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.
The South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb revealed that over $200 million in customer assets remain inactive across 2.6 million accounts, shedding light on the substantial retail capital that is still dormant on centralized platforms.This announcement was made as part of the exchange’s initiative to recover dormant assets, specifically targeting users who haven’t logged in or traded in over a year. Bithumb estimates that dormant assets amount to approximately 291.6 billion Korean won (around $201.8 million), with some accounts inactive for more than ten years.Bithumb identified its largest dormant asset holding, valued at about $2.84 million. Additionally, the longest period of…
Crypto was expected to conclude this year with a dramatic flourish.As we approached the fourth quarter, Bitcoin was experiencing strong ETF inflows, while digital asset treasuries (DATs) promoted themselves as leveraged bets on the next increase, with analysts revisiting charts that showed the last quarter traditionally as crypto’s most dependable winning period.Adding to this optimism were expectations of more lenient monetary policy and a beneficial political climate in Washington, leading many investors to believe Bitcoin would reach new all-time highs by year’s end.However, the reality unfolded differently: an October liquidation cascade worth $19 billion ruptured liquidity, spot altcoin ETFs fell…
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, shared a New Year’s message on Thursday reflecting on significant technical advancements and asserting that the true challenge for the network lies in achieving its foundational mission instead of merely following current crypto trends.In his New Year’s post on X, Buterin highlighted Ethereum’s substantial progress in 2025, making it faster, more dependable, and better equipped to grow while maintaining its decentralized nature. He cited enhancements that enable the network to accommodate increased activity, minimize bottlenecks, and simplify the process for individuals to operate the software that powers Ethereum.Collectively, these developments bring Ethereum closer to becoming…
Crypto privacy gained attention in 2025 as new technologies faced off against regulators, a trend that will escalate in 2026 with developers innovating and legal disputes nearing resolution.Initially, Bitcoin (BTC) was perceived as an anonymous payment method, despite its transparent nature. However, the rise of onchain analytics and surveillance has revealed that transparent blockchains lack privacy.This has spurred an arms race between pro-privacy developers, onchain surveillance entities, and regulators, leading to significant legal cases. The creators of the decentralized Ether (ETH) mixer Tornado Cash are contested whether software development counts as a financial service, while the developers of the Bitcoin…
In 2025, the issue of crypto privacy gained significant attention as emerging technologies confronted regulatory scrutiny, a trend expected to escalate in 2026 with developers innovating rapidly and legal disputes nearing resolution.Initially, Bitcoin (BTC) was perceived as an anonymous payment method due to its transparent nature. However, advancements in on-chain analytics and surveillance have revealed that transparent blockchains offer little in terms of privacy.This situation sparked a competitive struggle among pro-privacy developers, on-chain surveillance entities, and regulators, leading to prominent legal battles. The creators of the decentralized Ethereum (ETH) mixer Tornado Cash are contesting whether software development should be classified…
As on-chain liquidity grows and decentralized exchanges gradually gain ground previously held by centralized platforms, the query shifts from whether DeFi can compete to how far it can advance. Rachel Lin, co-founder and CEO of SynFutures, is at the forefront of this transition. With experience as a global markets executive at Deutsche Bank and as a founding partner at Matrixport, Lin combines traditional finance rigor with decentralized finance execution. In this Q&A, she discusses why order-book DEXs are narrowing the divide with CEXs, the lasting impact of recent exchange failures on user trust, and the future evolution of on-chain markets…
Sure! Here’s a revised version of the content with the HTML tags intact: They say journalists never really sign off. For Christian, however, that’s not merely a figure of speech—it’s a way of life. By day, he adeptly navigates the dynamic landscape of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a veteran editor and crafting articles that simplify complex jargon for everyone. But when his PC enters hibernation mode, his interests take a more mechanical (and occasionally philosophical) twist. Christian’s affinity for the written word began long before Bitcoin captured public attention. In the esteemed halls of academia, he refined his…
For the first time since adopting bitcoin as a treasury asset in August 2020, Strategy (MSTR) shares have seen a decline for six consecutive months, as reported in a performance table shared by crypto analyst Chris Millas on Thursday.In a post dated January 1 on X, Millas pointed out this unusual trend and included a chart illustrating Strategy’s monthly returns dating back to 2020. Data reveals that the stock experienced continuous losses from July to December 2025, with declines of 16.78% in August, 16.36% in October, 34.26% in November, and another 14.24% drop in December.Monthly performance of Strategy (MSTR) since…
As Solana approaches 2026, it grapples with the challenge of transcending its memecoin reputation through infrastructure enhancements and tokenized financial activities.Starting 2025 amidst a memecoin frenzy, Solana (SOL) hit a peak of $293 on January 19. However, as the hype waned, SOL’s value dropped to around $130 by mid-December.“Solana needs to shed the label of being a ‘memecoin [or] NFT’ chain and position itself as a legitimate hub for Web2 and Web3 financial enterprises to build the future of finance,” stated Tomas Fanta, principal at the crypto investment firm Heartcore, in an interview with Cointelegraph.The potential for Solana to rebrand…
As we look toward 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) predictions are diverging from historical chart trends and the changing landscape of the market, especially with traditional finance becoming increasingly influential in the cryptocurrency sector.Key insights:Standard Chartered and Bernstein now anticipate Bitcoin reaching $150,000 in 2026, lowering previous more optimistic forecasts due to slower ETF inflows.Grayscale foresees a new all-time high for BTC in the first half of 2026, driven by institutional adoption disrupting the usual four-year cycle.Technical analysis suggests a potential significant dip to the $40,000-$70,000 range if past patterns continue to hold.Market experts’ perspectives on Bitcoin’s price for 2026The post-2024 halving…