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 platform from the payments company, created in collaboration with AvaCloud, is designed to assist banks and corporations in issuing and settling stablecoins and tokenized assets.
A broker from Wall Street mentioned that Hut 8’s transition from bitcoin mining to energy infrastructure positions it as a distinct investment opportunity in AI, high-performance computing, and emerging technologies that require significant power.
Unite DeFi is a premier initiative from 1inch aimed at unifying builders, protocols, and liquidity in decentralized finance through shared infrastructure and interoperability. This program reflects 1inch’s commitment to making DeFi simpler, safer, and more interconnected—bridging the divide between on-chain innovation and the global financial landscape. Earlier this month, 1inch hosted another edition of Unite DeFi during TOKEN2049 Singapore Week, held at the ArtScience Museum in partnership with Infinex, BOB, and Bitget Wallet. The one-day event featured prominent figures such as Stani Kulechov (Aave Labs) and Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon Foundation), along with 1inch co-founders Sergej Kunz and Anton Bukov. BeInCrypto…
Current backers such as ARK Invest and BlackRock will uphold their investments, alongside new funding from a $225 million PIPE financing round.
Circle, the second-largest issuer of stablecoins globally, has officially launched the public testnet for Arc, its open layer-1 blockchain designed to enhance global financial infrastructure on the blockchain.This rollout, referred to by Circle as the “Economic Operating System for the internet,” has garnered participation from over 100 leading companies across banking, capital markets, and fintech, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa, Mastercard, and State Street, according to a Tuesday announcement.“With the launch of Arc’s public testnet, we’re experiencing significant early momentum as top companies, protocols, and projects start to develop and test,” said Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. “Together, these organizations reach…
The price of Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) has softened following a strong rally, dropping 8% in the last 24 hours. Nonetheless, the overall outlook remains positive.The token has increased nearly 79% over the past week, and this pullback may simply be a brief pause before another upward movement, provided it stays above a crucial support level.Sponsored Mega Whales Accumulate as Retail Interest ReturnsWhile smaller holders realized profits, mega whale wallets—the top 100 VIRTUAL addresses—quietly increased their holdings during the latest dip. Their combined balance has risen by 0.06% over the past 24 hours to 966.01 million tokens, indicating an addition of…
The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is nearing, and speculation is rife regarding its implications for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency landscape. The previous FOMC meeting in September saw the Federal Reserve reduce rates to 4-4.25% after several months of maintaining the same levels. This has heightened expectations for another potential rate cut, with the FedWatch Tool indicating a significant probability. Market Anticipates Another Rate Cut to 3.75-4% The next FOMC meeting is set for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, generating considerable buzz about the Fed’s forthcoming decisions. Current market conditions suggest a favorable stance for risk assets like Bitcoin…
Circle, the second-largest stablecoin issuer globally, has launched the public testnet for Arc, its innovative layer-1 blockchain network aimed at bringing global financial infrastructure onchain.This rollout, termed the “Economic Operating System for the internet” by Circle, sees involvement from over 100 major companies in banking, capital markets, and fintech, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa, Mastercard, and State Street, as per a Tuesday announcement.“With Arc’s public testnet, we’re witnessing impressive early momentum as leading companies, protocols, and projects commence building and testing,” remarked Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. “These companies collectively serve billions of users and manage, exchange, and safeguard hundreds of…
Circle, the world’s second-largest stablecoin issuer, has launched the public testnet for Arc, its open layer-1 blockchain network designed to integrate global financial infrastructure onchain.The rollout, referred to by Circle as the “Economic Operating System for the internet,” includes collaboration from over 100 significant firms across banking, capital markets, and fintech, such as BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa, Mastercard, and State Street, according to a Tuesday announcement.“With Arc’s public testnet, we’re witnessing incredible early momentum as leading companies, protocols, and projects begin to build and test,” Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated. “Together, these companies reach billions of users, moving, exchanging, and…
Bitcoin is at a crucial juncture in its cycle—while historical trends indicate a peak, the current market dynamics imply that the upward movement could continue.