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.
According to several executives in the crypto sector, digital asset treasury (DAT) firms that tokenize their stocks on the blockchain increase risks for both investors and their businesses.“Blockchains operate 24/7, while traditional markets have specific trading hours,” stated Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer of the Komodo decentralized exchange platform, in an interview with Cointelegraph.Significant onchain price fluctuations that happen outside of conventional market hours could trigger a rush on stocks for a treasury firm that has released both tokenized and traditional shares, without giving the company adequate time to respond to a price shift.Tokenized stocks have surpassed $1.3 billion in…
Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, stated that his “biggest mistake” during the $8 billion collapse was delegating control of the company to new management — a choice he claims cost him a last-minute chance to save the business.Once head of the $32 billion FTX exchange, Bankman-Fried is currently serving a 25-year prison term for seven felony charges associated with the November 2022 downfall of FTX and Alameda Research, which led to an $8.9 billion loss in investor assets.Reflecting on FTX’s collapse, Bankman-Fried cited handing leadership over to the current CEO, John…
OnePay, a banking app primarily owned by Walmart, is set to introduce cryptocurrency support, as reported by CNBC.A recent CNBC report citing unnamed sources indicates that OnePay will soon enable cryptocurrency trading and custody. This feature is expected to include support for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) within the year.OnePay aims to be the US version of a “superapp,” inspired by China’s WeChat. The app currently provides banking services such as high-yield savings accounts, credit and debit cards, loans, and wireless plans.WeChat serves as China’s comprehensive “superapp,” merging messaging, social media, payments, shopping, and numerous mini apps into one platform.…
Recent market analyses indicate that Bitcoin has reached a significant resistance level this week, driven by increased investment in futures and spot markets. Prices have consistently stayed above multiple support zones, with traders eyeing $123,500 as the next immediate challenge before pushing for new highs. Related Reading Bitcoin Price Approaches Final Resistance For weeks, Bitcoin’s trading range has remained stable, exhibiting a consistent trend of higher highs and higher lows. After bouncing off the channel’s lower boundary—aligning with the market’s control point—the rally has surged to the $123,825 high-timeframe resistance area. Current data shows this level as the final major…
The record $300 billion stablecoin market capitalization may indicate an influx of investor capital into onchain activities, potentially serving as “rocket fuel” for cryptocurrency valuations, market analysts suggest.The total stablecoin supply hit a new high of over $300 billion on Friday, representing a 46.8% growth rate year-to-date, which could surpass last year’s market growth, as reported by Cointelegraph.This milestone comes at the beginning of October, historically the second-best month for Bitcoin (BTC), bolstering investor optimism for a possible “Uptober” rally.“Although the stablecoin supply has exceeded 300 billion dollars, this is not capital sitting idle. It is actively circulating within the…
Key insights: XRP (XRP) has consistently surpassed the $3 mark since its surge in November 2024, yet each occasion has ended in a false breakout followed by more profound corrections.XRP/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewOn Saturday, the price again dipped below the $3 support, aligning with its 200-4H exponential moving average (EMA; green wave).Is it possible for the XRP price to fall further in the upcoming days? Let’s take a look.XRP chart fractal indicates a 15% correction may be imminentXRP is reflecting a bearish fractal that could lead to a 15% drop toward $2.60 soon.In September, the token’s price created…
The crypto community has been eagerly awaiting a major retail giant to embrace digital currencies. Walmart, known as the largest retailer worldwide, has just revealed that its OnePay mobile application will soon enable Bitcoin and Ethereum trading. Yes, you heard correctly. This isn’t some far-off experiment or ambiguous collaboration; it’s a part of the 2025 agenda, poised to transform how millions of Americans engage with cryptocurrency daily.Walmart introduces crypto trading as mainstream adoption acceleratesFor a long time, discussions surrounding mainstream crypto integration often felt like mere marketing rhetoric rather than real progress. However, with Walmart’s extensive reach across American society…
The stablecoin market has reached a record $300 billion in capitalization, indicating that a greater influx of investor capital is moving on-chain, which may serve as “rocket fuel” for cryptocurrency valuations, per market analysts.As of Friday, the total stablecoin supply has surpassed $300 billion, reflecting a year-to-date growth rate of 46.8%—a pace that could exceed last year’s expansion, according to Cointelegraph.This milestone arrives at the beginning of October, traditionally the second-best month for Bitcoin (BTC), bolstering positive sentiment regarding a potential “Uptober” rally.“While stablecoin supply may have crossed the $300 billion mark, this does not mean the capital is idly…
Key takeaways: XRP (XRP) has consistently broken past the $3 level since its November 2024 surge, but each attempt resulted in a fakeout followed by deeper pullbacks.XRP/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewOn Saturday, its price once again fell below the $3 support, coinciding with its 200-4H exponential moving average (EMA; green wave). Could the XRP price decline even further in the coming days? Let’s take a look.XRP chart fractal signals 15% correction aheadXRP is reflecting a bearish fractal that could prompt a 15% drop to $2.60 in the coming days. In September, the token’s price formed a rounded top, followed…
Opinion by: Jason Delabays, blockchain ecosystem lead at ZamaEven with the recent revival of decentralized finance (DeFi), a significant portion of capital in traditional finance remains inaccessible. Many attribute this to scalability issues, regulatory constraints, or poor user experiences. However, the fundamental obstacle lies in a lack of confidentiality. Addressing this could unlock trillions.During its peak in December 2021, DeFi’s total value locked (TVL) soared to an impressive $260 billion. Yet, when viewed against the backdrop of the global financial system, this amount appears minuscule, especially as trillions are transacted each day. The foreign exchange market alone trades over $7.5…