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.
Polygon token (POL) soared as most altcoins dipped on Monday and early Tuesday. While POL has given up some of the gains to $0.26, bulls appear to be in control. Gains for the altcoin come as its network’s total value locked (TVL) jumped to a year-to-date high. Polygon’s native token, POL (ex- MATIC) (POL), is one of the gainers in the past 24 hours as cryptocurrencies look to bounce off the latest dump. Altcoins such as Chainlink and XRP are eyeing fresh gains. While POL price has slipped from highs of $0.27, it’s currently holding above $0.25 as a potential…
In brief SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced a major shift in crypto strategy, stating the regulator will no longer pursue “regulation by enforcement” against crypto projects, and wants to “embrace innovation.” Atkins launched “Project Crypto,” an initiative to attract crypto businesses to the U.S. by offering tailored disclosures, exemptions, and safe harbors for various crypto offerings like ICOs and airdrops. The SEC chair believes most crypto tokens are not securities by nature, marking a significant departure from previous regulatory positions and aligning with the Trump administration’s crypto policy recommendations. SEC Chair Paul Atkins reiterated Tuesday that the financial regulator is…
In brief Bitcoin’s price will likely peak in six months to a year, Bernstein analysts said. As the bull market broadens, Ethereum and Solana will likely shine, they said. Bernstein analysts raised their price target for Robinhood shares to $160. As the White House pushes crypto on Capitol Hill, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to see the market peaking this year, analysts at investment firm Bernstein shared in Tuesday note.U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to shape America into the “crypto capital of the world” appear “mission-ciritical,” they wrote, suggesting the bull market for Bitcoin and other digital assets will continue into…
In brief Crypto treasury firm Thumzup is planning to acquire Dogehash in an all-stock deal. Dogehash shareholders will exchange their holdings for 30.7 million shares of Thumzup stock. Thumzup recently raised $50 million to expand its mining capabilities and digital asset treasury. Trump family-backed, cryptocurrency treasury firm Thumzup Media is planning to acquire Dogecoin mining firm Dogehash, the companies announced Tuesday.Under the all-stock deal, Dogehash shareholders will swap their holdings for a combined 30.7 million shares of Thumzup stock, the companies said in a joint statement. The miner will be renamed Degohash Technologies Holdings and trade on the Nasdaq Stock…
In a press release shared with CryptoPotato, Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin per market capitalization, announced that it has designated the former Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council under President Donald Trump as its new advisor. Pivotal Step Bo Hines, who will be spearheading the firm’s Digital Assets and the United States (U.S.) Strategy will begin work immediately to coordinate Tether’s ambitious goals, leveraging his unique set of skills in the private sector, as well as legal and policy areas. While serving under the President, he played a key role in advancing strategies that fostered the relationship between…
In brief Meta will restructure the Superintelligence Labs into four new AI-focused divisions. An internal memo reveals that AI chief Alexandr Wang will lead one of the new units. Zuckerberg says Meta is committed to leading in the race toward AI superintelligence. Meta is breaking up its AI Superintelligence Labs into four divisions focused on research, infrastructure, and product development, part of a broader effort to accelerate progress toward so-called superintelligence.Meta’s chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, said in the memo that the Superintelligence Labs will be divided into smaller units focused on AI research, infrastructure, hardware, product integration, and the…
James Ding Aug 19, 2025 17:34 Singapore is emerging as a leading hub for digital assets, driven by regulatory clarity and innovation in financial services, according to insights from DBS Bank’s digital asset leadership. Singapore is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for digital assets, with its regulatory framework and innovative financial services playing pivotal roles in this transformation. This development was highlighted by Evy Theunis, the Head of Digital Assets at DBS Bank, during a discussion on the Public Key podcast, hosted by Chengyi Ong from Chainalysis. DBS Bank’s Strategic Approach…
Derek Ross calls Nostr “the foundation of a more open internet.” For him, Bitcoiners who aren’t using Nostr are missing the point. Looking at his feed, you get early 2010s Twitter vibes — “microblogging” was the word used back then. But what Ross sees in the future for this revolutionary communication platform goes well beyond food images, travel updates and “good morning” messages. He’s the co-founder of the Grow Nostr Initiative, does developer relations for Soapbox.pub and is one of the most prolific posters (and zappers!) on the social media. There’s a quip about Nostr and Bitcoin — the orange…
In brief Markets slid further on Tuesday, with equities and other risk assets falling ahead of jobs and economic data. Bitcoin was recently down 3.5% as investors awaited incoming economic data and remarks by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Ethereum also continued its retreat after nearly hitting a record high last week. Bitcoin sank below $113,000 for the first time since August 2, as investors, fretful about inflation, tariffs, and geopolitical unrest, shied away from cryptocurrencies and other risk-on assets. Bitcoin has been swooning since reaching a record high of $124,128 last Thursday. Ethereum, which neared its own all-time high less than…
Polkadot has launched an institutional arm focused on bridging traditional finance and the growing web3 ecosystem. Summary Polkadot Capital Group launches to drive web3 adoption for institutions. The platform targets bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance on Polkadot. In an announcement, the Polkadot (DOT) platform said the new Polkadot Capital Group will focus on capital markets as the team looks to bolster web3 engagement and access to digital assets for institutions. The division’s establishment is in response to the growing institutional interest in crypto and blockchain across the globe, a scenario helped by positive shifts in crypto regulation in the…