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.
In brief Stablecoin supply climbed to $160 billion, with $32 billion on exchanges and daily inflows topping $1.2 billion, creating the largest pool of deployable capital in crypto history. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP posted modest 24-hour gains as markets consolidate ahead of a possible September Fed rate cut. While some analysts see the surge in stablecoins as cautionary funds waiting on the sidelines, others frame it as a “loaded spring” that could drive sharp rallies once macro catalysts emerge. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP maintained modest gains early Tuesday as high stablecoin reserves signal massive “dry powder” accumulation across crypto markets.The…
In brief Doop, an app that pays users to take photos of their poop, is expected to launch its public beta this fall. It will use an AI agent to analyze the photos to provide custom tips and challenges based on the results. Further down the line, the dataset will be sold to organizations and companies in an attempt to further research. Have you ever finished pooping and wished there was something you could do with the masterpiece you’ve just left in the loo? Well, an upcoming app will pay you to take a photo of it.Doop is an AI-powered…
XRP has faced a recent decline despite a surge in buying activity, with its price moving lower. The token is currently priced at $3.01, having lost its local support of $3.07 in the last 24 hours. This dip follows a pattern where key holders opted to sell their holdings, contributing to the bearish momentum. Some XRP Holders Move To Buy Investors are still actively accumulating XRP, as reflected in the declining exchange net position. The indicator currently sits at a 5-month low, signaling net outflows from exchanges. In the past week alone, over 312 million XRP, worth approximately $950 million,…
Opinion by: Darren Sonderman and Sydney Sonderman, financial lines insurance brokers at CAC GroupDigital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenization are no longer fringe concepts — they are reshaping global finance. With real-world asset tokenization projected to hit $20 trillion within the decade, the race is on to establish strong legal and regulatory frameworks. The US is catching up as the Trump administration promotes stablecoin and crypto market structure legislation and the creation of key task forces. Meanwhile, governments worldwide are rapidly investing, innovating and advancing digital asset legislation. Disruptive technology is driving the global economy forward. As digital assets and decentralized…
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The crypto market slid into the week in a holding pattern, with price action grinding sideways and positioning increasingly tethered to one catalyst: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. “The only big, big event is going to be this,”…
Hines previously served in Donald Trump’s administration shaping crypto policy, and will now focus on engaging with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to help guide Tether’s US expansion. CEO Paolo Ardoino called him an “invaluable asset,” and explained that the company plans go beyond digital assets to include broader investments in US infrastructure, building on the nearly $5 billion Tether already reinvested into the economy.Tether Taps Bo Hines for US StrategyTether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, appointed former White House Crypto Council Executive Director Bo Hines as its new strategic advisor for digital assets and US strategy. The move is…
SharpLink Gaming (SBET), the Nasdaq-listed ether (ETH) treasury firm led by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, said it bought 143,593 ETH through last week, bringing total holdings above $3 billion.To finance the purchases, SharpLink raised $537 million in net proceeds during the week ended Aug. 15. The company secured $390 million through a registered direct offering that closed Aug. 11, and an additional $146.5 million via its at-the-market issuance program.The firm reported an average ETH purchase price of $4,648 for last week’s acquisitions. That’s roughly 8% higher than the asset’s current price after the crypto market slid over the past few…
Bitpanda has launched the Bitpanda DeFi Wallet, supporting over 5,000 tokens across major blockchains, just over a week after reporting record financial performance. Summary New Bitpanda DeFi Wallet supports 5,000+ tokens across multiple blockchain networks. Launch comes on the heels of Bitpanda’s record $426M in revenue reported earlier this month. In a press release shared with crypto.news, Bitpanda — one of Europe’s leading crypto platforms offering over 3,200 digital assets — has launched the Bitpanda DeFi Wallet, the second product in its Web3 suite. The wallet allows users to trade, earn, and manage digital assets across multiple chains without leaving…
XRP saw aggressive swings before an abrupt halt capped the session, leaving traders to debate whether institutional flows or technical glitches drove the erratic pattern. The token moved in a 5% range before trading froze at the $3.00 mark.News Background• XRP gained as much as 5% from $2.97 to $3.10 during the August 18–19 session before sliding back toward $3.00.• The final 60 minutes showed heavy activity — price moved between $3.01 and $2.99 — before freezing completely at 08:19 with zero volume recorded.• The abrupt halt raised speculation of technical disruption or liquidity vacuum in major trading venues.• Volumes…
Tether has hired Bo Hines, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its Strategic Advisor for Digital Assets and US Strategy.The company confirmed on Aug. 19 that Hines will immediately begin working with Tether’s leadership to guide its expansion and regulatory engagement in the United States.In his new role, Hines will oversee strategy, liaise with regulators, and engage with key industry stakeholders to ensure Tether’s initiatives align with legal and operational standards.Speaking on his appointment, Hines posited that his new position provides an opportunity to apply lessons from public service to the private sector.According to him:“During my time in…