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.
TL;DR Whales bought two billion DOGE this week, lifting their combined holdings to 27.6 billion coins. A single 900M DOGE transfer worth $208M to Binance drew attention to large exchange movements. DOGE broke key resistance, with momentum building for a possible push toward the $1 price mark. Price and Market Moves Dogecoin (DOGE) traded at $0.23 at press time, slipping 4% over the past day but still showing a 2% gain for the week. Daily turnover came in at about $6.18 billion. Meanwhile, the broader crypto market saw over $1 billion in liquidations. Hotter-than-expected US Producer Price Index data pushed…
In brief A Brazilian woman was kidnapped because criminals wanted to target her crypto-trading son. Local media reported that her son had to pay about $600,000 worth of Bitcoin as a ransom. Such kidnappings, known as “wrench attacks,” are on the rise around the world. Brazilian police have arrested four individuals after they allegedly kidnapped the mother of a crypto trader and held her for a ransom of over 3.3 million reais (over $600,000) worth of Bitcoin. Local Brazilian media reported that the retired teacher was captured in March by a gang of two men and two women when she left…
Dear KuCoin Users, KuCoin will temporarily close the Margin services for Multiple Trading Pairs. To protect users’ assets, we strongly recommend that you cancel open orders, close positions, repay loans, and transfer the aforementioned tokens from your Margin account to other accounts in advance (Cross Margin). At 01:00:00 on August 16, 2025 (UTC), the Margin trading, lending, and borrowing services for the FITFI/USDT, BCHSV/USDT, TAO/USDT, TUT/USDT, AIOZ/USDT, X/USDT, KCS/USDC, XPR/USDT, OMG/USDT, PUMP/USDT, WAVES/USDT, HYPE/USDT tokens will be closed. Additionally, the transfer functions for the Margin account related to those tokens, as well as loan repayment, will also be suspended. (The function of…
Hive Digital, a Bitcoin miner turned data center infrastructure provider, reported record revenue and earnings in its fiscal first quarter, driven by strong growth in high-performance computing (HPC) hosting services alongside its core mining business.In its fiscal Q1 2026, Hive generated $45.6 million in total revenue. Digital currency mining contributed $40.8 million, up 44.9% from the previous quarter, as the company mined 406 Bitcoin (BTC) — a 34% increase quarter-over-quarter. Bitcoin’s rising value further supported the company’s performance. Revenue from its HPC division, operating under the Buzz HPC brand, rose 59.8% sequentially to a record $4.8 million.On an adjusted basis, earnings…
Digital asset treasury (DAT) firms, seen as high-beta plays on crypto prices, sold off sharply on Friday as the August crypto rally showed signs of exhaustion.Strategy (MSTR) fell another 3% on Friday, extending its decline to 20% since July’s high and 33% from the November 2024 all-time high. The MSTR/IBIT ratio dropped to 5.43, its lowest since March, signaling continued underperformance against BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and a return to levels last seen at the start of the year.Other bitcoin treasury stocks also declined, with Metaplanet (3350) down 9% and Nakamoto (NAKA) off 12% following the completion of its…
The Federal Reserve said Friday that it was ending a supervisory program aimed at monitoring U.S. banks offering crypto services.America’s central bank back in 2023 forced banks wanting to get involved in crypto and other fintech activities to notify the Fed and follow strict guidelines.”Since the Board started its program to supervise certain crypto and fintech activities in banks, the Board has strengthened its understanding of those activities, related risks, and bank risk management practices,” the U.S. central bank said in a statement, adding that it was rescinding the program.”Novel” activities, such as crypto asset custody and offering stablecoin or…
Since the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) report dropped, the odds of the Federal Reserve trimming the federal funds rate have taken a slight turn. September Fed Cut No Longer a Lock After PPI Shock The hotter-than-expected inflation data in the July PPI has thrown a hint of uncertainty into the equation. While traders still […]
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are both performing very well, with their combined trade volume reaching $11.5 billion yesterday. This is roughly equivalent to Apple’s stock volume that day, which is an impressive feat. ETH is witnessing a flood of fresh corporate interest, as NEOS’ new “high income” ETF signals sustained institutional inflows. Nonetheless, BTC is the bigger player, with impressive trading records and TradFi buy-in. Crypto ETFs Take Off Although altcoin ETFs are facing a lot of delays, products based on Bitcoin and Ethereum have been doing very well lately. They briefly fell after a record month in July, but…
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Capriole founder Charles Edwards argues that Bitcoin’s famous four-year boom-and-bust pattern has effectively ended—not because markets have matured into a placid equilibrium, but because the engine that once forced 80–90% drawdowns has been dismantled by Bitcoin’s own monetary design. The 4-Year Bitcoin Cycle Is Dead In…
The DEX’s 24-hour trading volume tops $29B, the highest ever. The $7.7 million in daily fees indicates significant user engagement and improved liquidity. HYPE’s price has soared over 10% in the past day amid optimism. Cryptocurrencies sought stability on Friday after yesterday’s hotter-than-anticipated PPI triggered a flash crash that dented most bullish setups. Meanwhile, HYPE is leading the bounce back after soaring more than 10% in the previous 24 hours, fueled by Hyperliquid’s record-breaking trading statistics. The decentralized exchange processed a whopping $29 billion in trading volumes and collected $7.7 million in fees within a day, hitting all-time highs in…