Ripple, in "burn & mint" mode, aims to outdo Tether with its stablecoin RLUSD. The goal: to be among the top 5 stablecoins by December. Stay tuned, but things are heating up!
Blockchain, often perceived as a niche technology, could become a key player in redefining global job markets by 2030. A recent report highlights the untapped potential of this technology, capable of creating over 1.5 million jobs in the coming years, a growth comparable to or even exceeding that of AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Trump goes all out with a VIP dinner to save his memecoin, while crypto traders slip away with the cash. Cozy atmosphere, emptied wallets.
As international monetary tensions intensify, China is ramping up its offensive against the dominance of the dollar. Beijing is formalizing the launch of a strategic plan to impose its own international payment system. This initiative marks a major turning point in the redefinition of global financial flows, reinforcing China's ambition for a multipolar economic order. By directly targeting traditional networks dominated by the West, this maneuver is now capturing the attention of markets, governments, and major financial institutions.
The global financial geography is experiencing a spectacular transformation. Far from the sanitized skyscrapers of Wall Street or the centuries-old Swiss banks, a new map is emerging: that of the cities that have embraced the blockchain revolution without complexes. Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital nestled between the Alps and the Balkans, embodies this metamorphosis. With regulatory boldness and a crypto culture already ingrained, it now outshines Hong Kong and Zurich. How has this city of 300,000 inhabitants managed to dominate the game? The answer lies in a subtle mix of legislative pragmatism, agile infrastructures, and an almost organic popular adoption.
The Nasdaq calls on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to treat certain cryptos as traditional financial securities. In a letter dated April 25, Nasdaq urged the SEC to classify certain cryptocurrencies as "stocks," emphasizing the need for clearer regulatory standards for digital assets.
While cryptocurrencies are shaking up the global monetary order and pushing states and central banks to rethink their strategies, Switzerland chooses the path of caution. The Swiss National Bank (SNB), the guardian of the country's economic stability, has just firmly rejected the idea of integrating bitcoin into its reserves. This clear positioning comes at a time when a citizens' initiative is trying to force the adoption of crypto at the highest institutional level.
The Ekaterina Djanova case resembles a financial thriller where crypto, organized crime, and judicial loopholes intertwine. While this 38-year-old Frenchwoman, nicknamed 'the shadow banker,' has been languishing in prison for two years, a legal twist could set her free. Behind this possible legal escape lie burning questions: how does the crypto system facilitate large-scale money laundering? And to what extent does digital impunity extend?
The global economy is undergoing a major transformation with the advent of blockchain, and real estate is not escaping this revolution. Deloitte predicts that tokenized real estate will reach $4 trillion in assets by 2035. This impressive figure highlights a profound shift in real estate investment, making it more accessible and liquid. Tokenization is redefining the rules of the real estate market, opening up new possibilities for a more decentralized global economy.
Bitcoin continues to gain, but 87% of its supply is already in profit. The temptation to sell is great, but demand could still support the crypto. Tensions are rising.