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.
CoinDesk Indices provides its daily market summary, spotlighting the top performers and underperformers in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is presently at 2726.41, a rise of 0.7% (+18.35) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.Half of the 20 assets are seeing gains.Top performers: SOL (+1.4%) and CRO (+1.4%).Underperformers: XLM (-1.3%) and APT (-1.0%).The CoinDesk 20 is a comprehensive index traded across various platforms worldwide.
Main Highlights:Bitcoin has underperformed compared to gold and the S&P 500 since November, but experts anticipate a rally reaching a new peak in 2026.Various significant altcoins are demonstrating indications of initiating a brief recovery.Bitcoin (BTC) remains confined within the $86,400 to $90,600 range, reflecting an equilibrium between buyer and seller activity.BTC’s performance has been trailing behind other asset classes, including gold and the S&P 500, since November. However, market intelligence platform Santiment remarked on X that there exists “an opportunity for crypto to catch up.”Some analysts suggest BTC could benefit from rising global liquidity in 2026. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes…
Key takeaways JPMorgan has tokenized a money market fund and launched it on the Ethereum mainnet.The fund is composed of US Treasurys and Treasury-backed repos, featuring daily reinvestment of dividends.Public Ethereum positions MONY alongside stablecoins, tokenized Treasurys, and existing onchain liquidity.Attention now shifts toward collateral usage, secondary transfers, and the likelihood of other major banks following suit.JPMorgan Asset Management has introduced a conventional product on the Ethereum blockchain: a tokenized money market fund named the My OnChain Net Yield Fund (MONY).Launched on December 15, 2025, it’s powered by the bank’s Kinexys Digital Assets platform. Investors can access the fund via Morgan…
The sector is beginning to understand that Bitcoin was intentionally crafted to favor straightforward, deterministic validation rather than intricate on-chain execution. This strategic decision reduces resource demands, maintains decentralization, and lowers systemic risks, even if it necessitates shifting complex logic, programmability, and extensive computations to higher layers or external platforms. How Bitcoin Avoids Complex State Transitions A key limitation of Bitcoin lies in its inability to execute intensive verification logic at a low cost, a fundamental challenge that each BitVM-based bridge must confront. The GOAT Network noted on X that they are launching a BitVM2 design addressing these challenges to…
As stablecoins take center stage in regulatory discussions and tokenization moves closer to becoming a common practice in institutions, the crucial work of integrating traditional assets onto blockchain networks continues unobtrusively. Dave Hendricks, the founder and CEO of Vertalo, has dedicated years to building this essential infrastructure. A serial entrepreneur with successful ventures including LiveIntent and CheetahMail, along with experience at Oracle and Arthur Andersen, Hendricks drives Vertalo’s mission to modernize transfer agency processes and tokenization for real-world assets at scale. In this Q&A, he cuts through the clutter surrounding crypto regulations, shares insights on why stablecoins became the on-ramp…
Even after a challenging year, Bitcoin continues to assert its dominance globally. According to a recent analysis by Taurex, the leading cryptocurrency, boasting a $1.7 trillion market cap, remains one of the most robust long-term performers among both stock and digital asset markets, highlighting it as a prime route to millionaire status for early investors. Summary Notwithstanding a year-to-date downturn, Bitcoin holds the #3 position in Taurex’s 2025 millionaire-maker analysis. Investing just $4,483 in Bitcoin in 2014 would have escalated to $1 million by 2025, outperforming most major stocks. Experts indicate that cryptocurrencies consistently outperform traditional investments like gold, with…
Onchain information from Bubblemaps indicated that around $250 million was withdrawn from the decentralized perpetual exchange Lighter following its airdrop of $675 million in LIT on Tuesday.In a post on X, Bubblemaps asked if “all the (yield) farmers were departing?” They also mentioned that Lighter users withdrew about $201.9 million worth of tokens on the Ethereum blockchain and roughly $52.2 million on Arbitrum.Nicolas Vaiman, CEO of Bubblemaps, explained to CoinDesk that “these outflows account for approximately 20% of Lighter’s total value locked (TVL), which stands at $1.4 billion according to DeFiLlama.” He added that, “while this amount is substantial, such…
Base’s endorsement of creator coins, primarily through its strong partnership with NFT marketplace Zora, has sparked increasing criticism from community members who argue that this approach is sidelining projects that contributed to the network’s initial growth.In recent months, Base has emerged as a key hub for “creator coins,” which are tokens linked to specific creators, posts, or content, with Zora at the forefront of this trend.Proponents claim that this model provides a novel on-chain revenue stream for creators and serves as a cultural entry point to crypto. On-chain data also shows significant activity, with daily token mints on Base surpassing…
Bitcoin is poised for a tough 2026, with numerous analysts predicting an extension of its late-2025 decline. However, as prices falter, early adopters believe that the upcoming year could signify a pivotal moment for Bitcoin’s practical applications, as payment systems evolve and utilizing BTC as a means of exchange becomes increasingly straightforward and accessible.According to early Bitcoin investor Michael Terpin, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) might plummet to around $60,000 in Q4 2026, which could present an attractive buying opportunity. Terpin stated:”The end of 2026 will provide a fantastic buying opportunity, as market lows driven by fear gradually transition into…
The year 2025 marked a significant turn for on-chain privacy. Zcash, a pioneer in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, saw a remarkable surge of over 600%, becoming one of the standout successes of the year. Ethereum and Solana launched key projects aimed at enhancing privacy within their networks. Furthermore, startups developing privacy-preserving technologies utilizing zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) continued to gain momentum.