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.
Stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) has acquired Malachite, the consensus engine that is set to underpin payments-focused blockchain Arc, from software development firm Informal Systems, according to a Monday press release.The deal includes the underlying technology and intellectual property of Malachite, and nine persons from Informal Systems will join Circle, an Informal Systems spokespersons told CoinDesk. The firms didn’t reveal details about pricing.The deal comes as Circle, the company behind the $65 billion USDC (USDC) token, announced last week it’s building its own layer-1 blockchain designed for stablecoin finances, a recent trend among asset issuers aiming to capitalize on the booming…
Key takeaways:Web3 daily activity held steady at 24 million in Q2 2025, but sector composition is shifting.DeFi leads transaction counts with 240 million weekly, yet Ethereum gas usage is now dominated by the RWA, DePIN and AI.Smart contract platforms’ coins and yield-generating DeFi and RWA tokens outperform the market, while AI and DePIN lag despite strong narratives.Altcoins are more than speculative bets on coins outside Bitcoin. In most cases, they represent — or aim to represent — specific activity sectors within Web3, a decentralized alternative to the legacy internet and its services.Assessing the state and potential of the altcoin market…
KindlyMD (NAKA), the Nasdaq-listed firm that’s recently merged with bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto closed a $200 million convertible note offering late Friday.The convertible notes bear no interest in the first two year, then they carry a 6% annual rate starting in year three until maturity in 2028. The firm intends to use the funds to buy additional bitcoin.The financing, arranged with Yorkville Advisors’ YA II PN fund, was structured with some unusual terms, CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten noted.Yorkville can convert the debt into equity at an initial price of $2.80 per share, raising concerns of dilution if the…
In brief FIFA Rivals has debuted an in-game collaboration with German soccer team Borussia Dortmund. The collab includes in-game player cards, team kits, emblems, and more. The Mythos Chain-powered mobile game will implement an NFT marketplace on iOS and Android in the near future. FIFA Rivals, a mobile Web3 soccer game Mythical Games, announced Monday its first club partnership with German Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund.The multi-year collaboration will bring exclusive Borussia Dortmund content to the iOS and Android game throughout the 2025/26 season, including digital player cards featuring current squad members such as Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy, Nico Schlotterbeck, and…
Zach Anderson Aug 18, 2025 17:31 Ethereum dominates digital asset inflows with $2.87 billion, driving total assets under management to a record $244 billion, according to CoinShares. The digital asset market witnessed a significant surge in investment inflows last week, with Ethereum (ETH) leading the charge, according to CoinShares. Total inflows amounted to $3.75 billion, marking the fourth-largest inflow on record and pushing assets under management (AuM) to an unprecedented $244 billion as of August 13. Ethereum Dominates Inflows Ethereum emerged as the top performer, attracting $2.87 billion in inflows, which accounted for…
In brief A solo Bitcoin miner solved a block on Sunday—a rare feat these days. The independent miner took home around $365,000 in rewards and fees. Mining Bitcoin is a cutthroat industry; even the major players face challenges. An independent Bitcoin miner hit the jackpot Sunday, outgunning the top mining operations that typically solve blocks on the leading cryptocurrency’s network. A solo miner solved block 910,440 of the Bitcoin blockchain, bagging a 3.137 BTC reward—worth approximately $365,000 at current prices. The block contained 4,913 transactions and was added by a miner using Solo CKPool—a service allowing anonymous miners to get started with…
The United States Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on innovative methods and tools for detecting illicit activity in the digital assets industry. Summary U.S. Treasury has asked for public comments on tools used to detect and monitor illicit activity in the digital assets ecosystem. The public have until October 17, 2025 to share their input as required under the GENIUS Act. The U.S. Treasury said in a press release that interested members of the public have an opportunity to provide comments on the techniques or strategies that regulated institutions use to detect and mitigate illicit finance risks…
Qubic’s mining group has picked Dogecoin as its next target after claiming it briefly gained majority control of Monero’s network, according to reports. Related Reading The group said it reorganized six blocks on Monero and then asked its community to vote on which ASIC-friendly proof-of-work coin to test next. The vote came on Aug. 17. Community Picks Dogecoin Based on reports, Dogecoin won the vote with more than 300 votes. Qubic’s founder, Sergey Ivancheglo, shared that Dogecoin beat out Zcash and Kaspa in a public poll. The project says its Monero pool reached a 51% share and that it currently…
Ethereum’s evolution has followed a trajectory many analysts predicted, from a high-growth utility asset powering decentralized applications, to a maturing store of value that institutions and long-term holders are beginning to recognize. How Ethereum Enters Traditional Finance Ethereum’s journey as a store of value has followed a predictable but powerful curve, and ETH’s rise has been less of a surprise than a confirmation of history. Analyst Cas_Abbe has highlighted on X that since the ETH launch in 2015, what began as an experiment among cypherpunks and developers slowly found its footing in ICOs, DAOs, and retail adoption. By 2020, ETH…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) stalling between its recent all-time high and range lows is a sign of investors digesting the movement rather than market weakness.According to the August 18 Bitfinex Alpha report, BTC surged to a record $123,640 before retreating 5.44% from peak to trough, returning to the lower end of its established trading range.The pullback followed higher-than-expected US consumer and producer price inflation readings, which tempered risk appetite across asset classes. Bitcoin has since entered a consolidation phase, with investors adopting a wait-and-watch approach ahead of potential policy signals. For now, BTC continues to oscillate between its all-time high and local range…