The European Parliament has paved the way for the extension of Chat Control until 2028. This regime allows platforms to voluntarily scan certain private communications to detect child sexual abuse content. The text however rekindles a central battle in Europe: protecting children without weakening encryption and privacy.
Strategy could pay its dividends for 30 years even if bitcoin does not rise again, according to Michael Saylor. The executive published a new risk simulator to defend his financial model, a few days after a sale of 3,588 BTC aimed at strengthening the group's liquidity.
The Shiba Inu ecosystem could soon reach a new milestone after several months of discretion around some of its most anticipated projects. Recent exchanges within the community revive speculation about the return of Shiba Eternity and the metaverse associated with the SHIB universe. Without an official schedule, several clues nonetheless show that the teams continue their work behind the scenes. These statements come as developers reaffirm their desire to refocus their efforts on sustainable products for the coming years.
While investors track every move of major funds to anticipate the next shock in the market, JPMorgan invites us to look elsewhere. In a new analysis, the American bank believes that the real threats weighing on public cryptos do not come from capital fluctuations, but from a much deeper transformation of their infrastructure. This interpretation challenges the usual explanations for volatility and brings back to the forefront the silent competition between blockchain architectures, set to reshape the ecosystem's future.
Bitcoin rose by 1.2% on Thursday to reach $63,000. Nasdaq futures were not left behind, with a jump of 2.6%, and the markets seem little disturbed by the news of renewed US airstrikes on Iran. Does this apparent indifference reflect a new maturity of the crypto market in the face of geopolitical crises?
Bitcoin miners are racing into AI, but insider sales, governance questions and a $50 billion financing gap raise fresh concerns. Decode.
The Ethereum Foundation is shifting paradigms and automating its cyber defense. Its « Protocol Security » unit now deploys swarms of autonomous AI agents to continuously attack its own network. The goal is to track, exploit, and fix vulnerabilities before hackers do. This initiative, revealed by the protocol's security team, marks a major technological breakthrough at a time when the slightest flaw in a smart contract can lead to losses of hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Shiba Inu community burns tokens like there's no tomorrow, but the price keeps tanking. The memecoin market, meanwhile, is melting like snow in the sun.
The entry into force of MiCA was supposed to normalize the European crypto market, but recent revelations from Binance prove otherwise. By unveiling the behind-the-scenes of a fragmented reality, the industry giant exposes a paradox. While the European Union shows unprecedented severity, several regulators are quietly courting the exchange behind the scenes. This issue raises questions about the effectiveness of continental legal barriers against mobile capital. Such a tug-of-war marks a major geopolitical turning point.
After several weeks marked by high volatility, Ethereum shows signs of recovery that revive investors' expectations. The second most important cryptocurrency has rebounded from its low recorded in June and again attracts analysts' attention. Several technical indicators and the growing interest of institutional players support a favorable short-term scenario. However, some signals still call for caution, as the market remains divided between the prospect of a new rise and the risk of a temporary pullback.
SWIFT launches its blockchain registry with 17 major banks to test cross-border payments in tokenized deposits. This pilot marks a strong step for institutional crypto, as it brings classic banking rails closer to digital infrastructures capable of operating 24/7.
In June 2026, $8.9 billion was taken out of gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) due to pressure from the Fed and a strong dollar. But Asia is unwavering. Is gold becoming less of a safe haven? Examine the flows that are changing the markets in detail.
North America's biggest Web3 party is heading south. After its Toronto homecoming in July, the Blockchain Futurist Conference brings its festival-style energy to Miami on November 17-18, 2026, taking over the DAER Dayclub & Nightclub inside the iconic Hard Rock Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Two days where blockchain meets beach-club vibes, with 250+ speakers, real robots on site, and the kind of networking that actually closes deals. And for the Cointribune community, there's a bonus that makes it an easy call: 20% off your pass with a dedicated code. Best grab it before prices climb.
Tokenized stocks are changing scale. In one month, transfers jumped by 105% to reach 8.41 billion dollars. The distributed market value also rises to 2.16 billion dollars. It is no longer just a crypto experiment: Wall Street and blockchain platforms are already competing for the same ground.
SpaceXAI is ready to take a new step in the global race for artificial intelligence. SpaceX’s AI division is preparing to release its first model developed with the code editor Cursor. At the crossroads of aerospace, AI, and decentralized finance, this breakthrough could reshuffle the global computing power cards, influence the valuation of industry giants, and weigh on the investment strategies of institutional players.
The venture capital market is evolving rapidly, driven by new technological priorities and increasingly distinct trade-offs. In this context, Paradigm announces the closing of a new 1.2 billion dollar fund aimed at financing projects related to AI and robotics while continuing certain activities in cryptocurrency. This operation illustrates a redistribution of capital towards emerging technologies, as crypto fundraisings become rarer and focus on a limited number of large-scale operations.
After weeks of massive outflows, institutional investors seem to be changing course. Crypto investment products listed on Wall Street (Bitcoin ETFs) are recording a significant slowdown in selling pressure, a signal the market was waiting for to hope to stop its correction. This reversal, still fragile, offers a glimpse into the mindset of major investors facing economic uncertainties and could mark the start of a new sequence for cryptos.
The EU Parliament revives the vote on the Chat Control text. This rekindles concerns about the confidentiality of private messages.
BNB Chain wants to bring decentralized finance into a new dimension. The network is preparing a fourth layer 1 blockchain fully dedicated to high-frequency trading and artificial intelligence agents. The goal is clear: to offer an execution speed comparable to centralized platforms, without sacrificing the custody of assets by users. While DeFi infrastructure performance remains a barrier for many institutional investors, this new architecture could reshuffle the competition between decentralized finance and centralized actors.
The application of the new European tax rules on cryptocurrencies is already causing disputes in France. The non-custodial exchange platform Bull Bitcoin has initiated proceedings before the Council of State to request the annulment of the French decree implementing the DAC8 directive. The company believes that this reporting system could expose users to surveillance and security risks. According to it, the consequences would far exceed the tax framework and could affect nearly 135 million Bitcoin holders in Europe.
The stablecoin market is split into two distinct uses of USDT and USDC according to Dune Analytics. Complete breakdown here!
Canada's biggest crypto gathering is back, and it's bringing the heavyweights. The Blockchain Futurist Conference lands in Toronto on July 21-22, 2026, right on the waterfront, split between the Rebel Entertainment Complex and the Cabana Pool Bar. Two days where Vitalik Buterin, Charles Hoskinson and Ben Goertzel take the stage to talk about the future of crypto, AI and Web3. And for the Cointribune community, there's a little bonus that changes everything: 20% off your pass with a dedicated code. Worth grabbing before prices climb.
Anthropic removed a hidden tracking system of Claude Code after the discovery, in June, of markers identifying certain Chinese users. The company cites the fight against account abuse and model distillation. Is AI tools transparency still compatible with this form of surveillance?
The SEC places crypto regulation, IPOs, and private markets at the heart of its 2026 agenda. Its chairman Paul Atkins wants to clarify the custody of digital assets, regulate tokenized securities, and facilitate capital raising. The message is clear: Washington wants to modernize its markets without abandoning investor protection.
As on-chain data establishes itself as a credibility barometer, the XRP ecosystem once again attracts attention thanks to tangible adoption indicators. This development reveals a deeper market transformation, where the strength of a network is measured as much by the daily engagement of its users as by its ability to attract institutional capital.
The British political scene is going through a new zone of turbulence following the announcement of Nigel Farage's resignation from his Clacton MP mandate. This decision comes as several revelations concern donations and gifts received from personalities linked to the crypto sector. The affair is accompanied by parliamentary investigations and revives questions about the ties between political leaders and digital finance. At the same time, the person concerned claims to have respected the law and wishes to let voters decide his political future in a by-election.
American strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities have brought geopolitical risk back to the heart of financial markets. In just a few hours, oil soared, investors turned to assets deemed safest, and cryptos once again revealed their sensitivity to international tensions. This resumption of hostilities raises a central question: facing a major military crisis, can bitcoin compete with traditional safe havens, or does it remain a risky asset like the others?
MiCA already scaring off some crypto players, but Brussels wants to add DeFi, staking and NFTs. While exchanges digest round one, eurocrats are already cooking round two.
While capital is fleeing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs at an unprecedented rate, another player is attracting attention. Hyperliquid's HYPE token continues to evolve at the top of its valuation, contrary to a crypto market under pressure. This divergence reveals a deeper shift. In an environment where speculative liquidity fades, protocols capable of generating real economic activity begin to break free from traditional cycles. Hyperliquid today stands as the most significant embodiment of this mutation.
Bitcoin is approaching two major forks scheduled for August 2026. The first, BIP-110, aims to limit certain data recorded on the network. The second, eCash, aims to create a separate chain with new rules. Two very different projects, but the same risk: reigniting the debate about what Bitcoin should remain.