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.
Vietnamese state-controlled bank Military Bank (MB) plans to launch a regulated crypto exchange in partnership with Dunamu, the parent company of South Korean crypto exchange Upbit. According to a Wednesday announcement from Dunamu, the company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Military Bank. In a Facebook post, Military Bank said Dunamu will support it building a cryptocurrency exchange in Vietnam with its technology. “MB and Upbit will be trusted partners, working together to promote Vietnam’s digital financial market,” Military Bank Chairman Luu Trung Thai said. Military Bank is a financial institution under the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense,…
Rebeca Moen Aug 14, 2025 14:16 Explore VanEck’s journey from its inception in 1955 to its global presence today, focusing on gold investments, emerging markets, and ETFs. VanEck, a prominent name in the investment landscape, has marked 70 years of significant contributions to the financial industry. Founded in 1955 by John van Eck, the firm initially captured opportunities in post-war European and Japanese markets, creating the first international mutual fund in the United States. According to VanEck, this pioneering spirit has been a constant throughout its history. A Bold Beginning John van Eck…
Ethereum eyes $10K as BlackRock adds $640M and institutional inflows top $10B. PEPE coin trading volume doubles; breakout could deliver gains of up to 773%. Remittix raises $19.3M, offering real-world crypto payments to 30+ countries. Analysts are becoming increasingly confident that the Ethereum price will hit $10,000 as institutional buying accelerates. Massive inflows from large funds are pushing ETH into a stronger position than ever, with BlackRock’s ETHA fund alone adding $640 million worth of ETH in a single day. While Ethereum dominates headlines, traders are also paying close attention to the PEPE coin and an emerging project…
Bitcoin options markets are showing a low volatility expectation, something that has actually preceded sharp price action in the past. Bitcoin Options ATM IV Has Been Going Down Recently In its latest weekly report, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Options At-The-Money Implied Volatility. Implied Volatility (IV) refers to an indicator that measures how volatile BTC is expected to be in the future, based on the pricing of Options contracts. At-The-Money (ATM) IV, the version of the metric of interest here, specifically calculates this expectation for the contracts that have their strike price…
Despite recovering above $120,000 again, Bitcoin has not been able to completely shake off the bearish pull. This has resulted in what looks like the beginning stages of a price pullback that could result in a notable crash. There are also fair value gaps (FVGs) that are yet to be fully filled, suggesting that the uptrend may see a pause before resuming. Bitcoin Momentum Pulling Toward Bearish As crypto analyst TehThomas explains in an analysis, the Bitcoin price action shows that it has moved toward a key rejection block. This rejection block was around the $122,000 level, explaining why the…
Sui price targets $4.75–$5 in August with strong trading volume and a bullish analyst outlook. Chainlink hits $23+ on ICE partnership and $93B TVS, eyeing $30 on breakout. Remittix nears $20M raise, offering low fees, staking, and global payments utility. Sui Price has caught investor interest again, buoyed by growing developer activity and optimism around future gains. At the same time, Chainlink is gaining steam through new institutional partnerships and rising demand for oracle services. Amid this landscape, a more utility-driven, user-focused project is standing out for real-world function. As SUI and LINK chase charts and narratives, savvy investors are…
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and El Salvador showcased huge paper gains from their Bitcoin holdings after the flagship crypto surged to a new all-time high above $124,000.Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings reach ATHOn Aug. 13, Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor announced that the company’s Bitcoin portfolio had reached a record high of $77.2 billion.This nearly doubles the $41.8 billion valuation recorded in 2024 and marks a staggering 40-fold increase from the $2.1 billion the firm invested when it began accumulating BTC in 2020.Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings (Source: Strategy)Data from Saylor Tracker shows the firm currently holds 628,946 BTC, which is worth about $76.52 billion at…
Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis.Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUSHI, CRV, NEAR, YFI, YFII, SHIB, DOGE, USDT, USDC, BNB, MANA, MLN, LINK, XMR, ALGO, VET, CAKE, AAVE, COMP, ROOK, TRX, SNX, RUNE, FTM, ZIL, KSM, ENJ, CKB, JOE, GHST, PERP, BTRFLY, OHM, BANANA, ROME, BURGER, SPIRIT, and ORCA.He provides over $1,000 to liquidity pools on Compound, Curve, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, BurgerSwap, Orca, AnySwap, SpiritSwap, Rook Protocol, Yearn Finance, Synthetix, Harvest, Redacted Cartel, OlympusDAO, Rome, Trader Joe, and…
Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis.Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUSHI, CRV, NEAR, YFI, YFII, SHIB, DOGE, USDT, USDC, BNB, MANA, MLN, LINK, XMR, ALGO, VET, CAKE, AAVE, COMP, ROOK, TRX, SNX, RUNE, FTM, ZIL, KSM, ENJ, CKB, JOE, GHST, PERP, BTRFLY, OHM, BANANA, ROME, BURGER, SPIRIT, and ORCA.He provides over $1,000 to liquidity pools on Compound, Curve, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, BurgerSwap, Orca, AnySwap, SpiritSwap, Rook Protocol, Yearn Finance, Synthetix, Harvest, Redacted Cartel, OlympusDAO, Rome, Trader Joe, and…