The price of Bitcoin soared by more than 2% this Monday, December 2, at the opening of Wall Street, boosted by the announcement of a new major investment from MicroStrategy. The company confirmed that it acquired $1.5 billion worth of BTC over the past week, reviving hopes of seeing the cryptocurrency soon surpass the symbolic threshold of $100,000.
Investment products based on Ethereum recorded a net influx of $634 million last week, mainly due to U.S. spot ETFs. As a result, Ethereum funds have reached a new annual record of $2.2 billion in net inflows, surpassing the peak of $2 billion reached in 2021, much to the delight of crypto investors.
In a new verbal escalation, Donald Trump, elected president of the United States, has shaken global markets. Indeed, he has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on the nations of the BRICS alliance. This statement comes in a tense economic context, where the dollar, a cornerstone of international trade, is increasingly being challenged by emerging powers. Such a challenge to the monetary status quo could well reshape the global geopolitical balance, but also lead to significant economic turbulence.
MetaFight, the very first MMA card game, reaches a key milestone in its crypto development with the launch of its native token, $MFT. After a successful IDO on November 26, 2024, the Token Generation Event (TGE) will officially take place on December 3, 2024, on the Base blockchain.
With XRP soaring, Ethereum galloping, and the Fed squawking, the week promises to be as unpredictable as a night market. Watch out for the jolts!
Discover the three key scenarios to watch this week for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple in the crypto market.
Amid revolutionary announcements, technological advancements, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battlefield of regulatory and economic struggles. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
The founder of MicroStrategy made a bold pitch to Microsoft’s board of directors, suggesting that the company could nearly triple its value by converting its cash and financial assets into bitcoin. This ambitious proposal, detailed in a 44-slide presentation, represents one of the most significant institutional adoption strategies for Bitcoin ever proposed.
"Petty tribalism": Charles Hoskinson, serial crypto provocateur, capitulates. The industry needs billions, not petty squabbles. A former hedgehog reaching out... who would have believed it?
Shiba Inu has just made a stunning entry into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. With an impressive growth of 20% in just 24 hours, this dog-themed coin confirms its major role in the crypto universe. But what hides behind this spectacular rise?
Wikipedia receives a strong reminder from Samson Mow: investing in Bitcoin would have reduced its dependence on donations, but criticisms of the crypto economy persist.
The world of cryptocurrencies is undergoing a silent yet significant transformation: the decrease in bitcoin reserves on centralized exchange platforms. This evolution, much more than a simple technical indicator, reveals fundamental changes in investor behavior and market dynamics. As bitcoin approaches the symbolic threshold of $100,000, the study of reserves on Binance and Coinbase sheds new light on how actors perceive and use this asset.
What if reducing a part of yourself to nothingness was the key to shining even more? This is the bold bet that Shiba Inu is making by destroying 2 billion SHIB tokens in a week. Behind this spectacular fire lies a calculated strategy to redefine the place of this meme coin in the crypto ecosystem. But will this flashy move be enough to transform this popular token into an essential player?
The leading American crypto exchange platform, Coinbase, announces the termination of its USDC Rewards program for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). This decision comes in the context of compliance with the new European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation.
Memecoins, these lightweight tokens often perceived as harmless, could very well be the Achilles' heel of Web3. Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, recently explored their impact through a bold experiment. His conclusions? A Web3 weakened by a lack of consent, transparency, and accountability. A reflection that challenges the certainties of the crypto ecosystem.
When MicroStrategy bets everything on Bitcoin, Anthony Pompliano points out major risks: vague regulations, extreme volatility, and catastrophic scenarios. An explosive cocktail for Michael Saylor's company.
In a context where Bitcoin's dominance is wavering, Ethereum is positioning itself as the protagonist of a bullish dynamic. For the first time, Ethereum-linked exchange-traded funds have surpassed daily flows of Bitcoin ETFs, thus attracting the attention of institutional investors. These signals, coupled with solid technical and fundamental indicators, suggest a promising December for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.
The crypto market is experiencing unprecedented excitement, but one asset in particular is defying all expectations: XRP. Associated with Ripple Labs, this cryptocurrency has just reached $1.93, a level not seen since January 2018. Indeed, with a dramatic growth of 274% in one month, this rise takes place against a backdrop of political upheaval and hopes for regulatory changes.
At the end of 2024, the crypto market is preparing to face a major event: the unlocking of tokens worth a total of 5.08 billion dollars. Among these unlockings, nearly 2 billion dollars correspond to "cliffs", scheduled massive releases that could significantly impact prices.
Altcoins on the attack! Bitcoin falters, XRP soars: an unprecedented crypto redistribution is beginning, under the worried gaze of investors.
The crypto market is experiencing a new historical turning point as Ether spot ETFs have just recorded their largest capital inflow day. This exceptional performance, marked by an influx of $332.9 million on November 29, even surpasses investments in Bitcoin ETFs during the same period.
Re-elected, Trump triggers euphoria in the crypto sphere: Bitcoin soars, debates erupt, and social media ignites. A saga where politics enters the blockchain.
The UK Court of Appeal has just rejected Craig Wright's attempt to challenge the ruling that stated he was not Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The court notably pointed out that the appeal arguments included "multiple lies" and "fake authorities."
After being declared dead 415 times, Bitcoin is currently aiming for its biggest challenge: reaching $132,000. Dream or realistic forecast? Here's what analysts are saying.
Global economic dynamics are evolving, and the hegemony of the US dollar seems to be wavering. Two influential members of the BRICS alliance, Russia and Iran, have just announced a major change: a complete abandonment of the dollar for their trade exchanges. While this decision reflects a desire for economic sovereignty in the face of external pressures, it could also pave the way for a profound upheaval of international financial balances.