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.
SWIFT — the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication — is set to develop its recently announced blockchain payment settlement platform on Ethereum layer 2 Linea, as confirmed by Consensys CEO Joe Lubin.On Monday, SWIFT disclosed its collaboration with Consensys and over 30 TradFi institutions to create infrastructure for a 24/7 real-time crypto payments system, yet did not specify which chain it would utilize despite widespread speculation regarding Linea.Lubin verified Linea’s selection during a fireside chat with Cointelegraph’s Gareth Jenkinson at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore on Thursday.Lubin noted that during SWIFT’s announcement to the banking sector, SWIFT CEO Javier…
Key takeaways: BNB, SOL, and DOGE demonstrate significant momentum this “Uptober,” aiming for targets of $1,480, $250, and $0.31, respectively. A failure to retain key trendlines could lead to a pullback for BNB to $835. BNB (BNB), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) began October with positive gains, mirroring overall crypto market trends as excitement for “Uptober” grows. Can these large-cap altcoins continue to rally throughout the month? BNB/USD, DOGE/USD, SOL/USDT year-to-date comparison chart. Source: TradingView BNB poised for over 38% rise in optimal conditions BNB has surged nearly 6% this month, reaching approximately $1,065 on Thursday. This increase is part…
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The Near Foundation is working on artificial intelligence-driven “delegates” that will ultimately cast votes on behalf of its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) members to tackle the common issue of low voter turnout seen in many protocols.Lane Rettig, an AI and governance researcher at the Near Foundation, shared with Cointelegraph that the AI-powered governance system is still under development. The Near Foundation is in charge of the layer-1 Near Protocol.The concept involves a user’s delegate, or “digital twin,” understanding their preferences to inform governance decisions. This approach aims to convert the voting process into a “math problem” that can be resolved…
Tether and Circle have been rapidly issuing stablecoins, minting almost $3 billion in new tokens within the past 24 hours. The transaction volumes for USDT and USDC remain stable, leaving the reason for this liquidity requirement unclear.With upcoming stablecoin regulations and the ongoing absence of third-party audits, these mintings have raised skepticism within the community. Hopefully, we’ll gain clarity on this behavior soon.Sponsored SponsoredTether and Circle Mint TokensThe stablecoin market is currently thriving; recent data indicates that token supply and trade volumes hit an all-time high last month, despite a large portion of activity being driven by bots. Rival firms…
This year, Etsy witches have taken social media by storm — offering everything from romance spells to manifesting fame. Guess what? They’re also claiming to help you become a crypto millionaire!Once a crime punishable by death, witchcraft has become a hot topic on TikTok.Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade goods like beanies and custom dog collars, has transformed into a hub for spellcasters, even with a ban on “metaphysical services.”Unlock Wealth with One Easy SpellOne listing found by Cointelegraph features custom crypto spells, which are described as a “powerful manifestation ritual that combines spiritual alignment” with the buyer’s crypto investments…
The Unity gaming platform is discreetly implementing a solution for a vulnerability that permits third-party code to execute in Android mobile games, potentially endangering mobile crypto wallets, according to two anonymous sources.This vulnerability impacts projects dating back to 2017, with the sources indicating that it mainly affects Android, though Windows, macOS, and Linux systems are also impacted to varying extents.Unity has started distributing fixes and a standalone patching tool privately to selected partners, as per the sources, but public guidance isn’t anticipated until Monday or Tuesday next week.Cointelegraph reached out to Unity for additional information but did not receive an…
The status of Canary Capital’s spot Litecoin exchange-traded fund remains uncertain after the US Securities and Exchange Commission did not take action on Thursday, the original deadline for a decision.This inaction has left the crypto community questioning how the regulator will operate during a federal government shutdown and how its new generic listing standards might impact the timelines for numerous crypto ETF applications currently pending approval.Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart and FOX News reporter Eleanor Terrett have observed that the previous 19b-4 deadlines for crypto ETF applications may now be obsolete, as the SEC has requested applicants to withdraw them,…