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Europe is entering a new phase of its crypto regulation. The debate is no longer about the need to regulate the sector. It is now about a more sensitive question: who should really hold the steering wheel, Brussels or the national authorities?

In the first quarter of 2026, derivatives overwhelmingly outrank spot, revealing a heightened concentration of volumes on a few dominant platforms. Meanwhile, new players are emerging and beginning to establish themselves in a landscape previously locked down. Between persistent domination by leaders and the gradual rise of DeFi, the industry is entering a phase of restructuring.

A symbolic threshold is about to be crossed by the Ethereum Foundation. With nearly 70,000 ETH now staked, the institution is accelerating a major strategic shift in managing its treasury. Behind this rise is a clear objective: generate returns without selling its reserves. This repositioning goes beyond financial logic as it also redefines its role in the ecosystem and raises governance issues.

Receiving Bitcoin for free seemed to belong to the past. However, this practice could make a comeback. With Jack Dorsey’s initiative, the Bitcoin Faucet reappears as an intuitive and accessible tool. Behind this concept, a broader ambition is emerging. Reduce entry barriers and revive Bitcoin adoption in an ecosystem that has become complex and dominated by institutions.

The American financial giant Charles Schwab is about to reach a historic milestone. By the end of the first half of 2026, its clients will be able to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum directly on the platform. An announcement that comes at a time when the crypto market is going through a period of turbulence.

A solo miner wins an exceptional bitcoin block, reminding us that this lottery survives despite the brutal industrialization of current global mining.

At Oracle, AI is no longer just used to sell cloud. It is also used to justify a social cut of rare brutality. At the beginning of April, the group launched a wave of global layoffs announced by email at dawn, in a context of massive spending on its data centers and increasing pressure on its cash flow.

DeFi did not have its most explosive quarter, but it remains an open target. In the first quarter of 2026, hackers stole approximately 168.6 to 169 million dollars from 34 DeFi protocols. The figure is significantly lower than in the first quarter of 2025, but it reminds us of one simple thing: in crypto, a lull never means security.

Tokenization is advancing rapidly in global finance, driven by institutions... but doubt is setting in. In a recent report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) makes a clear observation: this innovation promises to streamline markets and improve transparency, while introducing new risks that are difficult to anticipate. Between the acceleration of transactions and the potential weakening of financial balance, tokenization is establishing itself as a major transformation whose consequences remain largely uncertain.

While the crypto market remains under pressure, MARA sends a strong signal. Between layoffs and massive Bitcoin sales, the company no longer just endures the market, it redefines its strategy. Behind these decisions, a shift towards AI and energy is taking shape, revealing a deeper transformation of miners' role in the crypto ecosystem.

Bitcoin is going through a phase of tension that increasingly resembles the beginning of a true bear market. Several on-chain indicators show that the market is approaching areas historically associated with cycle lows. Are we at the dawn of a general capitulation… or simply halfway through a cycle correction?

Under pressure from traditional markets, the leading crypto has just hit a weekly low in a climate dominated by soaring oil prices and geopolitical tensions. This movement goes beyond a simple technical correction and revives darker scenarios. Some analysts already mention a return to $10,000, reigniting the debate on the crypto market's vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks.

Bitcoin is wavering and taking a brutal shock: nearly 600 billion dollars are now unrealized losses. At 66,000 dollars, the market reveals fragility rarely seen at this scale. A significant part of the supply is under pressure, while some long-term investors are starting to give in. Between capitulation and demand exhaustion, this phase marks a turning point in the current market dynamics. It remains to be seen whether this tension signals a simple adjustment... or a deeper cycle change.

Google DeepMind has just published the first comprehensive mapping of attacks against AI agents. Complete decryption here.

Markets are wavering, energy is soaring, and even gold is retreating amid geopolitical tensions. In this unstable context, Bitcoin is beginning to reveal a deeper transformation of the global system that few anticipated.

XRP has declined sharply since the beginning of 2026. Indeed, the token is experiencing a marked drop in a context of technical weakening. Charts signal a critical phase, with key levels now under pressure. As support loses ground, the hypothesis of a return to 1 dollar is prevailing in analyses. The market is entering a decisive sequence for the asset.

American crypto is approaching a key moment. According to Coinbase, a compromise on the CLARITY Act is now close in the US Senate, but the text still has no date for committee passage or guarantee of a final vote.

As Google fast-tracks its post-quantum timeline to 2029, Naoris Protocol ($NAORIS) activates the first Layer 1 blockchain built from the ground up to withstand quantum computers. The mainnet is now operational. In Brief Naoris Protocol has launched the first native post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain, designed to…

Metaplanet has just crossed a milestone that very few companies can claim. The Japanese company bought 5,075 bitcoins in the first quarter of 2026, bringing its treasury to 40,177 BTC. This move pushes it to the third place among the largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasuries, behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital.

In Hong Kong, stablecoins could come under the direct influence of major banks. HSBC and Standard Chartered are preparing to play a central role in a system strictly regulated by the authorities. Behind this development, a dual ambition is taking shape: to regain control of a key crypto market and to impose a regulated model against past excesses. Hong Kong is advancing its pieces in a global battle where traditional finance and blockchain now converge.

Ethereum shows activity close to its all-time highs, without its price following the same trajectory. Around 2,130 dollars, ETH operates in relative stability despite sustained network usage. This gap between fundamentals and valuation is striking. It reveals a notable divergence as the ecosystem continues to gain intensity.

Moody’s has just made history by rating bonds secured by Bitcoin. A world first that could revolutionize finance. Discover how this alliance between crypto and traditional institutions opens new opportunities, while raising major challenges.

Warren Buffett just bought $17 billion in Treasury bills. What this historic signal means for bitcoin price.

With Musk, the stock market offers an orbital firework: rockets, satellites, billions and this question already scratching Wall Street, industrial genius or giant magic trick?

The month of March 2026 offered a breath of fresh air to Bitcoin ETF investors. After two months of massive outflows, funds returned to capital inflows. But behind this encouraging signal lies a much less flattering quarterly report. Is the awakening sustainable, or just a lull before the next storm?

Prediction markets are betting on an explosive end to 2026 for Bitcoin, but the price is still below its key levels.

The quantum timeline is tightening. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology estimate that a usable quantum computer could emerge before 2030. Such a projection disrupts established forecasts and revives questions about the security of cryptographic systems, including blockchains. As technical advances accelerate, the prospect of a shift is no longer distant.

The tokenization of real-world assets has shifted from experimental pilot to institutional reality. On-chain RWA value surpassed $12 billion in March 2026, more than doubling from the start of 2025, according to data from RWA.xyz. From tokenized U.S. Treasuries to private credit and equities, the race to bridge traditional finance and blockchain accelerates at breakneck speed. For investors seeking exposure to this booming sector, the choice of CEX (centralized exchange) matters more than ever. Not all platforms offer the same depth of RWA token listings, regulatory compliance, or trading infrastructure. Here are five platforms that stand out in 2026.