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.
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while keeping the HTML tags intact: Recently, Elon Musk brought back the “51% renewables” standard, asserting that the energy fueling Bitcoin “cannot be fabricated.”This refers to his prior commitment that Tesla would start accepting Bitcoin payments once at least half of the mining energy comes from clean or low-carbon sources.Nevertheless, despite recent data indicating that the network may have met this benchmark, Tesla has yet to reinstate BTC payments. Why is that?Has Bitcoin met the benchmark yet?The 2025 Digital Mining Industry Report from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance shows that sustainable…
Daylight, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) initiative aimed at establishing a distributed solar energy grid, has secured $75 million to enhance its solar coverage across the United States.Daylight provides solar energy as a subscription service, eliminating the substantial upfront expense of purchasing and installing panels and batteries, which can exceed $30,000. The project’s testnet was launched in 2024.The network earns revenue from its subscription-based energy service and by supplying excess energy back to the power grid. Customers benefit from this by earning “sun points” for their contributions to the decentralized solar grid, with plans to introduce a token in…
Ripple has acquired the corporate treasury management company GTreasury for $1 billion as part of its strategy to expand its business operations.This acquisition provides Ripple with the infrastructure needed to manage digital assets held in corporate treasuries, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits that can generate yield for clients, as stated in a Thursday announcement.GTreasury’s treasury management tools, combined with Ripple’s blockchain capabilities, enable 24/7 access to funds and near-instant settlement for cross-border transactions. CEO Brad Garlinghouse remarked:”For too long, money has been trapped in slow, outdated payment systems and infrastructure, leading to unnecessary delays, high costs, and barriers to entering…
Approximately two weeks after speculation emerged that stablecoin issuer Tether would be proposing candidates for the board of Italian football club Juventus, the company revealed two selections: its deputy chief investment officer and a medical professional.On Thursday, Tether announced the nominations of its deputy CIO, Zachary Lyons, and an orthodontist and “lifelong Juventus fan,” Francesco Garino, for the football club’s board of directors. Following investments in February and April, the stablecoin issuer now owns a 10.7% stake in Juventus.“Since we announced our investment in the Club, Tether has attentively considered feedback from fans in Italy and around the globe, receiving…
Key takeaways:Retail traders maintain 94% long positions on Ether, often indicating a contrarian signal.ETH funding on Binance remains robust, with moderate leverage, avoiding euphoric levels.BitMine has added over 300,000 ETH to its reserves this week.Ether (ETH) continues to trade below the significant $4,000 mark, struggling to gain bullish momentum following last Friday’s flash crash. The altcoin is consolidating between its 50, 100, and 200-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), showcasing a tug-of-war between short-term and long-term market trends.ETH one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewRetail ETH longs lead the futures market, presenting a contrarian perspectiveDespite a mixed technical backdrop, retail traders seem to be…
The crypto market has faced a rocky period, with many investors feeling anxious as bitcoin steadily declines each day. However, Grant Cardone’s investment firm, Cardone Capital, appears unfazed, reportedly acquiring an additional 200 BTC to its portfolio, after a purchase of 300 BTC just the previous week. Cardone is committed, identifying opportunities where others perceive risks. In a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Cardone elaborated on his viewpoint, equating money and attention to similar “formulas.” “I need to store [my money] somewhere. Saving it isn’t effective because it’s losing value,” he stated, essentially arguing that conventional savings deplete wealth over…
A16z Crypto, the blockchain investment branch of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has invested $50 million in Jito, a liquid staking protocol that supports the Solana network.The agreement will provide a16z with an undisclosed allocation of Jito’s native tokens at a reduced price, as reported by Fortune on Thursday.Brian Smith, executive director of the Jito Foundation, informed Cointelegraph that the Jito Foundation has “an exceptionally long time horizon,” and this investment “will enable the Foundation to establish Solana as the destination for internet capital markets well into the upcoming decade.”Jito is a Solana-based liquid staking protocol launched in 2022 that…
Ripple has acquired GTreasury, a corporate treasury management firm, for $1 billion, as part of its strategy to expand operations.This acquisition provides Ripple with the infrastructure needed to manage digital assets in corporate treasuries, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits, enabling yield generation for clients, according to a Thursday announcement.GTreasury’s management tools combined with Ripple’s blockchain capabilities allow funds to be accessed 24/7 and facilitate near-instant cross-border transactions. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, stated:”For too long, money has been stuck in slow, outdated payment systems and infrastructure, causing unnecessary delays, high costs, and roadblocks to entering new markets — problems that…
A recent mystery has been resolved, as the US government utilized an undisclosed exploit to confiscate Bitcoin wallets, impacting 220,000 wallets, many of which remain active.With the revelation now public, hackers might attempt to drain these “doomed” crypto addresses. Concerned individuals should verify the list of affected wallets and transfer their tokens as needed.Sponsored SponsoredA New Bitcoin Wallet VulnerabilityThe crypto community is filled with inquiries after the US government seized $15 billion in Bitcoin this week. The assets originated from a well-known heist in 2020, but investigators were perplexed about how law enforcement acquired the private keys.Now, a DeFi developer…
On October 16, 2025, crypto stocks are experiencing renewed pressure as Bitcoin undergoes a fresh pullback, with the leading digital asset’s price falling below $110,000 on Thursday. Summary Crypto stocks such as MARA, Riot Platforms, and Strategy are declining as Bitcoin’s price drops beneath $110,000. BTC has fallen below $108,000 while significant crypto stocks have seen declines of 10-14%. Macroeconomic factors like trade tensions and a government shutdown are pressuring crypto-related public companies. The drop in crypto stocks, with MARA, Bitfarms, and Riot among the largest decliners, coincided with a broader decline in stocks. Despite opening higher on Thursday, U.S.…