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.
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not reflect the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial team. Currently, AI is everywhere, impacting everything from productivity enhancement in workplaces to managing complex personal issues. While this innovation brings advantages, it falls short in making a significant difference in the world’s most disadvantaged areas. Summary Centralized AI fails the Global South, perpetuating bias, undermining data sovereignty, and creating opaque, unaccountable systems that contradict the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Decentralized AI — utilizing federated learning and blockchain — presents an inclusive, secure, and transparent alternative that…
Sure, here’s a rewritten version of the content while retaining the HTML tags: Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, labeled the Federal Reserve’s Reserve Management Purchases (RMP) initiative as “QE in disguise,” forecasting that increased liquidity will elevate Bitcoin’s value. Summary According to Arthur Hayes, the Fed’s RMP program operates similarly to quantitative easing. He predicts Bitcoin will fluctuate between $80K and $100K before surpassing $124K. Hayes anticipates that renewed liquidity could push Bitcoin toward $200K by 2026. The CIO of the Maelstrom Fund forecasts Bitcoin (BTC) will range from $80,000 to $100,000 in the short term, eventually reclaiming $124,000 and…
Bitcoin ETF investors appear to be anything but momentum chasers this year.While it’s widely known that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen tremendous success since launching in January 2024, data from Bloomberg’s skilled ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, presents a different perspective on that success.In 2025, IBIT stands out as the sixth top ETF in terms of inflows, accumulating over $25 billion from investors. Leading in inflows is Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) with $145 billion, while the iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) ranks 25th with $10 billion.Notably, among the top 25 ETFs, IBIT is the only one showing a…
This week marked a significant step towards the U.K.’s anticipated crypto regulatory framework as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its consultation, which will ultimately shape the operations of crypto firms in the country.Alongside legislation from HM Treasury, these proposals constitute the foundation of a framework that is set to be implemented in October 2027. The goal for policymakers is to harmonize growth and innovation with market integrity and consumer safety. Meanwhile, the industry faces the challenge of managing an 18-month transition during which the end goal is clearer than ever — yet remains some distance away.“This is a pivotal…
Reflecting on 2025, the victory in the sound money debate, or debasement trade, clearly went to metals over bitcoin. Gold had one of its most remarkable years, soaring by 65%, while bitcoin has seen a decrease of 7% thus far.Up until August, both assets were nearly neck and neck, each experiencing an increase of around 30%. Following that, gold skyrocketed, whereas bitcoin faced a significant downturn.This shift confirmed that gold had triumphed in the debasement trade narrative, leaving bitcoin trailing.As of now, bitcoin is attempting to recover from a 36% decline since its peak in October, struggling to maintain a…
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has secured the sixth position in net inflows, even though it is the only fund in the leading group to show a negative return this year. According to data from Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, IBIT has attracted approximately $25 billion in inflows year-to-date, despite having an annual performance in the negative. In comparison, several traditional equity and bond ETFs that are ahead of IBIT in the ranking have seen double-digit gains, while gold-backed ETF GLD, which is up over 60% this year, garnered less inflow than IBIT. Balchunas characterized this outcome…
The lower house of parliament in Poland, the Sejm, has approved a comprehensive bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency sector. This legislation had previously been vetoed by President Karol Nawrocki but has now been sent to the Senate for further discussion.The Crypto-Asset Market Act, which received backing from 241 lawmakers in the Sejm on Thursday, remains identical to the version that was previously rejected, according to the Sejm’s press office as reported by CoinDesk.A spokesperson elaborated, “The bill underwent readings by the parliament members on Thursday, received their votes of approval, and is now heading to the Senate. There, it…
Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer with a strong focus on journalism and content creation. Although he began his writing career covering a variety of topics, he quickly discovered his talent for delving into the complexities and nuances of the fascinating world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is captivated by the efficiency of digital assets regarding value storage and transfer. A fervent supporter of cryptocurrency adoption, he believes it can enhance the digitalization and transparency of existing financial systems. In his two years of active crypto writing, Semilore has addressed numerous dimensions of the digital asset landscape, including blockchains, decentralized…
CoinDesk Indices provides its daily market update, showcasing the leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently priced at 2715.35, reflecting a 4.6% increase (+120.05) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.All 20 assets are experiencing gains.Top performers: SUI (+7.0%) and SOL (+6.9%).Underperformers: CRO (+2.7%) and POL (+3.0%).The CoinDesk 20 is an extensively traded index across multiple platforms in various global regions.
Raoul Pal believes that Zcash’s recent surge appears to be a short-term rotation, with the true test ahead as the privacy coin attempts to establish a solid foundation following its spike. Summary Zcash has been among the top large-cap performers this year, but it has begun to relinquish some gains after a rapid speculative surge. Raoul Pal contends that this movement aligns with a capital-rotation trend and wants to see ZEC develop a stable base before considering it a structural bull market. Institutional interest is on the rise, with Grayscale aiming to convert its Zcash trust into a spot ETF,…