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The integration of cryptos into daily uses takes on a new dimension with the arrival of a heavyweight in e-commerce. In Japan, Rakuten is preparing to connect 44 million users to XRP by integrating it directly into its payment application. Behind this announcement, a concrete evolution emerges: crypto is no longer limited to investment, it is entering the real economy. Payment, trading, and loyalty programs now converge in a single environment, signaling a turning point in mainstream adoption.

Pakistan now allows its banks to open accounts for licensed crypto companies. It's a sharp turn after eight years of blockage. The State Bank of Pakistan does not legalize a digital Wild West. It rather opens a narrow, monitored, but decisive door.

Goldman Sachs accelerates on bitcoin. The American bank has filed an application to launch an ETF designed not to track the price of BTC, but to generate income from it. This product marks an evolution in the approach of financial institutions, which are now looking to exploit the volatility of the asset rather than its sole performance.

Valletta, Malta ‒ April 15, 2026 ‒ OKX, one of the world leaders in fintech and crypto trading, today announces the launch of X-Perps: MiFID regulated crypto derivatives, with a five-year maturity, offering leverage up to 10x to retail and institutional traders in Europe.

Ethereum reconnects with a technical pattern already observed in 2025, which triggered a spectacular price rally. This configuration resurfaces as the market approaches a key level. Between graphic signals and investor expectations, does this structural return signal a new bullish cycle for ETH?

Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's candidate to lead the Fed, arrives with a fortune of over $100 million and a portfolio exposed to crypto, AI, SpaceX, and Wall Street. This profile turns his appointment into an explosive political dossier.

A fake crypto application infiltrated on the App Store allowed the diversion of 9.5 million dollars in a few days, revealing the scale of vulnerabilities exploited by increasingly sophisticated attackers.

Crypto news: Ethereum ETFs record a 3rd consecutive day of inflows while Bitcoin collapses. Rotation signal or simple pause? Analysis.

The Trump token has plummeted, but the circus continues at Mar-a-Lago: less fortune, same scent of privilege. In crypto as in politics, the badge survives better.

Michael Saylor no longer just defends bitcoin. He now redefines the rules of the game. With the launch of STRC, a financial instrument designed to capture institutional capital, the head of Strategy introduces a new BTC accumulation mechanism. Behind this evolution, an entire strategy is transforming, mixing traditional finance and crypto. This shift could accelerate the massive arrival of new flows to bitcoin and sustainably modify its dynamics.

Quantum computing is shaking cryptocurrencies, but Bitcoin has a head start. According to Bernstein, the market has already anticipated this threat, and investors have 5 years to prepare.

The Bank of Japan has just offered indirect support to Bitcoin. By cooling expectations of a rate hike at the end of April, it reduces one of the major risks weighing on the crypto market. The signal is discreet, but its effect is powerful: the yen remains weak, financing stays cheap, and risky assets breathe easier.

Nikita Bier rekindles speculation around X Money. By mentioning a product capable of "fixing" the difficult year for crypto, the former product manager of X mainly reopened an old question: Can X become a real gateway to digital assets?

The biggest crypto scam in history resurfaces. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has just activated a compensation process for OneCoin victims. Forty million dollars are available. For a fraud estimated at 4 billion. The calculation is quick.

The XRP derivatives market has just recorded a sharp drop, with a contraction of more than 78% since October 2025. This decline marks a clear disengagement of traders and a weakening of speculative leverage around the asset. In an already uncertain context, this evolution raises questions: is it a simple market adjustment or a deeper signal about XRP's dynamics?

Bitcoin crosses the $74,000 mark again, supported by renewed investor interest. Behind this movement, the market is crossed by opposing forces. Institutional demand supports prices, while persistent sales limit the extent of the rise. This return to a key level comes in a context of tension, where the balance between buyers and sellers remains uncertain.

Failed extortion attempt against Kraken: the exchange reveals everything and refuses to yield. What you need to know about this crypto news.

In Frankfurt, flashy cryptos are often snubbed, but well-groomed tokenization is pampered. Moral: blockchain is allowed in the lounge, provided you take off your shoes, stablecoins, and crazy ideas.

In the space of a few weeks, BitMine has intensified its ETH purchases at a rarely seen pace, crossing a holding threshold that is already raising questions in the market. Behind this massive accumulation, Tom Lee shows a clear conviction: the current phase could mark a turning point in the crypto cycle. This strategy, both opportunistic and structuring, now places BitMine at the heart of the dynamics that could shape Ethereum's future.

The European Central Bank has just taken a decisive step in the debate on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Europe. In an opinion published on Friday, it explicitly supports a proposal from the European Commission that could sustainably transform the way digital assets are monitored on the Old Continent. 

$1.1 billion in 7 days! Crypto ETPs have just smashed their records, with Bitcoin leading ($872M) and institutions making a strong comeback. A historic trend or just a rebound?

Michael Saylor puts one billion dollars back into bitcoin. Strategy bought 13,927 BTC between April 6 and 12, 2026, bringing its total reserve to 780,897 BTC. Despite volatility and latent losses, the accumulation machine is still running.

Hungary could become a more breathable ground for crypto after Viktor Orbán's fall. This political shift goes beyond Budapest: it also affects how the European MiCA rules will be applied, or overinterpreted, in a member state.

In a few hours, the price of oil has crossed the 100 dollar mark again after the announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Washington. This nerve center of global energy trade becomes again a major pressure lever in the confrontation between the United States and Iran. Behind this surge, an immediate risk: to see geopolitical tension turn into a global economic shock, with direct repercussions on inflation and financial markets.

PARIS, April 13, 2026 - Laurent Nuñez, Minister of the Interior, Anne Le Hénanff, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, Jean-Didier Berger, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior, and Clara Chappaz, Ambassador for Digital and Artificial Intelligence, will speak at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, which will also welcome around twenty Members of the National Assembly.

The conflict between WLFI and Justin Sun reaches a decisive stage by entering a judicial phase. Between accusations of blacklisting, suspicions of token control, and lack of transparency, this case highlights potential governance flaws in DeFi and could mark a turning point for investors.

The countdown to the 2028 halving has already begun… and it exposes a reality that few investors anticipate. At the midpoint, the mining ecosystem enters an unprecedented tension zone, far from the balances observed during the previous cycle. Rising costs, increased competition, and structural changes reshape the rules of the game. This halfway point is not trivial, as it marks the beginning of a decisive turning point for companies in the sector as well as for the entire Bitcoin market.

Crypto news - Senator Lummis warns: the CLARITY Act must be voted now or wait until 2030. Full analysis in this article!