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.
Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed since many investors entered the market, posing a challenging question for holders: Should you sell now or continue holding for the future? For some, selling means realizing profits and converting digital wealth to tangible rewards. For others, there’s a fear of missing out on even bigger gains should Bitcoin (BTC) rise further.This uncertainty is rekindling interest in a topic that sparked both enthusiasm and debate in the last bull market: crypto lending. Essentially, crypto lending provides a means to access cash without selling your Bitcoin, allowing you to retain the asset you value. While the idea…
Summary Luxxfolio is shifting from Bitcoin mining to a digital asset treasury strategy focused on Litecoin, along with infrastructure plans. This shift follows a report of zero revenue and a net loss of $197,000 in Q2, with only $112,000 in cash and an accumulated loss approaching $19 million. Litecoin treasuries could attract institutional investors if linked to functional infrastructure, though there are risks of inaction, according to Decrypt. Canadian crypto infrastructure company Luxxfolio issued a shelf prospectus on Thursday to secure up to CAD$100 million (US$73 million), months after becoming the first public company to base its treasury in Litecoin,…
Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have consistently outpaced their Bitcoin equivalents for six weeks, indicating a shift in investor preferences. New data reveals that ETH products are attracting more stable inflows even while Bitcoin ETFs maintain a larger share of total assets under management. Weekly Data Highlights Ethereum’s Advantage As of August 27, cumulative inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs amounted to $54.19 billion, with total assets under management of $144.57 billion, according to data from SoSoValue. In comparison, Ethereum ETFs attracted $13.64 billion in total inflows and now manage $30.17 billion, which is about 5.44% of ETH’s market capitalization. While…
This week, Ethereum is exhibiting stronger momentum than Bitcoin (BTC), propelled by increased inflows into ETH-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On-chain data indicates that ETH ETFs have garnered more capital compared to their BTC counterparts, potentially enhancing the altcoin’s price performance in the near future. Ethereum ETF Inflows Reach $1.8 Billion, Surpassing Bitcoin’s $388 Million SosoValue reports that since August 21, ETH ETFs have attracted over $1.80 billion in inflows, eclipsing BTC’s $388.45 million and indicating a significant shift in institutional interest, with more capital flowing into ETH than BTC. For token TA and market updates: Interested in more insights like…
Bitcoin miner IREN has achieved its highest earnings quarter to date, generating $187.3 million in the last quarter. This success contributed to a record total revenue of $501 million for the fiscal year, resulting in a nearly 14% increase in its stock during after-hours trading.The quarterly revenue for the period ending June 30 surged 226% year-over-year, enabling the company to return to profitability with a net income of $176.9 million, as reported by IREN in its Thursday report.This growth was largely fueled by advancements in its Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations, along with strategic moves to enhance its presence in the…
The Department of Commerce has disseminated its Q2 GDP data across a range of nine L1 and L2 networks. This action transforms the report into a permanent, globally verifiable cryptographic fact, which can be audited by anyone worldwide. Summary The U.S. Department of Commerce has published its Q2 2025 GDP data on nine blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. This initiative ensures GDP figures are globally verifiable and cryptographically secure. Leading exchanges such as Coinbase, Gemini, and Kraken, alongside oracles Pyth and Chainlink, facilitated the data publishing process. In an announcement dated August 28, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported…
Crypto asset manager 21Shares has submitted a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of SEI, following Canary Capital’s application in April.The S-1 registration statement filed with the SEC on Thursday intends to utilize crypto price index provider CF Benchmarks to track the price of SEI, drawing data from various crypto exchanges.SEI, the native token of the Sei network, was launched in August 2023. The network operates as a layer 1 blockchain designed for trading infrastructure for decentralized exchanges and marketplaces. Its native token can be employed to…
21Shares, a crypto asset management firm, has submitted an application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the price of SEI. This follows a similar application by Canary Capital made in April.The S-1 registration statement filed with the SEC on Thursday suggests utilizing the services of crypto price index provider CF Benchmarks to track SEI’s price, leveraging data from various crypto exchanges.SEI, the native token of the Sei network, was launched in August 2023. The network operates as a layer 1 blockchain, focusing on providing trading infrastructure for decentralized exchanges and…
Arthur Hayes posits that decentralized finance tokens ETHFI and ENA could yield returns of 30–50× as the stablecoin market evolves into a multi-trillion-dollar sector. Summary Arthur Hayes forecasts that stablecoins might expand into a $10 trillion market by 2028. He anticipates ETHFI increasing 34× and ENA 51×, highlighting them as pivotal tokens for capturing liquidity driven by stablecoins. Hayes contends that stablecoins will enhance utility beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, becoming the fundamental settlement layer of the digital economy. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and a prominent figure in the crypto space, asserts that two DeFi tokens could achieve remarkable growth in the coming years. In…
Jack Dorsey, co-founder and chairman of Block, reiterated his belief in bitcoin’s main purpose: facilitating payments. He recently expressed approval on social media for a post that characterizes bitcoin as electronic cash designed for peer-to-peer transactions. Jack Dorsey Supports Bitcoin’s Foundational Vision: Digital Cash for Transactions While many view bitcoin as an investment, others […]