoin” was registered on June 18, listing digital…

Strategy Acquires 390 Bitcoin, October Buys Net 778 BTC

Michael Saylor’s strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, added to its BTC holdings last week amid rising momentum, but buying activity has slowed considerably since September. Strategy purchased 390 Bitcoin (BTC) for $43.3 million in its latest BTC acquisition last week, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday. The purchases were made at an average price of $111,117 per BTC, with Bitcoin briefly rising past $113,000 on Tuesday, according to CoinGecko data. The acquisition brought Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 640,808 BTC, purchased for about…

Retail Must Partner With Fintechs Or Prepare To Fail

Opinion by: Vitaliy Shtyrkin, chief product officer at B2BINPAY For years, large retailers invested heavily in their own fintech divisions, convinced they could develop payment solutions internally, overlook smaller players and innovate independently — and, for a while, they succeeded.  Today, however, despite boasting vast resources and a global reach, corporations are realizing that money no longer guarantees innovation. Why? Because scale is a double-edged sword. Corporations are tied up in bureaucracy, regulatory scrutiny and antitrust pressure that slow them down. Meanwhile, once dismissed fintech “disruptors” face fewer limitations and…

Crypto Starts Recovery After $19B Crash, Ahead Of Trump Tariff Meeting

Cryptocurrency markets staged a recovery after a record $19 billion liquidation event, buoyed by signs of a temporary ceasefire in the US-China trade war. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly recovered above a two-week high of $116,400 on Monday, driven by investor expectations of two significant macroeconomic catalysts this week: the incoming Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) interest rate decision on Wednesday and a potential trade deal between the US and China, which could come as soon as Thursday. Crypto investor sentiment recovered on Monday from “fear” to “neutral” territory after reports emerged…

XRP Ready to Break Out? Key Resistance Level Under Watch

XRP nears key $2.70 level after bullish weekly candle, with long-term chart setup echoing its 2017 breakout structure. XRP is back in focus after printing a bullish weekly candle. At the time of writing, the token trades at $2.62 with a 24-hour volume of $4 billion. It is down slightly on the day but has gained over 5% in the past week. Meanwhile, the market is watching the $2.70 level, which has acted as a major resistance area. Weekly Candle Shows Bullish Reversal Pattern The weekly chart has formed…

MegaETH ICO oversubscribed within 5 minutes, raising $50M at $1B valuation

Key Takeaways MegaETH’s ICO was completed in under five minutes, raising nearly $50 million. The token sale valued MegaETH at $1 billion. Share this article MegaETH, a next-generation Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) blockchain designed for real-time performance with high throughput and low latency, saw its token sale oversubscribed within minutes, raising approximately $50 million at a $1 billion fully diluted valuation. The project required participants to register on a specific platform with identity checks to ensure fair access. MegaETH prioritized community involvement by capping commitments and focusing on broad participation…

Gold’s Biggest Sell-Off Ever Could Fuel Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run to $200K

How the gold rush ended in October 2025 After a significant rally that pushed gold prices above $4,300 per ounce, the metal reached a historic milestone driven by strong safe-haven demand. By October 2025, the market began experiencing profit-taking. Gold prices fell by more than 2% on Oct. 17, 2025, immediately after reaching the milestone. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading at around $4,023 per ounce: an 8.1% decline from the all-time high of $4,378.69. The primary trigger for the decline was easing US-China trade tensions after…

BitMine’s Ethereum holdings increase by 77,055 tokens in one week

Key Takeaways BitMine increased its Ethereum holdings by 77,055 tokens in just one week. The company is consistently building a large Ethereum treasury, suggesting a long-term strategic investment. Share this article BitMine, which pivoted from its original immersion-cooled Bitcoin mining operations to accumulate a multi-billion dollar ETH reserve, increased its Ethereum holdings by 77,055 tokens over a one-week period. The company has been actively building a substantial Ethereum treasury through ongoing acquisitions. Analysts interpret BitMine’s repeated Ethereum purchases as a strategic bet on future network growth, potentially signaling insider confidence…