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.
What happened to FTX, and what does it mean for ordinary investors?
The FTX collapse wiped out billions in customer funds overnight. Here is what happened, who was responsible, and what it…
9 May 2026 PM: Fear at 38 as Solana Surges 6% and Markets Defy the Sentiment Reading
Bitcoin flatlines near $80K while Solana surges 6% and Sui gains 7% in the afternoon session. Fear and Greed reads…
9 May 2026: Altcoins Ignite Saturday Rally as BTC Holds Above $80K
Solana surges 5.4% and Cardano climbs 4.9% on Saturday morning as altcoins lead gains across the crypto market while Bitcoin…
8 May 2026 Evening: Solana Leads the Day as Bitcoin Closes a Constructive Week
Bitcoin closes the week at $80,204 after holding Friday's dip. Solana leads with +4%, XRP up 2%. Fear and Greed…
How to Report Crypto on Your UK Self Assessment Tax Return
A plain-English guide to how HMRC taxes cryptocurrency, what counts as a disposal, how to calculate your gains, and how…
8 May 2026 PM: Bitcoin Holds $80K as Afternoon Markets Steady
Bitcoin holds above $80,000 on Friday afternoon as crypto markets steady after a soft open. Fear and Greed stays at…
8 May 2026: Crypto Softens at the Open as Fear Climbs to 38
Bitcoin dips below $80,000 on Friday morning as broad selling pressure pushes the Fear and Greed Index to 38. ETH,…
7 May 2026 Evening: $80,000 Holds as Asian Markets Prepare to Take Over
Bitcoin briefly dips to $79,813 before recovering to $80,176 as UK markets close Thursday. Ethereum falls to $2,302 as Solana…
What is crypto inheritance, and what happens to your coins when you die?
If you hold cryptocurrency and haven't planned for what happens when you die, your coins could be lost forever. Here's…
7 May 2026: Ethereum Bears Down as Afternoon Selling Hits the Majors
Bitcoin drops to $80,851 and Ethereum sheds 3.3% by midday Thursday as the morning recovery fades. Dogecoin falls 4.7% while…