MARA and Hut 8 profits surge in Q3 as US Bitcoin mining expands

Bitcoin miners MARA Holdings and Hut 8 posted strong third-quarter results on Tuesday, with both reporting sharply higher profits and expanding Bitcoin reserves.   MARA’s revenue climbed 92% year-over-year to $252 million in the third quarter of 2025, swinging from a $125 million loss to $123 million in net income over the period, while Hut 8’s revenue nearly doubled to $83.5 million with profits of $50.6 million.  Both miners also strengthened their balance sheets. MARA Holdings ended the quarter with 52,850 Bitcoin (BTC), nearly doubling its reserves from 26,747 BTC…

CleanSpark Expands Power Capacity, Secures Texas Site for AI Push

Bitcoin miner CleanSpark expanded its power capacity by 28% in October as part of a broader push beyond crypto mining into artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC). The US-based company said it had acquired 271 acres near Houston, Texas, securing 285 megawatts of long-term power for a dedicated AI data center. The move marks one of CleanSpark’s largest steps yet to diversify its operations as demand for energy-intensive computing continues to surge. CleanSpark’s AI move also led to a new partnership with Submer, a company that offers cooling solutions for…

Bitcoin Loses $100K As Selling, Liquidations Hit New Highs

Key points:  Bitcoin falls to 4-month lows below $100,000 as sellers capitulate and spot BTC ETF outflows increase.  Traders pinpoint the $88,000 to $95,000 range as a potential bottom. Bitcoin (BTC) selling intensified on Tuesday as BTC abruptly fell to 4-month lows of $100,800. While analysts across the space appear to be scratching their heads about the exact reasons for the current selling, there is consensus that BTC price could slip lower, possibly bottoming around $95,000. Popular trader, HORSE, traded the following chart and suggested a bottom could be approaching,…

Shorting Ethereum May Hedge Bitcoin Exposure

As Bitcoin continues to attract institutional treasury capital, Ethereum-focused companies are beginning to run out of dry powder, making the asset a potential shorting opportunity for investors looking to hedge their exposure to the digital asset sector. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent 10x Research report, which argued that shorting Ether (ETH) could be a smart hedge against Bitcoin (BTC). According to the report, Bitcoin remains the primary focus for institutional investment, while Ether exhibits structural weaknesses. The analysts said that “digital asset treasury” narratives around…

Bitcoin Drops To $101K But BTC Weakness Defies Fundamentals

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s decline mirrors Nasdaq weakness but lacks a fundamental justification. Spot BTC ETF inflows have cooled but remain net positive, showing resilient investor demand. Stablecoin liquidity and onchain accumulation suggest conditions for a rebound. Bitcoin (BTC) extended its decline to $100,800 on Tuesday, dropping 10%+ this week and mirroring the Nasdaq 100 futures’ 1.67% drop as risk assets came under pressure. Historically, when the Nasdaq falls by more than 1.5% in a single day, Bitcoin has a 75% probability of posting a negative return, averaging a decline of…

India Recognizes XRP as Property — A Turning Point for Crypto Investors

WazirX hack fallout: User challenges $9,400 XRP account freeze The case began when Rhutikumari, an XRP (XRP) holder, filed a petition against WazirX after the exchange froze her account containing 3,532.30 XRP worth approximately $9,400. The dispute stemmed from WazirX’s response to a July 2024 hack that led to the theft of about $235 million in assets. To manage the losses, WazirX proposed a controversial “socialization of losses” plan, which would distribute the financial impact proportionally across all user accounts. Rhutikumari challenged the plan, arguing that it infringed on her…

What’s at Stake for Sam Bankman-Fried’s Long-awaited Appeal?

With 19 years remaining for Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried in prison, the former FTX CEO’s legal team will present arguments in the appellate court as to why a panel of judges should consider overturning his conviction or sentence. On Tuesday, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear oral arguments from SBF’s lawyers. Though the details of the appeal were unclear at the time of publication, the former FTX CEO’s legal team said in its initial appeals filing from September 2024 that it intended to argue SBF was…

Ripple’s Stablecoin RLUSD Crosses $1B In Market Cap

Ripple USD, a stablecoin created by XRP issuer Ripple, has surpassed $1 billion market capitalization, marking a significant milestone less than a year after its launch. Officially launched in December 2024, the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin has achieved a remarkable 1,278% year-to-date growth in market capitalization. The stablecoin first broke through the $1 billion mark on Monday, just a few days after reaching $900 million on Oct. 24, according to CoinGecko data. “With Ripple Prime, GTreasury, and Rail now joining the effort, RLUSD and XRP will drive faster, efficient and…

CZ’s Giggle Academy Distances From GIGGLE Amid Price Swings

Giggle Academy, a crypto educational project founded by Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has renewed efforts to distance itself from the Giggle Fund token amid heightened volatility and mounting community skepticism. In a Tuesday X post, Giggle Academy clarified that GIGGLE — a newly launched token linked to the project — is not issued by the organization and is a community-initiated memecoin. “The Giggle memecoin is not an official coin launched by Giggle Academy,” CZ wrote on X on Monday, adding: “I don’t know who launched it.”…

ESMA crypto supervision plan creates concerns for MICA, EU crypto firms

The European Commission’s plan to expand the authority of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) over cryptocurrency and capital markets has sparked debate across Europe, with critics warning it could stifle innovation and slow down decision-making. The European Union is reportedly exploring giving the ESMA direct supervisory powers over stock exchanges and crypto service providers, potentially creating a centralized regulatory framework more similar to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The European Commission is expected to publish a draft of the plan in December. Under the existing Markets…