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 are gas fees, and why does using crypto cost money?
Gas fees are the cost of getting a crypto transaction confirmed. Here is what they pay for, why they spike,…
3 May 2026 AM: Sentiment Rebounds to Neutral as Bitcoin Holds $78,000
Crypto Fear and Greed climbs out of Fear to Neutral over the weekend as Bitcoin holds the $78,000 floor and…
1 May 2026 Evening: Bitcoin Closes Above $78,500 as Sentiment Stays Stuck
Bitcoin closes Friday at $78,517, finally clearing the $78,500 line that capped the week, even as the Fear and Greed…
What is a blockchain explorer, and how do you actually use one?
A blockchain explorer is the public record of every crypto transaction. Here is how to use one to verify, track…
1 May 2026 PM: Bitcoin Drifts Toward $78,000 as Friday Holds the May Open
Bitcoin drifts toward $78,000 into the US open as Friday's bid refuses to fade, but the Fear and Greed reading…
1 May 2026 AM: A Cautious Bid into May as Sentiment Lags the Tape
Bitcoin reclaims $77,231 with a quiet 1.6% bid into the May open, but the Fear and Greed reading at 26…
30 April 2026 Evening: A Quiet Floor Forms as the Tape Turns Green Heading into Asia
Bitcoin closes London at $76,232 as the 24h tape flips green and Dogecoin reclaims pole position. Fear & Greed sticks…
What changes under the UK’s new crypto rules?
Changes Under Uks New explained in plain English. The UK is moving crypto inside mainstream financial regulation. Here is what…
30 April 2026 PM: Dogecoin Surrenders the Last Green as Bitcoin Reclaims $76K
Bitcoin reclaims $76K after the overnight $75,437 low, but Dogecoin loses its lone-green status. Fear & Greed sticky at 29.
30 April 2026 AM: Ethereum Drags the Tape Lower as Asia Sells the Bounce
Ethereum slides nearly 4% as Asia sells Wednesday's bounce, dragging Bitcoin to $75,569. Dogecoin is the only major in green;…