DeFi hits a wall: JPMorgan warns about a lack of trust from institutions. Detailed explanations in this article!
The Strait of Hormuz, a key passage through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil transits, is tipping into a zone of extreme tension. Donald Trump now claims to have total control over access, stating that no ship can pass without the approval of the United States Navy. This stance comes after several military incidents between Washington and Tehran, escalating an already explosive crisis. Between shows of force and direct responses, this standoff is redrawing energy and strategic balances on a global scale.
The use of digital assets enters a more contrasted phase after several quarters marked by dynamic global activity. According to a TRM Labs study, cryptocurrency adoption slowed in the first quarter of 2026, especially in developed economies. This evolution shows a more selective crypto market, where local needs, digital payments, economic conditions, and geopolitical tensions increasingly influence user behaviors.
Predictive markets enter a new risk zone. The arrest of an American soldier for betting on Polymarket linked to an operation against Nicolás Maduro shows that the boundary between information and exploitation can quickly disappear.
Medical AI crosses a threshold that is no longer just theoretical. OpenAI now claims that its ChatGPT model outperforms human doctors in certain clinical tasks, with supporting figures. With ChatGPT for Clinicians, the company tackles directly the heart of the healthcare system, between documentation, research, and decision support. Behind this announcement, a promise of productivity… but also questions about reliability and the methodology used. This advancement marks a turning point in the accelerated integration of artificial intelligence in medicine.
The White House has just lifted the veil: Donald Trump will indeed speak Saturday at the gala organized for holders of the TRUMP memecoin. An event as fascinating as it is controversial, mixing presidential power, crypto, and suspicions of conflicts of interest.
Metaplanet raises 50 million dollars to buy more bitcoin, and this choice confirms a strategy that has become central for the Japanese company. The company listed in Tokyo no longer just keeps BTC in reserve. It now builds its financial model around it.
DeepSeek launched its V4 models on April 24, 2026, optimized for Huawei Ascend chips and marking a major breakthrough in Chinese AI. With performance rivaling GPT-5.4 and Gemini, this open-source model could redefine global standards.
Institutional flows are intensifying, but the market is sending a completely different signal. Despite nine consecutive days of inflows into XRP-related investment products, its performance against Bitcoin is deteriorating dangerously. This unexpected gap between capital inflows and price weakness raises questions for investors: do ETFs really suffice to support an asset? Behind this contradictory dynamic, technical indicators outline a much more worrying scenario for XRP.
Cardano reveals its big plan, Hoskinson promises the top, and skeptics count the steps. In crypto, social mobility exists, but it often breaks down.