Author: Ethan Carter
Ethan is a seasoned cryptocurrency writer with extensive experience contributing to leading U.S.-based blockchain and fintech publications. His work blends in-depth market analysis with accessible explanations, making complex crypto topics understandable for a broad audience. Over the years, he has covered Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, and emerging blockchain trends, always with a focus on accuracy and insight. Ethan's articles have appeared on major crypto portals, where his expertise in market trends and investment strategies has earned him a loyal readership.
In this week’s recap, the Bitfinex exchange hacker attained early release thanks to criminal justice reform, BitMine Immersion’s chairman sought shareholder consent for a significant share increase, and South Korean traders moved over $110 billion to foreign exchanges due to local regulatory pressures. Summary Bitfinex hacker benefited from early release via US prison reform laws. Treasury firms restructured crypto approaches as companies expand staking and share initiatives. Various governments enhanced crypto regulations, from Turkmenistan to China. Bitfinex hacker attributes early release to Trump legislation Ilya Lichtenstein declared his early release from prison on X, citing President Trump’s 2018 First Step…
Bitcoin surged past $91,000 on Sunday as traders continued the early 2026 rally across major cryptocurrencies, with ether, solana, and cardano seeing significant increases, fueled by geopolitical news from Venezuela that heightened risk appetite.Bitcoin was trading around $91,300 during the Asian morning session, marking a 1.4% increase for the day and over 4% for the week. Ether climbed approximately 1% to near $3,150, up about 7% this week, while solana rose about 1.6% and is over 8% higher over the past seven days. XRP was just above $2, gaining about 0.6% on the day and nearly 10% for the week,…
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs based in the US kicked off 2026 with impressive momentum, achieving a combined net inflow of approximately $646 million on their first trading day, despite varied feelings across the wider crypto landscape.On Friday, net inflows for spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs reached $471.3 million, while spot Ether (ETH) ETFs contributed $174.5 million, resulting in total inflows of $645.8 million, according to data from Farside.US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their highest net inflow in 35 trading days since November 11, when the group of eleven US-based ETFs collectively registered $524 million in a single trading day.At the same…
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has remained steady around $90,000, even as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated dramatically early Saturday morning.Bitcoin dipped briefly below $90,000 on Saturday but quickly recovered, trading above that threshold at the time of this writing.“The US bombed a country and captured its leader, on a weekend no less, and yet Bitcoin has hardly flinched,” noted Nic Puckrin, market analyst and founder of the crypto media outlet Coin Bureau, in a post on X post. Bitcoin’s price showed little movement despite the US attack on Venezuela that made headlines on Saturday. Source:…
Bitcoin has settled into a volatile weekend range, testing traders’ patience as price movements slow and volatility decreases. Even with the sideways trading, a crucial trend line just below current levels remains unbroken, keeping the overall market outlook cautious but not entirely negative. Bitcoin Drifts Into A Typical Weekend Range As per a recent update from Lennaert Snyder, Bitcoin has entered a standard weekend range. Weekend trading often features low liquidity and erratic price movements, making it challenging to predict future moves, which may lead to misleading signals. Snyder is adopting a careful stance, waiting for a definitive trigger at…
Sure! Here’s the rewritten content while preserving the HTML tags: Bitcoin has a knack for appearing stable until it suddenly isn’t.As the trading days of 2026 unfold, the market exhibits that familiar, tense vibe: enough headline buzz to keep traders on their toes, yet lacking sufficient conviction to trigger a substantial move.When the crypto market behaves this way, the significant shift often originates from outside the industry.It typically stems from the bond market, the dollar, and economic data releases that can adjust the cost of money in mere moments.This is why Monday, Jan. 5, is significant.At 10:00 a.m. ET, the…
On Saturday, the United States National Debt soared beyond $38.5 trillion, coinciding with Bitcoiners’ celebration of “Genesis Day,” marking the day Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), mined the first block on the Bitcoin network.As of this writing, US government debt stands at approximately $38,561,900,451,378, according to the US National Debt Clock.Market analyst James Lavish stated, “Lie, cheat, steal, and print incessantly. This is the fiat currency playbook, which ultimately undermines confidence in that currency.” A breakdown of the escalating $38.5 trillion US government debt. Source: US Debt ClockSatoshi Nakamoto mined the Bitcoin Genesis Block on January 3,…
Based on on-chain data from CryptoQuant, the assertion that large holders are significantly reaccumulating Bitcoin is overstated. Information circulated on social media may be skewed by exchange activities rather than new purchases. This misrepresentation is essential because substantial transfers associated with exchanges can give the impression that a single entity is acquiring a large amount, when in reality, it’s often just internal adjustments. Related Reading Whale Wallet Totals Can Be Misleading Exchanges frequently consolidate funds from numerous small accounts into a smaller number of large wallets for operational or compliance purposes. When this occurs, on-chain trackers might categorize these consolidated…
Disclosure: The opinions and perspectives presented here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views or opinions of crypto.news’ editorial team. When Bitcoin (BTC) was introduced, it felt like a definitive breakthrough, solving a long-standing intellectual puzzle. Finally, a monetary system seemed capable of functioning independently of trust or authority. Anyone could verify the ledger. The rules were unchanging. The mechanisms of issuance and settlement operated without regard for geographic boundaries, institutions, or human decisions. Yet, beneath this apparent victory lay a more nuanced gap that only became apparent as Bitcoin transitioned from the fringes to…