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.
Key takeaways: Approximately 70% of all ETH is stored in just 10 addresses, primarily controlled by staking contracts, exchanges, or funds rather than individual investors.Almost half of all ETH is located within a single smart contract: the Beacon Deposit Contract, which underpins Ethereum’s proof-of-stake mechanism.Major institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity, and public companies are now holding millions of ETH, reinforcing Ether’s status as a significant treasury asset.ETH ownership has shifted from early adopters to platforms and services built upon it.As of August 2025, onchain data indicates that the leading 10 Ether (ETH) holders control around 83.9 million ETH (approximately 70% of the…
Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm, Metaplanet, has just acquired 1,009 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 20,000 BTC while issuing millions of new shares.As per a Monday Metaplanet announcement, the firm acquired 1,009 BTC for 16.479 billion yen (approximately $112 million), reaching a total of 20,000 BTC. On the same day, it announced the issuance of 11.5 million new shares last week, coinciding with an investor’s exercise of stock acquisition warrants.According to BitcoinTreasuries.net data, Metaplanet ranks as the sixth-largest Bitcoin treasury globally and the top in Japan. The firm purchased Bitcoin at an average price of $102,607, yielding a 6.75%…
Bitcoin (BTC) kicks off the year’s most challenging month with fresh local lows and forecasts suggesting further price declines.Bitcoin falls to $107,270 after the weekly open, then rebounds as volatility increases.The US Labor Day holiday leaves traders uncertain about market reactions to new US tariff turmoil.Gold is trending upward, but the outlook for crypto remains bleak, according to gold advocate Peter Schiff.Institutional interest in Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of weakness, with August recording $750 million in ETF outflows.September typically presents challenges for Bitcoin enthusiasts — will this year differ?Traders maintain sub-$100,000 BTC price targetsBitcoin started the week by…
The Japanese Bitcoin company Metaplanet has made a significant investment of 6.48 billion Japanese yen (approximately $112 million) to enhance its treasury, increasing its total holdings to 20,000 BTC. This latest acquisition positions the firm further up the corporate treasury rankings, but can it compete with the Michael Saylor-led Strategy? Summary Metaplanet has successfully acquired 1009 BTC with its $112 million investment. With a total of 20,000 BTC, it now ranks as the sixth-largest corporate holder. Following the announcement, Metaplanet’s shares experienced a decline. The company based in Tokyo announced on Monday that it had purchased 1009 BTC at an…
Key takeaways: Approximately 70% of all ETH is concentrated in just 10 addresses, primarily owned by staking contracts, exchanges, or funds rather than individual investors.Almost half of all ETH is held within a single smart contract: the Beacon Deposit Contract, which underpins Ethereum’s proof-of-stake framework.Major institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity, and publicly traded companies now possess millions of ETH, establishing Ether as a substantial treasury asset.The ownership of ETH has transitioned from early adopters; today, focus lies on the platforms and services built around it.As of August 2025, on-chain metrics reveal that the top 10 Ether (ETH) holders control about 83.9 million…
A Bitcoin whale has been amassing billions of dollars in Ether, now exceeding the second-largest corporate treasury firm, indicating a shift among large investors towards cryptocurrencies with greater upside potential.This Bitcoin whale, valued at over $11 billion, sold another $215 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to acquire $216 million in spot Ether (ETH) on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid.After this latest purchase, the whale holds 886,371 Ether, valued at over $4 billion, as reported by Lookonchain on Monday in a post on X post.The increasing demand from whales for Ether signals a “natural rotation” in the market into Ether and other…
Key takeaways: Approximately 70% of all ETH is concentrated in just 10 addresses, primarily held by staking contracts, exchanges, or funds rather than individual whales.About half of all ETH is secured within a single smart contract: the Beacon Deposit Contract, which underpins Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.Major institutions including BlackRock, Fidelity, and publicly listed companies now control millions of ETH, transforming Ether into a significant treasury asset.The landscape of ETH ownership has shifted from early adopters to platforms and services leveraging the network.As of August 2025, on-chain data indicates that the top 10 Ether (ETH) holders command around 83.9 million ETH (roughly 70%…
Key takeaways: Approximately 70% of all ETH is concentrated in just 10 addresses, predominantly belonging to staking contracts, exchanges, or funds rather than individual whales.Almost half of all ETH is contained within a single smart contract: the Beacon Deposit Contract that underpins Ethereum’s proof-of-stake mechanism.Large institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity, and publicly traded companies now possess millions of ETH, elevating Ether to a major treasury asset.ETH ownership has evolved beyond early adopters; it’s now focused on the platforms and services that operate on it.As of August 2025, on-chain data indicates that the top 10 Ether (ETH) holders manage about 83.9 million ETH…
Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm, Metaplanet, has just acquired 1,009 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 20,000 BTC as the firm issues millions of new shares.In a Monday announcement, the company stated it acquired 1,009 BTC for 16.479 billion yen (nearly $112 million), reaching a total of 20,000 BTC. On the same day, it announced the issuance of 11.5 million new shares last week, following an investor’s exercise of warrants to acquire stock.As per BitcoinTreasuries.net data, Metaplanet stands as the sixth-largest and the top Bitcoin treasury firm in Japan. The company purchased its Bitcoin at an average price of $102,607,…
Disclosure: The perspectives presented here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of crypto.news’ editorial team. In February 2025, the ByBit hack shook the crypto world. Attackers took advantage ofblind-signing vulnerabilities in Ledger devices and injected harmful code into Safe {Wallet}’s interface, misleading users into authorizing fraudulent transactions. The incident drained millions and unveiled a stark reality: even “top-notch” tools can mask perilous centralized bottlenecks. Summary Web3 must uphold principles of openness, privacy, and resistance to censorship — or risk losing its core essence. Today’s DeFi often showcases “decentralization theater” — impressive smart contracts still…