Author: Ethan Carter

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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 US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is aiming to permit tokenized assets, including stablecoins, as collateral in derivatives markets, a move that has received backing from crypto leaders.CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham announced on Tuesday that the agency will collaborate closely with stakeholders on this initiative, inviting feedback on the use of tokenized collateral in derivatives markets until Oct. 20.“The public has expressed its view: tokenized markets are here, and they are the future. For years, I have maintained that collateral management is the ‘killer app’ for stablecoins in markets.”If this is put into effect, stablecoins such as USDC (USDC)…

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Bitcoin is expected to rebound toward the year’s end due to increasing corporate and institutional interest, according to Strategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor.Saylor informed CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime on Tuesday that the corporate adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) and the ongoing accumulation by major exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for institutional investors are absorbing the available supply.Saylor remarked that “companies leveraging Bitcoin are purchasing beyond the natural supply produced by miners,” which is creating “upward pressure on the price.”Michael Saylor, Strategy’s chair, indicated that the demand for Bitcoin from ETFs and companies exceeds daily miner production, potentially leading to a year-end rally. Source:…

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Key takeaways:Positive Coinbase Premium Index indicates robust US retail demand during market dips.Strong inflows into ETFs and Bitcoin treasury companies support BTC’s recovery potential.Despite aggressive short-side pressure, the likelihood of another liquidation event is diminishing.Bitcoin (BTC) declined from its monthly peak of approximately $118,000, falling as much as 5.5% to Tuesday’s intraday low of $111,571. While this reflects only a 10.4% drop from the all-time high of $124,500, various metrics suggest that the $112,000 to $111,500 range may serve as the bottom before BTC rebounds to new highs.Coinbase Premium remains positive despite price declineBitcoin’s recent climb to a four-week high…

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Bitcoin is poised for a resurgence by the year’s end, driven by increasing corporate and institutional interest, according to Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor.Saylor stated during CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime on Tuesday that the growing adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) by corporations, paired with consistent accumulation by large exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for institutional investors, is exhausting the natural supply of Bitcoin.He emphasized that “firms leveraging Bitcoin are purchasing even more than what miners are generating,” which is “exerting upward pressure on prices.”Michael Saylor, chairman of Strategy, noted that demand for Bitcoin from ETFs and businesses is exceeding the daily output from…

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The count of crypto millionaires has surged by 40% year-on-year to 241,700, driven by Bitcoin’s price increase and the overall crypto market valuation exceeding $3.3 trillion by mid-2025, as reported in a new study.The number of crypto centimillionaires — individuals holding crypto assets over $100 million — increased by 38% to 450, while the count of crypto billionaires rose by 29% to 36 by the end of June, according to the wealth and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners in its Crypto Wealth Report released on Tuesday.“This remarkable growth coincides with a pivotal year for institutional adoption,” stated Henley.Public companies…

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After the recent price drop, mentions of “buy the dip” for Bitcoin have surged on social media; however, Santiment cautions that this might signal a contrarian trend. Social Media Users Are Advocating for Bitcoin Dip Purchases In a recent Insight post, analytics company Santiment discussed the market’s reaction to the latest Bitcoin price decline. “One key factor we monitor is the enthusiasm of retail investors in buying the dip,” states Santiment. The firm points to the “Social Volume” indicator, which tracks the overall number of posts/messages/threads across major social media platforms that include unique references to specific terms or topics.…

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The count of crypto millionaires has surged by 40% year-on-year to 241,700, driven by Bitcoin’s price surge and the overall cryptocurrency market exceeding $3.3 trillion by mid-2025, according to a new report.The number of crypto centimillionaires—those with crypto assets above $100 million—increased by 38% to 450, while the crypto billionaire total rose 29% to 36 by the end of June, as reported by wealth and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners in their Crypto Wealth Report released on Tuesday.“This remarkable growth aligns with a pivotal year for institutional adoption,” stated Henley.Public companies and major financial institutions have increasingly invested in…

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Key takeaways:ETH faces a potential 15% decline towards $3,560 after slipping below its symmetrical triangle pattern.Bulls must protect the ascending trendline support to prevent a deeper downturn.Ethereum’s Ether (ETH) token has dropped over 7.50% this week due to de-risking sentiment throughout the crypto market.ETH/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingViewAdditionally, technical analysis indicates that the ETH price drop has initiated a classic bearish reversal setup, suggesting further downside potential ahead.Ether price risks 15% drop in the near term Ethereum’s breakdown from the symmetrical triangle shifts the short-term outlook to bearish. Generally, such patterns resolve in the direction of the prevailing trend,…

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Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while preserving the HTML tags: While central banks have historically depended on gold as a secure asset, Bitcoin is now gaining attention with prices approaching record levels. Analysts Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon suggest that both assets could coexist on central bank balance sheets, each contributing to reserve diversification. Summary Gold is reaching new peaks, with prices at $3,703 per ounce, while Bitcoin continues to rise, hovering near its all-time high after exceeding $123,500 in August. Analysts from Deutsche Bank believe the two assets could “complement” each other on central bank balance…

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Tech giant Samsung has teamed up with decentralized science (DeSci) and healthcare AI protocol Galeon to supply AI training data from its ultrasound devices.In a Tuesday announcement to Cointelegraph, Samsung revealed it will link its ultrasound technology with Galeon’s electronic health record (EHR) platform. Galeon CEO Loïc Brotons shared with Cointelegraph that the EHR is currently operational in 18 linked hospitals, including facilities in France such as Rouen University Hospital, Caen University Hospital, Toulon Hospital, and Sud Francilien Hospital.Both Samsung and Galeon stated this initiative aims to enhance medical data accessibility while prioritizing privacy. Brotons clarified that the data itself…

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