Jerome Powell's term will expire in May 2026, and Donald Trump has already announced that he is considering three to four candidates to replace him. This crucial decision could radically transform American monetary policy and create shockwaves in global financial markets.
In a crypto market waiting for new strong signals, XRP has just caught everyone off guard. While Bitcoin and Ethereum stagnate below their resistances, Ripple's crypto is asserting itself as the most dynamic asset of the moment, driven by decisive legal and technical news. With a jump beyond $2.90, it reconnects with forgotten highs and finds itself at the heart of discussions, amidst speculation about an ETF, renewed institutional interest, and the end of a historic conflict with the SEC.
On Tuesday, in a turn as unexpected as it is symbolic, the United States House of Representatives canceled crucial votes on two major cryptocurrency bills. This setback, occurring during the height of "Crypto Week," follows a procedural failure that exposes the deep political divisions surrounding the regulation of digital assets. While attention was focused on the imminent adoption of the "Clarity" and "GENIUS" texts, discussions are now stalled, casting uncertainty on the future of the U.S. crypto framework.
Digital asset exchange Bitfinex has spotted an interesting trend: grassroots demand for Bitcoin has outpaced supply. Bitfinex’s recent findings come at a time when the apex asset continues to carve strong upward price trajectories amid interest from top industry players. More so, this supply shock indicates the growing appeal of the OG crypto among new market participants despite its high value.
The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWA) is experiencing a spectacular redistribution in 2025. Solana has shown a growth of 218% since January, eclipsing the progress of Ethereum which is limited to 81%. Could this rise redefine the hierarchy of blockchains in this strategic sector?
Independence Day for the United States, July 4th embodies more than just a national holiday. It is an ode to audacity, vision, and innovation. This symbolic date has been chosen by Credefi to mark a decisive turning point: its official entry into the American market. From Silicon Valley, the European DeFi protocol asserts its commitment to anchoring decentralized finance in the real economy. Far from being a mere publicity stunt, this expansion reflects a thoughtful strategy, an engaging dialogue with traditional finance, and a clear ambition: to connect the worlds of blockchain and tangible assets, from Sofia to Wall Street.
Wall Street flirts with a cypherpunk: 30,000 bitcoins, a SPAC, an impatient heir, and a wink to Satoshi. The question remains who will press the button...
Standard Chartered has taken a major step in crypto by launching a fully regulated spot trading service for Bitcoin and Ethereum, specifically targeting institutional clients. This move makes it the first globally systemically important bank to offer direct access to dollar-paired crypto spot trading, opening the door for corporates, investors, and asset managers to gain exposure to digital assets under the umbrella of a trusted banking institution.
Donald Trump has just avoided a major political setback by rallying dissenters from his own camp. Thanks to a direct intervention in the Oval Office, he is back on track for the adoption of the flagship laws of Crypto Week. However, internal tensions regarding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) hint at a battle that is far from over.
Bitcoin and key altcoins rallied following June’s inflation report, as investors eye a possible Fed rate cut and increased crypto demand.