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.
Bitcoin’s price soared past $113,000 today, rising from $108,000 earlier in the day as traditional safe-haven assets experienced a decline. Spot gold saw its prices drop to $4,085.39 per ounce, a decrease of over 6%, while spot silver fell by as much as 8.7%, marking its most significant drop since 2021. This surge in Bitcoin coincided with Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller announcing a substantial change in U.S. cryptocurrency policy, introducing a “skinny master account” program. This initiative would allow eligible fintechs and digital-asset companies limited, direct access to the Fed’s payment system, bypassing traditional banking channels. Waller positioned distributed…
How California’s SB 822 Influences Digital Assets California’s Senate Bill 822 (SB 822), enacted by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025, positions California as the first US state to safeguard unclaimed crypto assets from immediate liquidation.By equating digital assets to bank accounts and securities, SB 822 mandates that unclaimed cryptocurrencies be transferred in their native state instead of being instantly liquidated. This measure helps avert the forced liquidation of assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), which might otherwise lead to unintended taxable events for holders.SB 822 significantly alters the legal framework for digital assets by incorporating them into California’s…
Key takeaways:Declining spot purchases and increasing Ethereum ETF outflows indicate diminished demand, posing a risk of further declines for Ether.Ether’s bear flag suggests a potential 20% decrease to $3,100.Ether (ETH) dropped to $3,800 on Tuesday, unable to maintain the $4,000 mark as spot Ethereum ETF investors continued withdrawing funds. This was accompanied by technical indicators signaling a more profound correction for ETH’s price.Ether price meets “strong resistance” at $4,000Ether’s 16% bounce from a $3,500 low on October 11 was interrupted by selling near the $4,000 psychological threshold.This indicates that “there is a strong resistance at $4K,” stated trader Philakone in…
Batched Threshold Encryption (BTE) builds on fundamental concepts like threshold cryptography, which allows secure collaboration among various parties without revealing sensitive data to any single member. BTE is an advancement over early TE-encrypted mempool schemes, such as Shutter, previously discussed. At present, all existing BTE research remains in the prototype or experimental phase, but its success could influence the future of decentralized ledgers. This offers a significant opportunity for continued research and potential uptake, which will be examined in this article.On contemporary blockchains, transaction data can be publicly observed in the mempool prior to being sequenced, executed, and confirmed in…
Highlights: Increased spot and futures volumes indicate traders are re-entering the crypto market.Traders are poised for upside, but charts suggest swing traders may sell at intra-day rally peaks.The crypto market experienced significant volatility on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a daily high of $114,000, and Ether (ETH) briefly pushing to $4,110. Solana’s SOL (SOL) also tried to surpass the $200 mark with a quick rise to $198. The breakout rallies, notably in Bitcoin’s case, correlate with BTC’s increasing open interest, suggesting that traders are making a comeback following the substantial sell-off on October 10, which resulted in $20 billion of…
Essential Insights: Increasing spot and futures volumes indicate traders are re-entering the crypto market.Traders are setting up for potential gains, but indicators suggest swing traders may sell at intra-day rally peaks.Price movements in the crypto market became erratic on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a daily peak of $114,000, while Ether (ETH) made a brief surge to $4,110. Solana’s SOL also tried to surpass the $200 mark, momentarily rallying to $198. These breakout moves, particularly for Bitcoin, correspond with a rise in BTC’s open interest, implying that traders are returning following the significant sell-off on Oct. 10, which resulted in…
Gold experienced its steepest decline in years, plummeting over 5%, which ignited a surge in Bitcoin and lifted the entire crypto market. Summary The crypto market is gaining momentum with Bitcoin approaching $114,000 Gold fell over 5% intraday, likely due to market overextension Sentiment within the crypto market may be shifting towards neutral As gold tanks, Bitcoin witnesses a rally, showcasing a remarkable shift from traditional safe-haven behaviors. Bitcoin surged sharply on Tuesday, October 21, reaching a daily high of $113,996.35, while gold was poised for its largest daily drop in five years. This uptick occurs as crypto market sentiment…
Key takeawaysAn inheritance plan for cryptocurrencies is crucial, as losing private keys or seed phrases can render assets like Bitcoin, Ether, and NFTs irretrievable.A comprehensive plan includes inventories of assets, secure access guidelines, and a reliable executor, so beneficiaries can access holdings safely and legally.It’s essential to secure privacy using encrypted files, sealed documents, or decentralized identity tools instead of exposing sensitive information in public wills.A mix of custodial and non-custodial solutions can protect assets while easing transfers, avoiding pitfalls like storing everything on exchanges or sharing keys insecurely.If you possess digital currencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH),…
Growler Mining, Argo Blockchain’s largest lender, is seizing control of the beleaguered crypto miner through a debt-for-equity swap, leaving current shareholders with a minimal stake in the company.The restructuring plan, filed under the UK Companies Act, disclosed that Growler will convert approximately $7.5 million in secured loans while providing new funding in exchange for 87.5% of Argo’s recapitalized equity.Bondholders of Argo’s $40 million unsecured notes will collectively acquire 10%, while existing shareholders will keep only 2.5%. This agreement, part of a court-supervised restructuring initiative called Project Triumph, aims to avert insolvency and maintain the miner’s Nasdaq listing.“Without the Plan Company…
The $11 billion Bitcoin whale has re-emerged with another substantial short position, indicating that some major investors are preparing for further downturns in the crypto market amid tariff worries and an ongoing government shutdown.This Bitcoin whale, a term used for significant investors, has returned with a $235 million 10-times leveraged short position on Bitcoin (BTC), effectively betting on the decline of the world’s first cryptocurrency.The large investor initiated the short position on Monday, when Bitcoin was priced at $111,190. Currently, this investor faces a $2.6 million unrealized loss, which will be liquidated if Bitcoin exceeds $112,368, as per Hypurrscan blockchain…