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.
In 2025, many within the crypto sector celebrated the notable shift toward digital asset regulation, spurred by the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to office in January.Politicians and industry executives applauded the removal of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, welcomed the appointment of crypto-friendly regulators, and marked the end of numerous Biden-era investigations into leading crypto firms, viewing it as a sign of the decline of regulation by enforcement.However, while the strict enforcement era may be waning (at least for now), the trial of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm this summer reveals that the concept of regulation by prosecution…
The year 2025 marked a significant celebration for many in the crypto sector, as they embraced the noticeable shift towards digital asset regulation instigated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January.Politicians and industry leaders rejoiced at the removal of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, the installation of crypto-enthusiastic regulators, and the cessation of numerous Biden-era investigations into key crypto firms, viewing it as a triumph over regulation by enforcement.However, even though the period of regulation through enforcement might seem behind us (at least for now), the trial of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm this…
Juventus’ fan token (JUV) dropped over 13% from its intraday high after Tether’s 1.1 billion euro ($1.3 billion) takeover offer was declined.JUV rose to more than $0.85, its peak since early November, around 21:00 UTC on Sunday, but later fell to below $0.74 as of early Monday morning in Europe, based on CoinGecko data.This decline in the token contrasts sharply with a significant increase in the publicly traded shares of Juventus Football Club, which surged over 14% on Monday to 2.50 euros, following the announcement of Tether’s cash proposal and its rejection by Exor, the controlling shareholder.Tether’s offer, which was…
CoinDesk Indices provides its daily market overview, showcasing the top performers and underperformers in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is presently at 2833.07, reflecting a decrease of 0.3% (-7.57) since 4 p.m. ET on Friday.Out of the 20 assets, ten are experiencing gains.Top performers: ETH (+2.0%) and AAVE (+1.6%). Underperformers: HBAR (-3.9%) and ICP (-3.2%).The CoinDesk 20 serves as a comprehensive index traded across various platforms in multiple regions worldwide.
BitMine Immersion Technology (BMNR), the largest Ethereum treasury firm, has continued its acquisitions, purchasing 102,259 ether ETH$3,136.13 over the past week, totaling approximately $320 million at current prices.The latest purchase, reported on Monday, increased the firm’s holdings to nearly 4 million tokens, with an aim to secure 5% of ether’s total supply. Their cash reserves remain stable at $1 billion, while total holdings — which also include a small amount of bitcoin BTC$89,610.64 and a stake in Worldcoin-focused digital asset treasury Eightco (ORBS) — totaled $13.2 billion.While most digital asset treasuries have paused or reversed their accumulation as token prices…
Ripple, the blockchain company focused on payments and related to the XRP Ledger (XRP), is launching its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD$0.9997 to Ethereum layer-2 (L2) blockchains such as Optimism, Coinbase’s Base, Kraken’s Ink, and Uniswap’s Unichain to deepen its integration into the multichain ecosystem.The announcement made on Monday revealed the start of a testing phase, with broader implementation anticipated for next year, contingent upon regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).This pilot project incorporates Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) standard, enabling RLUSD to transfer natively across blockchains without the need for wrapping or synthetic assets. This…
Kula, a decentralized investment firm specializing in real-world assets (RWAs), successfully raised $50 million for impact investing fully onchain. This model empowers local communities with direct governance over projects related to natural resources, energy, and land in emerging markets.Instead of tokenizing yield or financial claims, Kula provides governance tokens linked to projects such as a limestone concession in Zambia, a hydropower project in Nepal, and a network of electric mobility infrastructure throughout East Africa. With its Regional Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Framework, governance remains transparent and onchain, while ensuring compliance across different jurisdictions.“As RWA tokenization advances, I believe the most…
Bitcoin continues to attract international interest, institutions are steadily adding to their holdings, and its market cap, exceeding $1.7 trillion, reflects its widespread adoption. However, examining the actual behavior of the network reveals a disconnect from the headlines. Over 60% of all BTC has remained inactive for over a year, on-chain activities are declining (partly due to ETF adoption), and miner fee revenues continue to fluctuate. For a system designed for value transfer rather than mere storage, this presents a significant issue for its functionality.How effective can a network be when the majority of its capital remains stagnant? After all,…
Strategy (MSTR), the largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, has aggressively bought the dip for the second consecutive week. Bitcoin is currently priced at BTC$89,567.92.The company acquired 10,645 bitcoin last week for $980.3 million, averaging $92,098 each, bringing total holdings to 671,268 BTC, at an average cost of $74,972 per BTC amounting to $50.33 billion.This acquisition was primarily funded through the sale of $888.2 million in common stock, as per a Monday morning filing, with additional funds sourced from the company’s STRD preferred stock sales.This latest purchase is significant as it marks the second consecutive week of bitcoin acquisitions worth around…
Strategy chair Michael Saylor indicated that his firm might increase its Bitcoin holdings just as the market experienced another dip on Sunday, creating tension among traders and sparking new discussions about the causes behind the downturn. Related Reading Back To More Orange Dots In a post on X, Saylor shared a chart featuring the caption “Back to More Orange Dots,” which investors interpret as a signal for additional buying activity. As per reports monitored by SaylorTracker, Strategy acquired 10,624 BTC on December 12 — marking its largest purchase since late July. The firm’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at approximately…