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.
Highlights: Bitcoin struggles to rebound from its drop to $112,000 as traders anticipate the possibility of another decline. Nasdaq’s performance is under scrutiny as inflated RSI levels raise concerns about potential impacts on cryptocurrencies. A high-ranking Federal Reserve official discusses the possibility of accelerating interest-rate cuts. On Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC) attempted to establish $113,000 as a support level while traders braced for price volatility heading into Q4. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView New BTC price floor targets set at $108,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView revealed BTC/USD is hovering just above its daily opening price. The pair experienced…
Fnality has received a significant vote of confidence for the infrastructure of the financial system. The $136 million Series C round, spearheaded by major players from Wall Street and Europe, supports its objective to create a regulated settlement layer that links traditional finance (TradFi) markets with tokenized assets. Summary Fnality secured $136m in a Series C funding round led by prominent Wall Street and European banks. The funding will enhance its regulated Sterling Payment System and extend its reach to additional currencies. Since 2019, the company has amassed over $280m in total funding. As stated in a release on Sept.…
Lamina1, the blockchain content platform established by sci-fi author Neal Stephenson, has teamed up with Consensys’ layer-2 network Linea to enable creator-owned media on Ethereum.This collaboration aims to transform digital storytelling by providing creators with control over their intellectual property and direct access to their audiences, as per an announcement shared with Cointelegraph.The partnership includes investments from Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of Consensys, along with Systemic Ventures. “Neal Stephenson is a key figure in cyberpunk,” Lubin noted. “Lamina1 is ideally positioned to lead the onchain revolution in content creation,” he added.Launched in 2022, Lamina1 seeks to empower…
Highlights:Bitcoin struggles to recover from its drop to $112,000 as traders anticipate another decline.The Nasdaq’s performance is under scrutiny as overheated RSI conditions raise concerns about a potential ripple effect on crypto. A senior official from the Federal Reserve suggests the possibility of quicker interest-rate cuts.On Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC) attempted to establish $113,000 as support, while traders prepared for potential price weakness into Q4.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewNew targets for BTC price bottom include $108,000Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicates that BTC/USD is hovering around its daily open.The pair experienced only a slight rebound after hitting its lowest…
Bitcoin is once again at a crucial juncture as the market continues to grapple with significant selling pressure. After dipping below the $115,000 mark earlier this week, BTC is now striving to maintain the $110,000 level, which many investors regard as essential for near-term stability. This steep decline has undermined confidence, with traders increasingly worried about a deeper correction if support fails. Related Reading Market sentiment has rapidly shifted from bullish enthusiasm to caution, as volatility increases and momentum wanes. The larger cryptocurrency market has echoed Bitcoin’s volatility, with altcoins experiencing marked declines. This period of consolidation and retracement has…
BlackRock’s cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as a major revenue generator, raking in $260 million for the world’s largest asset manager, indicating a “benchmark” model for traditional investment funds aiming for profitable business avenues.BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs are contributing a total of $260 million in annualized revenue, with $218 million from Bitcoin ETFs and $42 million from Ether products, according to data provided Tuesday by Leon Waidmann, head of research at the nonprofit Onchain Foundation.The success of BlackRock’s crypto-focused ETFs may motivate more traditional finance (TradFi) giants to create regulated cryptocurrency-based trading products, with BlackRock’s offerings…
BlackRock’s cryptocurrency-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have established themselves as a significant revenue stream, generating $260 million for the largest asset manager globally, marking a “benchmark” model for traditional investment entities aiming for profitable business avenues.BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs yield a combined annual revenue of $260 million, with $218 million stemming from Bitcoin ETFs and $42 million from Ether products, as reported on Tuesday by Leon Waidmann, head of research at the Onchain Foundation.The success of BlackRock’s crypto-focused ETFs could prompt more investment giants from traditional finance (TradFi) to introduce regulated cryptocurrency trading products, positioning BlackRock’s crypto ETFs…
Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer globally by market share, has announced its commitment to adhere to the US stablecoin regulation known as the GENIUS Act. The newly established regulatory framework will affect both of Tether’s stablecoin offerings: the highly utilized USDT and its newer US.-asset-backed counterpart, USAT. USDT to Comply with GENIUS Act Bo Hines, Tether’s US Operations Lead, confirmed this initiative during a press conference held on Tuesday at the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW2025) in Seoul.Sponsored Sponsored “I believe that both USDT and USAT will adhere to the same compliance standards set forth in the GENIUS Act,” Hines stated…
Fold, a financial services company focused on Bitcoin, has announced today its collaboration with Stripe and Visa to launch the new Fold Bitcoin Credit Card™, aimed at simplifying Bitcoin accumulation to the ease of a card swipe. This partnership integrates Stripe’s robust infrastructure with Visa’s extensive global payments network, merging scale, reliability, and security into a rewards system fully based on Bitcoin. A ‘Bitcoin-only’ rewards card Slated for release later this year, the card promises up to 3.5% back in Bitcoin on every transaction, offering a flat 2% back instantly and an additional 1.5% for users who settle their balance…
Opinion by: Ken Miyachi, founder of BitMindCentralized deepfake detectors are structurally misaligned, brittle and falling behind. The crypto industry needs a crypto-native defense — decentralized detection networks that reward many independent model providers for catching real-world fakes and record those judgments onchain.The result: Transparency and composable use across exchanges, wallets and decentralized finance (DeFi).Q1 alone saw $200 million stolen through deepfake scams, with over 40% of high-value crypto fraud now attributed to AI-generated impersonations.As criminals use deepfakes to bypass KYC processes and impersonate executives in fraudulent transfers, the crypto industry faces an existential threat that centralized detection systems cannot solve.Centralized…