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.
Bitcoin could potentially reach a new all-time high of $150,000 by the end of 2025 as investors flock to safe-haven assets like gold, as stated by Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards.During an interview at Token2049 in Singapore, Edwards mentioned that Bitcoin’s (BTC) recovery above the $120,000 psychological level might trigger a “very quick” surge to the $150,000 milestone. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we went up to $150,000 in a relatively short period, like we have to break out of the $120,000 range. But that’s likely coming, possibly in the next few days,” he added.According to Cointelegraph data, Bitcoin increased…
ETHZilla CEO McAndrew Rudisill has disclosed that he decided to fully commit to Ethereum upon recognizing its potential within the nearly trillion-dollar global remittance sector. Just two months later, his previously struggling biotechnology firm has risen to become the eighth-largest public Ethereum treasury globally.“Ethereum serves as a conduit for the global money supply to flow in US dollars,” Rudisill shared with Cointelegraph.The company originally operated under the name Life Sciences Corp, a Nasdaq-listed biotech entity, rebranding to ETHZilla Corporation in July, shortly after President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, aimed at establishing regulations for stablecoins. “Numerous real-world…
A recent study on VC fundraising in the crypto sector reveals notable insights. The industry is experiencing significant consolidation, where fewer projects are attracting much larger investments. Fields such as DeFi, AI, and blockchains are drawing substantial interest, while RWAs, DePIN, NFTs, and GameFi are losing traction. Aligning with the preferences of major players may be essential for attracting new investments. Sponsored SponsoredCrypto VC Fundraising ReviewedA few months back, VC fundraising in the crypto arena was booming, driven by institutional investments that contributed $10 billion in inflows during Q2. However, the sector appears to have cooled off, as token launches…
New York State Senator Liz Krueger presented a bill on Wednesday aimed at implementing excise taxes on energy consumed by crypto mining firms operating within the state. The proposed excise tax, which marks another legislative attempt of its kind, will be structured in tiers. There will be no tax for miners using 2.25 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) or less annually, while those consuming between 2.26 million and 5 million kWh will incur a charge of 2 cents per kWh. Miners utilizing between 5 million and 10 million kWh annually will face a tax of 3 cents per kWh. For those consuming…
ETHZilla’s CEO, McAndrew Rudisill, has announced his decision to fully commit to Ethereum after recognizing its potential in the nearly trillion-dollar global remittance sector. Just two months later, his previously struggling biotechnology company has transformed into the eighth-largest public Ethereum treasury worldwide.“Ethereum serves as a global gateway for monetary transmission in US dollars,” Rudisill informed Cointelegraph.The company originated as Life Sciences Corp, a biotech firm listed on Nasdaq, which rebranded to ETHZilla Corporation in July, shortly after President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act, which aims to regulate stablecoins. “There are numerous real-world applications for assets in Ethereum, and they are…
Melania Trump, the First Lady of the US, has made a comeback in promoting her Solana-based memecoin, MelaniaMeme (MELANIA), after several months of silence, despite ongoing concerns regarding millions in unexplained token sales.In a post on Thursday on X platform, Trump shared an AI-generated video endorsing the Official MelaniaMeme token as a way to move “into the future,” tagging the official X account of the memecoin.However, blockchain analysts quickly pointed out that the promotion failed to address issues surrounding token sales executed by team wallets.Source: Melania Trump“Melania Trump won’t comment on the $10M worth of community tokens sold by team…
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has halted a privacy bill aimed at safeguarding Americans from data brokers, stating that law enforcement requires access to some data and that the legislation needs further refinement.The only senator to oppose Democrat Ron Wyden’s Senate Bill 2850, Cruz argued on Wednesday that insufficient data could hinder efforts to keep convicted sex offenders away from children, as reported.SB 2850 aims to prevent broker exposure of personal informationWyden indicated that SB 2850 seeks to safeguard Americans from data brokers selling sensitive information to “anyone with a credit card,” noting that such information is sometimes used for violence,…
Main Insights: Liquidations of Bitcoin bearish positions exceeded $313 million, indicating potential for a short squeeze. The momentum in gold reflects investors seeking alternatives as expectations for interest rate cuts grow. On Thursday, Bitcoin (BTC) approached the $121,000 mark, reaching its highest point in seven weeks. Market bulls express confidence, claiming that current conditions surpass those in mid-August when BTC briefly hit $124,000. Alongside diminishing recession fears and gold’s beneficial momentum, Bitcoin derivatives imply that traders may have been unprepared, a situation that frequently results in a short squeeze. Gold/USD (left) vs. Bitcoin/USD. Source: TradingView / Cointelegraph In contrast, gold…
The price of XRP has frequently attracted bold projections, yet few have been as extreme as a recent forecast suggesting its potential value could soar to $170,000 per token. This estimate implies that XRP might not only exceed the current valuation of its main competitor, Ethereum, but could also displace Bitcoin, which has reached an ATH above $124,000. The crypto analyst behind this daring assertion dismisses traditional valuation models, claiming they are relics of the “old world” and inadequate for gauging the innovative potential of blockchain assets. Why A $170,000 XRP Price Isn’t “Impossible” Long-term XRP price predictions are becoming…
This year, synthetic stablecoins are gaining renewed attention, focusing on financial engineering that aims to reduce volatility using delta-hedged strategies.On Wednesday, SUI Group, a publicly listed entity providing access to the Sui blockchain, revealed plans to introduce suiUSDe and USDi, touted as the first native stablecoins within the Sui ecosystem. This initiative is being developed in collaboration with Ethena Labs and the Sui Foundation.The two stablecoins employ different strategies to maintain a dollar peg. USDi will be entirely backed by tokenized shares of BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), a regulated money market fund that includes short-term US Treasurys…