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.
Timing plays a decisive role in crypto, where opportunities rarely come twice. Several tokens are generating momentum, but only a few are combining technical progress with utility. Arbitrum is showing strength at a crucial resistance level, while Cardano’s confirmed golden cross is drawing bullish attention. Against this backdrop, Cold Wallet stands out with its presale pace, already raising $6.2 million while offering CWT at $0.00998, far below its $0.3517 launch target. Its model rewards usage directly, positioning it as more than a speculative trade. For those assessing the best long-term crypto picks, Cold Wallet’s mix of utility and discounted entry…
Key Highlights:Tomáš Jirikovský arrested in $45M bitcoin bribery tied to justice minister’s exit. Ex-Sheep Marketplace founder tried to flee police by climbing onto a roof. Experts say blockchain transparency makes large criminal crypto transfers traceable.$45 Million Bitcoin Bribery Scandal Unravels in Czech RepublicCzech police have arrested programmer Tomáš Jirikovský, founder of the darknet platform Sheep Marketplace, in a bribery case involving 468 BTC (worth about $45 million at the time of the transaction). The funds are linked to the resignation of Justice Minister Pavel Blažek in May 2025.According to the prosecutor’s office, Jirikovský attempted to escape during the search by…
XRP and Solana dip slightly as Remittix nears $20M presale with real-world payment use. Remittix beta wallet set for Q3 2025, enabling fast crypto-to-fiat in 30+ countries. RTX offers 40% token bonus, $250K giveaway, and CEX listing after presale goal. XRP and Solana are proving resilient this week, with traders keeping a close eye on market trends and trading behavior. While Solana hovers near key levels of support, XRP feels pressure from the overall market sentiment. With that in the background, some crypto enthusiasts are starting to take notice of Remittix (RTX), a quietly developing project with use in real…
Key Highlights:ChatGPT earned $1.35B in 2025 alone; up 673% over last year’s period. Over 318M installs expected in 2025—2.8x year-over-year growth. Grok lags far behind with just $25.6M revenue, 1.9% of ChatGPT’s total.ChatGPT Dominates Mobile AI App RevenueMobile app ChatGPT continues to see rapid revenue growth. According to Appfigures, iOS and Android users have spent about $2 billion on it since May 2023. That’s about 30 times the combined spend on competing apps Claude, Copilot, and Grok.Since the beginning of 2025, the app has brought in $1.35 billion, which is 673% more than the figure for January–July last year ($174…
Key takeawaysCayman Islands: No income, capital gains or corporate tax — ideal for crypto traders and funds.UAE: Zero tax on all crypto activity across all emirates, plus strong regulatory clarity.El Salvador: Bitcoin is legal tender with full tax exemption and growing national adoption.Germany: Hold crypto for 12+ months and pay zero tax — rare for an EU country.Portugal: Long-term crypto gains remain tax-free; the NHR program boosts expat benefits.Tax-free countries for crypto investors in 2025As crypto adoption explodes, so does the scrutiny from tax authorities. However, not every country is clamping down. In fact, a few forward-thinking jurisdictions are bucking…
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) are posting a green candle, albeit noting minimal gains. However, this did bring a bullish impact on altcoins with OKB leading them with a 25% rise in the last 24 hours. In the news today:- Kraken has temporarily suspended Monero (XMR) deposits following a suspected 51% attack on the network. The incident stems from Qubic, an AI-focused blockchain and mining pool, claiming control of the majority of the hashrate and reorganizing six blocks — a claim disputed by the Monero community. Grayscale has applied to the SEC to convert its existing…
Bitcoin is undergoing a structural transformation, and institutional investors are steadily tightening their grip on the cryptocurrency. As of mid-2025, institutional investors are becoming a dominant force in Bitcoin ownership and are steadily capturing a large portion of its circulating supply. Institutional Bitcoin Holdings Barrel Toward 20% Of Supply Recent data shows that institutions, ranging from ETFs to public companies, now control an unprecedented share of Bitcoin, worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Estimates place institutional ownership anywhere between 17 and nearly 31 percent of total supply when also factoring the amount controlled by governments. Related Reading According to data…
Opeyemi is a proficient writer and enthusiast in the exciting and unique cryptocurrency realm. While the digital asset industry was not his first choice, he has remained absolutely drawn since making a foray into the space over two years. Now, Opeyemi takes pride in creating unique pieces unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and sharing insights on the latest trends in the world of cryptocurrencies. Opeyemi savors his attraction to the crypto market, which explains why he spends the better parts of his day looking through different price charts. “Looking” is a rather simple way to describe analyzing and interpreting…
TL;DR A popular cryptocurrency analyst with over 150,000 followers on X has outlined arguably the most important support level for XRP’s current bull market structure. The asset remains above it for now, while substantial whale accumulations hint at another possible price pump. $2.81 is the key support for $XRP, where 1.70 million tokens were accumulated. pic.twitter.com/oYYMcEHeFP — Ali (@ali_charts) August 16, 2025 The support line in question is located around $2.81. Martinez said 1.70 million tokens were purchased at these levels, which are valued at well over $5 billion at today’s prices. Such sizable accumulation zones typically serve as significant…
Zach Anderson Aug 16, 2025 12:13 Uniswap trades at $10.86 after declining 1.29% in 24 hours, though technical indicators suggest bullish momentum may be building despite the recent pullback. Quick Take • UNI currently trading at $10.86 (-1.29% in 24h) • Uniswap’s RSI at 55.72 indicates neutral territory with room for upward movement • Recent whale activity from Amber Group drove earlier bullish momentum but market now consolidating What’s Driving Uniswap Price Today? The UNI price experienced a pullback today, declining 1.29% to $10.86 despite earlier bullish momentum from significant whale activity. On…