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.
Key takeawaysButerin estimates a significant 20% chance that quantum computers may disrupt current cryptography by 2030, advocating for Ethereum to start preparations.A major risk is associated with ECDSA. Once a public key is exposed onchain, a future quantum computer could theoretically utilize it to retrieve the corresponding private key.Buterin’s quantum emergency strategy includes rolling back blocks, freezing EOAs, and transitioning funds into quantum-resistant smart contract wallets.Mitigation involves smart contract wallets, NIST-approved post-quantum signatures, and crypto-agile infrastructure that allows for seamless scheme transitions.In late 2025, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin made an unusual move by quantifying a risk typically viewed through a…
Odds in prediction markets for Kevin Hassett’s potential appointment as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve surged following hints from US President Donald Trump at a White House event.During a White House gathering on Tuesday, Trump introduced Hassett, referring to him as a “potential Fed chair.”“It’s a great group, and I guess a potential Fed chair is here too,” he remarked. “I’m not sure if we’re supposed to say that, potential? He’s a respected person, that I can tell you. Thank you, Kevin.”Earlier in the day, during a cabinet meeting, Trump reportedly mentioned that they had narrowed the…
The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, has declined to endorse a bill that he believes would impose excessively strict regulations on the cryptocurrency market.The president vetoed sections of the bill because they “represent a genuine threat to the freedoms of Polish citizens, their properties, and the stability of the state,” as noted in an announcement on his website on Monday.The Cryptoasset Market Act was intended to align Poland’s legislation with the European Union’s (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, a framework designed to establish uniform oversight for the crypto industry.President Nawrocki expressed concerns that the act would grant the government…
XRP spot ETFs have demonstrated one of the most consistent inflow sequences this quarter, bringing in approximately $756 million over eleven consecutive trading sessions since their launch on Nov. 13. However, the robustness of ETF demand starkly contrasts with XRP’s price performance. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the token has experienced a decline of about 20% during the same timeframe and currently trades around $2.03. Chart Showing XRP Price Performance in the Last 30 Days. (Source: TradingView) This divergence has led CryptoSlate to investigate the evolving ownership structure of XRP. The significant ETF inflows, juxtaposed with falling prices, indicate a market…
Canaan, a Bitcoin mining and hardware manufacturer, has partnered to develop a renewable-energy adaptive Bitcoin mining platform, enhancing its commitment to green energy as the industry seeks sustainable methods to address power needs.Collaborating with green power developer SynVista Energy, Canaan aims to design a mining rig that utilizes an AI-powered scheduling engine to align energy supply with fluctuating hash-rate demand, as the miner announced on Monday.The objective is to optimize the use of clean energy while maintaining grid stability, as stated by Canaan.Canaan indicated that this initiative will transition “green mining from isolated pilots to an engineered, replicable solution,” providing…
The OpenEden platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has successfully concluded an investment round supported by leading trading firms, venture capitalists, blockchain networks, and institutional infrastructure providers to enhance the scaling of tokenized US Treasurys.This round follows OpenEden’s 2024 funding with YZi Labs, coinciding with the rapid growth of tokenized short-dated government debt in 2025, as noted in a Tuesday news release from the company said.“With the increasing adoption of tokenization, institutions and protocols are in search of reliable, compliant infrastructure to transition traditional assets on-chain,” stated Jeremy Ng, founder and CEO of OpenEden.Key investors in this round include Ripple,…
Solana has achieved its most significant week for x402, with daily payment volume reaching an unprecedented high of approximately $380,000 on Sunday and a remarkable 750% increase compared to the previous week. This surge positions Solana as the leading network in terms of dollar volume for transactions, highlighting how the narrative surrounding AI-agent payments is rapidly converting into quantifiable onchain activity. The escalation of x402 payments on Solana signifies a pivotal moment for the HTTP-402-based protocol, as pay-per-request stablecoin transfers are now being facilitated at a tempo that seems less like a speculative surge and more like the initial signs…
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless noted)The atmosphere in the crypto market is weighed down, with bearish forecasts from analysts becoming prevalent amid diminishing prices. Bitcoin’s BTC$91,933.48 recovery from Monday’s drop below $84,000 has stalled near $87,000, while significant altcoins such as XRP, ETH, SOL, and DOGE linger close to their lows from Monday.The CoinDesk 20 and CoinDesk 80 Indices have seen less than a 1% increase in the last 24 hours. “This is a precarious lull following a downward trend, with the threat of a sell-off returning at any moment,” stated Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FXPro,…
Kevin O’Leary, the American entrepreneur and investor, has dismissed speculation that the US Federal Reserve will lower interest rates in December — a change commonly seen as positive for crypto. Nonetheless, O’Leary does not expect a Fed rate hold to negatively affect Bitcoin’s (BTC) value.“I don’t actually think the Fed’s gonna cut in December,” O’Leary, known as “Mr Wonderful,” told Cointelegraph in an interview on Tuesday, stressing that it’s not “gonna make a difference to Bitcoin.”Mr. Wonderful doesn’t predict Bitcoin to fluctuate more than 5%“I’m not investing that way. I’m not investing as if the Fed is going to cut…
Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), continued its decline into December, having dropped around 30% in the last three months, raising concerns about the potential for further declines by year-end.Key highlights:ETH might dip toward $2,500–$2,200 if MVRV support and the pennant break down.A potential falling wedge breakout keeps bullish hopes alive for a surge to $3,550. ETH/USDT monthly chart. Source: TradingViewEther’s MVRV highlights $2,500As of Tuesday, Ether retested its −0.5σ MVRV deviation band (teal), currently near $2,820–$2,830, serving as support for the second time this week, according to Glassnode data shows. Ether MVRV extreme deviation pricing bands. Source: GlassnodeThe MVRV bands…