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.
Institutional interest in Ethereum is intensifying, with corporate investors actively increasing their holdings. Summary Companies holding Ethereum treasury now possess over 4.1 million ETH, valued at nearly $17.6 billion at current rates. Leading the way are BitMine Immersion and SharpLink Gaming, with $6.6 billion and $3.2 billion in ETH, respectively. ETH is trading near $4,200, down from earlier August highs exceeding $4,700. Recent data from StrategicETHReserve indicates that corporate treasuries now hold more than 4.1 million ETH, worth around $17.6 billion. This represents approximately 3.4% of the total ETH supply, distributed among 69 entities. The largest holder is BitMine Immersion,…
Summary MetaMask has introduced its native stablecoin, mUSD, developed in partnership with Stripe’s subsidiary, Bridge, and fully backed by assets equivalent to the dollar. The stablecoin will be embedded within the MetaMask ecosystem, initially launching on Ethereum and Linea, and later serve as a payment option for the Mastercard-backed MetaMask debit card. MetaMask’s leadership envisions mUSD as a foundational liquidity layer not only for its users but across the DeFi landscape, capitalizing on the wallet’s inherent advantages for crypto enthusiasts. On Wednesday, MetaMask officially announced the launch of its first-ever native stablecoin, marking a significant milestone for self-custodial wallets. The…
Kanye West’s highly anticipated Solana-based meme coin, yeezy money (YZY), was launched to significant excitement but quickly plummeted following accusations of insider trading and heavy token concentration. Ye Markets YZY as a ‘New Economy’ While FAQ Advises It’s ‘Not an Investment’ Reports suggest that Kanye West’s purported Solana-driven meme token, yeezy money (YZY), has officially gone […]
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The adoption of tokenization could address several systemic inefficiencies in Latin American capital markets and enhance investment and capital flow in the region, as noted by Bitfinex Securities.High fees, complex regulations, and structural challenges like technological barriers and substantial startup costs are impeding investment and capital flow in Latin American markets, a situation referred to as “liquidity latency,” according to the Bitfinex Securities Market Inclusion report released on Thursday.Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization could mitigate the liquidity latency issues in the region by minting financial and other tangible assets on an immutable blockchain ledger, thereby enhancing investor access and trading opportunities.Blockchain…
A jetlagged morning in Las Vegas turned out to be life-altering and unexpectedly sparked hope across the globe. As a seasoned consultant, ex-Deloitte employee, and fundraiser with nine years of experience in the nonprofit sector, I arrived at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas seeking something more meaningful than “business as usual.” Fundraising had become a mere routine, lacking purpose. What astonished me most was how immediately I was enveloped by the conference’s vibrant atmosphere. On my first day, I began volunteering with the Open Source Hub, where I contributed to fostering connections between groundbreaking projects and teamed up with…
Disclosure: The opinions and viewpoints shared here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial team. Hackers don’t await regulatory decisions, advocate for new laws, or engage in oversight committees. They operate outside established systems, as they always have. However, as the U.S. advances with crypto deregulation, we are inadvertently offering more opportunities than ever for their activities. Summary Deregulation isn’t producing hackers; it’s creating victims by inundating the space with unprotected, inexperienced users while removing oversight. Weak regulations broaden the attack surface, introducing systemic vulnerabilities across finance, defense, and digital…
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CoinDesk Indices provides its daily market briefing, showcasing the standout performers and underperformers in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is now trading at 4005.12, reflecting a decrease of 1.4% (-55.83) since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday.Seven out of the 20 assets are seeing gains.Top performers: AAVE (+1.2%) and BCH (-0.2%).Underperformers: SUI (-3.9%) and XLM (-2.5%).The CoinDesk 20 is an extensive index available for trading across various platforms and regions worldwide.
Reasons to Believe A rigorous editorial standard prioritizing accuracy, relevance, and neutrality Crafted by professionals with industry expertise and thoroughly vetted Upholding the highest reporting and publishing benchmarks A rigorous editorial standard prioritizing accuracy, relevance, and neutrality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Arthur Hayes posits that emerging US policy trends towards extensive money creation, potentially scaling Bitcoin to “multi-million” levels—and in an extreme case, even $15 million per coin. During an engaging interview led by CoinFund’s Chris Perkins, the BitMEX co-founder and notable macro strategist linked Bitcoin’s trajectory…