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?
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.
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.
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 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.
Everything is upended by MiCA. With 1,760 active addresses every day—a four-year record—Circle's EURC soars. What makes this stablecoin so popular in Europe? Find out how regulation reimagines cryptocurrency payments and why players who don't comply face threats.
XRP-backed ETFs have just experienced their first significant setback in 2026. After months of enthusiasm around crypto-related financial products, the latest figures reveal a clear trend reversal. The capital outflows observed in these funds question the scenario of a seamless institutional adoption for the Ripple ecosystem. This change in dynamics raises questions about the strength of investors' appetite for altcoins through listed financial vehicles.
The US Senate could unveil a merged version of the CLARITY Act as early as the week of July 13, with a vote scheduled for July 20. The text, enriched by over 70 pages compared to previous versions, still needs to overcome the hurdle of 60 required votes. Will unresolved ethical issues be enough to derail this tight schedule?
The market for investment products related to cryptocurrencies continues to evolve as issuers adjust their strategies. This time, VanEck has modified the registration documents of its spot Ethereum ETF, a change that occurs as competition intensifies among asset managers. While this update does not call into question the launch of the funds, it brings a new element into a competition where costs, capital flows, and investor choices become determining factors. This development thus deserves careful reading in the current context.
Selling bitcoin was not an option for Strategy. However, the giant holder of corporate BTC reserves broke with its doctrine by selling part of its holdings to meet its short-term financial obligations. This unprecedented reversal reignites the debate on the limitations of the accumulation model adopted by listed companies exposed to bitcoin. While markets question the solidity of this strategy, Standard Chartered delivers an analysis that places these movements in a global perspective.