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.
The count of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firms continues to rise, yet declaring a BTC strategy no longer guarantees a boost in a company’s stock price.This model was initiated by Strategy (previously MicroStrategy), the largest publicly traded corporate holder with 632,457 BTC as of this writing. Since its initial purchase in August 2020, Strategy’s stock has surged over 2,200%.As of Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 161 publicly traded companies each possess more than 1 BTC, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net. Collectively, they hold 989,926 BTC — approximately 4.7% of Bitcoin’s total supply.A wave of newcomers entered the Bitcoin treasury sphere in 2025, but market…
In this episode of the crypto.news podcast, we explore the emergence of Bitcoin corporate treasuries with Brad Vopni, Head of Institutional at Gemini, and Ryan Lane, Co-Founder of Empery Digital. In a unique first for crypto.news, we engage with two leading companies in this evolving landscape of digital finance; highlighting why Empery Digital (NASDAQ: EMPY) recently revealed a $500M private placement, with over 95% allocated to Bitcoin — and how Gemini is providing essential custody services for their BTC. As the adoption of Bitcoin by corporations accelerates, many businesses are considering BTC as a strategic reserve asset — a trend…
The number of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firms continues to grow, but announcing a BTC strategy no longer guarantees an increase in a company’s share price.This model was first introduced by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which is now the largest publicly traded corporate holder with 632,457 BTC as of now. Since its initial purchase in August 2020, Strategy’s stock has surged over 2,200%.As of Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 161 publicly traded companies each hold more than 1 BTC, as reported by BitcoinTreasuries.net. Collectively, they hold 989,926 BTC — approximately 4.7% of Bitcoin’s overall supply.A new wave of companies joined the Bitcoin treasury…
The XRP price needs to stay above $2.80 to avoid a potential technical correction in September, with a downside target nearing $2.
Opinion by: Adrian Brink, co-founder of AnomaWeb3 is built on principles of decentralization, sovereignty, verifiability, and resilience, but these values now face challenges. The emergence of AI agents brings both benefits and potential risks. If these agents are not developed on infrastructure that prioritizes sovereign intent, they threaten the foundational values of crypto.Integrating intents is crucial, as it’s not just about enhancing user experience; it’s about allowing agents to operate at their best without compromising the ethos of Web3.AI agents can streamline blockchain interactions, yet current implementations raise significant security risks and conflict with Web3 principles. Present-day agents rely on…
During the last week of August, investors aggressively accumulated various altcoins, withdrawing assets from exchanges and causing a significant drop in reserves. As the altcoin season becomes increasingly selective, exchange reserve data may provide valuable insights for investors rebalancing their portfolios for the last quarter of the year. 1. Chainlink (LINK) Data from Santiment reveals that Chainlink’s (LINK) exchange reserves fell to a one-year low in the final week of August. Currently, about 186.6 million LINK are held on exchanges, a decrease from 212 million in July, indicating over 25 million LINK have been withdrawn in just over a month.…
The number of companies holding Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rise, but simply announcing a BTC strategy no longer guarantees an increase in a company’s share price. The concept was first introduced by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which is now the largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder with 632,457 BTC as of this writing. Since its initial purchase in August 2020, Strategy’s stock has surged over 2,200%. As of Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 161 publicly traded firms each hold more than 1 BTC, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net. Collectively, they possess 989,926 BTC — approximately 4.7% of Bitcoin’s total supply. A surge of new…
Cronos has released its roadmap for 2025-2026, detailing plans to introduce a comprehensive tokenization platform for various asset classes. Summary Cronos will provide a full-service tokenization platform featuring instant settlement, yield generation, lending, and DeFi integration. The integration with Crypto.com will play a crucial role in adoption, offering Cronos access to over 150 million users and 10 million merchants. Cronos (CRO) has revealed its 2025–2026 roadmap, aiming to establish itself as a core provider of infrastructure for tokenized assets and AI-driven finance. According to the announcement, Cronos will launch a comprehensive tokenization platform over the next 12 to 18 months,…
The cryptocurrency market seems to be in a “waiting room” before entering the next price discovery phase, a trend that might see institutional investments extend the historical four-year cycle, according to industry observers.As the crypto market looks for its next catalyst, the dynamics of the “slow business cycle” could push the traditional four-year cycle into the first or second quarter of 2026, as noted by Raoul Pal, founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor.“Key components of the crypto ecosystem are poised to launch,” the well-known analyst mentioned in a Friday X post, adding: “Our analysis implies (in probabilistic terms) that the…
The cryptocurrency market appears to be in a “holding pattern” before the next stage of price discovery, with industry experts suggesting that institutional investment could prolong the typical four-year cycle.As the crypto landscape awaits its next trigger, the “slow business cycle’s” liquidity dynamics might extend this traditional cycle into the first or second quarter of 2026, according to Raoul Pal, founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor.“Many key components of the crypto ecosystem are poised to launch,” the well-known analyst noted in a recent X post, adding:“Our work indicates (in probabilistic terms) that the cycle extends into Q1 2026 and…