Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again shaken the crypto markets. Bitcoin sharply dropped below the psychological barrier of $105,000 after Tel Aviv claimed a series of attacks against Iran. This spectacular decline raises the question: does Bitcoin really deserve its status as a safe-haven asset?
Thanks to a more favorable attitude from the SEC, DeFi governance tokens are resuming their upward trend.
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.