Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has just made a shocking prediction: the stablecoin market could soar to $2 trillion within three years. This announcement comes as Bitcoin flirts with its historical highs.
The line between traditional commerce and decentralized finance is becoming thinner. Shopify, the e-commerce giant, is breaking through the wall of traditional payments by integrating USDC into its Shopify Payments system. This decision is not just a mere technological whim but a strategic shift towards the large-scale adoption of crypto.
Missiles in the Middle East, markets in turmoil: while the economy catches a cold, some are making a fortune off barrels... and others prefer to flee into solid gold. Guess who is pulling the strings?
On June 8, 2025, a tanker under American and European sanctions discreetly docked in Japan, delivering Russian crude to a local refinery. This act, far from negligible, reveals a silent fracture in the Western consensus on energy. While the G7 has been trying for two years to isolate Moscow, Tokyo prioritizes its energy security. This episode, both symbolic and strategic, could subtly reshape the lines of a transforming global energy order.
When Novogratz reads into the bubbles, he sees a seven-figure bitcoin. Prophecy? Deception? Or just a calculated bet from a mogul well-positioned to pull the strings?
In just a few hours, cryptocurrencies have faltered under the weight of a major geopolitical event. Following Israeli strikes in Iran, over one billion dollars in positions were liquidated, taking with them the market's recent gains. This is not just a simple episode of volatility, but a tangible sign that these assets, which stem from a promise of sovereignty, remain exposed to real-world shocks.
While the bombs are falling, Solana climbs, XRP gets excited, and ETFs stir the crypto pot. Should we see geniuses or arsonists behind these digital surges?
American retail giants Amazon and Walmart are currently exploring the issuance of their own dollar-backed stablecoins. This initiative, still in the exploratory phase, could ultimately disrupt the online payment landscape and further reinforce the hegemony of the US dollar.
The stock market has its moods, but sometimes, it is mostly its fears. And this Friday, fear prevailed over everything else. An Israeli strike against Iran was enough to cause an immediate shock on global markets, reminding everyone that indices are never completely disconnected from the sound of bombs. In New York, the Dow Jones dropped more than 600 points right at the opening. A brutal collapse that owes nothing to chance, but everything to geopolitics. In this unstable equation, volatility has become the norm again, and the stock market a sounding board for the real world.
A scam involving NFTs is shaking up the world of professional football. In Spain, six high-profile players, including an Argentine world champion and two former stars of FC Barcelona, are the subject of a judicial investigation. Accused of lending their image to a blockchain project resembling fraud, they are said to have helped ensnare thousands of investors. The case, with complex financial ramifications, sheds light on the possible excesses when sporting fame and crypto technologies intertwine without safeguards.