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.
Implementation of stricter regulations for crypto exchanges in Japan Japan is moving towards major reforms in cryptocurrency regulation sparked by renewed attention to Mt. Gox-related repayments in 2024. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) intends to establish new regulations requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to hold specific “liability reserves” to safeguard customers in the event of lost assets such as hacks or unauthorized transfers. These measures aim to align the cryptocurrency sector with stringent standards set for traditional financial institutions in Japan, known for its rigorous regulatory environment. By Dec. 9, 2025, according to the Payment Services Act, registered cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan…
Tempo, a blockchain focused on payments and supported by Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm, has unveiled its public testnet, marking a significant milestone in its mission to facilitate stablecoin payments for mainstream adoption.Tempo has also announced a new group of partners, which includes buy-now-pay-later company Klarna, prediction market Kalshi, payments leader Mastercard, and Swiss banking giant UBS. They join earlier design partners such as Deutsche Bank, Visa, Shopify, OpenAI, and Nubank.First introduced in September, Tempo is crafted to manage high-volume financial transactions with minimal fees, instantaneous finality, and built-in support for stablecoins. With the launch of the testnet, developers…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) Hash Ribbons metric, monitored by onchain analytics platform Capriole Investments, has issued a “buy signal” for the fifth time this year in 2025.Key takeaways:A historically reliable Bitcoin price metric is signaling “buy” for the fifth time this year.Miners’ BTC sales have notably increased since the start of October in comparison to earlier in the year.Bitcoin finds itself between the yearly open at $93,000 and a demand zone below $90,000, indicating traders’ uncertainty about BTC’s price direction.Bitcoin Hash Ribbons: “Miners are under pressure”A historically accurate metric assessing Bitcoin miner performance suggests a buying opportunity despite the price dropping to…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) Hash Ribbons metric, monitored by the onchain analytics platform Capriole Investments, has issued a “buy signal” for the fifth time in 2025. Key takeaways: A historically reliable Bitcoin price indicator has triggered a “buy” signal for the fifth time this year. Miners’ BTC sales have surged since the beginning of October in comparison to earlier in the year. Bitcoin currently fluctuates between the yearly open at $93,000 and the demand zone beneath $90,000, showcasing traders’ uncertainty regarding BTC’s price direction. Bitcoin Hash Ribbons: “Miners are under pressure” A historically-reliable Bitcoin mining performance metric indicates that market participants should…
The Hash Ribbons metric for Bitcoin (BTC), monitored by the onchain analytics platform Capriole Investments, has issued a “buy signal” for the fifth occasion in 2025.Key highlights:A historically reliable Bitcoin price indicator has generated a “buy” signal for the fifth time this year.Since early October, miners’ BTC sales have increased compared to earlier in the year.Bitcoin remains caught between the yearly open at $93,000 and the demand zone below $90,000, indicating traders’ uncertainty regarding BTC’s price trends.Bitcoin Hash Ribbons: “Miners are facing challenges”A historically precise metric for Bitcoin miner performance indicates that market players should buy, even as the price…
Eric, Barron, and Donald Trump Jr. have entered the crypto market not by developing technology or infrastructure, but by leveraging the Trump brand through marketing, promotion, and political connections.This feature is a part of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list.Consequently, the brothers — the three sons of U.S. President Donald Trump — have likely gained substantial profits from various crypto ventures, including WLFI$0.1501, a project connected to the Trump family that has launched several branded memecoins and reportedly generated over $400 million in revenue from token sales and transaction fees.Barron, the youngest son, is the co-founder and touted “DeFi visionary” behind…
The heir to Malaysia’s billionaire throne is set to launch a stablecoin linked to the national currency, aiming to facilitate transactions across the Asia-Pacific region.Bullish Aim, a telecom enterprise led by Ismail Ibrahim, son of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar from the Johor royal lineage, announced the release of RMJDT, a fresh stablecoin that is backed by the Malaysian ringgit, the country’s official currency.This stablecoin is scheduled for issuance on Zetrix, a layer-1 blockchain aimed at linking governments, businesses, and individuals to the Web3 economy, focusing particularly on cross-border connections, especially with China.Besides the stablecoin, Bullish Aim is set to create a…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is on the brink of becoming a leading regulator for cryptocurrencies and related businesses, pending new legislation before Congress. Earlier this year, former CFTC Commissioner and current Andreessen Horowitz Crypto Head of Policy Brian Quintenz seemed poised to lead the agency, putting a pro-crypto voice in a position to draft much-needed industry regulations. However, the committee unexpectedly announced a delay in voting on his nomination, twice, ultimately stating that the White House requested the postponement regarding President Donald Trump’s nominee, without further details.This feature is a component of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list.Gemini (GEMI)…
TON$1.6167 experienced a drop over the last 24 hours, declining over 2% to $1.625 as selling pressure pushed the token down, leading to an approximate 72% decrease in value over the past year. This shift occurred following an unsuccessful breakout around $1.668, resulting in a clear downtrend characterized by lower highs and lows within a tight range. During the selloff, trading volume surged to 3.02 million TON, marking a 43% increase over the daily average, as per CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model. This increase in trading activity coincided with a breach of critical support levels, further negative impact on…
Leading tokenization platform Securitize has intensified its efforts to introduce tokenized equity to US investors by appointing a former PayPal executive as its new general counsel.On Tuesday, Securitize announced the hiring of Jerome Roche, an ex-PayPal executive who spearheaded the company’s foray into digital asset projects, including the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin.The platform also confirmed that its tokenized securities are currently accessible to US investors, contradicting the belief that issuers predominantly offer such products overseas due to limited domestic stock access.“There’s been a belief that tokenized securities should mainly be offered outside the US, but our experience indicates otherwise,” stated…