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 is nearing a critical turning point in its four-year cycle, with a euphoric “blowoff” surge expected to kick off within days—or possibly having already reached its peak at month 33—according to cycle analyst Bob Loukas. In a video released on September 24, 2025, Loukas expressed that he is “heavily” leaning towards an imminent upward resolution leading to a cycle high in Q4, while identifying risk indicators that could suggest the peak is already established. Is Bitcoin’s Blowoff Top Imminent or Already Here? Loukas characterized the current situation as the final phase of Bitcoin’s upward trajectory, stating that the rally…
Key takeaways:Various establishments including coffee shops, fast-food chains like Starbucks and Sheetz, as well as retail giants like Microsoft and Home Depot, are now accepting cryptocurrency payments through apps and third-party processors.Increasingly, platforms are facilitating the use of Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP for extensive travel and airline bookings.Luxury brands, high-end auto dealerships, and real estate developers are adopting crypto payments for upscale products and properties.Payment processors simplify the acceptance of crypto for small businesses by converting it to fiat currency instantly and lowering compliance costs.Cryptocurrencies have moved beyond niche status in finance. By 2025, a growing number of businesses are…
Securitize, a platform focused on tokenizing real-world assets, is now extending its services to the Sei blockchain with the launch of the Apollo Diversified Credit Fund (ACRED) as its inaugural offering. This marks the introduction of tokenized private credit to Sei, according to the company.ACRED, boasting a total value of $112 million per RWA.xyz, serves as a conduit for Apollo’s private credit strategy, which encompasses corporate lending, asset-backed transactions, and distressed credit. Participation is restricted to qualified investors, with tokens being interoperable across several blockchains through Wormhole, a cross-chain messaging service that facilitates fluid movement between networks and enhances liquidity.The…
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Key takeaways:An ETH trader incurred a loss of $36.4M in a single liquidation, totaling over $45M in losses.Ethereum faces significant long liquidation clusters between $2,370 and $2,500.Technical indicators suggest Ether’s price may drop another 10–15% this month.An Ethereum trader lost $36.4 million following the liquidation of a substantial long position, as Ether (ETH) fell below $4,000 on Thursday.ETH/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewEther faces over $718 million in long liquidationsWallet “0xa523” had invested 9,152 ETH anticipating a price increase, but suffered one of the largest single-trader losses within the last 24 hours.Wallet “0xa523” now holds only $500,000, with total realized…
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The price of Bitcoin has experienced another decline. This drop coincides with increasing investor caution as they anticipate U.S. inflation data, alongside rising ETF outflows and significant liquidations. Summary Bitcoin is currently priced at $111,678, reflecting a 0.9% decrease for the day. The leading cryptocurrency’s drop occurs in advance of U.S. inflation data, creating uncertainty among investors. Exchange-traded funds associated with Bitcoin have recently seen outflows totaling $466 million. If the price of BTC falls below $110,000, the next support level is at $108,000. The Bitcoin price continues its decline for the fourth straight day, losing 0.9% over the last…
TACEO and Aztec Foundation are collaborating to develop a Private Shared State, an encrypted environment that facilitates updates, multi-computation, and auditing all under one private decentralized structure. Summary TACEO and Aztec Foundation are joining forces to introduce Private Shared State on Ethereum. PSS is distinct from existing MPC solutions as it enables shared, persistent private states on-chain, emphasizing developer usability through TACEO’s coNoir toolkit. TACEO asserts that its system is designed with post-quantum security, employing information-theoretically secure protocols and investigating hash-based proof systems. TACEO, known for Worldcoin’s encrypted iris-scanning network and the largest multiparty computation database, has partnered with the…
M2 Capital, the investment division of M2 Holdings based in the UAE, has invested $20 million in ENA, the governance token for Ethena, a synthetic dollar protocol built on Ethereum that is crypto-native.M2 Holdings, a conglomerate with interests in digital assets across custody, investment, and wealth management, plans to incorporate Ethena (ENA) products into its client offerings via its affiliate, M2 Global Wealth Limited, according to a Thursday statement.“The investment by M2 in Ethena signifies a vital advancement for the Middle East’s leading digital asset investors,” stated Kim Wong, managing director and head of treasury at M2 Holdings.Ethena adds to…