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.
Michael Saylor’s bitcoin BTC$110,029.00 treasury company Strategy (MSTR) is investigating opportunities in credit securities across various international locations, aiming to establish itself as the leading global credit issuer. “We are also diligently working on credit securities in international markets, positioning Strategy to lead in global credit issuance,” stated Phong Le, president and CEO, during the company’s Q3 earnings call on Thursday.This initiative highlights Strategy’s aspiration to extend its financial reach beyond the U.S. and become a front-runner in other markets for bitcoin-backed and digital asset-based credit products.In Q3, Strategy reported operating income of $3.9 billion and net income of $2.9…
Opinion by: Mark Jones, founder of Hana WalletThe early 1970s saw the first emails exchanged between US college professors aiming to share files and collaborate. Initially, these emails were sent via a closed system connecting two computers on the ARPANET, utilizing the File Transfer Protocol.This method was slow, complicated, and cumbersome, limiting its use to Ivy League universities and government research facilities.Web browsing only became mainstream with the introduction of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which addressed usability issues.Today’s DeFi protocols echo their Web2 counterparts, being intricate and defended by fervent advocates who oppose traditional financial services (TradFi). While the…
H.C. Wainwright has upgraded Coinbase (COIN) from sell to buy, increasing its price target from $300 to $425 ahead of the crypto exchange’s third-quarter earnings announcement on Thursday.The bank stated that its forecast for cryptocurrency prices has turned positive due to the convergence of seasonal strength and rising institutional demand along with encouraging regulatory developments.Coinbase exceeded expectations with results fueled by increased trading volumes, a rebound in asset valuations, and ongoing growth in its subscription and services segment. The company’s total revenue reached $1.9 billion, surpassing the $1.8 billion anticipated by FactSet analysts.In early trading, Coinbase shares dipped by 0.6%,…
Perspective by: Mark Jones, founder of Hana WalletIt’s often overlooked that the initial emails were exchanged between US college professors aiming to collaborate and share files in the early 1970s. This email exchange involved a closed system linking two computers on the ARPANET that allowed messages to be transmitted via the File Transfer Protocol.The process was slow, intricate, and labor-intensive, resulting in minimal traction outside Ivy League universities and governmental research institutions.Web browsing became mainstream only after the creation of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which addressed usability challenges.Modern DeFi protocols mirror their Web2 counterparts in their complexity and are…
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Seventeen years ago, Bitcoin’s seminal document was introduced, charting the evolution of the world’s first decentralized digital currency from a niche experiment to a $2 trillion global asset embraced by institutions and governments.On this day, Oct. 31, 2008, Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin white paper, responding to the ongoing global financial crisis.The paper, titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,” outlined a decentralized, peer-to-peer network designed to combat double-spending using a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism.Bitcoin white paper. Source: Bitcoin.orgRelated: ETFs will encourage institutional entry into altcoins, similar to Bitcoin: AnalystJust three months after the white paper’s release, Nakamoto…
Thursday marked the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin’s foundational document, highlighting its evolution from a niche financial experiment to a $2 trillion global asset embraced by both governments and institutions.Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, first released the Bitcoin white paper 17 years ago on October 31, 2008, as a response to the global financial crisis.The document, entitled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,” outlined a decentralized, peer-to-peer network capable of preventing double-spending through proof-of-work (PoW) consensus.Bitcoin white paper. Source: Bitcoin.orgRelated: ETFs will bring institutions to altcoins, just like Bitcoin: AnalystThree months after its publication, Nakamoto initiated the world’s largest decentralized network by…
Several top privacy coins are withstanding the pressures of the digital asset market, indicating an increasing interest from investors in privacy-centric cryptocurrencies.Zcash (ZEC) reached a remarkable eight-year peak of $388 on Friday, climbing 7.6% within the last 24 hours, as reported by data aggregator CoinMarketCap. With a market cap of $6.2 billion at the time, ZEC surpassed Monero (XMR) to become the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency.The 45% weekly increase of ZEC ran counter to the overall crypto market decline, which was still in consolidation after a much-anticipated tariff deal between the US and China did not come to fruition on Thursday.This…
Cryptocurrency prices have declined over the last 24 hours, with the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) dropping 1.7% and all members showing losses. The sell-off in token prices was triggered by a downturn in U.S. equities after tech giants Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) announced increased AI investment targets, raising concerns of overspending.Bitcoin BTC$110,276.17 experienced the least change among the 20 largest cryptocurrencies, dropping 0.2% to just below $110,000, coinciding with the 17th anniversary of its white paper publication. The runner-up, ether ETH$3,873.64, fell by 1.3% as the wider altcoin market headed into the weekend off a generally weak seven days.Directional…
GoDark, a dedicated institutional dark pool for digital assets, is backed by renowned crypto custody and trading experts like Copper and GSR, and is launching a new service aimed at executing large orders discreetly.Alongside GSR and Copper, the platform boasts substantial support from notable users including FRNT Financial (FRNT), Stillman Digital—owned by DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT), Fasanara Capital, Capital Union Bank, Tyr Capital, Hercle, Valos, and Trillion Digital.Over 50% of U.S. equities trading happens in dark pools for a crucial reason: large institutions looking to acquire or liquidate significant volumes of assets aim to avoid unsettling the market. Dark pools…