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.
Semilore Faleti is a writer focused on cryptocurrency, excelling in journalism and content creation. Although he initially wrote on various topics, Semilore soon discovered his talent for unraveling the complexities and nuances of the captivating world of blockchains and cryptocurrencies. He is captivated by the effectiveness of digital assets for storing and transferring value. A strong proponent of cryptocurrency adoption, Semilore believes it has the potential to enhance the digitization and transparency of current financial systems. Over the past two years in active crypto writing, Semilore has explored numerous facets of the digital asset landscape, including blockchains, decentralized finance (DeFi),…
Eric Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump and co-founder of the Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm American Bitcoin (ABTC), stated on Friday that there is “no question” BTC will reach $1 million in the coming years.Previously, Trump had predicted that BTC would hit $1 million per coin by December 2024. During his address at the Bitcoin 2025 Asia conference in Hong Kong, he remarked:“There are nation states heavily investing in Bitcoin. Fortune 500 companies are aggressively purchasing Bitcoin. Some of the largest families and companies in the world have faith in this digital store of value. Everybody wants Bitcoin.…
New data from Bitcoin and gold ETFs indicates a break from historical patterns this month: instead of the usual opposite flows, both Bitcoin and gold saw simultaneous outflows. This unusual correlation highlights the existing macroeconomic climate and changing investor sentiment. The outflows from Bitcoin did not result in gains for gold, and until the Federal Reserve provides more clarity, both assets remain under stress. Bitcoin outflows pressure hard assets Typically, when investors withdraw funds from Bitcoin, gold, the prime safe-haven asset, benefits from an inflow surge, and vice versa. This pattern exists because both Bitcoin and gold serve as alternative…
Eric Trump, the son of US president Donald Trump and the co-founder of Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm American Bitcoin (ABTC), stated on Friday that there is “no question” BTC will reach $1 million in the coming years.Trump had previously forecasted that BTC would achieve $1 million per coin by December 2024. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 Asia conference in Hong Kong, he remarked:“You’ve got nation states that are heavily investing in Bitcoin. Fortune 500 companies are buying it up. The most significant families and companies on Earth believe in this digital store of value. Everyone wants Bitcoin. Everyone is acquiring…
Disclosure: The opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of crypto.news’ editorial team. What an incredible era we find ourselves in! Bitcoin (BTC) is thriving, and opportunities to earn more are everywhere. Summary The attraction and danger of centralized crypto — Major exchanges, lenders, custodians, and payment platforms prevail today, but history reveals that “Too Big to Fail” entities, both in crypto and traditional finance (TradFi), often meet a dramatic downfall. History of disasters — FTX, Terra/LUNA, Celsius, 3AC, and Mt. Gox have all incurred immense losses due to mismanagement, over-leveraging, hacks,…
Josip Rupena, CEO of lending platform Milo and former Goldman Sachs analyst, told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto treasury firms exhibit risks akin to collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), the securitized bundles of home mortgages and other debts that triggered the 2007-2008 financial crisis.According to Rupena, crypto treasury companies take bearer assets devoid of counterparty risk and introduce multiple risk layers, such as the competence of corporate management, cybersecurity threats, and the company’s capacity to generate cash flow. He elaborated:“There’s this aspect where people take what is a pretty sound product, a mortgage back in the day or Bitcoin and…
Chainlink (LINK) has emerged as a strong contender in the market, experiencing a rally of over 109% in the past year. In the last three months, the LINK price has surged approximately 68.5%. However, the past week has shown some weaknesses, with the token dropping over 9%. On-chain metrics and technical charts indicate that the year-long uptrend may be losing momentum, at least temporarily. Profit-Taking Pressures Increase As Holders Benefit One evident sign is the percentage of LINK supply currently in profit, which remains at historically elevated levels. As of August 29, nearly 87.4% of the circulating supply is in…
Josip Rupena, CEO of the lending platform Milo and a former Goldman Sachs analyst, emphasized to Cointelegraph that Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto treasury firms carry risks akin to collateralized debt obligations (CDOs)—the securitized pools of home mortgages and other debts that led to the 2007-2008 financial crisis.According to Rupena, crypto treasury companies take bearer assets that are free from counterparty risk and introduce multiple layers of risk, such as management competency, cybersecurity, and the company’s ability to generate cash flow. He remarked:“There’s this aspect where individuals take a relatively sound product, such as a mortgage back in the day or…
Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto treasury firms present risks akin to those seen with collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), which are securitized collections of home mortgages and other debt types that played a role in the 2007-2008 financial crisis, according to Josip Rupena, CEO of lending platform Milo and a former Goldman Sachs analyst, speaking to Cointelegraph.Crypto treasury companies utilize bearer assets devoid of counterparty risk while introducing multiple layers of risk, such as corporate management effectiveness, cybersecurity, and the business’s capacity to generate cash flow, Rupena noted. He elaborated:“There’s this aspect where people take what is a pretty sound product, a…
The cryptocurrency market faced substantial bearish pressure beginning Thursday, August 28, with many large-cap assets hitting new lows on Friday, August 29. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, dropped to a new low of $107,850 as the weekend began. Recent data indicates that this price decline across the digital asset market could have been anticipated. This assessment is grounded in recent activity related to cryptocurrency on Google, the world’s largest search engine. Is The Crypto Bull Cycle Over? In a post dated August 29 on social media platform X, Alphractal’s founder and CEO, Joao Wedson, disclosed that crypto-related searches…