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.
A new framework will enable trading, custody, and approved cryptocurrencies. Banks need to adhere to stringent KYC, AML, and CNV guidelines. Inflation has driven citizens towards Bitcoin and stablecoins. Argentina is on the brink of a significant transformation in its approach to digital assets, with regulators formulating a strategy that could enable banks to provide Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency services for the first time in three years. This initiative signifies a remarkable change in a nation where cryptocurrencies have emerged as essential tools for managing inflation, reflecting broader efforts to legitimize informal crypto activities. The proposed changes are still under…
BONK experienced a 1.47% increase in the last 24 hours, reaching $0.00000954. This follows a 4.2% rise since Friday, with trading sitting just below the crucial $0.00001 mark.The memecoin rose from $0.00000940 but faced ongoing resistance around $0.00000958, trailing the CD5 crypto index by approximately 2%. Traders remained focused on tight-range positioning rather than broader market momentum, as noted by CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model.Volume patterns significantly influenced the session’s structure. Activity surged 78% beyond the 24-hour moving average late on December 7, hitting 1.06 trillion tokens as BONK confirmed support at $0.00000900.Trading narrowed into a compact range, with…
APT$1.7744 made notable progress over the past 24 hours, rising 1.8% to $1.76 even as it contended with challenges from an impending token unlock. This altcoin trailed the wider cryptocurrency sector, indicating a selective shift as traders balanced short-term supply concerns with technical momentum, as per CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis framework.The broader market index, the CoinDesk 20 index, reflected a 2.8% increase at the time of publication.Volume trends revealed the underlying narrative, as indicated by the model.Trading activity surged 46% beyond the 30-day averages, fostering a scenario of active price discovery instead of a sparse, one-directional drift, according to the…
Disclaimer: The viewpoints expressed in this article are entirely those of the author and do not reflect the views or opinions of crypto.news’ editorial team. A prevalent misunderstanding in the current discussion about web3 scaling is that widespread adoption necessitates faster, larger, and more potent blockchains. Each cycle witnesses the emergence of a new generation of chains, boasting millions of transactions per second and nearly nonexistent fees. Summary Pursuing high TPS mimics the flawed single-core “faster clock” mindset of the 1980s; blockchains were designed for final settlement rather than high-frequency clearing, rendering monolithic L1/L2 structures fundamentally at odds with real-world…
DOT$2.1220 advanced by 0.8% to $2.12 over the last 24 hours, lagging behind the broader cryptocurrency market.The CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index showed an increase of 2.8% at the time of publication.The failure of the token to keep pace with crypto market trends indicates a reluctance in investor confidence toward the Polkadot ecosystem, as per CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model.This model revealed that the rise occurred on significantly higher trading volume, with 24-hour activity exceeding the seven-day moving average by 26%.The observed volume trend suggests strategic positioning by market actors rather than random fluctuations, although the relative underperformance points to profit-taking…
Blockchain-driven prediction markets are attracting more investors as traders seek returns that surpass merely holding spot cryptocurrencies, according to a recent report.Prediction markets are emerging as a new speculative landscape for traders, contrasting casual retail participants with data-informed, professional traders, creating “extreme information asymmetry and significant arbitrage opportunities,” according to a report from crypto research firm 10X Research released on Monday.While sports betting dominates these platforms, Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-related events are presenting additional niche opportunities that digital asset traders should not overlook, as per 10X.“This serves as a valuable reminder that nearly every significant crypto trading platform operates its…
Blockchain-based prediction markets are attracting more speculators as traders seek returns that surpass just holding spot cryptocurrencies, according to a recent report.Prediction markets are evolving into a new speculative space for traders, where casual retail participants compete against data-driven, professional traders, resulting in “extreme information asymmetry and significant arbitrage opportunities,” according to a Monday report from crypto research firm 10X Research.While sports betting dominates these platforms, Bitcoin (BTC) and events related to crypto outcomes are offering niche opportunities that digital asset traders should not overlook, as indicated by 10X.“It serves as a crucial reminder that nearly every prominent crypto trading…
Ethereum whales have taken significant long positions on Ether (ETH), amounting to $425.98 million, in what appears to be a confident bet that the price decline has ended.Key takeaways:Ethereum whales have established leveraged long positions totaling $426 million.The ascending triangle pattern for Ether targets an approximate price of $4,030 ETH.Leading traders initiate new long positions on ETHData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicated that the ETH/USD pair was trading at $3,140, representing a 20% increase from the $2,621 low recorded on Nov. 21.With Ether holding above $3,000, there is some reason for optimism ahead of major volatility triggers.Related: Vitalik…
On December 1 in Val‑d’Oise, France, the father of a Dubai-based crypto entrepreneur was abducted from the street. This incident marks another addition to Jameson Lopp’s registry of over 225 verified physical assaults on digital asset holders.The database that Lopp, chief security officer at Bitcoin wallet Casa, has curated for six years indicates a rapid increase in coercion, with an astounding 169% rise in reported physical attacks anticipated in 2025.This risk is not exclusive to crypto: Gold brokers, luxury item resellers, and cash couriers have encountered violence for ages. What’s new is the face-to-face theft of digital assets.This change is…
The cryptocurrency market displayed a positive trend during the Asia session on Monday, with bitcoin BTC$91,998.55 climbing above $92,000 after remaining in a narrow range below $90,000 over the weekend.The leading cryptocurrency has reversed the sell-off seen on Friday and is nearing last week’s high of $94,200.U.S. equity index futures also showed a gain from Sunday evening’s opening, increasing by about 0.2% as the market is poised for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut on Wednesday, with a 87% probability of a 25 basis point reduction based on CME data.While bitcoin and ether ETH$3,141.53 are up by 3%-4% in the last…