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.
Opinion by: Kevin de Patoul, co-founder and CEO of KeyrockCrypto is experiencing a familiar sense of déjà vu. Real-world assets (RWAs), tokenized funds, and onchain treasuries are buzzwords that have been in circulation for years. In 2022, as hype eclipsed genuine adoption, a BCG report estimated that the total value of tokenized assets could soar to $16 trillion by 2030, with the current market cap at $50 billion in 2025.This time, it feels distinctly different, not solely due to major players like BlackRock introducing tokenized money market funds or Circle’s USDC emerging as the primary settlement layer for Treasury bonds…
Aster, a decentralized exchange for on-chain perpetuals, has surpassed Hyperliquid in daily trading volume, indicating its growing significance in the competitive DEX market. Data from DefiLlama reveals that Aster enabled approximately $793 million in transactions in the last 24 hours, exceeding Hyperliquid’s $462 million.Sponsored Sponsored Aster’s DEX Volume Surpasses Hyperliquid This performance has propelled Aster into the top six decentralized exchanges by volume, while Hyperliquid has slid to ninth place. The trend is noteworthy considering Aster’s smaller weekly figures. In the past week, Aster recorded about $1.79 billion in trades, still significantly lower than Hyperliquid’s $5.78 billion. Aster vs Hyperliquid…
A cryptocurrency investor who invested $226,000 in APX two years ago is currently holding over $7 million, attributed to APX’s remarkable surge this week.As per data from Arkham Intelligence, wallet 0x9d22 amassed 3.62 million APX tokens in 2022 through various swaps and transfers. At that time, the token was priced below $0.07. With APX currently around $1.95, that collection is now valued at $7.07 million.APX rose over 120% in the last 24 hours, briefly hitting a peak of $1.98 on Sunday, according to information from CoinMarketCap. This rally increased its market cap to $827 million, with daily trading volume reaching…
A crypto investor who invested $226,000 in APX two years back is now enjoying a windfall of over $7 million, following an astounding rally in APX this week.Data from Arkham Intelligence indicates that wallet 0x9d22 acquired 3.62 million APX tokens in 2022 through various swaps and transfers when the token was priced below $0.07. Now that APX is around $1.95, this stash has ballooned to $7.07 million.In the past 24 hours, APX has skyrocketed over 120%, briefly hitting an all-time peak of $1.98 on Sunday, as per CoinMarketCap data. This surge boosted its market capitalization to $827 million, with daily…
Key takeaways:BNB is facing short-term correction risks but retains a robust bullish structure above the trendline.Breakout patterns and on-chain optimism indicate upside targets of $1,250–$1,565 by year-end.BNB (BNB) surged over 10% this weekend, outperforming a mostly stagnant crypto market that remained flat.BNB/USDT four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewAs momentum diverges from its peers and enters price discovery, the question arises: can the Binance-linked token climb even higher?BNB faces “overbought” risks in SeptemberBNB’s recent rally has pushed the relative strength index (RSI) on the four-hour chart into overbought territory, increasing the likelihood of a short-term pullback. The token has dropped 2.89% from…
FTX’s bankruptcy recovery efforts are gaining momentum, BitGo is eyeing a public offering, and economist Timothy Peterson is promoting the concept of “Bitcoin Bottom Day.”
Opinion by: Kevin de Patoul, co-founder and CEO of KeyrockCrypto feels oddly familiar these days. Real-world assets (RWAs), tokenized funds, and on-chain treasuries are buzzwords we’ve discussed for years. In 2022, amid inflated hype and slow adoption, a report by BCG estimated that tokenized assets could hit $16 trillion by 2030, while the current market cap sits at $50 billion in 2025.This time feels different, not just because major players like BlackRock are launching tokenized money market funds or Circle’s USDC has become the go-to settlement layer for Treasury bonds on-chain.The narrative has finally aligned with reality: actual businesses, genuine…
Key takeaways:BNB is experiencing short-term correction risks but remains in a robust bullish position above the trendline.Breakout formations and on-chain positivity indicate potential targets of $1,250–$1,565 by the end of the year.BNB (BNB) surged over 10% this weekend, outperforming a mostly flat crypto market.BNB/USDT four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewAs momentum diverges from its counterparts and price exploration continues, the question arises: can the Binance-linked token climb even higher?BNB faces “overbought” risks in SeptemberBNB’s recent uptick has pushed the relative strength index (RSI) on the four-hour chart into overbought territory, increasing the chance of a short-term pullback. The token has decreased…
Key points:BNB is susceptible to short-term corrections but sustains a solid bullish trend above the trendline.Breakout formations and on-chain positivity indicate potential targets between $1,250 and $1,565 by the year’s end.BNB (BNB) surged over 10% this weekend, outperforming a largely stagnant crypto market that remained flat.BNB/USDT four-hour price chart. Source: TradingViewWith momentum diverging from other cryptocurrencies and entering price discovery, the question arises: can the BNB token climb higher?BNB faces “overbought” concerns in SeptemberBNB’s recent rally has pushed the relative strength index (RSI) on the four-hour chart into overbought territory, indicating an increased risk of a short-term pullback. The token…
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, asserts that stable, low-risk decentralized finance protocols can serve as an economic backbone for the blockchain network, much like Google Search has supported Google over the years. In a blog post dated Sept. 20, Buterin described low-risk DeFi as applications encompassing payments, savings tools, synthetic assets, and fully collateralized lending. What is Low-Risk DeFi?Sponsored These protocols, he explained, generate irreplaceable value for both users and the network itself. Unlike speculative yield farming or meme-driven trading, they are aligned with Ethereum’s technical properties and the community’s long-term objectives. He believes these low-risk DeFi protocols now act…