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.
Bitcoin Standard Treasury Co. (BSTR), a bitcoin treasury vehicle led by cryptography pioneer Adam Back, sees itself as a company with a mission to accelerate real-world bitcoin adoption.But it might be setting out on another milestone: becoming one of the biggest corporate bitcoin holders. The company, which is preparing to go public on Nasdaq by merging with Cantor Equity Partners (CEPO), already has 30,021 BTC on its balance sheet, with plans to grow its stack beyond 50,000 coins.This will set it on the path of potentially overtaking MARA Holdings (MARA) as the second-largest corporate holder of BTC behind Strategy. MARA…
Will XRP Soar to $7?According to market trader Crypto King, “XRP is heating up and institutions are stepping in. We are now entering the phase I have been waiting for: Manipulation done, Accumulation done, Expansion loading. The chart and fundamentals are lining up for something massive.My target this cycle is $7.00.”Source: Crypto KingThe market researcher maintains a bullish outlook on XRP, citing growing momentum and rising institutional interest, a key signal of strong capital inflows and market legitimacyAccording to Crypto King, XRP may be on the verge of entering the Wyckoff expansion phase, where sustained buying pressure, driven by hype,…
Opinion by: Slava Demchuk, co-founder and CEO of AMLBotAsia’s cryptoverse has lost more than 1.5 billion in the first half of 2025 — more than during 2024, including Bybit and pig butchering scams in Southeast Asia. Most engines are built around typologies of Western money laundering. They miss custom laundering channels tailored to each region, which are popping up across Asia.Blockchain analytics firms must build customized regional risk libraries and collaborate with local law enforcement to combat the level and caliber of cryptocurrency-enabled crime in Asia. Failure to address this means criminal funds will still be able to lurk in…
Spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed the week with outflows after a nearly two-week streak of significant inflows.On Friday, US-spot Ether (ETH) ETFs saw $59.3 million in outflows, bringing an end to their eight-day inflow streak that added approximately $3.7 billion to the products, according to Farside data.Ether ETFs are an important signal for analystsIt comes as Ether fell just 1.94% short of reclaiming its 2021 all-time high of $4,878 on Thursday, before retracing down to $4,448 at the time of publication, according to CoinMarketCap. The end of the eight-day inflow streak is a key indicator for Ether traders, who will…
Wellgistics Health Inc. is deploying an XRP Ledger-based payment system for thousands of pharmacies across the United States, deepening its bet on blockchain as it looks to overhaul healthcare finance.The Nasdaq-listed distributor (WGRX) has announced that its new platform enables independent pharmacies to pay for drug inventory and move funds instantly, bypassing banking delays and high credit card fees. Integrated with RxERP, a serialized pharmaceutical e-commerce and enterprise resource planning system, the program promises real-time tracking, lower costs, and direct settlement between pharmacies and distributors. Pharmacies can now enroll in the beta version of the program.The system is built on…
Felix Pinkston Aug 16, 2025 12:19 BCH trades at $589 after retreating from recent $618 highs, with technical indicators showing mixed signals despite ongoing halving-driven bullish sentiment. Quick Take • BCH currently trading at $589.00 (-1.16% in 24h) • Bitcoin Cash RSI at 56.15 suggests neutral momentum after recent surge • August halving event continues to drive underlying bullish sentiment despite short-term pullback What’s Driving Bitcoin Cash Price Today? The BCH price has entered a consolidation phase after reaching $618.20 just two days ago, marking the highest level since the current rally began.…
This week saw record trading in US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, driven largely by a sudden rush into Ether funds. Related Reading According to ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, Ether ETFs alone posted roughly $17 billion in weekly volume, a figure that surprised many after months of quiet. The spike has pushed trading desks to rethink how fast money can flow into these funds. Ether ETFs Record Big Volume Reports have disclosed that spot Ether ETFs not only logged about $17 billion in weekly trading volume, but also saw a record single-day net inflow of $1 billion. Across the first…
ETH eyes $8K as ETFs drive inflows, but ISO 20022 gaps hinder institutions. Over 767K ETH worth $3.5B queued for unstaking, the highest since May 2021. RTX gains traction with PayFi and cross-border DeFi utility adoption. Investors tracking Ethereum price prediction are watching for a potential surge in ETH as spot ETFs draw record inflows. Whales are not just buying ETH, but also accumulating altcoins with real utility, including PEPE and Remittix (RTX). With growing adoption in cross-border DeFi and PayFi solutions, RTX is gaining attention from investors seeking next-generation crypto utilities. Ethereum price prediction: can it do $8k?…
Key Highlights:Over $1.6 million lost in five days from crypto address poisoning and scams. Malware like Efimer Trojan targets users via torrents and hacked websites. Hackers disrupted a Norwegian dam, while car dealer portals exposed data.$1.6 Million Crypto Address “Poisoned”According to a post by anti-fraud team ScamSniffer, on August 15 one user lost 140 ETH (approximately $636,500 at the time of writing) by copying the wrong address from their “infected” crypto transfer history.Crypto address poisoning is based on the creation of virtually identical addresses. Attackers send small transactions from wallets that closely resemble those of real users to trick victims…
Institutional appetite for Ether shows no sign of slowing, with blockchain data revealing nearly $882 million in ETH purchases by two entities as of late.Public Bitcoin mining firm BitMine Immersion Technology led the charge, scooping up 106,485 Ether (ETH) worth roughly $470.5 million over the past 10 hours. The miner’s latest haul brings its total holdings to 1,297,093 ETH, valued at about $5.75 billion, according to transactions tracked by Lookonchain.The transactions reveal that BitMine acquired much of the ETH through large over-the-counter (OTC) deals and direct transfers from well-known institutional intermediaries, including Galaxy Digital, FalconX and BitGo.Adding to the buying…