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 T3 Financial Crime Unit, a dedicated crypto task force, reported freezing $300 million in illicit funds in its inaugural year, garnering commendations from global law enforcement and demonstrating the self-regulatory capabilities of the stablecoin sector.Established in late 2024 by stablecoin issuer Tether, the Tron blockchain, and TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence platform, to enhance oversight of stablecoin transactions on Tron, the unit has transformed into a global enforcement framework for blockchain security, signaling a new approach in the crypto industry towards compliance and accountability.The unit tracks transactions and coordinates significant asset seizures, including funds from “pig butchering” scams and…
Sure! Here’s the rewritten content while retaining the HTML tags: Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, announced the company’s commitment to increasing its Bitcoin holdings, revealing a rise of 2,772 BTC which will keep growing. Summary In Q3 2025, Coinbase boosted its Bitcoin holdings by 2,772 BTC, now totaling approximately $1.6 billion, making it the ninth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder worldwide. The firm’s revenue for Q3 2025 climbed 25% to $1.9 billion, fueled by increased institutional trading, positive market dynamics, and its venture into derivatives and international offerings. In a recent update on X, Armstrong stated that the company plans to continue…
Perspective by: Bill Laboon, vice president of Ecosystem at the Web3 FoundationRecently, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, exhibited a rare moment of authenticity in a tech landscape often marked by hastily made promises. He advised users to refrain from sharing anything with ChatGPT that they wouldn’t want seen by a human. The United States Department of Homeland Security has already taken notice.His caution highlights a deeper reality that underpins our entire digital ecosystem. In an age where it’s increasingly challenging to ascertain whether we’re interacting with a human, it becomes apparent that software often serves as the communicator, not people.…
Institutional investors might shift their focus to altcoins with the arrival of a new series of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States, as noted by market analysts.The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received at least five new altcoin ETF applications in the first half of October, despite the ongoing US government shutdown hindering progress.Approval of these ETFs could “pave the way for the next wave of institutional purchases,” said Leon Waidmann, head of research at Web3 analytics company Onchain.“Altcoin ETF investments are the natural progression following the institutional interest shown in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs,” Waidmann…
Shares of Riot Platforms (RIOT) surged 5% in pre-market trading after the bitcoin BTC$109,949.46 mining company unexpectedly reported a profit for the third quarter on record earnings.Net profit came in at $104.5 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, compared to a loss of $154.4 million, or 54 cents, from the previous year. Analysts had forecasted a loss of 12 cents per share, according to Zacks Equity Research.Revenue more than doubled to $180.2 million from the same period last year, mainly due to a $93 million rise in bitcoin mining revenue, according to the company. Riot mined 1,406 bitcoin during…
Sam Bankman-Fried is again proclaiming his innocence.The former head of FTX shared an extensive document on X this week asserting that the exchange “was never insolvent” and attributing the company’s downfall to bankruptcy attorneys rather than financial troubles.Loading…The document contains numerous tables illustrating hypothetical “mark-to-market” profits from assets FTX once possessed, including Solana and Anthropic, suggesting the firm could be valued over $100 billion today but for the lawyers.However, several key claims in the document, such as the notion that FTX “was never insolvent” and had the capacity to repay all customers, are not consistent with financial disclosures.This post marks…
Australian authorities decrypted a cryptocurrency wallet backup equivalent to 9 million Australian dollars ($5.9 million).Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett referred to the achievement as “miraculous work” in a recent speech, acknowledging a data scientist nicknamed “crypto safe cracker” within the agency.While investigating a so-called “well-connected alleged criminal” who amassed cryptocurrency by selling a “tech-type product to alleged criminals,” the AFP discovered password-protected notes on his phone. Further analysis revealed an image with random numbers and words, according to Barrett.Barrett indicated that the numbers were organized into six groups with over 50 combinations, leading the AFP’s digital forensics team…
Main Points:Bitcoin is poised to close October in decline, ending a six-year run of positive “Uptober” months.Traders are split, with some fearing a major correction, while others expect new highs in Q4.Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to finish October in the red for the first time in seven years, leaving traders uncertain about whether BTC will maintain its downward trend as November approaches.End of the “Uptober” TrendAfter six consecutive years of gains during “Uptober,” Bitcoin is set to end that trend this year.October has historically been a strong month for Bitcoin, yielding some of the best returns since 2013, with…
Market analysts suggest that institutional investors might start focusing on altcoins with the introduction of new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. In the first half of October, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received at least five new altcoin ETF filings, despite the ongoing government shutdown causing some delays. According to Leon Waidmann, head of research at the Web3 analytics firm Onchain, each approval could “open the door for the next wave of institutional buying.” “The inflows into altcoin ETFs are the natural progression after institutional interest was confirmed by Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs,” Waidmann told…
AllUnity’s euro-backed stablecoin, EURAU — a partnership between Deutsche Bank and asset manager DWS — is broadening its scope across various blockchains by leveraging Chainlink’s crosschain infrastructure.As announced on Thursday in a statement to Cointelegraph, EURAU will utilize Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to connect with Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, and Solana. The company also plans to extend the stablecoin to the Canton Network, which is centered on institutional financial applications.AllUnity CEO Alexander Höptner stated that CCIP will enable EURAU to “function effortlessly across multiple blockchains,” enhancing its accessibility and utility. Fernando Vazquez, president of banking and capital markets…