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 cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan Japan is working on significant modifications to cryptocurrency laws following renewed focus on Mt. Gox-related repayments in 2024.The Financial Services Agency (FSA) intends to enforce new regulations mandating that cryptocurrency exchanges maintain specific “liability reserves” to safeguard customers against losses due to hacks or unauthorized transfers. These initiatives aim to align the cryptocurrency sector with the stringent standards that traditional financial institutions adhere to in Japan, one of the globe’s most tightly controlled markets.Starting Dec. 9, 2025, under the Payment Services Act, registered cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan will be obligated to…
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)The crypto market is currently lacking a clear trend. Bitcoin BTC$90,494.54 remains in its unexciting range between $90,000 and $95,000, with minimal enthusiasm in the overall market, highlighted by declines of over 2% in the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) and CoinDesk 80 (CD80) indexes. The only notable major token showing a gain of more than 3% in the past 24 hours is ZEC.This lack of activity may be due to traders delaying bullish positions until after tomorrow’s Federal Reserve interest-rate meeting, which could trigger volatility.”Given the potential for substantial two-sided volatility before and…
IREN (IREN), a company in the bitcoin mining sector, has successfully completed a refinancing strategy that amalgamates a $2.3 billion convertible senior-note issuance with a $544.3 million repurchase of existing convertible notes. The new issuance consists of $1 billion worth of 0.25% notes due in 2032, another $1 billion of 1% notes maturing in 2033, and a fully exercised $300 million greenshoe option to accommodate excess demand.In addition, IREN enacted capped-call transactions designed to protect against share dilution in the event of note conversions, offering protection up to an initial share price of $82.24. The notes are devoid of any…
Bitcoin (BTC) price movements have revealed bearish continuation patterns on its daily chart, potentially driving BTC to new lows, as noted by analysts. Key insights: A significant drop in spot buying and decreased ETF demand indicates that upward potential may be constrained. Bitcoin’s bear flag pattern on the daily chart is targeting a price of $67,000 for BTC. BTC price could bottom at $66,000 The BTC/USD pair has established a bear flag pattern on the daily chart, illustrated in the figure below. This flag emerged after Bitcoin’s decline from $107,000 highs on November 11, and the recent rebound faced rejection…
Analysts suggest that Bitcoin (BTC) price action has formed bearish continuation patterns on its daily chart, potentially leading to new lows for BTC.Key takeaways:A significant drop in spot buying and diminishing ETF demand indicates that upward momentum may be limited.The bear flag pattern on Bitcoin’s daily chart points towards a target price of $67,000 for BTC.BTC price may bottom at $66,000The BTC/USD pair has created a bear flag on its daily chart, as illustrated below. This bear flag emerged after Bitcoin’s decline from a high of $107,000 on Nov. 11, with the recent bounce rejected at approximately $93,000 near the…
Bitcoin (BTC) has shown bearish continuation patterns on its daily chart, indicating potential further declines, according to analysts. Key takeaways: A noticeable drop in spot buying and a decline in ETF demand indicate limited upside potential. Bitcoin’s bear flag pattern on the daily chart points to a target price of $67,000. BTC price could hit $66,000 The BTC/USD pair has formed a bear flag on the daily chart, as illustrated below. This pattern emerged after Bitcoin’s decline from its $107,000 peak on November 11, and the recent bounce was met with resistance at the flag’s upper boundary near $93,000. Related:…
Prediction markets are emerging as a new arena within the crypto economy, where highly informed traders clash with casual retail bettors in pursuit of profits.Many users are behaving more like sports gamblers than strategic traders, according to a Tuesday report from 10x Research, which noted that they are trading “dopamine and narrative for discipline and edge.” It further emphasized: “Profitability and accuracy are attributed not to the crowd, but to a small, well-informed elite who assess probability, manage exposure, and capitalize on retail-driven longshots.”The increasing liquidity and involvement from retail traders is motivating professional trading desks to enhance their activities…
Tassat Group, a provider of blockchain payment solutions, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its “yield-in-transit” (YIT) technology, which allows interest to accumulate continuously during ownership transfers at the time of settlement, according to a press release issued by the company on Tuesday.The New York-based organization noted that the patented method encompasses intraday interest accrual and distribution in environments requiring high-speed, always-available settlements, with the goal of clarifying yield entitlements and timing.“Obtaining this key patent demonstrates Tassat’s ongoing commitment to innovation in providing enterprise-level, blockchain-supported settlement frameworks for digital asset institutions,” remarked Glen Sussman, CEO of Tassat, in comments…
Prediction markets are becoming a new frontier in the crypto economy, where the most knowledgeable traders are vying against casual retail bettors for profits.Many users are acting more like sports bettors rather than disciplined traders, according to a Tuesday report by research firm 10x Research, which stated they are trading “dopamine and narrative for discipline and edge.” It noted: “Accuracy and profit are not driven by the crowd, but by a small, informed elite who price probability, hedge exposure, and extract premium from retail-driven longshots.”The increasing liquidity and retail involvement are encouraging professional trading desks to boost their prediction market…
Prediction markets are becoming a new arena within the crypto economy, where well-informed traders are vying against casual retail bettors for profit.Many users act more like sports gamblers than disciplined traders, according to a report from 10x Research published on Tuesday. The report states that users are trading “dopamine and narrative for discipline and edge.” “Accuracy and profit are influenced not by the crowd, but by a small, informed elite who price probabilities, hedge exposures, and make use of retail-driven longshots.”The increase in liquidity and retail participation is prompting professional trading desks to step up their activities in prediction markets,…