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.
Ether (ETH) surged 7% in the last day, regaining its 50-week moving average (MA) near $3,300, a signal that has historically preceded significant price increases.Key highlights:Ethereum seems to have established a floor around $2,800, indicating a potential local bottom.Ether’s price previously doubled after reclaiming the 50-week moving average.Ethereum investors accumulated nearly 1 million ETH over the past three weeks.Previous breakouts resulted in 97%-147% ETH price increasesData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicates that the ETH/USD pair rebounded from $2,800 support, rising 20% to the current price of $3,362.This breakout has allowed Ether to reclaim a crucial trendline — the…
Texas Representative Keith Self proposes to attach a ban on the ‘Anti-CBDC Surveillance State’ to the 2026 defense bill, challenging Trump’s order and seeking GOP consensus on digital currency policy. Summary Rep. Keith Self introduced an NDAA amendment to prevent the Federal Reserve from testing, piloting, or issuing any U.S. CBDC, labeling it an ‘Anti-CBDC Surveillance State’ initiative. This initiative follows Trump’s 2025 executive order that halted CBDC development, as Republicans pursue a statutory ban that future administrations cannot easily overturn. House conservatives express concerns over surveillance similar to China’s and indicate that backing for the $900 billion defense bill…
Filecoin FIL$1.4883 declined 0.3% to $1.48 in the past 24 hours, lagging behind the broader cryptocurrency market.The CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks the broader market, was up 2.2% at the time of this report.According to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model, FIL has been trading within an $0.11 range, representing 7.5% of its overall value.The analysis pointed out that Filecoin’s relative weakness compared to the wider crypto markets is noteworthy.A notable surge in trading volume occurred, breaking through typical thresholds that often signal larger price fluctuations.This disparity between high trading volume and minimal price gains suggests distribution patterns, indicating that sellers…
Ether (ETH) rose by 7% in the last day, surpassing its 50-week moving average (MA) near $3,300, a situation that has historically indicated significant price rallies.Key takeaways:Ethereum appears to have established a support level around $2,800, indicating a potential local bottom.Ether’s price previously surged 100% after reclaiming the 50-week moving average.Ethereum whales have accumulated nearly 1 million ETH over the last three weeks.Previous breakouts resulted in 97%-147% ETH price increasesData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicates that the ETH/USD pair rebounded from the $2,800 support, increasing 20% to the current price of $3,362.This breakout has enabled Ether to reclaim…
Helium, a decentralized wireless network built on Solana, is making its way into the Brazilian market through a partnership with local WiFi provider Mambo WiFi, the companies announced on Wednesday.This collaboration marks one of Helium’s most notable international expansions and could pave the way for carrier integrations in Brazil, where internet access is often inconsistent.As a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), Helium’s model relies on individuals and businesses installing hotspots that function as small cell sites. Operators earn crypto rewards based on network usage. Proponents argue that this model enables quicker and more cost-effective wireless coverage compared to traditional telecom…
Polkadot saw a 4% increase to $2.21 in the past 24 hours.This surge was triggered by a significant increase in trading volume, pushing DOT from $2.12 to a session high of $2.39, according to technical analysis performed by CoinDesk Research.The analysis indicated that trading volumes spiked by 284% over the moving average during the breakout phase, before tapering off as prices returned to around $2.20.The token exhibited notable institutional involvement rather than a frantic accumulation, as per the report.Overall trading volumes for the 24-hour period were 31% lower than the weekly averages, despite the day’s volatility, suggesting a selective buying…
Financial technology company Superstate has introduced a new method for US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered public companies to raise capital directly on the blockchain.With its Direct Issuance Programs (DIPs), any SEC-registered issuer can now launch new shares on Ethereum and Solana, allowing investors to use stablecoins for payment and receive tokenized shares immediately at real-time market prices, as announced by Superstate on Wednesday via Cointelegraph.Jim Hiltner, co-founder and head of business development at Superstate, shared with Cointelegraph, “While the regulatory ability to directly issue registered shares isn’t new, the innovation lies in issuers now conducting these offerings onchain, significantly…
TenX Protocols, a company specializing in blockchain infrastructure with a focus on staking and validator operations, will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) on December 10, using the ticker symbol “TNX.”This listing follows the completion of subscription receipt financings totaling C$29.9 million ($22 million), tied to its go-public transaction, as announced by the company on Wednesday. The total capital raised in 2023 surpasses C$33 million, which includes a C$3.5 million seed round finalized in March.Subscription receipts are a widely used financing mechanism in Canada. They enable companies to raise funds prior to completing transactions such as acquisitions, reverse…
Blockstream has launched an update for its mobile app, enabling users to switch between Bitcoin’s Lightning and Liquid networks. This update is designed to simplify the process for making private, quick bitcoin BTC$92,691.23 payments.The latest version of the Blockstream Green app now supports trustless atomic swaps between Lightning and Liquid. This enhancement allows users to pay Lightning invoices using their Liquid bitcoin (LBTC) balances, removing the need to manage Lightning channels or maintain inbound liquidity, which can be complex for many users.While Lightning is intended for immediate, low-cost bitcoin transactions, Liquid serves as a sidechain that facilitates confidential transactions and…
According to co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum can occasionally forgo finality without endangering the network extensively, even after a recent client bug nearly disrupted the blockchain’s confirmation process.After a recent bug in the Prysm Ethereum client, Buterin remarked in an X post that losing finalization now and then is not an issue. He explained that finalization ensures the network is “certain” that a block will not be reverted.Buterin maintained that if finality is delayed for hours due to a significant bug, “that’s fine,” as the blockchain continues to function during that period. He emphasized that the main concern should be finalizing…