Archive September 2025

This month could finally initiate a concrete turn in the endless FTX saga. Indeed, the FTX Recovery Trust plans to release 1.6 billion dollars for the creditors, marking the third wave of reimbursements since February. In a climate still imbued with distrust, this massive redistribution crystallizes hopes for a credible recovery. However, as payments progress, pressures intensify on the crypto industry, urged to close the chapter of the scandal and restore widely eroded trust.

The Bitcoin network has never been stronger. Its mining difficulty has just reached an all-time high at 142.3 trillion, up 29.6% since January. This figure reflects both the rise in hashrate power and the growing pressure on mining companies. While the blockchain strengthens against potential attacks, technical and economic requirements impose an increasingly tough selection among sector players.

When equations shipwreck, a Google AI comes to the rescue. Result: stunned mathematicians and a scientific future that looks like science fiction.

As the conflict in Ukraine drags on, the European Union opens a new front: that of cryptos. For the first time, Brussels plans to directly sanction crypto platforms, integrating these decentralized infrastructures into its economic measures against Moscow. A discreet but strategic shift, integrating cryptos into the realm of international pressure tools.

MetaMask, the essential crypto wallet of the Ethereum ecosystem, could finally launch its token. Joe Lubin, CEO of Consensys, has just announced that this launch could happen "sooner than expected." A promise that excites traders… but also leaves many doubts.

Bitcoin is becoming scarce… at least on the open market. The “illiquid supply” has just registered a new high at 14.3 million BTC, while whales absorb more than the annual production. As a result, there are fewer coins available for sale and selling pressure is weakening.

X is taking legal action against banned accounts that tried to regain access through bribery and fraud, some of which are linked to the larger Com network under FBI scrutiny.

Paul Atkins, the current chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Gary Gensler, the agency’s former chief, both appeared before the media this week to discuss the regulatory atmosphere under the current administration, particularly policies proposed by President Donald Trump.