Archive February 2026

Washington opens a new explosive trade front. After being overruled by the Supreme Court on his use of emergency powers, Donald Trump immediately announced a 10% global tariff on imports. This decision renews trade tensions at a time when markets remain particularly sensitive to political shocks. Between institutional confrontation, alternative legal strategy, and increased volatility risk, this episode could have effects far beyond U.S. borders.

While the cryptocurrency market undergoes a phase of decline marked by strong risk aversion, Tether's USDT shows an opposite dynamic. The stablecoin records record adoption, driven by practical uses such as savings, payments, and cross-border transfers, confirming its central role in crypto ecosystem liquidity and stability.

Bitcoin has only two outcomes according to Michael Saylor, either $0 or 1 million $. A radical prediction that shakes the crypto market. Between total collapse and financial revolution, which scenario will happen according to you?

While the crypto exchanges sector is going through a consolidation phase accelerated by MiCA regulation, Kraken positions itself as one of the strongest players in the European market. Dorian Vincileoni, Head of Regional Growth for Western Europe and the Baltic countries at Kraken, shares his vision on market evolution, platform strategic priorities, and the challenges of building a sustainable crypto infrastructure. Interview.

MARA makes a big move by taking control of 64% of Exaion, EDF's technological gem. A strategic acquisition marking the end of traditional Bitcoin mining and the start of an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI).

By setting a deadline of about ten days to decide between a diplomatic agreement and military action, Donald Trump has placed Iran back at the center of a high international tension sequence. The American president stated he is considering a limited military strike to pressure Tehran on its nuclear program, even as discussions are ongoing. Between strategic pressure, naval deployment, and a tight timetable, Washington and Iran are now advancing on a particularly fragile diplomatic line.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen a fifth consecutive week of net outflows. In total, nearly 3.8 billion dollars have left these investment vehicles since mid-January. Institutional investors are tightening ranks, but for how long?

Donald Trump raises tariffs to 15%. The decision, announced in a tense electoral atmosphere, revives the American protectionist line and puts trade policy back at the center of the economic debate. Traditional markets reacted. Cryptos, however, remained stable. This contrast raises questions about the real sensitivity of the crypto market to political and trade shocks.