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.
Once seen as fringe experiments, Bitcoin treasury companies are now central players in the digital asset market. Modeled after pioneers like MicroStrategy, these firms pile Bitcoin onto their balance sheets, straddling the line between operating businesses and crypto investment trusts. Also, momentum has accelerated in recent months in Asia, drawing the attention of investors, regulators, and corporate boards. The key question is whether treasuries can survive rising regulatory scrutiny or collapse under mounting risks. Bitcoin Treasury Firms Grew From 70 to 134 This Year Why It Matters: Bitcoin has already entered the mainstream of corporate finance. In the first half…
PI Network’s native token PI is once again under pressure. The token’s price has dipped below a crucial support level as investor interest in the altcoin continues to wane. Market sentiment has turned increasingly negative, raising fears that PI could soon revisit its all-time low of $0.32. PI Faces Strong Downward Momentum Today’s broader market decline has weighed on PI’s price. It has witnessed a 4% drop, pushing it below the critical $0.37 support level, a zone that had prevented deeper losses since August 1. At press time, PI trades at $0.36, with trading volume surging 104%. A rising trading…
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), the listed firm with a digital asset treasury strategy focusing on Ethereum and led by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, said in a Monday SEC filing that its holdings surpassed 1.5 million ether (ETH) worth roughly $6.6 billion.With the latest purchases, it has become the second largest public corporate crypto owner, topping miner MARA Holdings (MARA) and trailing only the original treasury play Strategy (MSTR), which owns $72 billion in bitcoin , per Bitcointreasuries.net. Strategy or MARA, of course, are holders of bitcoin, while BMNR is an ETH treasury play.BMNR was 7% lower Monday to $54 alongside a…
In brief KindlyMD said it was merging with Nakamoto Holdings to become a Bitcoin treasury back in May. The company just closed a $200 million convertible note offering. KindlyMD is the latest firm to pivot to Bitcoin buying as a way to provide better returns for investors. Bitcoin treasury KindlyMD has closed a $200 million convertible note offering that it will use to buy more BTC, the company announced Monday. The issuance is the latest step in the company’s strategy to build its BTC holdings and adds to the $540 million that the company raised via a private placement in public…
The blockchain focused on user privacy saw one of its mining pools take over the network’s hash rate. No damage has been reported yet, but history suggests that extensive losses could occur once the harm has been done. Taking Over Control The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has temporarily stopped Monero deposits to the platform due to the ongoing 51% attack against the privacy-focused blockchain. This attack is made possible when a single mining entity controls over 50% of the network’s hash rate (the computational power needed to validate transactions), allowing them to double-spend (i.e., unauthorized production and spending of money) and…
In a sharp reversal from last week’s euphoric record highs and $300,000 bitcoin price targets, some of crypto’s most followed traders are now warning of looming downside risks for both bitcoin and ether (ETH).Bitcoin is currently trading at $115,000, down nearly 3% overnight, but relatively comfortable within its recent $112,000 to $124,000 range. ETH, meanwhile, is down by 5% over the past 24 hours at $4,317, though still 21% from a month earlier.Among the possible reasons for Monday’s decline are jitters around the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut in September, which would benefit risk assets liks crypto.While rate markets continue…
Iris Coleman Aug 18, 2025 15:06 OM price currently trades at $0.25 after a 5% decline, with technical analysis showing neutral momentum despite bearish short-term signals for MANTRA traders. Quick Take • OM currently trading at $0.25 (-5.04% in 24h) • MANTRA’s RSI sits in neutral territory at 43.42, indicating balanced momentum • No significant news catalysts identified in recent trading sessions What’s Driving MANTRA Price Today? The OM price has experienced a notable 5% decline in the past 24 hours, trading within a range of $0.24 to $0.26. This downturn appears to…
Key points: Profit-taking near Bitcoin’s range highs aligns with traders’ previous reaction to new all-time highs. Dip-buying near key liquidation zones and consistent institutional investor demand suggest the sell-pressure won’t last long. Bitcoin’s (BTC) abrupt sell-off from its $124,474 all-time high seemed like a routine outcome at first, especially considering that a portion of traders will always take profit at new highs, and a separate group will choose to open shorts at the same time.Bitcoin realized profit. Source: Andre Dragosch / GlassnodeAddressing the recent sell-off, Bitwise European Head of Research, Andre Dragosch, posted the above chart and said, “NOTE: Yes – we have seen…
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets:Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.As East Asia begins its trading day, BTC is trading at $116,263, down 1.1% on the day and 2% lower on the week, according to CoinDesk market data, while ETH sits at $4,322, off 3.8% in the last 24 hours but still up 2.6% weekly.The CoinDesk 20 (CD20), an index tracking the largest crypto assets, is down 2.4%.Polymarket…
In brief While AI speeds up coding and playtesting, devs worry about privacy, cost, and creative control. Small studios see AI as a chance to compete, while larger publishers struggle to adapt. From smarter NPCs to new jobs, developers say AI is remaking game development. Nearly nine in 10 game developers say they’ve already built AI agents into their work, according to a new Google Cloud survey. These autonomous programs don’t just generate images and assets; they are inside the game, reacting to players and reshaping virtual worlds.The survey, conducted in collaboration with The Harris Poll, polled 615 developers across…