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.
Bitfarms (BITF), a Bitcoin mining company, is planning to exit Latin America by selling its facility in Paso Pe, Paraguay.The site is being sold to the Sympatheia Power Fund (SPF), which is managed by Hawksburn Capital based in Singapore, for a total of up to $30 million, as announced by the company on Friday.This deal is subject to standard closing conditions and is anticipated to be finalized within the next 60 days, according to Bitfarms.Bitfarms will initially receive $9 million, followed by up to $21 million over the next ten months, contingent upon meeting specific payment milestones.”This transaction accelerates an…
Last year, South Koreans transferred over 160 trillion won (approximately $110 billion) from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges to international platforms due to regulatory challenges in the country, which is one of Asia’s leading markets for digital assets. This information was disclosed in a joint report by Coingecko and Tiger Research released on Friday.The regulatory landscape has made slow progress. In December, the anticipated Digital Asset Basic Act (DABA)—designed to provide a comprehensive framework for crypto trading and issuance—was postponed due to disagreements among regulators concerning stablecoin issuance. Furthermore, the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, which became effective in 2024, does not…
Onchain analytics firm Nansen has identified Solana, BNB Chain, Base, Tron, and NEAR Protocol as the leading blockchains in 2025.Solana topped the list with 23.01 billion transactions, followed by BNB Chain with 3.89 billion. Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 Base processed 3.29 billion transactions, securing third place, while Tron had 3.22 billion and NEAR rounded out the top five with 1.89 billion.Despite 2025 witnessing institutional adoption, retail-driven use cases continued to dominate transaction volume, especially on blockchains known for low fees and high throughput. Top five blockchains by activity in 2025. Source: NansenSolana’s DEX surge and memecoin frenzySolana’s success was bolstered by…
Bitcoin (BTC) neared $90,000 as Wall Street opened for the first time in 2026, with attention on a new CME futures gap.Key points:Bitcoin is trying to break through $90,000 as the markets prepare for the year’s initial US trading session.The emergence of a new CME futures gap and long liquidations could signal a potential dip in BTC prices.Gold is recovering after a decline from its all-time highs, which ended on New Year’s Eve.Bitcoin CME gap signals a “messy” week aheadData from TradingView indicated that a breakout attempt in BTC was gaining traction during the Asian trading hours. BTC/USD one-hour chart.…
Mindex, the export arm of Iran’s Ministry of Defense, has begun accepting cryptocurrency as a payment option for advanced weapon systems, aiming to circumvent international sanctions the country faces.Interested buyers can procure weapons such as missiles, tanks, and drones using cryptocurrency, along with other accepted payment methods like Iranian rials or bartering, as indicated on the center’s website.Mindex facilitates Iran’s international defense sales and claims to serve clients in 35 different nations.No pricing information is available for the items on offer.This initiative marks one of the first known cases of a nation allowing cryptocurrency to be used for military equipment…
Crypto analyst known as Crypto Whale has shared insights on why Bitcoin’s price might still plummet to $25,000. The analyst believes that this scenario would mark the macro bottom for Bitcoin, as it recovers from the current bear market. Reasons for Possible Bitcoin Price Drop to $25,000 In a post on X, Crypto Whale indicated that the monthly chart implies the Bitcoin price might establish a macro bottom around $25,000 by 2026. The analyst further noted that historical trends suggest that such significant retracements often indicate long-term accumulation zones. He emphasized that this does not signify the cycle’s end, but…
Sure! Here’s the rewritten content with the HTML tags preserved: Concerns over liquidity emerge in Fed minutes as repo usage surges. Summary December FOMC minutes indicate that officials are anxious about reserves being close to the lower limit of “ample,” which may leave funding markets susceptible to shocks. Policymakers considered purchasing T-bills and enhancing the flexibility of the standing repo facility to prevent a repeat of the repo rate spike seen in 2019. Markets continue to anticipate high chances of steady rates during the January 27–28, 2026 meeting, keeping the funds range at 3.50%–3.75% for the time being. The minutes…
ICP$3.0111 has seen a positive shift in the last 24 hours, appreciating approximately 3% to around $3.013 after peaking at $3.03. This uptick marks a continuation of a short-term resurgence that has emerged from the upper $2.80s, with prices steadily establishing higher lows before surpassing the significant $3.00 mark, as per CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model.The breakthrough above $3.00 coincided with a surge in trading volume, indicating a renewed interest as ICP approached a price point that has recently served as both support and resistance. Attention now turns to this level as a potential near-term support. A stable hold…
BONK saw a notable surge in the last 24 hours, increasing approximately 10.6% to around $0.00000833 as the token moved past a critical technical level.The rise was gradual, with prices climbing steadily throughout the session and establishing a series of higher intraday lows before peaking near $0.00000844, as indicated by CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model.The most significant acceleration happened when trading momentum picked up substantially during the movement above $0.00000820, a level that had previously limited growth. This push propelled BONK into the higher end of its recent price range, marking one of its strongest daily performances in weeks.…
Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, suggests that Bitcoin could already be experiencing a bear market, having entered it approximately two months ago, as several of his indicators turned bearish in early November. Related Reading Moreno highlighted the decline below the one-year moving average as a significant technical indicator, using it to suggest a potential decrease in Bitcoin’s trading range ahead. Bitcoin Technical Signals, Market Mood According to Moreno, a realistic bottom might align with the realized price, estimated between $56,000 and $60,000. This would represent a nearly 55% decline from Bitcoin’s all-time high—although considerable, it is less severe…