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.
Riot Platforms (RIOT), a publicly traded Bitcoin mining firm that operates large-scale data centers, increased its Bitcoin sales at the end of the year, selling 1,818 BTC ($161.6 million) and 383 BTC ($37 million) in November. As a result, Riot’s Bitcoin holdings decreased to 18,005 BTC by the end of 2025.While Bitcoin miners sell coins for various reasons, Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, speculated that financing for the company’s AI development might be a factor. He pointed out that the amount sold corresponds to “approximately the total capex Riot has forecasted for the initial 112 MW…
SUI Group (SUIG), a publicly traded company associated with the Sui blockchain ecosystem, has named Brian Quintenz as an independent director on its board, as announced in a press release on Tuesday.Quintenz will also participate in the board’s audit committee, according to the company.SUIG shares dipped by 2.2% on Tuesday, while the SUI token maintained its 2026 surge, rising by 14% in the last 24 hours.This appointment follows the transition of SUI Group’s chief financial officer, Joseph A. Geraci II, from a board position to a board observer role. The board now consists of five members, with three classified as…
CoinDesk Indices provides its daily market overview, spotlighting the top performers and underperformers in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently valued at 3067.42, an increase of 0.4% (+12.0) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday.Sixteen out of 20 assets are experiencing gains.Top performers: SUI (+5.5%) and UNI (+3.3%).Underperformers: BCH (-3.0%) and LINK (-0.8%).The CoinDesk 20 is a comprehensive index traded across multiple platforms in various global regions.
Circle Internet’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDC, outpaced larger rival Tether’s USDT for the second consecutive year in 2025, driven by increasing demand for regulated, blockchain-based dollars as the U.S. government became more open to digital assets.USDC’s market cap surged by 73% to $75.12 billion, while USDT grew by 36% to $186.6 billion, as reported by CoinDesk. In 2024, USDC’s growth was 77%, compared to USDT’s 50%.Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville and based in New York, Circle went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last June. USDC is backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries held…
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has revised its documentation to indicate that taker fees will now apply to 15-minute crypto up/down markets, marking a shift from its previous zero-fee trading approach.According to the recently updated sections on “Trading Fees” and “Maker Rebates Program” in the site’s documentation, the platform has introduced taker-only fees on 15-minute crypto markets to support liquidity incentives for market makers.The fees collected from takers will be redistributed daily in USDC (USDC) stablecoin to liquidity providers, rather than being kept by the protocol. This change applies solely to short-duration crypto markets, while the majority of Polymarket’s offerings…
Bitcoin BTC$93,235.03 has dipped from Monday’s high, which marked its peak since mid-November. This was the same level the dominant cryptocurrency approached but couldn’t surpass in early December.While some traders may short this level indicating resistance, others see a potential breakout that might propel prices toward $98,900—a crucial support level between June and November.Altcoins surged, with SUI gaining over 3% since midnight UTC, contributing to a 24-hour rally of 16%, while XRP continued to shine this year with a 29% rise since January 1.Memecoin activity has also seen a surge, with trading on Solana-based issuer Pump.fun reaching a record $1.27…
The ratio of copper to gold serves as a significant macro indicator for economic momentum and investor risk tolerance. Historically, it has demonstrated a notable correlation with bitcoin BTC$93,527.43, according to SuperBitcoinBro. Copper’s valuation is closely linked to industrial demand and tends to thrive during economic upturns. Conversely, gold acts as a defensive asset, typically shining during times of increased uncertainty and slow growth. An upward trend in the ratio indicates a risk-on environment, while a downward trend signals risk aversion.Significant peaks in the ratio occurred in 2013, 2017, and 2021, coinciding with bitcoin price cycle highs. These intervals indicated…
The trading platform Infinex has updated the terms of its public token sale after raising approximately $600,000 within the first three days, facing backlash from traders who claimed the changes favored certain wallets.Infinex functions as a noncustodial crypto trading platform, designed to provide easier access to DeFi and cross-chain markets through a centralized exchange-like interface.The project originally aimed for a $5 million public raise over a three-day period, with a $2,500 cap per wallet.Infinex stated it “mismanaged the sale,” acknowledging that the structure attempted to cater to too many parties simultaneously.“Retail investors dislike the lock. Whales dislike the cap. Everyone…
The cryptocurrency market is not the sole entity experiencing growth this year; the national debt of the United States is also rising sharply.The national debt has reached $38.5 trillion, marking the highest amount ever owed by the country to both domestic and foreign creditors, as per debt dashboards.More than 70% of this debt is owed to domestic lenders, while the remainder is to foreign lenders, primarily Japan, China, and the United Kingdom.The staggering figure is not the complete picture; it is crucial to consider it in relation to the economy. The United States GDP, representing the total value of goods…
The native token SUI of layer 1 blockchain Sui surged over 14% in the last 24 hours, significantly outpacing bitcoin BTC$93,661.10 and ether ETH$3,220.16, as traders reacted to rumors that the layer 1 blockchain might eventually enable privacy-focused transactions.This rise was notable in an otherwise stable market. Bitcoin saw a 1% increase during the same timeframe, while ether rose approximately 1.2%, making SUI the day’s top large-cap performer. This difference suggests a token-specific driver rather than a widespread risk-on trend.Research-driven surgeThe rise of Sui appears to stem from research rather than a product debut. A recent study co-authored by Mysten…