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.
Cryptocurrencies serve as digital assets that are fundamentally incorporeal and intangible. Some refer to them as “magic internet money.” However, investors in cryptocurrencies are not shielded from the tangible realities of our world.This feature is a segment of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list.A significant influencing factor in the space this year has been the surge of violent incidents that utilized physical aggression, intimidation, and fear to seize individuals’ crypto assets.The “wrench attack,” once a meme suggesting that no amount of encryption can prevent a physical blow, became a grim reality in 2025.From Paris to New York to Sweden to Thailand,…
Strategy (MSTR) has issued a formal letter regarding MSCI’s plan to exclude companies whose digital asset holdings constitute 50% or more of their total assets from the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes. Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy contends that digital asset treasury companies (DATs), including Strategy itself, operate as businesses that utilize digital assets as productive capital rather than passive instruments for price tracking. Strategy develops bitcoin-backed credit products, oversees an active corporate treasury initiative, and maintains a global enterprise analytics software firm. Investors are purchasing the company’s strategies and management rather than merely a stagnant vehicle for…
On Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC) retraced its recent gains as traders anticipated potential fakeout moves surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement.Key points:Bitcoin struggled to maintain its earlier ascent above $94,500 amid heightened nerves regarding the Fed’s rate decision.Traders are bracing for unpredictable price movements in either direction around the FOMC meeting.Volatility in Japan-centered risk assets is on the horizon as the next significant consideration.Bitcoin’s price swings overlook the annual openingData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicated that BTC’s price trajectory was declining as Wall Street opened. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAfter reaching $94,650 the previous day, BTC/USD was unable…
SpaceX is preparing for a public stock offering that could value the company at approximately $1.5 trillion, positioning it for the largest public market debut by that measure, as reported by Bloomberg.Should this take place, investors won’t be limited to rockets and satellites; they will also acquire a stake in a company that possesses thousands of bitcoins and has utilized dogecoin to finance a lunar mission.A report from Bloomberg on Tuesday revealed that the firm led by Elon Musk is advancing plans for an initial public offering aiming to raise “considerably more than $30 billion” and is targeting a valuation…
American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC) has continued to grow its BTC treasury, acquiring approximately 416 BTC in the past week and raising its total holdings to around 4,783 BTC as of December 8, based on a company update released on Wednesday. These recent additions position American Bitcoin’s reserve among the largest for U.S.-listed companies focused on BTC acquisition. The total was achieved via a combination of in-house mining activities and strategic market purchases, according to the company. The total also encompasses BTC held in custody or used as collateral for miner purchases under a supply agreement with the hardware manufacturer…
Disclosure: The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of crypto.news’ editorial team. Institutional investments are finally making their way into the crypto space, starting with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. The next major opportunity lies in staking, where assets generate yield instead of remaining idle. Institutions seek growth, compliance, and security, making staking an essential strategy now that crypto is incorporated into their capital frameworks. Summary Most validators are still hosted on consumer cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), leading to centralization, outages, inconsistent performance, and compliance gaps—none of which are…
BNB saw a slight increase over the past 24 hours, surpassing $890 with a gain of over 1%. However, it lagged behind the overall crypto market, which saw the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index rise by 2.5% in the same timeframe.There was a notable surge in trading volume, which rose 51% above the weekly average, as reported by CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model.This type of increase often indicates whale activity, whether accumulating or selling off. In this instance, the rise in volume, coupled with BNB’s price lag, hints at a potential shift away from BNB to more robust assets, a concerning…
CoinDesk Indices offers its daily market summary, showcasing the leaders and laggards within the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is presently valued at 2969.73, reflecting a decrease of 1.5% (-44.23) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.No assets from the 20 are experiencing upward movement.Top performers: ETH (+0.0%) and CRO (-0.7%).Bottom performers: APT (-5.3%) and NEAR (-4.4%).The CoinDesk 20 is an expansive index traded across various platforms in different global regions.
A clandestine Telegram group of experienced “degens” is reportedly orchestrating meticulously planned, multi-chain pump-and-dump operations that can elevate micro-cap tokens to seven-figure values in mere minutes, reveals a recent investigation by Solidus Labs. The faction, referred to as “PumpCell,” has been active since at least late 2024, focusing on manipulating new tokens across Solana and BNB Chain. Solidus’ analysis indicates that the group is executing synchronized token launches, utilizing bots for rapid buying, crafting misleading hype campaigns, and timing exits to offload inflated tokens onto unsuspecting retail investors. “To illustrate the scale of the issue: a single random channel with…
Blockchain game developers are increasingly focusing on fundamentals and infrastructure rather than token-driven growth cycles, with stablecoin adoption recognized as one of the top three catalysts for the first time, as highlighted in the latest report from the Blockchain Gaming Alliance (BGA).On Wednesday, the BGA released its 2025 State of the Industry Report, indicating a shift in builders’ perspectives regarding what will lead to success in blockchain gaming.The report identified the top three growth factors as high-quality game launches (29.5%), revenue-focused business models (27.5%), and stablecoin utilization in payments (27.3%).The findings imply the industry is moving away from speculative trends…