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Satoshi Nakamoto's 84 billion Bitcoins are threatened by quantum computers. Paradigm has come up with a revolutionary solution: PACTs, anti-quantum protection without revealing identity. A major advance in Bitcoin security.

AI is disrupting reproductive medicine by offering a new chance to infertile men. Developed by Columbia University, the Star method identifies rare sperm in patients with azoospermia. This technological breakthrough has already led to the confirmation of a first pregnancy.

The United Arab Emirates officially left OPEC on May 1, 2026, after 59 years of membership. Abu Dhabi immediately removed all its oil production quotas and is relying on its strategic pipeline to export without depending on the Strait of Hormuz.

Kraken Pro has just launched Ink Points, a loyalty program structured in seasons and directly connected to the Ink ecosystem, the Layer 2 developed by the exchange. Season 1 has already been underway since April 6, and active users of Kraken Pro are accumulating points without even having to sign up. Five progression levels, a system of weekly boosts, and a visible leaderboard: the American exchange, valued at $20 billion since its last funding round, is laying the foundations for a long-term loyalty infrastructure. A strong signal in a market where the battle to capture and retain traders is intensifying.

The Ethereum Foundation emerges from austerity and relaunches its EPF7 program to recruit developers. A bold strategy to strengthen its protocol and rival Bitcoin. Find out how this initiative could redefine the future of blockchain and boost innovation.

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The dollar dominates international trade, but its monopoly is weakening. Amid geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions, the BRICS are accelerating their strategy to break free from it. The bloc is now working on a system of payments in local currencies, capable of profoundly transforming global trade flows. Behind this initiative lies a clear ambition: to reduce Western financial influence and reshape monetary balances on a global scale.

A seemingly minor technical reform could profoundly reshape dollar payments. In the United States, the idea of granting certain stablecoin issuers access to the Federal Reserve is disrupting the established balance between banks and fintechs. In this context, XRP is re-emerging with an unexpected promise: to become a key component in the circulation of monetary flows. Still hypothetical, this scenario fits into a broader transformation of the U.S. financial infrastructure.

France has backed down on the mandatory declaration of self-hosted wallets, and this is a clear victory for Bitcoin defenders. On April 28, 2026, the joint parliamentary committee did not retain Article 3 quater of the bill aimed at combating social and tax fraud. This provision sought to impose an annual declaration of digital asset wallets controlled directly by their users.

The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution banning senators, their staff, and chamber officials from betting on prediction markets, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The decision comes after the indictment of a U.S. soldier accused of using classified information linked to the operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000 on Polymarket. Senate Resolution 708 took effect immediately and now changes the Senate’s internal rules.

Every Bitcoin rebound at $77,000 is capped by the same sellers. Why are short-term holders undermining the rally? Analysis.

Bitcoin ETFs are leaking cash like a cracked safe, while crypto stiffens nervously, squeezed between expensive oil, jittery markets, and investors quietly switching horses mid-race without warning.

La prochaine grande vague crypto ne viendra pas seulement des traders. Binance estime que les paiements, les stablecoins, l’IA, les rendements et les actifs tokenisés pourraient pousser l’adoption vers près de 2 milliards d’utilisateurs d’ici 2030. C’est un changement de récit important : la crypto ne veut plus seulement être un marché, elle veut devenir une couche financière du quotidien.

Can a technology deemed too risky become a strategic asset overnight? In Washington, the Anthropic case illustrates this shift. After being excluded from federal systems, the AI company is returning to the center of discussions, as its capabilities trigger as much interest as concern. Between military requirements, cybersecurity issues, and ethical limits claimed by its leaders, the US administration is now seeking a compromise path in a highly sensitive case.

Tensions are rising around the Strait of Hormuz after Trump refused to accept an Iranian proposal to reopen the maritime route before any progress is made on the nuclear issue. This position keeps pressure on Tehran and is already shaking global markets. Oil reacted sharply, jumping to nearly $120 per barrel, while Bitcoin and Ethereum fell in a constrained liquidity environment. Investors are now watching the impact of this crisis on energy, the dollar, and risk assets, including crypto.

Powell keeps rates frozen, markets sweat, and crypto slides quietly. Oil rises, inflation bites, and the Fed watches calmly while investors wonder who really controls the game now.

An Ethereum whale dormant since 2015 has just moved $23 million worth of ETH. What does this awakening hold? Between restructuring and speculation, this move could be a game-changer for crypto investors.

La DJ canadienne BLOND:ISH, résidente phare de Pacha Ibiza et figure montante du Web3 musical, vient de déployer le portail de son token $NRG sur Solana. Le principe : transformer l'énergie de la communauté en accès concret : guestlist, backstage, musique inédite via un mécanisme déflationniste ancré sur la blockchain. Le lancement intervient dans la foulée de la Paris Blockchain Week 2026, où $NRG a propulsé la closing party officielle dans le salon Gustave Eiffel au premier étage de la Tour Eiffel devant 300 fondateurs et investisseurs. Un modèle qui dépasse le simple fan token pour poser les bases de ce que l'équipe appelle une « économie de l'énergie ».

Deals between American AI giants and the Pentagon are no longer just an ethical debate. They are becoming a matter of public trust, digital sovereignty and even international competition. Europe sees one more reason to accelerate its digital sovereignty.

Ottawa has just launched an unprecedented regulatory offensive against cryptocurrency ATMs. The Canadian government accuses them of having become genuine tools for fraud and money laundering. A decision that is sparking debate in the very country that invented the concept.

Long associated with stablecoins, Tether is now moving into mining infrastructure. The company has unveiled a modular architecture for Bitcoin mining and partnered with Canaan and ACME Swisstech to develop customizable and scalable platforms. The initiative aims to give operators greater control over hardware, energy, and cooling in a sector where efficiency has become a key challenge.

On April 28, the United Arab Emirates announced their withdrawal from OPEC after 59 years of membership, a major turning point for the global oil balance. In the aftermath, bitcoin sharply dropped below $76,000, erasing part of its recent gains. This movement illustrates the growing dependence of cryptocurrencies on geopolitical…

During the Bitcoin 2026 event, Tim Draper warned the audience by stating that not holding bitcoin now amounts to taking a risk. The investor, known for his strong positions, directly links the absence of BTC to financial vulnerability in an environment marked by banking failures and monetary uncertainties. His remarks…

VIENNA, Austria April, 2026 – KuCoin EU, the MiCAR-licensed digital asset platform headquartered in Vienna, today announced a significant strengthening of its anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance capabilities with the appointment of C. Kleinhans as Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO), alongside the expansion of its broader AML function.

After an impressive series of nine consecutive positive sessions, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs sharply reversed trend this Monday, April 28, 2026. Capital outflows reached 263 million dollars in a single day. Bitcoin, unable to break the symbolic 80,000 $ barrier, fell below 77,000 $. Is the bullish momentum truly broken? 

Bitcoin is back at the center of American political play. The White House is preparing an announcement on the strategic reserve desired by Donald Trump, while Congress seeks to turn this project into lasting law.

XRP is evolving in a decisive phase. Behind an apparently stable market, several technical signals converge and place the asset at a critical point. Price compression, sustained volumes, tense structure: the conditions for a large-scale movement seem to be met. Such a configuration, closely followed by analysts, could mark a turning point in the trajectory of the crypto.

A preliminary study by the U.S. Federal Reserve reignites the debate about the impact of artificial intelligence on tech and the crypto ecosystem. According to economists Leland D. Crane and Paul E. Soto, the rise of ChatGPT after November 2022 coincides with a sharp slowdown in employment among developers in the United States. Over three years, this shortfall would represent about 500,000 jobs that probably would have existed without the rapid rise of large language models.