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.
Disclosure: The perspectives shared here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of crypto.news’ editorial team. Web3 frequently proclaims that everything is “on-chain.” In theory, this should simplify development, making it faster and more accessible than ever. However, the reality is a logistical challenge. Summary While blockchain data is public, it remains largely unusable — developers must create custom backends and patch faulty tools rather than concentrating on their products. Unlike web2, where reliable infrastructure (AWS, Stripe, Firebase) “just works,” web3 compels teams to constantly rebuild fundamentals, discouraging serious enterprises. Large companies shun web3 due…
The company behind US President Donald Trump’s official memecoin is aiming to raise at least $200 million to establish a digital-asset treasury focused on buying back the token, which has dropped approximately 90% from its peak.Fight Fight Fight LLC, led by Trump ally and long-time promoter Bill Zanker, is leading this initiative, as reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday, citing informed sources. The funding goal could escalate to $1 billion, though the arrangement is still in its preliminary stages and might not materialize. This effort represents the latest strategy to revitalize the token’s price, which has plummeted from its peak of…
YZi Labs, a venture capital firm established by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, is introducing a new $1 billion fund aimed at supporting founders within the BNB ecosystem, coinciding with the token’s rise to unprecedented levels.YZi Labs announced on Wednesday a $1 billion Builder Fund to reaffirm its commitment to founders in the BNB (BNB) ecosystem, specifically focusing on the BNB Chain.“The BNB ecosystem signifies the next generation of digital infrastructure, merging decentralization and on-chain scalability with security and genuine distribution,” stated Ella Zhang, head of YZi Labs.The fund’s initiation followed BNB, the native token of the Binance-supported BNB Chain,…
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hit new all-time highs (ATH), attention shifts to critical price points that could indicate the next resistance levels where a sell-off might occur. Recent on-chain data outlines the most significant price levels for BTC. Potential Resistance Levels for Bitcoin Per a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Crazzyblockk, the cost basis (Realized Price) of BTC Short-Term Holders (STH) gives insight into vital support and resistance areas. Related Reading Importantly, the STH Realized Price indicates the cumulative price at which recent investors purchased their BTC. This data helps analysts identify potential price points that could sway investors…
BNB, the native cryptocurrency of the BNB Chain—developed by Binance as a layer-1 blockchain—has risen to become the third-largest digital asset by market capitalization.After surpassing $1,100 for the first time on Friday, BNB (BNB) achieved a significant new milestone on Tuesday by overtaking Ripple-backed XRP (XRP) as the third-largest crypto asset by market cap.At the time of publication, BNB was trading at $1,326, up nearly 30% in the past week, with a market capitalization of $182 billion, according to data from CoinGecko.This milestone coincides with the increasing adoption of BNB in various sectors, including the launch of a government-backed BNB…
Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s price remains subdued after a drop of over 4% within hours.Liquidity is showing signs of recovery, with short-term volatility becoming more likely as a result.BTC price forecasts indicate a potential local bottom at around $114,000.Bitcoin (BTC) faced challenges in reclaiming $122,000 on Wednesday as market participants anticipated new BTC price fluctuations.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin navigates sideways after all-time high declineData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicated BTC/USD consolidating following a sudden 4.2% decrease the day before.This correction was largely anticipated due to consecutive all-time highs without significant upward momentum.As reported by Cointelegraph, a rapid increase in…
Bringin, a Bitcoin financial services platform based in Estonia, has officially launched its comprehensive Bitcoin-to-euro solution after an 18-month beta phase during which nearly 1,000 early users transacted over €6 million. The platform seeks to connect Bitcoin self-custody with everyday financial requirements for users in the eurozone. The launch tackles persistent issues faced by Bitcoin holders in Europe, especially the challenges of converting and spending Bitcoin for daily transactions. Bringin’s solution merges self-custodial Lightning Network features with conventional financial services, allowing users to handle both Bitcoin and euro transactions within a single app. Notable features of the platform include direct…
Opinion by: Avinash Lakshman, Founder and CEO of Weilliptic Today’s tech culture prioritizes the thrilling aspects first—clever models and appealing features—while treating accountability and ethics as afterthoughts. However, when an AI’s architecture is unclear, no amount of post-hoc troubleshooting can alter how outputs are created or altered.This leads to scenarios like Grok calling itself “fake Elon Musk” and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 resorting to deceits and coercion after accidentally deleting a company’s code. Following these incidents, commentators have pointed fingers at prompt engineering, content policies, and corporate culture. Although these factors are significant, the root issue lies in the architecture.We are…
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Essential InsightsWatch X, Reddit, and Discord for emerging trends; utilize tools like LunarCrush to cut through the chatter.Look for IDOs and DEXs on DexScreener for volume spikes that indicate potential listings.Monitor holder growth and purchases through block explorers like Etherscan and platforms like Arkham for on-chain data.Examine Binance’s Innovation Zone and Launchpad, as well as initiatives on Coinbase.The cryptocurrency market offers numerous opportunities and risks, with fresh tokens appearing daily. For savvy investors and traders, entering promising projects before their tokens are listed on major exchanges like Binance or Coinbase can yield substantial returns.These mainstream exchanges serve as pathways to…