Archive 2026

China has multiplied strong signals over the past 24 hours. It is continuing to toughen its economic and technological policy while strengthening its control over crypto. Beijing further regulates American capital and accelerates its autonomy in artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Washington's sanctions against Chinese energy companies add additional pressure. Between finance, technology, and energy, the balance of power between Beijing and Washington takes on a new dimension.

88 people indicted, organized criminal networks, tortured victims: crypto-kidnapping is exploding in France. Vanessa Perrée, prosecutor of PNACO, reveals an unprecedented wave of violence targeting cryptocurrency holders. Why is this phenomenon spreading so fast?

Brazil tightens its control over prediction markets related to crypto and financial betting. Authorities have initiated the blocking of 27 platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. This measure comes after a directive from the Ministry of Finance and an action by the National Telecommunications Agency. According to authorities, these services do not comply with the current legal framework. The case therefore goes beyond just the crypto issue. It also affects gambling, user protection, and financial stability.

Nearly 35 million XRP left exchange platforms within 24 hours. This movement, among the most marked of the year, occurs in a context of technical tension and a resurgence of institutional interest. Historically, this type of flow is observed at pivotal moments in the market. Between contraction of the available supply and increasing buying pressure, XRP could enter a decisive phase.

The bitcoin market is changing dimension. Indeed, BlackRock's ETF has just surpassed a historic player in crypto derivatives, marking a turning point in the sector's organization. This surpassing is not just a simple record, but reflects a rapid advancement of regulated markets compared to offshore platforms. This evolution redefines the balances and confirms bitcoin's anchoring in traditional finance.

Bitcoin exceeded 79,000 dollars on Thursday for the first time since January, rekindling investors' appetite. Behind this rebound, VanEck analysts identify several technical indicators that, historically, have preceded significant increases. But how far can this momentum go?

The digital euro is taking on a more political than technical turn. The ECB wants to build an open European payment infrastructure capable of reducing the continent's dependence on Visa, Mastercard, and major foreign digital wallets.

What if crypto was never made for you? Nikil Viswanathan, CEO of Alchemy, emphasizes: crypto was designed for AI agents, not for humans. Discover why traders could soon be replaced by algorithms…