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.
Key takeaways:BTC derivatives pricing suggests low confidence in surpassing $100,000, reflecting macroeconomic uncertainty and Bitcoin’s lackluster performance compared to gold.Although liquidity has improved due to Federal Reserve actions, whales are still cautious, hinting at doubts about a sustainable Bitcoin breakout.Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives markets are increasingly doubting that the cryptocurrency can maintain bullish momentum, despite a shift towards a looser monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Traders remain hesitant about risk appetite amid economic uncertainty and Bitcoin’s relative underperformance compared to gold. Gold/USD (left) vs. Bitcoin/USD (right). Source: TradingViewThe Fed’s decision on Wednesday to maintain interest rates at 3.75%…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content with the HTML tags preserved: The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, bringing the target range to 3.5% to 3.75%. However, mixed statements from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are expected to dampen a Bitcoin price surge until the next rate-cutting phase begins in 2026, according to analysts.“In the short term, inflation risks are leaning upwards while employment risks are decreasing, creating a difficult scenario. There is no risk-free approach to policy,” Powell stated during Wednesday’s Federal Reserve Open Committee (FOMC) meeting.These remarks were not as “hawkish”…
Surf, an AI platform specializing in digital asset analysis, has secured $15 million in funding led by Pantera Capital, along with contributions from Coinbase Ventures and DCG, aimed at enhancing its AI models and enterprise solutions.The platform provides a domain-specific model that supports exchanges and research firms in analyzing on-chain activity, market trends, and sentiment. The investment will facilitate Surf 2.0, which aims to roll out more sophisticated models, expanded proprietary datasets, and additional agents to manage complex analytical tasks.Surf reported that its platform has experienced rapid adoption since its launch in July, producing over one million research reports and…
Highlights:For a retest of the psychological threshold of $100,000, buyers need to push Bitcoin above $94,589.While Ether shows resilience, many other significant altcoins are struggling to hold their gains.Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a dip from $94,589 on Tuesday, but bulls are making efforts to keep the price above $92,000. Traders are keenly observing Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference and the dot plot concerning rate expectations from Fed officials on Wednesday.Some analysts suggest that a bottom has been reached, while others interpret the current recovery as a dead-cat bounce, likely to be sold into. Analyst Colin Talks Crypto noted on X…
Prior to Rushi Manche’s removal from Movement Labs, the cryptocurrency infrastructure startup he co-founded with fellow Vanderbilt University dropout Cooper Scanlon, he was recognized as a prominent rising figure in the DeFi space.This piece is a segment of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list.However, in April 2025, the highly publicized project became embroiled in controversy regarding undisclosed market-making arrangements linked to MOVE’s token launch. Internal documents revealed by CoinDesk indicated that Movement Labs, under Manche’s management, had entered into a controversial agreement with a lesser-known intermediary company, Rentech, which acted simultaneously as a purported subsidiary of the listed market-maker Web3Port and…
Former President Donald Trump’s initiative against U.S. debanking of contentious sectors, including digital assets, has prompted a new report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. This report corroborates previous practices and alerts banks of possible penalties for their alleged involvement.The OCC is urging banks to comply with President Trump’s executive order from August, which instructed a cessation of debanking and to penalize those that have unjustly excluded legal clients from banking services. Trump’s order required regulators to investigate firms under their jurisdiction that engaged in debanking and to take action against them, which could include imposing fines,…
Tether has introduced a new platform that collects data from various wearables and wellness applications into a unified, locally processed dashboard, aiming to empower users regarding their biometric data.The platform, named QVAC Health, consolidates information from fitness trackers, nutrition apps, and other wearables into an encrypted dashboard that operates offline. It utilizes on-device AI and peer-to-peer model downloads to analyze activities, meals, symptoms, and medication logs without depending on external servers.The application features experimental computer-vision tools that can assess calories and macronutrients from meal images and correlate these logs with data from multiple wearables to identify trends in activity, recovery,…
The Lazarus Group, infamous in the crypto world, possesses a greater amount of bitcoin BTC$92,402.06 than Tesla through theft rather than purchase. Despite ongoing efforts to curb their activities, the group persistently targets legitimate exchanges and discovers unique vulnerabilities to bolster the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) weapons of mass destruction program.This article is part of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list.Lazarus stole $1.3 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2024. By mid-2025, it had already surpassed $2 billion in stolen funds, aiming to break its record for total thefts. Apart from direct theft, Lazarus employs privacy tools like mixers to launder…
Ronaldo is a seasoned crypto enthusiast committed to the dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. With more than five years of in-depth research and steadfast dedication, he has developed a substantial interest in the realm of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a flicker of curiosity, which rapidly evolved into a fervent passion for grasping the intricacies of this revolutionary technology. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has immersed himself in the crypto landscape, examining its various dimensions, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His relentless pursuit of information and commitment to keeping abreast of the latest…
The memecoin platform Pump.fun has emerged as a significant and divisive entity in the cryptocurrency space this year, driving a wave of token creation, igniting speculative behavior, and pushing the boundaries of retail investors’ engagement.This article is part of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list.Founded in early 2024, Pump.fun enables users to generate a token in a matter of seconds for less than two cents worth of SOL, eliminating the need for coding expertise. As a result, the platform accounted for over 80% of tokens based on the Solana network by mid-2025.The rapid growth significantly increased blockchain activity and directed substantial…