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.
Opinion by: Brian Huang, co-founder of GliderThe crypto markets operate around the clock, posing constant risks for users. This underlines the pressing need for automated protections that function continuously. Unlike the US stock market, which closes every weekday at 4:00 p.m. ET, cryptocurrency markets never rest.As various assets, including stocks, transition on-chain in the coming years, it’s likely that most assets will trade 24/7. Although global, permissionless access to assets is advantageous, no consumer tools today—be it traditional finance (TradFi) or decentralized finance (DeFi)—are designed to protect users continuously.We are entering a new era characterized by perpetual market exposure. Consequently,…
In today’s crypto news, a pro-crypto political organization has endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York City mayor. Additionally, Grayscale Investments has introduced its staking-enabled Solana ETF in the U.S., and Ethereum’s Fusaka fork has gone live on the last testnet.Pro-crypto group endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor as elections nearInnovate NY, a political organization advocating for digital assets, has provided support for independent candidate and former state Governor Andrew Cuomo, backed by approximately $100,000 ahead of the New York City mayoral election.In a notice released on Tuesday, Innovate NY endorsed Cuomo for mayor as early voting is…
Good Morning, Asia. Here are the latest updates from the markets:Welcome to the Asia Morning Briefing, your daily roundup of key stories during U.S. hours, along with market movements and analysis. For a comprehensive view of U.S. markets, check out CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.The Korean won and the Taiwan dollar remain tethered to their local markets, constrained by regulations established after the 1997 financial crisis.In contrast, Japan’s yen is fully convertible, making it an ideal candidate for a stablecoin that infuses Japan’s low-rate liquidity into DeFi, allowing traders to pursue higher yields in dollar-linked assets.With the introduction of JPYC’s yen-pegged…
Asset manager 21Shares is aiming to introduce an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that follows the token of the perpetual futures protocol and blockchain, Hyperliquid, reflecting increasing interest from Wall Street in alternative cryptocurrencies.The company submitted an application for the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, without revealing a ticker symbol or fee structure. Coinbase Custody and BitGo Trust have been designated as custodians.This follows a recent application for a Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETF submitted by Bitwise last month. The token offers discounts on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange and serves as a means to settle fees on its…
Key points:Bitcoin is nearing the end of its “golden week” gains that have been consistent since 2015.BTC price action must surpass $116,000 by the daily close on Wednesday, according to research findings.Crypto markets may see a last-minute boost from potential US interest-rate cuts.Bitcoin (BTC) is racing against time to preserve its traditional October “golden week” as it struggles to hold above $113,000.According to data from network economist Timothy Peterson, posted on X, BTC/USD needs to increase by 7% by the end of Wednesday.Bitcoin’s Uptober recovery hinges on reclaiming $116,000Bitcoin seasonality remains in the spotlight as a disappointing “Uptober” draws to…
Sure! Here’s the rewritten content with the HTML tags preserved: On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve (Fed) declared a rate cut of 25 basis points from the previous rate of 4.25%, aligning with market expectations. While this positive development was eagerly anticipated by leading experts as a key catalyst for the year ahead, cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Ethereum (ETH) experienced a market downturn following the announcement. Fed Chair Cautions on Future Rate Cuts The selloff deepened after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell mentioned during his press conference that another interest-rate cut in December “is not a foregone conclusion.” This unpredictability has…
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao advised crypto investors against purchasing a newly launched memecoin aimed at exploiting his fame, warning about the financial dangers of trading tokens linked to celebrities that lack genuine blockchain utility.The memecoin surfaced shortly after a fan page created a golden statue of Zhao, sharing images and proposing to send it to the head of the world’s largest crypto exchange.Zhao cautioned users in a Wednesday X post against buying the memecoin linked to the statue, noting that the token’s launch indicated the creators sought to “make a quick buck off an interaction” with him.“While I appreciate…
In today’s crypto news, a pro-crypto political organization has endorsed Andrew Cuomo for the New York City mayoral election. At the same time, Grayscale Investments has launched its staking Solana ETF in the U.S., and the Ethereum Fusaka fork has gone live on its final testnet.Pro-crypto group supports Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor as election nears Innovate NY, a politically active group focused on digital assets and backed by approximately $100,000 in funding ahead of the NYC mayoral election, has thrown its support behind independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo.In a notice issued on Tuesday, Innovate NY endorsed Cuomo…
Asset manager 21Shares is aiming to introduce an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the token associated with the Hyperliquid perpetual futures protocol and blockchain, reflecting increasing interest on Wall Street in alternative cryptocurrencies.The company submitted its application for the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, though it did not specify a ticker symbol or fees. Coinbase Custody and BitGo Trust have been appointed as custodians.This follows a similar submission for a Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETF by Bitwise last month. The token offers discounts on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange and is utilized for transaction fees on its…
New York City is emerging as a significant hub for crypto advancements in the U.S. The impending mayoral election and a trial involving an Ethereum MEV bot have underscored the intricate relations among political governance, regulatory frameworks, and digital asset entrepreneurship.Experts believe that actions taken in the city could have ramifications for wider policy discussions, potentially influencing guidelines for blockchain projects and protections for investors nationwide.Sponsored SponsoredInnovate NY Backs Blockchain Advancement in NYCThe crypto advocacy group Innovate NY has officially endorsed Andrew Cuomo for the forthcoming New York City mayoral election on November 4. Cuomo’s agenda highlights innovation and blockchain…