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.
This week, the Federal Reserve is convening to determine U.S. interest rates. The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) is anticipated to lower the target rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50% to 3.75% during their announcement on Dec. 10, as indicated by the CME’s Fedwatch tool. Reduced rates usually promote investments in riskier assets, such as cryptocurrencies and stocks, as investors seek higher returns.Do Kwon, who founded Terraform Labs, is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 11 after pleading guilty to investor fraud. Prosecutors in the U.S. have advised a 12-year prison term. The collapse of Kwon’s UST…
Circle, the publicly-traded issuer of one of the largest US dollar stablecoins worldwide, has formed a strategic alliance with cryptocurrency exchange Bybit.Bybit has partnered with an affiliate of Circle to enhance the liquidity and usability of its USDC (USDC) stablecoin, as announced in a joint announcement released on Monday.“The collaboration aims to broaden USDC access within Bybit’s global ecosystem, bolster the liquidity of the world’s largest regulated stablecoin, and solidify Bybit’s standing as a regulatory-compliant platform focused on transparency and trust,” stated the companies.The partnership comes as USDC gains traction, with its market capitalization soaring to historic highs, approaching $80…
US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is making its comeback to India after a two-year hiatus from the market.Coinbase has restarted app registrations in India as it prepares to introduce local fiat on-ramps in 2026, announced Coinbase APAC director John O’Loghlen at India Blockchain Week (IBW), according to a TechCrunch report released on Sunday.Coinbase’s return comes more than two years after ceasing local services in September 2023, following a challenging launch of its local exchange in 2022.“We had millions of customers in India historically, and we made a definitive decision to off-board those customers entirely from overseas entities, where they were based…
ZKsync Lite, the inaugural zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup network launched on Ethereum, is set to be deprecated next year, as announced by its team, having achieved its intended purpose.“In 2026, we intend to deprecate ZKsync Lite (also known as ZKsync 1.0), the original ZK-rollup we introduced on Ethereum,” ZKsync stated on X on Sunday. “This is a planned, organized phase-out for a system that has fulfilled its role and does not impact any other ZKsync systems.”They further noted that ZKsync Lite “was a pioneering proof-of-concept and validated essential concepts related to constructing production ZK systems.”“It accomplished its task: demonstrate what’s achievable…
A $1 million cache of cash and gold associated with QuadrigaCX’s co-founder has been forfeited to the government of British Columbia, marking the most significant challenge to the Province’s unexplained wealth order framework to date.The Supreme Court of British Columbia approved the forfeiture after Michael Patryn chose not to contest the action, allowing the Province to sell 45 gold bars, luxury watches, and over $250,000 in cash seized during a previous investigation, as reported by the Vancouver Sun.Documents obtained by CoinDesk indicate that in September 2025, the court issued a civil forfeiture judgment granting ownership of the cash, gold bars,…
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency platform, has secured three distinct licenses from Abu Dhabi’s financial authority, allowing it to operate its exchange, clearing house, and broker-dealer services under the framework of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).The FSRA, which operates independently within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a financial free zone, has granted licenses to Binance’s Nest Exchange Limited, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, and Nest Trading Limited, as stated in a news release and announcement from Binance on Monday.Richard Teng, Binance’s co-CEO, remarked that these licenses bring regulatory clarity and credibility, allowing Binance to manage its global operations from…
The protocol remains composed of casts, follows, reactions, identities, and wallets, allowing third-party clients to prioritize any components they choose.
Eric Jackson, CEO of EMJ Capital, has put forth one of the most ambitious long-term bitcoin forecasts, claiming in an interview with Phil Rosen that the cryptocurrency could soar to $50 million per coin by 2041. This projection is based on his belief that bitcoin will transition from being merely “digital gold” to becoming the essential collateral layer of the global financial system. Jackson’s perspective stems from the same “hundred bagger” approach he applied when investing in distressed stocks like Carvana. He recounted how he entered the Carvana market when its stock plummeted from approximately $400 to around $3.50 in…
Binance, a leading player in the crypto industry, has received three distinct licenses from Abu Dhabi’s financial authority, allowing it to run its exchange, clearinghouse, and broker-dealer operations under the oversight of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).The FSRA, an autonomous financial overseer for the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a financial free zone in Abu Dhabi, has sanctioned licenses for Binance’s Nest Exchange Limited, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, and Nest Trading Limited, as indicated in an announcement from Binance on Monday.Richard Teng, Binance’s co-CEO, stated that these licenses enhance regulatory clarity and credibility, enabling the company to bolster…
Secure Messaging: Encrypted Chats and Decentralization Encrypted messaging platforms are experiencing a resurgence. Applications such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Signal have set a standard for end-to-end encryption (E2EE). However, many depend on phone numbers, centralized servers, and significant metadata, including information about your conversations, timestamps, IP addresses, and devices used. Vitalik Buterin recently addressed these issues in his post on X and made a donation. He suggests that the future of secure messaging involves permissionless account setups without the need for phone numbers or Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, alongside enhanced metadata privacy. He specifically mentioned Session and SimpleX, donating…