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.
The cryptocurrency sector is wrapping up the year with an unprecedented total of $8.6 billion in mergers and acquisitions, as reported by the FT, showcasing a significant rise from $2.17 billion in the previous year.This surge in deals is happening alongside a notable policy shift in Washington, where the Trump administration has actively supported the sector through a series of regulatory changes, including the GENIUS Act, which established a federal framework for stablecoins and facilitated the settlement of tokenized assets by institutions.The backing from the White House contributed to a total of 267 deals, representing an 18% increase from 2024,…
The Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) transferred approximately 2,000 bitcoin BTC$87,123.65, valued at roughly $174 million, through various wallets just a day after it was reported to have increased its holdings to 11,542 BTC.The transfers spread the bitcoin over multiple addresses, with around $12 million eventually reaching Coinbase Prime Custody, according to blockchain data monitored by CoinDesk on Arkham.The remaining funds are stored in other wallets that appear to be associated with the same entity, indicating a reorganization of reserves rather than a simple transfer to an exchange.This activity does not inherently imply a sale. Coinbase Prime Custody is…
Bitcoin (BTC) might establish a local bottom following a decline of over 35% from its peak of approximately $126,200 recorded two months ago, according to a blend of technical and on-chain metrics.Key Insights:Momentum, miner capitulation, and liquidity signals indicate diminishing selling pressure.Macroeconomic liquidity suggests a potential BTC recovery could commence within the next 4–6 weeks.Bitcoin Sellers Approaching ExhaustionAs of December, Bitcoin’s weekly Stochastic RSI has risen from oversold conditions, a setup that has often appeared near significant inflection points before price rebounds, as noted by trader Jesse in the accompanying chart. BTC/USD weekly chart. Source: TradingView/JelleSimilar bullish crossovers were observed…
Essential InsightsOndo is set to launch tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana in early 2026.The tokens are secured by custody. The underlying securities are held by US-registered broker-dealers, providing economic exposure to onchain holders without shareholder rights.Minting and redemption processes are structured to maintain token backing to real assets during 24/5 hours, while transfers and trading will operate around the clock.Compliance measures are designed to accompany the asset, utilizing Solana Token Extensions like Transfer Hooks to uphold eligibility and transfer limitations.Ondo’s main pitch is that investors should have the opportunity to hold traditional financial exposures, like Treasurys, money market…
Avian Labs, the firm behind the crypto payment platform Sling Money, has secured approval from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority to function as a crypto services provider, enhancing its presence in Europe following a license obtained from the Dutch regulatory body in April.This approval positions the app for person-to-person payments among an increasing number of crypto payment companies receiving regulatory endorsement in key regions, as stablecoin-based transactions grow in popularity compared to conventional cross-border payment methods. The expansion comes during a period of intensified scrutiny over crypto services that closely mimic traditional financial systems.The application enables users to conduct transactions…
This Wednesday, major cryptocurrency prices are mostly stagnant as investors tread carefully. This market pause is attributed to low holiday trading volumes, expectations surrounding forthcoming U.S. economic reports, and a significant options expiry event this week. Summary Cryptocurrency prices have seen slight declines on Wednesday, driven by thin holiday liquidity. Traders are anticipating a key U.S. economic data report scheduled for later today. A major options expiry event set for Friday is contributing to the market’s cautious sentiment. As per CoinGecko’s data, the total crypto market capitalization dipped slightly by 0.7%, reaching $3.02 trillion as of the latest update on…
HashKey Capital has garnered $250 million in commitments during the initial close of its fourth crypto-focused fund, reflecting “substantial interest” from institutional investors despite fluctuating market conditions.The fund, dubbed “HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV,” surpassed initial expectations at its first close, aiming for a final total of $500 million, the company announced in a press release on Wednesday.While HashKey did not disclose its investors, it mentioned that the commitments came from a diverse group of global institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.This close occurs as short-term liquidity providers retract from the crypto markets, leaving institutions to express confidence through…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while keeping the HTML tags intact: Amplify ETFs, a well-known fund provider with more than $16 billion in assets under management, has launched two new ETFs aimed at offering investors specific access to companies and cryptocurrencies associated with stablecoins and tokenized assets.The Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) provides exposure to payment solutions, cryptocurrencies infrastructure, and platforms that support trading based on stablecoins.This ETF tracks the MarketVector Stablecoin Technology Index, which encompasses equities and crypto assets, including DeFi protocols and tokens related to stablecoins. According to Amplify’s website, the fund features 24 holdings,…
BNB’s price is currently around $850, having dropped over 1.5% in the last 24 hours.This represents a decline from a recent peak close to $870, coinciding with bitcoin’s fall from above $90,000 to approximately $87,000 on Tuesday morning.The price movements indicate a cautious sentiment. Following a brief surge past $860 with significant volume, selling pressure emerged, limiting further gains. The broader market is also experiencing declines, as the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index saw a 2.5% decrease in value over the last day.Increased trading volume suggests a defensive stance rather than new risk-taking, based on technical analysis insights from CoinDesk Research.However,…
The exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin and Ether have experienced a significant and ongoing trend of outflows, suggesting that institutional investors are retreating from the crypto space, according to the analytics platform Glassnode.Since early November, the 30-day simple moving average of net flows into US spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs has gone negative, Glassnode reported on Tuesday.“This ongoing trend highlights a period of reduced participation and a partial withdrawal from institutional investors, which reinforces the overall liquidity contraction in the crypto market,” it stated.Crypto ETF flows typically lag behind the spot markets for these tokens, which have been…