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.
Bitget supports UNICEF’s global Game Jam hackathon and will create UNICEF’s first blockchain training module to provide youth with essential digital skills. Summary The hackathon is available for participants under 21 from eight countries. Through its partnership with UNICEF, Bitget Academy is also designing UNICEF’s inaugural interactive blockchain training module for video game development. Bitget, a leading Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced its official support for UNICEF’s first global Game Jam, a virtual hackathon aimed at empowering youth in eight countries to develop original video games over a 40-day span. Participants must be under 21 years of age and can…
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Nomura Holdings, a financial services holding company, is set to enter Japan’s cryptocurrency market via its Switzerland-based subsidiary, Laser Digital Holdings.A spokesperson from Laser Digital confirmed on Friday that the subsidiary is in preliminary talks with Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) and plans to apply for a license to offer crypto trading services to institutional investors in the country.However, the spokesperson mentioned to Cointelegraph that the application timeline is currently “undetermined” and will hinge on the discussions with the FSA.If granted, Laser Digital would provide broker-dealer services for traditional financial entities and crypto-focused businesses, including exchanges within Japan. Nomura is…
The October market has seen several extraordinary achievements within the Perp DEX sector. Multiple altcoins from Perp DEX platforms such as Hyperliquid (HYPE), Aster (ASTER), and Avantis (AVNT) have recorded significant gains. Should this momentum continue, capital may keep shifting towards smaller-cap altcoins.On-chain analytics reveal that a number of low-cap Perp DEX altcoins are undergoing sizable accumulation, evident in whale wallet balances and exchange reserves.Perp DEX Records Ignite Interest in Low-Cap AltcoinsData from DefiLlama indicates that Perps trading volume exceeded $1.1 trillion in September, achieving the highest level recorded in DeFi history.Sponsored SponsoredVolume has already surged by over $340 billion…
In a comprehensive interview with Anthony Pompliano released on October 2, Jeff Park, partner and Chief Investing Officer at ProCap BTC, suggested that the rising price of gold and changing global ownership dynamics pose no threat to Bitcoin—instead, they could act as a catalyst for Bitcoin’s next major growth phase. Park’s argument focuses on liquidity flows, geopolitical shifts, and balance-sheet strategies: if large investors and policymakers learn to leverage the gains in sovereign gold holdings, they might divert a substantial amount of that liquidity into Bitcoin, potentially sparking what he termed a supercycle. Why Gold’s Rally May Trigger A Bitcoin…
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According to new research, Wall Street’s increasing interest in late-stage cryptocurrency firms could potentially alter the traditional boom-and-bust cycle of digital assets.Matrixport, a crypto financial services company, announced on Friday that over $200 billion worth of crypto firms are gearing up for initial public offerings (IPOs), which could generate between $30 billion and $45 billion in new capital.The firm noted that investors are shifting their focus from early-stage investments to more scalable, IPO-ready companies suitable for public markets.Matrixport indicated that sustained selling by Bitcoin (BTC) miners and early investors has “nearly neutralized ETF and treasury inflows, minimizing volatility and reducing…
New research suggests that the increasing interest from Wall Street in late-stage cryptocurrency firms may alter the traditional boom-and-bust cycle of digital assets.On Friday, crypto financial services company Matrixport reported that over $200 billion in crypto firms are gearing up for initial public offerings (IPOs), expected to generate between $30 billion and $45 billion in new capital.Matrixport noted a shift in investor focus away from early-stage investments towards scalable, IPO-ready companies poised for public market entry.According to Matrixport’s Friday X post, ongoing selling by Bitcoin (BTC) miners and early adopters has “almost neutralized ETF and treasury inflows, dampening volatility and…
Key takeaways:Builders: Seek out active repositories, consistent commits, and external validation to ensure genuine progress.Usage: Focus on fees and retained revenue over hype — maintain clear, consistent definitions.Liquidity: Assess depth and spreads across venues to indicate authentic tradability, rather than inflated volumes.Token design: Examine float, fully diluted valuation, and unlock cliffs to identify supply overhang.Security: Audits are insufficient — consider who conducted them, the timing, and upgrade control practices.Being proactive involves identifying real progress before the masses: teams delivering functional code, active user engagement, and designs robust enough to withstand initial unlocks or exploits.A significant amount exists to navigate. Developers…