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.
The European Union is set to include cryptocurrency platforms in its latest financial sanctions against Russia, marking a significant move as digital asset services are targeted for the first time.The measures, outlined in the bloc’s 19th sanctions package, ban all cryptocurrency transactions carried out by Russian residents and impose restrictions on dealings with foreign banks associated with Russia’s alternative payment systems, according to a statement released by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday.The package also aims to prevent transactions with entities located in Russian special economic zones.“As evasion tactics evolve, our sanctions will adjust to maintain effectiveness,”…
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How SMSFs are making Australia’s pension market accessible to crypto Australia’s pension system, valued at approximately 4.3 trillion Australian dollars (around $2.8 trillion), presents a major growth opportunity for crypto platforms worldwide.Self-managed super funds (SMSFs), enabling Australians to control their own retirement savings, have emerged as a significant gateway for cryptocurrency. Platforms like Coinbase and OKX view them as an avenue to integrate digital assets into long-term wealth strategies. By 2025, SMSFs are projected to hold around 1.7 billion AUD in crypto, marking a sevenfold increase since 2021.The initiatives by major global crypto exchanges such as Coinbase and OKX to…
As the market remains stagnant, Bitcoin (BTC) is striving to establish its recent range highs as a support level. Following a period of short-term fluctuations, prompted by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate reduction, the cryptocurrency may be on track to conclude the month on a favorable note. Related Reading Bitcoin Approaches Multi-Month Bullish Phase On Wednesday, Bitcoin revisited the $117,000 resistance for the first time in nearly a month before facing rejection. The crypto has been oscillating between the $107,000-$116,000 range since late August, hitting local lows at the beginning of September. During this pullback, investors hoped to avoid another…
European Union finance ministers reached an agreement on Friday regarding the limits on the amount of digital euro an individual can hold, progressing the bloc towards the launch of a central bank digital currency.This announcement was made during a Eurogroup press conference subsequent to the Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. Officials indicated that a consensus was achieved on “holding limits and the issuance process for the digital euro.”One official mentioned during the press conference that the discussion focused on the processes for establishing holding limits rather than the limits themselves. This follows calls from UK-based cryptocurrency…
The price of Pi Coin has been fluctuating within narrow ranges, despite the overall strength in the crypto market. Currently, PI is trading at $0.360, unchanged over the last 24 hours. Over the week, it has seen a 1.5% increase, while the monthly gain stands at 3.4%—a rare positive trend for the token in recent months. However, despite these steady increases, the previous week has highlighted a clear fact: the price of Pi Coin is in a stalemate between buyers and sellers. The market is poised for a potential breakout, with a mere 2% rise or a 5% decline possibly…
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, is calling on the Bitcoin community to start adopting quantum-resistant security technologies, cautioning that the developments in quantum computing might emerge more rapidly than anticipated.During a session at the All-In Summit on Sept. 18, he emphasized that the rapid advancements in technology suggest Bitcoin shouldn’t wait for the threat to become apparent.He stated:“We should shift Bitcoin to a quantum-resistant signature method. This is my prediction, and it’s due to the convergence of many leading technologies, particularly the explosive rate at which AI is evolving—from research to real-world application. Therefore, I encourage everyone to expedite the…
With increasing interest in effective methods to scale and secure blockchains, hardware-based solutions are now in the spotlight. The application of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) in blockchain systems has broadened from mere privacy-preserving initiatives to those enhancing scalability and facilitating secure off-chain computations. Presently, more than 50 teams are engaged in TEE-based blockchain projects. This article by Cointelegraph Research delves into the technical aspects of TEEs in blockchain systems and explores significant use cases of this technology.Mechanics of TEEs in blockchainsBlockchain technology predominantly relies on cryptography and distributed computing to ensure security. TEEs introduce a distinct layer of hardware-level trust.A…
The European Union will incorporate cryptocurrency platforms in its new financial sanctions targeting Russia, marking the first instance of digital asset services being specifically addressed.The actions, part of the bloc’s 19th sanctions package, forbid all cryptocurrency transactions for Russian residents and limit interactions with foreign banks associated with Russia’s alternative payment systems, according to a statement issued by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday.The package further aims to obstruct transactions involving entities situated in Russian special economic zones.“As evasion tactics become more advanced, our sanctions will evolve to remain proactive,” von der Leyen stated. “This is the…
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) unsettled markets on Friday by stating its intention to unwind its $250 billion in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts (JREITs), assets accumulated since 2010 as part of its ultra-loose monetary policy. According to the plan, the central bank will divest ETFs with a book value of ¥330bn ($2.2 billion) each year, which is equivalent to ¥620bn ($4.2 billion) at market prices. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda emphasized that the pace would be intentionally gradual, indicating that it would take over a century to completely liquidate the holdings.The announcement coincided with a decision…