Tether is taking down its posters of abandoned blockchains to better align with crypto stars: while some lament Omni, others are already celebrating on Ethereum and Tron.
While Bitcoin continues to dominate headlines and attract capital, an old rival is waking up with rare intensity: XRP. This Ripple token, long stuck in a corridor of indifference, has just slammed the door on the technical status quo. And this time, the offensive is taking shape against Bitcoin.
By continually reaching new heights, Bitcoin has finally surpassed them. This week, the pioneer of cryptocurrencies not only broke its own record: it has also pulled a host of stock values along with it, from exchange giants like Coinbase to the most aggressive miners. A spectacular surge that speaks volumes about the market's mindset: crypto is no longer on the sidelines; it is taking center stage. And when it ignites, an entire parallel economy, now institutional as well, is set ablaze. A breakdown of a week that will be remembered in the annals of digital finance.
As global balances are being redrawn, the BRICS summit in Rio outlined the contours of a more pronounced multipolar influence. Behind the notable absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, discussions led to concrete proposals: reform of international institutions, enhanced climate cooperation, and regulation of artificial intelligence. Less spectacular, but more strategic, this edition sheds light on the ambitions of the global South, while revealing the latent tensions that weaken the coherence of a bloc in search of credibility.
The hacker behind the $40 million GMX exploit has begun returning the stolen crypto after accepting a $5 million white hat bounty offered by the GMX team.
The shadow of Elon Musk looms once again over Europe. The Paris court has opened a criminal investigation into the platform X, suspected of algorithmic manipulation for the purposes of foreign interference. This case, at the crossroads of cybercrime, European justice, and geopolitical tensions, could mark a new escalation in the trade war between the United States and the European Union.
Ethereum is sprinting in Web3: zkEVM, secret clients, and proofs in 10 seconds… Meanwhile, rivals are taking a nap and Vitalik is adjusting his stopwatch.
Pump.fun raises 500 million in a flash, while denying liking presales. Behind the bots, rug pulls are piling up. But who is really pulling the strings of the great crypto circus?
In the crypto universe, the activity of whales often serves as a barometer for trend reversals. XRP, buoyed by a record influx of wallets holding more than one million tokens, has just provided a striking illustration. While its price leaps by 26% in a week, the concentration of tokens in a few hands raises questions about the intentions of large holders. Against the backdrop of a widespread altcoin rally, this renewed interest in Ripple's crypto could well mark a strategic turning point for the market.
An explosive Bloomberg investigation accuses Binance and its co-founder Changpeng Zhao of supporting a stablecoin linked to Donald Trump. Named USD1 and issued by World Liberty Financial, this token has sparked numerous controversies. CZ denounces it as a "biased article" and is considering legal action for defamation. Such a case illustrates the growing tensions between political power, financial regulation, and crypto influence.