Archive 2025

Wall Street flirts with a cypherpunk: 30,000 bitcoins, a SPAC, an impatient heir, and a wink to Satoshi. The question remains who will press the button...

Standard Chartered has taken a major step in crypto by launching a fully regulated spot trading service for Bitcoin and Ethereum, specifically targeting institutional clients. This move makes it the first globally systemically important bank to offer direct access to dollar-paired crypto spot trading, opening the door for corporates, investors, and asset managers to gain exposure to digital assets under the umbrella of a trusted banking institution.

Donald Trump has just avoided a major political setback by rallying dissenters from his own camp. Thanks to a direct intervention in the Oval Office, he is back on track for the adoption of the flagship laws of Crypto Week. However, internal tensions regarding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) hint at a battle that is far from over.

Bitcoin and key altcoins rallied following June’s inflation report, as investors eye a possible Fed rate cut and increased crypto demand.

While Pi Network mobilizes millions of users worldwide, its absence on Binance raises questions. Why does the largest exchange platform ignore such a popular project? While Gate.io and Bitget already allow the exchange of PI tokens, Binance remains inflexible. This strategic silence in the face of community enthusiasm does not go unnoticed and reignites debates about the project's credibility, security, and maturity. A decision that, by itself, could reshape the future of cryptocurrency.

Ethereum suddenly emerges from its lethargy. By breaking through a strategic price zone, the asset marks one of its sharpest movements in weeks. Increased volumes, aligned technical signals, and a resurgence of volatility: all the markers of a market awakening are present. This unexpected sequence repositions Ethereum at the center of attention, amidst the liquidation of short positions and the return of speculative appetite. Such a surge raises as many questions as it intrigues, as the ecosystem still struggles to regain a clear direction.

While the crypto market remains torn between economic uncertainties and regulatory tensions, XRP is making a comeback. The asset from Ripple Labs has just achieved a double feat: a six-month high in its price and an all-time record in derivatives contracts. This dynamic is not merely a speculative surge. The figures reflect a deep mobilization, driven by strong technical signals and a renewed institutional interest. This atypical trajectory could well herald a change of phase.

Tether is doing well with 160 billion USDT, but beneath the stablecoin surface, audits are glaringly absent... and American senators are sharpening their legislative blades.