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.
Long-term Ether holders have shown increased activity in the latter half of the year as Ether approached its all-time highs, with many “ICO-era” holders “awakening” after years of inactivity.September experienced two substantial spikes in long-term holder activity, marking the most significant increases since this year’s peak in July, according to Santiment’s analytics platform, Sanbase’s age consumed metric.This metric quantifies the total amount of Ether (ETH) changing addresses, multiplied by the time since its last movement. A spike signals a large volume of aged Ether moving, as per its definition.The metric reached a spike of 502 million around September 6 and…
The European Central Bank is reportedly planning to introduce its digital euro by 2029, contingent on establishing a legal framework.Officials involved in the central bank digital currency initiative will continue their groundwork following the current preparation phase, which wraps up this month, as reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday, citing informed sources.ECB officials have been considering the possibility of launching the digital euro since 2020, officially entering the preparation phase in late 2023.Preparatory discussions are slated for this week in Italy, per Bloomberg’s sources, with hopes that lawmakers will reach an agreement on the legal framework within the next four years.EU…
US President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping have met in South Korea to stabilize relations and address tariff tensions.Prior to the bilateral discussion, Trump suggested the parties are finding common ground, stating: “We’ve already agreed to a lot of things and we will agree to some more right now.””I think we’re going to have a fantastic relationship for a long period of time,” Trump mentioned in a video shared on X by The White House on Thursday. The Rapid Response 47 X account confirmed that the meeting has concluded.President Donald J. Trump meets with Chinese President…
Former FTX US President Brett Harrison is launching a new trading platform designed to offer perpetual contracts for traditional assets like stocks and forex.This venture aims to integrate traditional capital market trading into a framework reminiscent of crypto perpetual contracts.Sponsored SponsoredHarrison Unveils Plans for AX ExchangeOn Wednesday, Harrison revealed that his financial infrastructure firm, Architect, intends to launch AX, the first centralized and regulated exchange for perpetual futures focused on traditional assets.These assets range from foreign exchange to individual stocks, ETFs, stock indices, and various commodities. The goal is to apply the crypto perp model to these traditional assets. “We…
Sure! Here’s the rewritten content with the HTML tags intact: Michael Saylor has envisioned a future where Bitcoin serves as the backbone for the most effective credit instruments ever created in financial history. Summary Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, referred to Bitcoin as “digital capital” and the cornerstone for scalable fixed-income solutions. Saylor highlighted that major banking institutions like JPMorgan and Wells Fargo are beginning to accept cryptocurrency as collateral. He forecasts that banking adoption could expand the crypto industry by tenfold within the next four years. Saylor anticipates Bitcoin could reach $10 million as the sector fully integrates…
Blockchain data indicates that more users are engaging with the Tron network than ever before, driven by robust retail uptake and the increasing appeal of this high-speed, cost-effective chain.The daily active addresses on Tron surged to an unprecedented 5.7 million on Tuesday, surpassing the prior record of 5.4 million established the day before, while over 12.6 million transactions recorded on Tuesday marked the highest daily volume since June 12, 2023, according to data from TRONSCAN data.“No headlines. No hype. Just raw throughput. That’s top-tier activity with zero fanfare,” stated blockchain analytics platform Nansen in a post on X on Wednesday.Daily…
In the crypto world today, a pro-crypto political organization has thrown its support behind Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York City mayor. Additionally, Grayscale Investments has introduced its staking-enabled Solana ETF in the U.S., while Ethereum’s Fusaka fork has been activated on its final testnet.Pro-crypto group endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor as election nearsInnovate NY, a political group promoting digital assets and funded with approximately $100,000 ahead of the New York City mayoral election, has endorsed independent candidate and former state Governor Andrew Cuomo.In a notice released on Tuesday, Innovate NY supported Cuomo for mayor in a…
Recent blockchain data indicates that transaction volumes on the Tron network are at an all-time high, fueled by significant retail adoption and the increasing appeal of this fast, cost-effective blockchain.On Tuesday, the number of active addresses on the Tron network surged to a record 5.7 million, surpassing the previous high of 5.4 million set the day before. Additionally, over 12.6 million transactions were recorded on that day, marking the highest volume since June 12, 2023, according to TRONSCAN data.“No headlines. No hype. Just raw throughput. That’s top-tier activity with zero fanfare,” said blockchain analytics platform Nansen in a post on…
Polygon Labs has teamed up with DeCard to enable USDT and USDC holders to spend their stablecoins at over 150 million merchants worldwide.This integration, revealed on October 29, 2025, represents one of the most significant expansions of stablecoin utility to date.Sponsored SponsoredBridging the Stablecoin Utility GapThrough this collaboration, DeCard—previously known as Diners Club Singapore—has introduced support for the Polygon network. This will facilitate instant deposits of Polygon-based stablecoins into DeCard and DeCard Luminaries accounts.Customers can now utilize these balances for real-world purchases, effectively connecting blockchain assets with current merchant networks. What’s the benefit of holding stablecoins if you can’t actually…
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 25 basis point decrease in interest rates on Wednesday, setting the target Federal Funds rate between 3.75% and 4%.This reduction was “fully anticipated” by investors, who widely expected the decision, according to market analyst Matt Mena from investment firm 21Shares. Mena also predicted:“Historically, November is one of Bitcoin’s top-performing months, showing positive returns in 8 of the last 12 years, with an average increase of 46.02%. Overall, we remain cautiously optimistic and see a viable path for Bitcoin to reach its all-time high by year-end.”Following the FOMC announcement, asset prices either…