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.
A little over a year ago, Moonbirds was a cautionary tale.The once-hyped Ethereum profile picture (PFP) project, launched in 2022 by Kevin Rose’s Proof to immense demand, had seen its reputation crater amid community backlash, ownership shakeups, and plummeting prices.Holders griped about broken promises, shifting roadmaps, and changing leadership. By mid-2023, the project’s floor price had fallen from double-digit ETH highs to well under 1 ETH, making it an enduring punchline in NFT circles.Fast forward to today, and Moonbirds is flying high again, re-emerging as one of the most talked-about collections in crypto. The catalyst? Its May acquisition by Orange…
XRP Bulls Hold the Line: $2.75 Support Emerges as the Key to Sustaining UptrendAccording to market analyst Crypto Joe, XRP’s bull trend stays intact as long as $2.75 holds, a breakdown he deems ‘highly unlikely.’ Source: Crypto JoeWith XRP trading around $3.14, the token remains comfortably above this critical support.Why does $2.75 matter? Well, analysts widely flag it as XRP’s pivotal support with some calling the $2.75–$2.90 zone as the area that will dictate the next move.InvestX warns a break below $3.00–$3.10 could trigger a drop toward $2.75, and potentially $2.55–$2.62 if momentum weakens. Therefore, $2.75 remains a key Fibonacci level, reinforcing…
Crypto exchange Gemini filed an updated registration statement for its initial public offering effort, sharing a few more details in its push to become a publicly traded firm. Goldman Sachs (GS), Citigroup (C), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Cantor acting as lead bookrunners on the IPO, Gemini said in a press release Friday.Evercore ISI, Mizuho, Truist Securities, Cohen & Company Capital Markets, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Needham & Company and Rosenblatt are also acting as bookrunners, the company said. Academy Securities and AmeriVet Securities are acting as co-managers.The S-1 published on Friday follows a confidential filing submitted to the U.S. Securities…
In brief A growing queue to unstake ETH could put sell pressure on Ethereum, according to a Bitwise analyst. Ethereum’s validator exit queue hit 855,158 ETH worth roughly $3.7 billion on Friday. Ethereum’s price dipped more than 3% on Friday, shortly after the token nearly hit a new all-time high. Ethereum holders are increasingly lining up to unstake their tokens, a trend that could put significant sell pressure on the cryptocurrency, according to one crypto expert.The Ethereum blockchain’s validator exit queue hit 855,158 ETH on Friday—the highest it’s ever been, according to validatorqueue.com. The tokens were worth a combined $3.7…
Key Highlights:Binance captured 39.8% of July’s spot market, with $698.3B in volume. Coinbase saw a 82.6% monthly volume jump, but slipped to ninth place. DEX platforms gained market share as CEX trading slowed in Q2.Binance Leads the Global Crypto Spot Market in July 2025In July 2025, cryptocurrency exchange Binance maintained its first-place position in the spot market among centralized exchanges (CEX) with a market share of 39.8%. Trading volume on the platform increased by 61.4% compared to June, rising from $432.6 billion to $698.3 billion, according to a CoinGecko report.MEXC ranked second with an 8.6% market share and $150.4 billion in…
Finding the best long term crypto plays means focusing on projects with strong fundamentals, clear growth plans, and active market engagement. Right now, several stand out for their unique strengths and current momentum. BlockDAG is setting records in its presale phase and aiming for major exchange visibility. HBAR is climbing on bullish chart setups and higher on-chain use. SHIB is maintaining market interest with big burn events and solid trading volume. DOGE, the meme coin pioneer, is showing one of its strongest technical patterns in months. Each of these coins has a distinct reason to be on the radar. Let’s…
Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of global fixed income, said earlier this week the current backdrop represents the “best investment environment ever,” citing unusually favorable dynamics in both equity and bond markets.Speaking on CNBC, Rieder described “extraordinary” technical conditions in equities, with trillions of dollars still parked in money market funds and robust corporate buybacks shrinking available supply. While valuations for the market’s largest technology names remain elevated, he noted that earnings growth outside Tesla helped justify the multiples. “MAG-7 year-on-year growth is like 54%,” he said, adding that the pace makes the sector difficult to ignore.On the bond…
Key Highlights:Fed will monitor crypto and fintech risks through regular supervision, ending its special program. Analysts say the decision reflects US regulatory changes and Trump’s softer crypto stance. SEC dropped probes and Treasury explores a national crypto reserve under new policies.The US Federal Reserve System (Fed) has announced the end of its program for monitoring banking operations related to cryptocurrencies and fintech. Launched in August 2023, the initiative evaluated the risks banks faced when working with deposits, payments, and loans involving companies in the digital asset sector.In its latest notice, the Fed stated that the insights gained during the program…
Investor sentiment toward cryptocurrencies surged this week, with growing retail interest in altcoins suggesting Bitcoin’s recent euphoria phase may be nearing an end, according to analysts.The crypto asset sentiment index rose from 0.23 to 0.91 within a week, according to Max Shannon, senior research associate at crypto index fund manager Bitwise.Google searches for altcoins and Ethereum also rose to a multiyear high, reminiscent of prior bear markets, which may signal a growing investor mindshare for altcoins and Ether (ETH), following Bitcoin’s latest all-time high above $124,000.These developments mark a “classic froth-infused behaviour that can precede buyer exhaustion,” said Shannon in…
The U.S. Justice Department authorized the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and other assets from a suspected ransomware operator, according to an Aug. 14 announcement.Federal prosecutors unsealed six warrants tied to Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, charging him with conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, committing computer fraud and abuse, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.In addition to the crypto, authorities also seized $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle. The digital assets seized in the raid are expected to be added to the government’s growing crypto reserve.According to the Justice Department, the assets were linked to…