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.
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Li Lin, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Huobi and chair of the investment company Avenir Capital, has reportedly secured approximately $1 billion as part of a strategy aimed at investing in Ether.As stated in a Bloomberg report on Friday, Li has teamed up with Fenbushi Capital co-founder Shen Bo, HashKey Group CEO Xiao Feng, and Meitu founder Cai Wensheng to implement an Ether accumulation strategy via a Nasdaq-listed shell company. The initiative raised $1 billion, including $500 million from HongShan Capital Group and $200 million from Avenir.With backing from Ether (ETH) supporters, the group intends to announce the trust’s launch…
More than 1 million Bitcoin are now held by public companies, representing a total value of $110 billion. However, significant profits have only been realized by early adopters who employ disciplined strategies.
The narratives around Bitcoin’s corporate treasuries and its mining sector have become defining features of this cycle. From (Micro)Strategy’s MSTR billion-dollar purchases to the emergence of MetaPlanet and the rapid expansion of bitcoin mining firms, institutional and industrial adoption have established robust structural support for the network. However, after years of consistent accumulation and superior market performance, the data suggests we are approaching a crucial turning point—one that could dictate whether Bitcoin’s corporate treasuries and mining stocks continue to lead or start to lag as the next phase of the cycle unfolds. Bitcoin Treasury Accumulation Our updated Bitcoin Treasury Tracker…
Currently, public companies possess more than 1 million Bitcoins, valued at $110 billion. However, only those early adopters with well-structured strategies have experienced significant profits.
Tempo, a blockchain focused on stablecoin payment processing, has successfully wrapped up a $500 million fundraising round. Backed by TradFi, this subsidiary of Stripe is poised to become a significant entity in the sector.Despite speculation about Tempo’s potential to disrupt Ethereum, a seasoned developer has announced his decision to join the company today. If Tempo continues on its growth trajectory, it may serve as a complementary addition to the existing infrastructure.Tempo’s Successful FundraisingStripe, a globally recognized payments processor, has been strengthening its presence in the stablecoin market for several months. Just yesterday, the company expanded its native support for these…
The cryptocurrency bull run seems to have come to an end, with Bitcoin, altcoins, and the Fear & Greed Index reaching their lowest points in several months. Summary Indicators suggest that the crypto bull run has concluded as Bitcoin experiences a significant drop. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has decreased to 26. Potential key factors could facilitate a crypto recovery in the near future. Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below the critical support level of $104,000 for the first time since June, marking a brief entry into a bear market after a 20% decline from its all-time high. Reasons the…
North Korean hackers have utilized a technique to deploy malware aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information by incorporating harmful code into smart contracts on public blockchain networks, as reported by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group.This method, referred to as “EtherHiding,” surfaced in 2023 and is often combined with social engineering strategies, such as contacting victims with fraudulent job offers and prestigious interviews, directing users to harmful websites or links, according to Google.Hackers gain control over a legitimate website through a Loader Script and inject JavaScript code into that site, activating a separate malicious code package in a smart contract that…
Bitcoin infrastructure firm Babylon Labs announced the development of a system that allows native Bitcoin to serve as collateral for borrowing assets on Ethereum.Co-founder and Stanford professor David Tse stated on Wednesday that the company has created a proof-of-concept enabling “trustless” use of native Bitcoin as loan collateral on Ethereum.This follows the release of a white paper detailing a trustless vault system that utilizes Bitcoin smart contract verification, BitVM3, to secure BTC in individual user vaults. Withdrawals depend on proofs of external smart contract state validated on Bitcoin.The system empowers users to lock Bitcoin and transfer it to Ethereum without…
Maelstrom, the family office linked to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, is reportedly aiming to raise $250 million for a private equity fund designed to acquire crypto firms.A Bloomberg report from Friday states that the fund intends to allocate $40 million to $75 million for each acquisition of up to six crypto companies, with funding anticipated to be finalized by September 2026. Maelstrom will reportedly target firms providing trading infrastructure and analytics platforms.Maelstrom co-founder and managing partner Akshat Vaidya reportedly noted that investors in the fund “seek exposure to the high-cash flow, high-growth crypto sector but lack the internal capabilities to…