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.
Hackers made an attempt to breach the account of Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, indicating possible attacks from state-sponsored hacker groups, including North Korea’s Lazarus Group.A Google alert shared by CZ indicated that “government-backed attackers” were trying to access Zhao’s Google password, leading him to believe it could be related to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.“I occasionally receive this warning from Google. Does anyone know what this is? North Korea Lazarus? Not that I have anything important on my account,” Zhao expressed in a Friday X post.The notorious Lazarus Group is blamed for several high-profile cryptocurrency hacks, including the $1.4 billion…
The US Senate has progressed significant AI legislation through the National Defense Authorization Act, mandating that chipmakers prioritize US customers prior to exporting advanced processors overseas.On Thursday, senators approved the Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026, or GAIN Act, as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which requires AI and high-performance chip manufacturers to give preference to domestic orders before exporting.The GAIN Act also empowers Congress to refuse export licenses for the most advanced AI processors and mandates export licenses for products containing any “advanced integrated circuit.”“In recent years, US companies have frequently…
Key takeaways:Solana ETFs and ETPs saw $706 million in weekly inflows, exceeding XRP’s $219 million, according to CoinShares.SOL funding rates remained below the 6% neutral level, indicating a diminished interest in leveraged bullish positions among traders.Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), rose to $229 on Tuesday after a brief dip to $218. This surge followed positive market reactions to the US Federal Reserve’s minutes from its Sept. 17 meeting, which boosted expectations of interest rate cuts in 2025.Traders are optimistic that SOL could reach the $300 target, which seems plausible given the strong bullish sentiment in derivatives metrics and on-chain data.Blockchains…
The Bitcoin price has seen a significant drop of 6% from its peak levels, resulting in liquidation events nearing $200 million on Friday, while igniting fresh speculation regarding the future direction of the cryptocurrency. Experts from The Bull Theory attribute the current downturn to geopolitical factors, particularly President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding hefty tariffs and export controls on Chinese products, which particularly impact essential industrial and strategic materials. How Tariff Risks Are Affecting Bitcoin Prices The repercussions of these tariffs, according to the analysts, are complex, introducing risks that may disrupt supply chains, heighten inflation, and decelerate global trade. Several…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial team. The term fair launch conjures images of grassroots communities with no special favoritism, equal opportunities for all, and projects emerging without hidden privileges. However, by 2025, fair launch has morphed from a guiding principle into a marketing buzzword. The original values of equality and true alignment between users and builders have been diluted to accommodate various token distribution strategies. Summary Bitcoin is often regarded as the first “fair launch,” yet its early mining concentration, wealth…
The price of Zcash (ZEC), a supply-capped, shielded layer-1 coin focused on user privacy, has fully rebounded after Friday’s market crash, hitting a recent peak of approximately $291 on Saturday before retracing to around $273 at the time of writing.On Friday, Zcash saw a drastic decline of 45%, plummeting from about $273 to $150, following a social media announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding 100% tariffs on China, which led to turmoil in the crypto markets.ZEC is currently down only about 5.5% from its recent high, making it a notable exception in this market downturn. Many cryptocurrencies continue to…
María Corina Machado, a prominent human rights advocate and political opposition figure in Venezuela, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in advancing democracy in the nation. She has referred to Bitcoin as a “lifeline” for Venezuelans.In a 2024 discussion with Alex Gladstein, the chief strategy officer of the Human Rights Foundation, Machado commended Bitcoin (BTC) as a technology that champions freedom. She stated:“For many Venezuelans, Bitcoin has provided a lifeline during times of hyperinflation, enabling them to safeguard their wealth and fund their escape. Nowadays, Bitcoin circumvents government-imposed exchange rates and assists a significant number…
A surge of intense market activity on October 10 sent ripples through both traditional and digital markets, revealing the vulnerabilities of major centralized crypto exchanges.The disruption commenced shortly after US President Donald Trump declared a 100% tariff on Chinese imports. This unexpected policy rattled global investors, sparking a sell-off that quickly cascaded from equities to digital assets.Sponsored SponsoredTrump’s Tariff Shock Exposes Cracks in Major Crypto ExchangesIn the aftermath, crypto traders exhibited two distinct reactions. Some hurried to mitigate their losses, while others attempted to capitalize on “buying the dip.”This influx of orders led to overloads on multiple exchanges, including Binance,…
While it’s often said there’s no crying in casinos, days like this make it understandable if you do shed a tear. With $9.4 billion liquidated in just one day across the crypto market, this flash crash hits the latecomer retail crowd hard.In a mere 24 hours, crypto traders experienced one of the largest liquidation cascades since the peak of 2021; a moment that redefined “risk” for a generation of investors.The crypto market faces a meltdownOut of the $9.4 billion in liquidations, over $6 billion in leveraged positions evaporated within an hour. As noted by Stock Market News :“We just witnessed…
Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, has requested a regulatory probe into exchanges that experienced the most significant losses after a staggering $20 billion in crypto liquidations occurred within the last 24 hours. In a post on X this Saturday, Marszalek called for regulators to “conduct a thorough review of fairness of practices,” questioning whether trading platforms had halted operations, mispriced assets, or neglected adequate anti-manipulation and compliance measures during the downturn. “Regulators should investigate the exchanges that faced the most liquidations in the last 24 hours,” he stated. “Did any of them come to a standstill, effectively preventing people from…