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.
Solana briefly recorded more than 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) on its mainnet over the weekend, block data shows.A block processed 43,016 successful transactions and 50 failed ones for a peak of 107,540 TPS, facilitated and processed by validator “Cavey Cool.”The spike was driven by no-operation, or “noop,” program calls, or lightweight instructions required in every transaction that don’t change state but can be used to stress-test network capacity.Critics argue that such loads are artificial. But Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz said in an X post that the cost to the network wasn’t trivial: While execution compute units (CUs) are low,…
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Metaplanet is not slowing down on its accumulation of Bitcoin, boosting its portfolio with fresh funds. Summary Metaplanet has purchased an additional 775 BTC for $93 million at an average price of $120,006 per coin. The company now holds 18,888 BTC, valued at $1.94 billion at current market prices. CEO Simon Gerovich reaffirmed Metaplanet’s commitment to its Bitcoin strategy, hinting at more buys ahead. According to an August 18 disclosure, Metaplanet has purchased an additional 775 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $93 million. The acquisition was made at an average price of $120,006 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 18,888…
Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future says it plans to launch several crypto-focused initiatives, including that it wants to create a crypto treasury and offer tokenized vehicle sales.The Nasdaq-listed Faraday Future said on Sunday that it plans to create a “C10 (Crypto 10) Treasury” product and initially buy $30 million worth of crypto, which it hopes “could reach tens of billions in size.”“The next decade could be a super long bull cycle for the crypto market,” said Ian Calderon, Faraday Future co-creation officer and founding board member of the California Blockchain Working Group.Faraday Future is the latest publicly listed company planning…
Gold (XAU/USD) failed to stage a meaningful rebound following a bearish start to the week as markets reacted to easing geopolitical tensions and mixed macroeconomic data releases from the United States (US). Activity-related data from the US and comments from the Federal Reserve (Fed) officials could drive XAU/USD’s action in the near term. Gold Declines Sharply After Testing $3,400 Gold came under heavy selling pressure on Monday and lost more than 1.5% on a daily basis as easing geopolitical tensions undermined the safe-haven demand. Growing optimism about a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the announcement of a meeting between US…
Dogecoin nursed losses on Monday as the community behind Qubic, which recently attacked Monero, voted to target the Dogecoin network over Zcash and Kaspa by a big margin.At the time of writing, DOGE traded at over 22 cents, representing a 4% decline on a 24-hour basis, according to CoinDesk data. The cryptocurrency chalked out a bullish golden crossover last week, but the bullish pattern failed to inspire bullish momentum.Early Monday, the AI-focused blockchain project Qubic announced the community’s intention to target Dogecoin on X, stating, “There are ongoing discussions about $DOGE and preparation will take time.”It added that “questions around…
Key Highlights:TouristDigiPay allows crypto conversion to baht for foreign tourists in Thailand. New electronic wallets and QR code payments offer simple, secure transactions. Strict KYC and spending limits boost safety, keeping funds accessible only on account closure.Thailand Launches TouristDigiPay to Boost Crypto Payments for VisitorsThe Thai government has announced the launch of the TouristDigiPay initiative, which will allow foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai baht for payments. The program is set to begin on August 18, 2025, as a response to the slowdown in tourism, especially from Chinese visitors.Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will announce full TouristDigiPay…
The company recently added 155 BTC, bringing its holdings to nearly 629,000 BTC worth over $74 billion. After pioneering the corporate Bitcoin treasury model in 2020, Strategy became the largest BTC holder, surpassing the next ten firms combined. Saylor is also very much still focused on Bitcoin despite the rising interest in altcoin treasuries.Michael Saylor Eyes More BitcoinMichael Saylor, the co-founder of Strategy, hinted at yet another major Bitcoin purchase by the company as the crypto trades just below its all-time high of over $124,000. Earlier this week, Strategy added 155 BTC worth $18 million to its holdings, bringing its…
TL;DR Ripple’s native token faces a considerable risk of another sizeable double-digit price decline if it doesn’t reclaim a certain level soon. The warning comes amid a market-wide correction that has not spared XRP. XRPUSD. Source: TradingView XRP stood tall at around $3.15 yesterday as the market was trading sideways. However, as the landscape changed earlier this morning, perhaps due to the latest Trump comments in regards to the war between Ukraine and Russia, Ripple’s token joined the rest of the market in a painful move south. In a matter of just a few hours, the asset dropped to an…
Key Highlights:JPYC receives regulatory go-ahead to issue Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin.Japan’s stablecoin reform aims at streamlined international money transfers.Cryptocurrency tax and ETF proposals signal dynamic legal changes.Japan Approves First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin for National RolloutJapan’s Financial Services Agency is preparing to approve the country’s inaugural stablecoin, directly linked to the yen. The issuer, Tokyo-based fintech JPYC, will soon be registered officially as a licensed money transfer provider. This ground-breaking move not only aims to strengthen Japan’s fintech sector but could also revolutionize how cross-border transactions are settled, making them faster and more cost-efficient for businesses and individuals.Stablecoin Market Cap. Source: CoinGlassAccording…