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.
One victim lost 140 ETH after copying a lookalike address “poisoned” into their transaction history. Similar scams drained $880,000 from another victim, alongside multiple smaller thefts. On top of this, malicious signature requests stole more than $600,000, including $165,000 in a single attack. The FBI also warned of fraudulent “crypto recovery law firms” targeting scam victims for additional theft, amid rising crypto-related crime that saw $2.5 billion lost in the first half of 2025.Crypto Users Hit by Address Poisoning SpreeCrypto scammers stole more than $1.6 million from unsuspecting users through address poisoning attacks in just the past week. This means…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…
Hong Kong’s securities watchdog rolled out new custody requirements for licensed crypto exchanges, reinforcing its pledge to protect client assets as the city advances its bid to become Asia’s digital asset hub.In a circular issued Friday, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) set minimum standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) covering senior management responsibility, cold wallet operations, the use of third-party wallet solutions and real-time threat monitoring.The move comes after the regulator’s targeted review earlier this year found “inadequacies” in some current exchanges’ cybersecurity and custody controls. The guidelines also form the basis of expectations for virtual asset…
In brief Taiwan-listed company WiseLink has led a $10 million raise for Top Win International, a Hong Kong-based luxury watch trader and retailer adopting a Bitcoin treasury strategy. The companies say this is the first instance of a Taiwan-listed firm backing a Bitcoin treasury company. Financially, WiseLink is profitable with growing revenue; Top Win is smaller with modest liquidity and disclosed control weaknesses. Taiwan-listed public company WiseLink has stepped into Bitcoin treasury financing, leading a $10 million raise for Top Win International (Nasdaq: SORA), a Hong Kong-based luxury watch trader and retailer now expanding into digital assets.The parties say their…
Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this article owns shares in Strategy.Bitcoin’s risk-adjusted performance continues to stand out, with a Sharpe ratio of 2.15, the highest among major assets. This means that, relative to its volatility, bitcoin has delivered exceptional returns over the historical period. Strategy (MSTR), which maintains significant bitcoin exposure through corporate holdings, follows closely with a Sharpe ratio of 2.00, reflecting similarly strong performance. A Sharpe ratio of 2 means an asset has delivered twice the excess return over the risk-free rate for every unit of volatility taken, which is considered excellent in risk-adjusted performance terms.For context, several…
Circle (CRCL) plans to offer 10 million shares in a secondary stock sale priced at $130 per share, more than four times to price of its initial public offering in June.The stablecoin issuer behind the USDC token is itself offering 2 million shares of Class A common stock, it said in a Tuesday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Existing shareholders putting up the other 8 million. The company will use the proceeds from the sale of its shares for general corporate purposes. It won’t receive any proceeds from the shareholders’ sale.The shares debuted on the New…
In brief Illegal crypto miners in Tajikistan caused $3.52 million in damages in the first half of 2025, the country’s Attorney General said. Authorities in Kazakhstan recently cracked down on crypto miners using illegally sourced energy, pointing to a growing problem in Central Asia. Experts told Decrypt that Central Asia’s combination of cheap costs and inconsistent enforcement make it a magnet for miners—from both China and Russia. Illegal cryptocurrency mining caused $3.52 million in damages in Tajikistan in H1, according to the country’s Attorney General Khabibullo Vokhidzoda.Speaking at a press conference, Vokhidzoda reported that these damages relate specifically to the…
In brief The FBI has released an updated advisory warning that fictitious law firms are targeting victims of crypto scams for further exploitation. The agency noted that scammers return to the scene of the crime, winning former victims’ trust because they know the details of lost funds and when transfers were made. Members of the public are advised to adopt a “zero trust” model and be wary of firms contacting them out of the blue. Crypto scammers are masquerading as law firms to deceive vulnerable people out of their savings, according to the FBI—and even targeting consumers who have fallen…
In brief Police have detained convicted drug trafficker Tomas Jirikovsky and seized assets in connection with a $45 million bitcoin donation to the Czech Ministry of Justice. The case, now focused on suspected money laundering and drug trafficking, was split from a broader probe disclosed in May. The scandal has fueled political fallout, including a minister’s resignation and renewed opposition calls for further departures. Czech police have reportedly detained convicted drug trafficker Tomas Jirikovsky and seized assets in an escalation of the investigation into a multi-million-dollar bitcoin donation to the Ministry of Justice that triggered a political crisis three months…
Wells Fargo has significantly expanded its exposure to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, more than quadrupling its holdings in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The move comes as sovereign wealth funds in Abu Dhabi maintain some of the largest institutional Bitcoin ETF positions in the world. Wells Fargo’s $160 Million Bet Marks Aggressive Push Into Bitcoin ETFs According to a new SEC filing, the fourth-largest US bank by assets disclosed that it held over $160 million worth of shares in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as of June 30. Wells Fargo’s Exposure to BlackRock’s BTC ETF. Source: SEC filing This…