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.
Key takeaways:FORM aims for a 40% increase towards $2 as its ascending triangle pattern strengthens with rising BNB meme activity.Four.Meme’s daily earnings exceed Pump.fun, with about 70% of its traders currently in profit.FORM, the native token of BNB Chain’s memecoin launchpad Four.Meme, has jumped nearly 85% in under two weeks. This includes a more than 50% rise in the last 24 hours, following Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s popular “BNB meme szn” tweet on X.FORM/USDT daily price chart. Source: TradingViewSeveral technical and on-chain indicators now suggest a potential price surge for FORM in October. Let’s take a closer look.FORM’s ascending…
Crypto wallet MetaMask plans to partner with Polymarket later this year to broaden its offerings to prediction markets, aiming to capitalize on a sector that has drawn interest from Wall Street.This integration will allow users to access Polymarket directly through MetaMask’s wallet, facilitating the buying and selling of “shares” to wager on real-world events, including elections, sports, and corporate earnings.Gal Eldar, MetaMask’s global product lead, shared with Cointelegraph that this collaboration is integral to the company’s vision of evolving from a mere crypto wallet to a gateway for global, democratized finance.“Every new feature enhances what users can do with their…
In recent sessions, the leading altcoin Ethereum has hovered around the $4,700 level, indicating a decline in market momentum as activity from both buyers and sellers diminishes.With technical indicators suggesting a decrease in market volatility, ETH may remain within a limited range for the time being.Sponsored SponsoredEthereum Price Stuck in a Tight Range as Traders Wait for Volatility to ReturnAnalysis of the ETH/USD one-day chart shows that the altcoin has exhibited a narrow trading range over the last three sessions. Since Monday, ETH has encountered resistance at $4,742 and discovered support around $4,426.This sideways motion occurs during periods of decreased…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the U.K. has officially removed its four-year ban on retail access to bitcoin and crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs). As of today, firms can provide retail investors with access to bitcoin and other cryptoassets through ETNs available on FCA-approved investment exchanges like the London Stock Exchange or Cboe UK. This regulatory change takes effect today after extensive consultations and reflects a more open—though still cautious—regulatory approach to crypto. “Since we limited retail access to cETNs, the market has progressed, and products have become more mainstream and understood,” stated David Geale, executive director of payments and…
Echoing Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy, Joseph Lubin asserts that Ethereum treasury initiatives can yield significant returns on investments compared to their Bitcoin equivalents.In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph at Token2049 in Singapore, the Ethereum co-founder elaborated on his belief that Ether (ETH) digital asset treasuries (DATs) offer better prospects than the Bitcoin treasury approach made popular by Saylor.“I prefer something that might have more impact. It’s certainly as robust as Bitcoin, and I would argue even more robust due to its functionality and the intrinsic demand for transaction and storage fees,” said Lubin.The Ethereum co-founder has been ardently promoting ETH…
Ethereum’s staking system is facing increasing pressure as validator withdrawals reach unprecedented levels, challenging the equilibrium between liquidity and security.Recent validator data indicates that over 2.44 million ETH, worth more than $10.5 billion, are currently awaiting withdrawal as of Oct. 8, marking the third-highest backlog in a month.This backlog is second only to the peaks of 2.6 million ETH on Sept. 11 and 2.48 million ETH on Oct. 5.According to Dune Analytics data compiled by Hildobby, most withdrawals are coming from major liquid staking token (LST) platforms such as Lido, EtherFi, Coinbase, and Kiln. These platforms allow users to stake…
The US-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is preparing to enhance its presence in Australia by launching a new locally registered entity and is adopting a wait-and-see strategy regarding recent draft regulations aimed at expanding the oversight of the crypto industry.Saad Ahmed, Gemini’s Asia Pacific head, informed Cointelegraph that Australia shows a substantial crypto adoption rate, estimated at “around 23 to 25%,” which indicates significant potential for growth for the exchange.On Thursday, the exchange announced the establishment of a local entity registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), which is the country’s financial intelligence authority, allowing it access to…
U.S. stocks experienced an uptick in early trading on Wednesday, highlighted by gold surpassing $4,000 and Bitcoin making a push to break above $123,000. Summary Stocks saw modest gains bolstered by investor optimism regarding the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes. Gold continued its ascent beyond $4,000, while Bitcoin rebounded past $123,000 after dipping to $121,300. Experts anticipate a stock rally before encountering a peak, with forecasts suggesting Bitcoin may exceed $135,000 by 2025. The S&P 500 rose by 0.4%, eyeing new gains after Tuesday’s downturn, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.7% thanks to Nvidia’s stock performance. In addition, the Dow Jones…
In today’s crypto news, the Bank of North Dakota has revealed plans to launch its official stablecoin, the Roughrider Coin. Additionally, traders on BNB Chain are profiting as new memecoins surge, while analysts anticipate that Canary Capital’s Litecoin and HBAR funds are set to launch once the US government reopens.North Dakota and Fiserv Unveil State-Backed ‘Roughrider’ StablecoinThe Bank of North Dakota is entering the stablecoin space with Roughrider Coin, a cryptocurrency backed by the US dollar, developed in partnership with payment processor Fiserv.As stated in a Wednesday announcement, the token will be accessible to banks and credit unions in North…
Jupiter, a decentralized trading platform operating on Solana, has unveiled plans to release its stablecoin in collaboration with Ethena Labs.The new token, named JupUSD, is set to launch in mid–Q4 2025. An X post on Wednesday indicated that JupUSD will be integrated into all Jupiter products, functioning as collateral on its perpetual futures exchange, a liquidity asset in Jupiter’s lending pools, and a trading pair.Jupiter states that the stablecoin will be fully collateralized by Ethena Labs’ USDtb, a dollar-pegged token backed by short-term U.S. Treasury assets. In the long run, Ethena’s synthetic dollar, USDe, will be added as collateral to…