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.
Qatar National Bank has embraced JP Morgan’s Kinexys blockchain technology for its USD payments, ensuring faster transactions and 24/7 availability for fiat currency. Summary Qatar National Bank is the first in Qatar to implement JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain platform for on-chain USD payments. This strategy enhances QNB’s broader Web3 initiatives, including a tokenized money market fund and testing Ripple’s cross-border remittance network. On Sept. 29, Qatar National Bank Group, one of the largest financial entities in the Middle East, transitioned to JPMorgan’s blockchain platform for U.S. dollar corporate payments. The bank, based in Doha, can now expedite U.S.-dollar transactions for business…
A Bitcoin analyst believes that the cryptocurrency remains in a bull market, having briefly bounced back to over $112,000 on Monday after a turbulent week.Bitcoin (BTC) has faced challenges in the past week, as analysts noted signs of investor fatigue, with a sharp decline last week leading to two significant liquidation events in the broader crypto market.On Monday, Bitcoin reached a 24-hour high of $112,293 in early trading, going above $112,000 for the first time since its plunge on Thursday. It is currently priced at $111,835, according to CoinGecko.Bull market “not over” for BitcoinHowever, XWIN Research Japan, a crypto investment…
September was a tumultuous month for XRP (XRP) and the overall crypto market. Nevertheless, the altcoin increased by 3.66%, marking a significant turnaround from August’s 8.15% drop. As October begins, seasonal trends appear bearish. Over the past 12 years, XRP has ended in the red during seven Octobers. However, multiple potential catalysts could disrupt that trend in 2025.Sponsored Sponsored Seasonality vs Catalysts: XRP Prepares for a Crucial October Data from CryptoRank indicates that XRP’s average return in October is -4.58%, making it one of the weakest months for the altcoin, following February and June. This year upheld the trend in…
The developers of Bitcoin Core have launched the second test version of their highly debated Bitcoin Core v30 update, which aims to introduce a new wallet format and non-monetary data inclusion by October.A new release candidate for Bitcoin Core (v30.0rc2) has been made available for testing, as announced by the Bitcoin Core Project on Sunday, branding it a “new major release.”This update transitions away from older legacy wallet infrastructure and introduces a more straightforward command system. Nonetheless, the key points of controversy center around policy adjustments for the OP_RETURN opcode, which allows for the embedding of arbitrary data in transactions.The…
The cryptocurrency sector anticipates an influx of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in October, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission poised to finalize decisions on 16 crypto ETFs next month.These ETFs are linked to various prominent altcoins, such as Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), and the meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE), which have submission deadlines spread across October.Leading the approval process is the Litecoin ETF from decentralized exchange Canary, due on Oct. 2, followed by Grayscale’s Solana and Litecoin trust conversion on Oct. 10, concluding with WisdomTree’s XRP fund on Oct. 24, according to a timeline compiled by Bloomberg ETF…
October may bring a surge of new crypto exchange-traded funds, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission prepares to finalize decisions on 16 crypto ETFs next month.These ETFs are linked to various prominent altcoins, including Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), and the memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE), with final deadlines spread throughout October.The first to seek approval is Canary’s Litecoin ETF, with a deadline of Oct. 2, followed by Grayscale’s Solana and Litecoin trust conversion on Oct. 10, and concluding with WisdomTree’s XRP fund on Oct. 24, as indicated by a list from Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart.A decision may occur…
The cryptocurrency sector is poised for a surge of new crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this October, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to finalize decisions on 16 crypto ETFs next month.These ETFs are tied to a variety of prominent altcoins, including Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), and the memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE), with deadlines dispersed throughout October.First in line for approval is the decentralized exchange Canary’s Litecoin ETF, with a deadline set for Oct. 2. This will be followed by asset manager Grayscale’s Solana and Litecoin trust conversion on Oct. 10, culminating with WisdomTree’s XRP fund on…
After a significant drop below $110,000, Bitcoin is once again attracting investor interest, raising concerns about its short-term recovery. The crypto leader has quickly rebounded, climbing above $111,800 within a day, as increasing signs of investor confidence suggest that this support may drive the next rally. Bitcoin Investors Move To Accumulate Data from exchanges indicates that Bitcoin has entered its strongest accumulation phase in over eight months. Recent exchange net position changes show that in the past week, 70,956 BTC worth nearly $8 billion has been withdrawn, highlighting significant investor confidence in purchasing at lower price points.Sponsored Sponsored This level…
A Bitcoin analyst has asserted that Bitcoin remains in a bull market, having briefly recovered to over $112,000 on Monday after a week marked by significant volatility.Over the past week, Bitcoin (BTC) has faced challenges in gaining traction, as analysts noted signs of investor exhaustion. A sharp decline last week triggered two major liquidation events across the broader crypto market.On Monday, Bitcoin reached a 24-hour high of $112,293 in early trading, exceeding $112,000 for the first time since its steep drop on Thursday. It’s currently trading at $111,835, according to CoinGecko.Bull market “not over” for BitcoinHowever, crypto investment firm XWIN…
Block CEO Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, has experienced a surge in downloads from Madagascar amidst ongoing protests, mirroring a similar rise during unrest in Nepal and Indonesia earlier in September.A Bitcoin open-source developer using the X handle callebtc, who is contributing to the messaging service, reported on Sunday, “Bitchat downloads spiking in Madagascar,” alongside screenshots of news coverage about the protests.“Bitchat” trending in Google searchesCallebtc did not disclose exact download figures, but Google Trends for “Bitchat” indicates a surge from 0 to 100 on Friday (over 90 days) in Madagascar, particularly in Antananarivo.Google Trends tracks the popularity…