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.
Exodus (EXOD), a longstanding provider of self-custodial crypto wallets, is venturing into digital payments with a new offering named Exodus Pay. Set to launch in early 2026, this service allows users to hold, spend, and transfer stablecoins all from a single application, while maintaining control over their assets, as announced by Exodus on Tuesday.Users will have the ability to spend stablecoins wherever cards are accepted, transfer funds via phone number, and earn rewards for both holding and spending their balances. Notably, Exodus emphasized in a press release that all features are built on the principle of self-custody, meaning users retain…
Twenty One Capital, a significant entity in the Bitcoin (BTC) treasury space founded by Jack Mallers, is preparing for a public offering in the United States. In anticipation of its highly awaited debut on December 9, the firm has transferred a considerable amount of 43,500 BTC—valued at around $4.5 billion—into an escrow wallet. This action has raised market fears regarding a possible sell-off, which could pose substantial selling pressure on the leading cryptocurrency as it strives to maintain its position above the crucial $90,000 support level. $1.5 Billion Loss In Bitcoin Investments Notable figures on the social media platform X…
The cryptocurrency sector is nearing its “Netscape moment,” with ongoing advancements in blockchain infrastructure and the emergence of regulated investment products propelling a new wave of institutional engagement, as stated by Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang.The crypto field is experiencing its “Netscape” or “iPhone” moment,” Huang noted in a post on X. “It’s performing larger than ever, surpassing our highest expectations. Both the institutional and cypherpunk sectors are thriving.”Netscape introduced the first user-friendly web browser for the general public in 1994 and went public with a successful IPO in August 1995, laying the groundwork for the internet’s widespread adoption.However, Microsoft recognized…
PNC Bank has introduced direct bitcoin BTC$90,515.23 trading for its private banking clients, becoming the initial major U.S. bank to integrate spot bitcoin access within its digital banking platform.The new feature, launched on Monday, concludes a partnership with Coinbase (COIN) that has been in the making since 2021 and was officially announced in July this year.This offering is accessible to eligible clients of PNC Private Bank and is supported by Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform.The current integration is focused on bitcoin trading, allowing clients to access bitcoin directly from PNC’s digital banking platform, eliminating the need for separate crypto exchange accounts.“This…
The cryptocurrency sector is nearing its “Netscape moment” as advancements in blockchain infrastructure and the increase of regulated investment products drive a new phase of institutional adoption, according to Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang.The crypto landscape is “experiencing its ‘Netscape’ or ‘iPhone’ moment,” Huang wrote Sunday in a post on X. “It’s working larger than ever before, exceeding our expectations. Both the institutional aspects and the cypherpunk facets.”Netscape introduced the first user-friendly web browser for the general public in 1994 and went public with a successful initial public offering (IPO) in August 1995, marking the foundation that spurred the internet’s widespread…
The eldest son of Malaysia’s king introduced a local currency-backed stablecoin today, aimed at fostering cross-border trade and attracting foreign investment throughout the Asia-Pacific region, as stated in an official announcement.Ismail Ibrahim, who owns the telecommunications company Bullish Aim Sdn, is launching the stablecoin known as RMJDT, pegged to the Malaysian ringgit. The stablecoin will initially have a supply of 500 million tokens (approximately $121.5 million), supported by ringgit cash deposits and short-term local government bonds, according to a press release from his company.“By issuing RMJDT, we see the creation of a Zetrix-token treasury as essential for operational stability and…
The eldest son of Malaysia’s billionaire king is introducing a stablecoin linked to the national currency, aiming for transactions across the Asia-Pacific region.Bullish Aim, a telecom enterprise owned by Ismail Ibrahim, the son of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of the Johor royal family, on Tuesday revealed the launch of RMJDT, a new stablecoin supported by the Malaysian ringgit, the country’s legal tender.The forthcoming stablecoin will be issued on Zetrix, a layer-1 blockchain aimed at linking governments, businesses, and individuals to the Web3 economy, focusing on cross-border integration, especially in China.Alongside the stablecoin launch, Bullish Aim will also create a digital asset…
Geoff Kendrick has reached a breaking point.”The recent fluctuations in bitcoin BTC$90,497.44 has been quite turbulent,” noted Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets in a Tuesday commentary titled “Not a crypto winter, just a cold breeze.”A major factor behind Kendrick’s change of perspective is the decline in stock prices of bitcoin-centric digital asset treasury companies (DATs). One pillar of his bullish stance was the ongoing purchasing activity by these companies. However, their significant price drops — with many now trading below the value of the bitcoin held in their reserves — severely limits their capacity to raise additional funds…
Since October’s liquidation event, Bitcoin perpetual futures open interest has remained under 310K BTC, indicating lower leverage and diminished speculative activities. Overview According to Glassnode data, BTC perpetual futures open interest has struggled to exceed approximately 310K BTC following an October reset in leverage. Funding rates are on a downward trend, indicating reduced confidence in leveraged long positions and a hesitance among traders to pay extra for potential upside exposure. The lack of activity in perpetuals points to a more subdued, risk-averse derivatives environment that could lessen volatility compared to previous phases of the market cycle. The Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual…
The BMW Group has become the first company to carry out a fully automated FX transaction via JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments network, the firms announced on Tuesday.BMW’s treasury divisions in Germany and the U.S. established predefined conditions using JPMorgan’s Programmable Payments tool, facilitating a seamless FX transaction from EUR to USD. This transaction employed a permissioned blockchain to transfer funds effortlessly between Frankfurt and New York.This execution occurred outside of traditional settlement hours and required no manual input, enabling BMW Group to enhance liquidity and achieve nearly instant, multi-currency cross-border payments based on predetermined criteria, as stated in a press…