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.
Bitcoin and US dollar-pegged stablecoins are gaining traction as a global alternative for transferring value internationally without relying on banks and card networks, with the Bitcoin network’s settlement volume now comparable to the world’s largest payment processors.Over the last 90 days, Bitcoin (BTC) facilitated $6.9 trillion in payments, which is reported to be “on par with or above Visa and Mastercard,” according to Glassnode’s digital asset research report for Q4 2025, released on Wednesday.During the same timeframe, Visa processed $4.25 trillion in payment volume and Mastercard $2.63 trillion, totaling $6.88 trillion, according to the findings.“Activity is moving off-chain as flows…
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless specified)The crypto market sentiment continues to shift, with bitcoin BTC$92,818.90 rising by 1.6% since midnight UTC to trade above $93,000, indicating a potential bear trap for ether ETH$3,081.05, which momentarily appeared to break down below the lower boundary of a descending channel before bouncing back.This activity reflects a heightened interest in the broader market, with several altcoins like SUI, PUMP, ENA, LINK, PUMP, and AAVE achieving double-digit gains in the past 24 hours. The optimistic sentiment is evident from the 6%-7% increases in the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) and CoinDesk 80 (CD80) indexes during…
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked renewed discussions about Bitcoin, characterizing it as a “fundamental physics-based currency” rooted in energy. During a recent podcast with Nikhil Kamath, Musk highlighted that Bitcoin’s value is linked to actual energy usage, making a clear distinction between digital assets and conventional fiat currencies. “Energy is the true currency,” Musk stated. “This is why I said Bitcoin is predicated on energy. You can’t legislate energy. You can’t simply… pass a law and suddenly have an abundance of energy.” The Tesla founder pointed out the challenges involved in producing and utilizing energy, connecting…
Key takeawaysButerin estimates a significant 20% chance that quantum computers may compromise existing cryptography before 2030, urging Ethereum to proactively prepare.A primary risk relates to ECDSA. When a public key becomes visible onchain, a future quantum computer could, theoretically, retrieve the associated private key.Buterin’s plan for a quantum emergency includes rolling back blocks, freezing EOAs, and transitioning funds to quantum-resistant smart contract wallets.Mitigation involves using smart contract wallets, NIST-approved post-quantum signatures, and crypto-agile infrastructure to switch schemes without disruption.In late 2025, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin made an unusual move by quantifying a risk often depicted in science fiction terms.Referencing Metaculus,…
Former US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his caution to investors regarding the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, labeling much of the market as “highly speculative” in a recent Bloomberg interview on Tuesday.He positioned Bitcoin (BTC) as relatively closer to a commodity while emphasizing that most tokens do not provide “a dividend” or “typical returns.”Gensler portrayed the current market situation as a reckoning that aligns with his previous warnings during his tenure, asserting that the global public’s interest in cryptocurrencies does not correspond to fundamental values.“For all the thousands of other tokens, excluding the stablecoins linked to US…
A widespread rally boosted major cryptocurrencies on Wednesday, with both bitcoin and ether recovering, while most altcoins saw significant gains, though ZEC continued its downward trend for the week.
Recent data indicates a 70% year-on-year rise in registrations of foundation companies in the Cayman Islands, with over 1,300 registered by the end of 2024 and more than 400 new entries recorded in 2025.These entities are increasingly being utilized as legal frameworks for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and as custodians for significant Web3 initiatives.A news release from Cayman Finance reports that numerous prominent Web3 ventures are now established in the Cayman Islands, including at least 17 foundation companies boasting treasuries exceeding $100 million.Why DAOs are choosing CaymanThe Cayman foundation company has risen as the preferred mechanism for DAOs that require…
Bitcoin (BTC) surged on Wednesday, increasing by 7.5% in the last 24 hours, trading above $93,000, as analysts anticipated new peaks.This surge comes amid unprecedented capital inflows, an increase in realized cap, and a drop in volatility, indicating a shift in market structure, according to a recent joint report by Glassnode and Fanara Digital.Key takeaways:Bitcoin has garnered a record $732 billion in new capital since the low of the 2022 cycle.Overcoming the $93,000 resistance is essential for maintaining the recovery. BTC/USD hourly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin attracts $732 billion in new capitalBitcoin’s recent downturn saw it decline by as much as…
Here’s a rewritten version of the content while preserving the HTML tags: Today, cryptocurrency prices have sharply increased due to a boost in market sentiment and institutional investments. Summary Optimism in the market has improved with a decrease in liquidations as risk tolerance returns. Institutional investments and ETF activities are fostering short-term price increases. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming decisions by the Fed and BOJ, which may influence trends in Q4. At press time, Bitcoin surged by 8% to $93,786, Ethereum regained momentum above $3,000, and BNB surpassed $900. Several smaller altcoins recorded even more significant increases, with Sui skyrocketing…
Bitcoin appears to be approaching a critical juncture as short-term traders face significant unrealized losses during this bull cycle.Traders who have held Bitcoin (BTC) for one to three months are currently experiencing losses of 20% to 25% for over two weeks, indicating the peak pain level of this market cycle, as noted by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost.“Typically, when a significant number of them capitulate, as observed in recent weeks, that’s when accumulating becomes intriguing,” he stated in a Monday report.This group will remain at a loss until BTC rises above its realized price of approximately $113,692, Darkfost highlighted. Bitcoin on-chain trader…