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.
Summary A group of 114 crypto firms and tech advocacy organizations submitted a letter to the Senate Banking Committee, urging strong legal protections for software developers in any forthcoming legislation on crypto market structure. The letter pointed out that developers of decentralized software shouldn’t be held criminally responsible for how others utilize their programs, likening public blockchains to neutral infrastructures such as roads or the internet. The signatories, including Coinbase, Grayscale, Solana Labs, and Andreessen Horowitz, cautioned that the industry will not back the legislation without these protections, in light of the conviction of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm under…
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XRP has set a new landmark on Wall Street’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Ripple’s native token achieved the distinction of being the fastest CME contract in history to exceed $1 billion in open interest (OI). This milestone was reached in just over three months since its launch in May 2025. Record Futures Growth Ignites New Speculation About Spot XRP ETF Approval The CME Group confirmed the accomplishment in an update on August 26, calling it a sign of growing maturity in crypto derivatives markets. “Our Crypto futures suite has just surpassed $30 billion in notional…
Jon Rice, an experienced media professional in the crypto space, has resumed the position of editor-in-chief at Cointelegraph, having previously overseen the newsroom at three specialized publications.Rice held this role during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21 and originally launched the long-form Cointelegraph Magazine. He later became editor-in-chief at Blockworks. In 2017, he co-founded Crypto Briefing and is also a founding member of the Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers.He cites the chance to introduce a new editorial and content vision for Cointelegraph as a significant motivator for returning to this role.While outlining his vision for Cointelegraph’s multi-platform content, Rice expressed,…
Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE has reached a record all-time high, driven by unprecedented trading volumes and an increasing presence in both spot and derivatives markets. Summary Hyperliquid’s price peaked at $50.99 on Aug. 27, backed by exceptional trading activity. The DEX persistently enhances its presence in both spot and derivatives sectors. Growing liquidity and user engagement indicate potential momentum if market conditions remain stable. Hyperliquid (HYPE) hit a historic high of $50.99 on Aug. 27 during Asian morning trading, continuing a strong rally that has boosted the token by 22% over the past week and 14% in the last 24…
What is quantum technology? Quantum technology is capable of processing vast amounts of data and tackling intricate issues in mere seconds instead of decades. Interestingly, quantum technology emerged in the early 20th century, originating from quantum mechanics, a field of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at extremely small scales, such as atoms and subatomic particles. In practical applications, it is utilized in modern inventions like transistors, lasers, MRI machines, and quantum computers, which are claimed to be 300,000 times faster and more powerful than current technologies. Google’s latest quantum chip, Willow, drastically reduces computation times, potentially…
The Japanese brokerage group Monex is exploring the launch of a yen-pegged stablecoin and accelerating its overseas acquisition plans in the crypto space, indicating its goal to enhance its presence in global digital finance. Monex Chairman Oki Matsumoto informed TV Tokyo that creating a stablecoin necessitates considerable infrastructure and capital. Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Under Consideration Matsumoto pointed out that this move is becoming essential as global financial markets swiftly embrace digital currencies, asserting, “Without addressing stablecoins, we cannot stay competitive globally.” Established in Tokyo in 1999, Monex Group has evolved into a global online securities firm and fintech platform, having notably…
Bitwise Asset Management has submitted a proposal to launch an exchange-traded fund that will hold and track the native token of the crypto oracle platform Chainlink.A filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday indicates that the fund will operate under the name Bitwise Chainlink ETF, with Coinbase Custody designated as the custodian.This ETF aims to facilitate in-kind creation and redemption for Chainlink (LINK), enabling investors to buy and sell shares using the LINK token.Bitwise has not yet revealed the ticker symbol, the exchange where the ETF will be listed, or the fee structure.This marks the first ETF…
Recent on-chain data indicates that exchanges have experienced significant Bitcoin inflows in the past few weeks, which could be contributing to the asset’s bearish movement. Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges has Recently Increased In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez discussed the latest trend regarding Bitcoin’s Supply on Exchanges. The “Supply on Exchanges” is an on-chain metric from the analytics firm Santiment that tracks the total BTC held in wallets associated with centralized exchanges. A rise in this metric indicates that holders are depositing a net number of tokens onto these platforms. Since many investors move to exchanges primarily…
Key highlights XRP has regained the $3 threshold, increasing nearly 3% on Tuesday. Momentum indicators are displaying waning bearish signals, with a bullish trend anticipated. XRP surpasses $3 as overall market reflects early recovery The cryptocurrency market experienced a rough start to the week but is now indicating initial signs of recovery. Bitcoin is trading above $111k after a 1% rise, while Ether has reached over $4,600, marking a 4% increase. XRP, the native token of Ripple, is on the rise as it reclaims the $3 psychological level after a more than 3% rally. The coin may continue to climb…