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 U.S. Treasury Department along with the Internal Revenue Service has issued interim guidance that greatly alleviates tax obligations for corporations owning Bitcoin and other digital currencies.Released on Sept. 30, the notifications, 2025-46 and 2025-49, clarify the application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) to unrealized gains, a concern that had alarmed corporate treasuries.This guidance responds to extensive feedback on proposed regulations (REG-112129-23) released in September 2024. Those rules left companies unclear on how unrealized crypto gains would be treated within the CAMT framework.By addressing this gap, the Treasury and the IRS aim to lower compliance expenses and provide…
Spacecoin has successfully completed its inaugural blockchain transaction via space, utilizing a CTC-0 satellite. Summary Spacecoin executed its first end-to-end blockchain transaction using a nanosatellite The signal was transmitted from Chile to Portugal through space and validated on the blockchain Blockchain has ventured beyond Earth. The satellite-enabled DePIN initiative, Spacecoin, achieved the historic milestone of the first blockchain transaction traversing space. Announced on Wednesday, Oct. 1, during the TOKEN2049 event in Singapore, the transaction was relayed via a nanosatellite over 7,000 kilometers from Chile to Portugal. “This marks the first instance of a blockchain transaction genuinely leaving Earth and returning…
Key takeaways: With inflation at 229%, daily prices in Venezuela are typically set in USDT “Binance dollars,” often reflecting live P2P rates.Three dollar rates exist (official, parallel, and P2P), but merchants primarily adhere to the P2P quote.The government permits dollar-backed crypto on exchanges, although it hasn’t legalized dollarization.Venezuela has become a global crypto hotspot: Stablecoins dominate small transfers, primarily through TRC-20 USDT.In Caracas, receipts increasingly display totals in “Binance dollars,” as pricing has transitioned from the Venezuelan bolívar to the blockchain.With annual inflation around 229% as of May 2025, everyday pricing aligns with three references: the central bank of Venezuela’s (BCV)…
Key takeaways: In Venezuela, daily prices are set in USDT, also known as “Binance dollars,” reflecting live P2P rates amid an inflation rate of 229%.Three distinct dollar rates exist—official, parallel, and P2P—though merchants typically adhere to the P2P rate.While the government allows dollar-backed crypto in exchanges, dollarization itself remains unlegalized.Venezuela has emerged as a global crypto hotspot, with stablecoins largely dominating small transactions, primarily through TRC-20 USDT.In Caracas, receipts frequently display totals in “Binance dollars” as pricing shifts from the Venezuelan bolívar to blockchain-based transactions.As of May 2025, with annual inflation around 229%, everyday pricing now relies on three reference points:…
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Key insights: With inflation soaring at 229%, daily costs in Venezuela are often determined in USDT “Binance dollars,” typically using current P2P rates.There are three dollar rates (official, parallel, and P2P), but vendors primarily use the P2P rate.The government permits dollar-denominated cryptocurrencies in exchanges, even though it hasn’t formalized dollarization.Venezuela is a key player in the global crypto scene: Stablecoins are predominant for smaller transactions, mainly through TRC-20 USDT.In Caracas, receipts frequently display totals in “Binance dollars,” as pricing has transitioned from the Venezuelan bolívar to the blockchain.As of May 2025, with annual inflation around 229%, daily prices refer to three…
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Dogecoin held steady above critical support as institutional flows helped stabilize liquidity. Buyers consistently defended the $0.229–$0.230 support level, while rejection volume limited the upside at $0.234. A boost in momentum during late-session trading indicated potential growth, but the conviction hinges on DOGE’s ability to maintain closes above resistance levels.News BackgroundDOGE increased by 1.6% from Sept. 30, 9:00 AM to Oct. 1, 8:00 AM, rebounding from a low of $0.227 to close at $0.234. Institutional investors played a significant role, safeguarding the sub-$0.230 area throughout Asian and European trading hours. Resistance emerged at $0.234, where trading volumes surpassed the 24-hour…