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: Houston Morgan, head of growth and business development at ShapeShiftCrypto was never meant to evolve like this. The vision was for decentralization, personal sovereignty, and the eradication of gatekeepers. Yet, many crypto companies continue to idolize individuals and momentum over establishing equitable governance and structure.The contradiction is striking. A movement designed to eliminate central points of failure has been consistently undermined by its own leadership. The narrative remains unchanged, as exchange founders are revered as visionaries while DeFi developers manipulate token votes for personal benefit. An individual’s influence can overshadow the system, leading to collapse when that individual…
Ava Labs, the leading developer firm behind the Avalanche blockchain, announced on Wednesday the appointment of Arielle Pennington as their new senior vice president of growth.This development comes as Avalanche seeks to foster institutional adoption, which includes significant tokenization initiatives like SkyBridge’s $300 million hedge fund tokenization on AVAX, amid a growing demand for real-world assets.Before joining Ava Labs, Pennington served as the head of communications at the Solana Foundation since April 2023. There, she played a crucial role in reshaping the ecosystem’s narrative following the FTX collapse, guiding it toward a period of rapid growth characterized by heightened user…
The FCA of the UK suggests relaxing 4 essential rules for crypto enterprises while emphasizing strong operational safeguards. The regulator references the $1.5 billion Bybit hack to advocate for enhanced cyber resilience regulations despite lighter principles. Crypto ownership in the UK reaches 12%; the FCA seeks feedback by November 12 on a revamped regulatory framework. The UK’s financial regulator has revealed proposals that could transform how cryptocurrency businesses operate in the nation. On Wednesday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that crypto firms might be exempt from adhering to four key principles usually imposed on financial service providers. These rules…
Highlights:Bitcoin is defying seasonal trends with an 8% increase, marking its best September since 2012.For September 2025 to surpass previous records, a 20% increase is required.BTC price volatility is at levels rarely experienced during an atypical bull cycle.Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded more gains this September than any year since 2012, setting a new bull market benchmark.Data from CoinGlass and BiTBO shows that with an 8% increase, September 2025 is positioned as Bitcoin’s second-best month ever.Bitcoin dodges “Rektember” with 8% growthSeptember is typically Bitcoin’s weakest month, averaging losses of around 8%.BTC/USD monthly returns (screenshot). Source: CoinGlassThis year raises the stakes for…
Arthur Hayes contends that the pivotal moment sending Bitcoin towards $1 million has just occurred. In a post on X late Monday, the co-founder of BitMEX indicated that the US Federal Reserve is gearing up markets for “yield curve control” (YCC) under what he refers to as a “third mandate.” This aligns with the confirmation of economist Stephen Miran to the Fed’s Board of Governors and a new Bloomberg report echoing this sentiment. “With Miran now confirmed on the Fed board, the mainstream media is prepping the world for the Fed’s ‘third mandate,’ which fundamentally revolves around yield curve control.…
UBS, PostFinance, and Sygnum Bank from Switzerland have successfully conducted the first legally binding interbank payment utilizing tokenized deposits on a public blockchain. Summary The transaction employed tokenized deposits to facilitate fund transfers among the participating banks, with the settlement completed on-chain. This achievement builds upon earlier blockchain initiatives, such as JPMorgan’s June 2025 JPMD proof of concept, but advances by enabling interoperability between banks. UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum Bank finalize groundbreaking interbank payment via blockchain Swiss banking institutions UBS, Sygnum Bank, and PostFinance have conducted the first legally binding payment between banks using a public blockchain, as reported by the…
Healthy competition fosters innovation and enhances products for consumers, serving as the backbone of American economic leadership. However, with the recent signing of the bipartisan GENIUS Act, major legacy financial institutions appear to be reconsidering the potential innovations that stablecoins can introduce to financial markets. Bank lobbying groups and public affairs teams have inundated Congress with concerns regarding the law, pushing for a revisit of discussions to amend the legislation in a way that controls the rapid growth of the stablecoin market, thereby safeguarding bank profits and limiting consumer choices.This defensive reaction is unwarranted. Instead of attempting to undermine emerging…
CoinDesk Indices provides its daily market update, focusing on the performance of the top and bottom assets in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently valued at 4266.45, reflecting a decrease of 0.5% (-21.06) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.Two out of the 20 assets are experiencing gains.Top performers: ETH (+0.3%) and NEAR (+0.0%).Underperformers: FIL (-3.3%) and LINK (-2.6%).The CoinDesk 20 is a diverse index traded across multiple platforms worldwide.
Key takeaways:Ether awaiting unstaking reaches a record $12 billion, with a 44-day waiting period. Strategic reserves and ETF holdings have increased by 116% since July 1, easing concerns over a possible ETH sell-off.The total amount of Ether (ETH) in the queue for unstaking has risen to its highest ever, as investors may be aiming to realize annual profits.Ether’s exit queue reaches record $12B ETHEthereum’s exit queue exceeded 2.6 million ETH valued at $12 billion last week, with a 44-day waiting time.This represents the largest volume of Ether ever designated for withdrawal by the network’s validators, who play a crucial role in…
Crypto assets are sending mixed signals leading up to the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision. On-chain data indicates a notable decline in Bitcoin and Ethereum moving to centralized exchanges, while altcoin inflows have surged. The insights are derived from a Tuesday report by CryptoQuant, an on-chain data analytics platform. The firm’s data shows a significant deviation in coin volumes observed moving onto centralized exchanges in recent weeks. Bitcoin and Ethereum Inflows Hit Multi-Month LowsSponsored Sponsored Bitcoin has experienced a sharp decline in inflows to exchanges, with the 7-day moving average falling to 25,000 BTC, the lowest in over a year. The…