Author: Ethan Carter

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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.

After nearly a month in the green, Ethereum price has come with the market’s second-largest cryptocurrency reversing sharply from its recent highs. Summary Ethereum price has dropped 5% in the past 24 hours, extending a 10.6% decline from this month’s peak above $4,759. Over $870 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past day, with ETH alone accounting for $210.6 million. Profit-taking is accelerating among both institutional and retail investors, adding to selling pressure. The price of Ethereum (ETH) has seen it slip approximately 5% over the past 24 hours, trading slightly under $4,255 at the time of…

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The SEC is launching direct engagement with early-stage blockchain startups, signaling a major regulatory shift toward proactive dialogue, compliance clarity, and stronger U.S. leadership in crypto. SEC Opens Direct Channels to Blockchain Builders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is increasing its outreach to the digital asset industry, focusing more closely on early-stage blockchain […]

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Key takeaways:The Bitcoin options skew and stablecoin activity show fear remains contained, pointing to limited downside pressure.Spot BTC ETF flows and top trader positioning confirm liquidity and resilience, signaling recovery potential above $120K.Bitcoin (BTC) fell to an 11-day low of $114,755 on Monday, igniting debate over whether Thursday’s record high signaled the end of the current bull run. Yet four distinct indicators suggest the correction is only temporary and that Bitcoin may soon reclaim the $120,000 mark. The Bitcoin options skew metric climbed to its highest point in four months, highlighting sudden and excessive fear. In balanced conditions, the skew should…

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A self-styled crypto influencer was sentenced to prison after prosecutors said he ran a large cryptojacking scheme that siphoned cloud computing power and secretly mined digital coins. According to the Department of Justice, Charles O. Parks III, who called himself “CP3O” online, used fake business names to win elevated access to cloud accounts and mined digital assets with the stolen resources. He was given a sentence of one year and one day and ordered to forfeit $500,000 and a Mercedes-Benz, with restitution to be set later. How The Scheme Worked Prosecutors say Parks posed as companies like “MultiMillionaire LLC” and…

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Bio Protocol price rose more than 50% as bulls defied broader market selling to hit $1.46 Despite overall sell-off pressure, BIO price is up double-digits in 24 hours as volume spikes 720%. BIO has benefited from key network developments, including staking and partnerships. The price of Bio Protocol (BIO) shrugged off a broader crypto downturn to lead 24-hour gainers on Monday. With the project that’s targeting the decentralized science (DeSci) ecosystem hitting key milestones recently, buyers have upped the ante by pushing BIO higher. BIO price surges nearly 50% to lead top gainers The Bio Protocol (BIO) price saw a…

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BTCS Inc. (BTCS), a Nasdaq-listed crypto strategy firm focused on Ethereum, will distribute a first-of-its-kind ether (ETH) dividend to shareholders, the company said on Monday.The one-time payout, dubbed “Bividend,” amounts to $0.05 per share and can be received either in ETH or cash, the company said in a release. Eligible shareholders must opt in by Sept. 26, the record date for the payout.BTCS is also offering a $0.35 per share “loyalty payment” in ETH to shareholders who transfer their holdings into book entry with the company’s transfer agent and keep them there through January 26, 2026.With this step, the firm…

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Key Highlights:NFT market cap dropped from $9.4B to $8.1B as crypto prices fell in mid-August. Ethereum’s price correction led to higher gas fees and lower NFT trading activity. Floor prices of major NFT collections fell across the board after August 18.NFT Market Cap Falls to $8.1B Amid Broader Crypto DeclineOn August 18, 2025, the NFT sector’s market capitalization dropped to $8.1 billion, according to NFT Price Floor. The correction came amid a wider downturn in the cryptocurrency market, especially driven by losses in Ethereum.To recall, on August 13, NFT market cap had climbed to $9.4 billion, buoyed by Bitcoin’s price…

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Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $116,000 in Monday’s trading, marking a sharp reversal from last week’s record high above $124,000. The decline follows renewed inflation concerns in the U.S. and uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy, which has dampened risk appetite across global markets. Related Reading At the time of writing, BTC hovers near $115,300, maintaining a fragile grip on support around $115,000. Analysts warn that a breakdown could push prices toward $112,500, but holding this level may pave the way for a recovery toward $120,000 and beyond. Short-term holder data suggests that selling pressure remains limited. The Net Unrealized Profit/Loss ratio…

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A recent Bank of America survey shows that most global fund managers are still hesitant to invest in crypto despite the recent bullish momentum observed in the sector.The study, which included 211 fund managers overseeing $504 billion in assets, found that about three-quarters of respondents have no crypto holdings at all.Meanwhile, crypto allocations among managers who hold these financial instruments are small. On average, these portfolios dedicate just 3.2% to digital assets.Breaking it down, 6% of managers have roughly 2% exposure, 2% hold 4%, and only 1% report allocations above 8%. When averaged across the full group, crypto represents just…

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In brief A Solana validator processed blocks with greater than 100,000 transactions per second in an experiment. The performance improvement was more than 25x the typical throughput of the Solana mainnet. Key Solana backers suggest that it means the network is ready for much more. The Solana network briefly processed more than 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) in an on-chain experiment Sunday. That’s more than 25 times the network’s typical throughput, according to data gathered by the network’s explorer.Solana already massively outpaces O.G. blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum on that front, but the Sunday peak beats Visa’s own high…

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