Oliver Crane
Oliver Crane covers cryptocurrency markets and digital assets. He writes about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto ecosystem for UK investors and those new to digital finance.
25 June 2026 Close: The $60,000 line gave way
Bitcoin closed near $59,200 after the $60,000 level gave way, with Extreme Fear and weak altcoins keeping crypto defensive into…
What Are Crypto Financial Promotions, and Why UK Adverts Now Carry Warnings?
UK crypto adverts now carry warnings because promotions are regulated. Here is what the new notices mean, and what they…
25 June 2026 PM: Europe clarity, crypto still waits
Europe's MiCA story added regulatory clarity, but Bitcoin near $61,100 and Extreme Fear showed crypto traders were still waiting for…
25 June 2026: Bitcoin slips as fear deepens again
Bitcoin slipped below $62,000 on Wednesday morning as turnover jumped and Extreme Fear showed crypto traders were still unwilling to…
24 June 2026 Close: The Ripple angle could not stop the slide
Ripple's Europe angle held attention, but Bitcoin still closed near $61,000 as heavier volume and Extreme Fear kept crypto defensive.
What Is Finality in Crypto, and Why Settled Does Not Always Mean the Same Thing?
Crypto finality is about when a transfer is settled enough to trust, not just when it first appears. Different networks…
24 June 2026 PM: Ripple’s Europe step meets a flat tape
Ripple's MiCA step sharpened the regulatory angle, but Bitcoin stayed near $62,500 and crypto traders still looked unconvinced by the…
24 June 2026: Confidence stays thin as crypto drifts lower
Crypto drifted lower on Wednesday morning as Bitcoin held near $62,700 and Extreme Fear showed traders were still reluctant to…
23 June 2026 Close: Ripple approval, cautious close
Ripple's reported MiCA approval sharpened the evening crypto story, but Bitcoin still closed near $62,300 with sentiment stuck in Extreme…
What is a mempool, and why crypto transactions wait in line?
The crypto mempool is the queue for pending transactions. This guide explains why transfers wait, how fees affect priority and…