In 2024, regulated savings accounts in France, the Livret A and the Livret de Développement Durable et Solidaire (LDDS), reported a record amount of 16.8 billion euros in interest for savers. This impressive sum was announced by the Caisse des Dépôts, highlighting the ongoing appeal of these savings products despite an uncertain economic context.
In the world of crypto, it is generally expected that innovation and decentralization go hand in hand. However, a recent controversy surrounding the leadership of Ethereum has shaken this ideal. The departure of a lead developer, Eric Conner, following a public disagreement with Vitalik Buterin, raises new questions about the project's direction.
Telegram no longer accepts anything but Toncoin. An exclusive partnership for its crypto services, with only one winner: the TON network. Other blockchains? Excluded. The queen of crypto is crowned.
At $105,000 per Bitcoin, miners are singing in the rain of exahashes. Fierce competition, stellar margins: it’s a dance of numbers and electricity.
In the face of the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally positioning itself to structure the regulatory framework for this booming universe. On January 21, the official announcement of the creation of a dedicated working group, led by Hester Peirce, marks a strategic turning point. But what are the implications for the future of digital assets and, more specifically, Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has maintained its position above $100,000 for the sixth consecutive day, allowing 80% of short-term holders to reconnect with profits. This momentum is accompanied by an intensification of the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) phenomenon, according to several market analysts.
Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, expressed her optimism about the future of crypto regulation under the Trump administration. In a recent interview, Johnson predicted that the Trump administration would work towards the integration of traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrencies, thereby providing the necessary regulatory clarity in the United States.
Artificial intelligence is establishing itself as a driving force for transformation in fields as varied as health, security, and defense. Yesterday, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, took a historic step by announcing a massive investment plan of 500 billion dollars. This project, designed to place the United States at the forefront of global technological innovation, is based on a strategic alliance with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, three pillars of the industry. With this unprecedented initiative, Washington aims to consolidate its leadership amid increased international competition, with a view to paving the way for major technological advancements.
President Donald Trump has just granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the dark web site Silk Road, after more than 11 years of incarceration! He had been sentenced to two life terms without the possibility of parole for charges of drug trafficking and money laundering using bitcoin. Trump's pardon, which is not favored by everyone, is part of the many promises made to the crypto community during the election period.
At the beginning of 2025, financial markets and the crypto sector exhibit opposing dynamics. U.S. stock indices are hitting historical highs, while Bitcoin hovers around the symbolic threshold of $106,000. Despite the absence of the anticipated presidential decree from Donald Trump in favor of cryptos, Bitcoin has managed to bounce back after a brief decline. This context blends the optimism created by a growth-oriented economy with the frustration of a crypto community still seeking political recognition.
Billionaire Mark Cuban suggests an unexpected approach to tackling the U.S. national debt: creating a dedicated memecoin. This proposal, which seems laced with irony, comes as the crypto market experiences a new wave of speculation surrounding the TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins, currently at the center of a heated controversy.
The global economic landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by alliances that reflect the ambitions of emerging countries to reshape traditional centers of influence. In this context, Nigeria, the largest economic power in Africa, has joined the circle of BRICS partners. This initiative, orchestrated under Brazil's presidency, highlights the bloc's desire to promote enhanced cooperation among the nations of the global South. Although this partnership does not yet confer a decision-making role to Nigeria, it reflects a growing dynamic of economic integration and a shared quest for financial sovereignty in the face of dominant Western models.
"America First" roars Trump, hammering taxes and drilling like a refrain. The Green New Deal expires, the economy trembles, the euro wonders.
On January 21, 2025, MicroStrategy, the economic intelligence company led by Michael Saylor, announced the acquisition of an additional 11,000 bitcoins for a total amount of $1.1 billion. This transaction was made at an average price of $101,191 per BTC. With this new acquisition, MicroStrategy now holds an impressive total of 461,000 BTC, acquired for a total amount of $29.3 billion, at an average price of $63,610 per bitcoin.
In a particularly tense geopolitical context, the World Economic Forum 2025 opened yesterday in Davos, Switzerland. This 54th edition brings together more than 3,000 global leaders to address the major challenges of our time, in a climate marked by Donald Trump's return to the American presidency.
The European Union is strengthening its role as a pioneer in financial regulation and is addressing a critical issue: the regulation of cryptocurrencies. With the arrival of the MiCA regulatory framework (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), ESMA, the financial markets authority, is calling for swift action against stablecoins that do not comply with the new standards. This regulatory shift, aimed at protecting investors and ensuring transparency, heralds a major overhaul of the European crypto ecosystem and poses significant challenges for both issuers and trading platforms.
Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from his position as co-director of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to run for governor of Ohio. This unexpected departure leaves Elon Musk as the sole leader of this controversial new federal organization, created by presidential decree.
On January 21, 2025, the cryptocurrencies $TRUMP and $MELANIA experienced a drastic drop following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. This situation highlights the risks associated with memecoins and intrigues analysts. Is this a revolt from the crypto market due to Trump's oversight during his inauguration?
Donald Trump's term begins on an unexpected note for the crypto sphere. While many hoped for strong announcements on the first day, the president remained silent on digital assets, plunging the markets into doubt. However, beyond this first day, encouraging signals are emerging.
On January 20, 2025, the National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced the addition of 12 new bitcoins to its strategic reserves, bringing the total to 6,044 BTC, worth over 617 million dollars. This decision comes despite a recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at reducing some of the country’s crypto policies in exchange for a loan of 1.4 billion dollars.
The US debt has surpassed the historic threshold of $36 trillion, forcing the Treasury to temporarily halt its debt issuances. This decision, driven by the necessity to contain the crisis, intensifies tensions in financial markets. Among the assets likely to be affected, bitcoin, often seen as a safe haven amid economic uncertainties, could experience a notable correction. However, this situation goes beyond mere market fluctuations. It reflects the vulnerabilities of a global economic system in search of balance, where institutional responses will be crucial for the future of cryptocurrencies.
Bayrou, an anxious prophet, portrays a Europe that watches a conquering dollar and a martial Trump, crushing our dreams of independence. The time for denial is over: it's time for a resurgence.
The Trump family is entering the crypto world and hitting hard. Could their strategy mark a turning point in the ecosystem? Analysis.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, at noon (Eastern Time), Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States during a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington D.C. This inauguration undoubtedly marks the beginning of a new era for the cryptocurrency industry! With anticipated pro-crypto policies, investors are expecting significant changes and increased adoption of blockchain technologies. In his inauguration speech on January 20, Donald Trump made no mention of the strategic reserve of Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies are not among the immediate priorities in the document sent by Republican lawmakers, raising concerns among investors.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, could face legal action as soon as it is officially established. The law firm National Security Counselors is preparing a 30-page complaint, alleging violations of federal transparency law.
Transatlantic relations are experiencing a period of heightened tensions, marked by Donald Trump's return to the American presidency. In this context, Isabel Schnabel, a prominent member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), has sounded the alarm. She claims that a trade war between the European Union and the United States is "highly probable," due to the protectionist policies already announced by the American administration. If these measures, including high tariffs on European imports, were to materialize, they could destabilize the global economy. This threat, which particularly targets key sectors in the euro area, poses critical challenges for the future of international economic relations.
The crypto world has recently been shaken by the emergence of $Melania, a new memecoin launched by Melania Trump. This token quickly attracted the attention of investors but also raised concerns about the possibility of a Rug Pull, a scam where developers abandon the project after taking investors' funds. These concerns intensified when analysts discovered that nearly 90% of the total supply of the Melania memecoin was held in a single crypto wallet.
World Liberty Financial, the crypto project backed by Donald Trump, has just made a massive investment of 48 million dollars in Ethereum. This strategic acquisition comes as ETH shows signs of strengthening against Bitcoin, in a context already marked by the meteoric success of memecoins associated with the Trump family.
From January 31 to February 2, 2025, Alephium, a next-generation blockchain, will participate in CryptoXR, the second largest crypto conference in France, to organize a large-scale hackathon in partnership with LSW3 (League for Web3 Security). This event promises to make Auxerre the French capital of Web3, attracting over 3,000 visitors, 70 speakers, and innovative projects.
Bitcoin recently crossed the mythical threshold of $109,000. This new record comes against a backdrop filled with symbols and expectations, as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. A meteoric rise that marks a key moment in the history of cryptocurrencies.