Tokens 2025 end up in the scrapyard: -71% median. Meanwhile, Coinbase and Circle stocks are flying off the shelves. Institutions change their business. Logical.
A former employee of a major fintech is accused of threatening to disclose KYC data to obtain a ransom in crypto. The case, confirmed by the company concerned, reveals a rarely discussed risk: the internal exploitation of sensitive information. In a sector where trust relies on data protection, this episode raises questions about control and security mechanisms.
Stablecoins want to buy U.S. debt. 2 trillion in their sights. The Treasury panics, 30-year bonds suffer. Tether is rubbing its hands.
With every advance in quantum computing, one question repeatedly arises: can bitcoin withstand a machine capable of breaking its cryptographic foundations? The topic, long confined to academic circles, is now imposed in the strategic debate. This week, Michael Saylor took a position, estimating that the threat would not materialize for more than ten years. He even mentions a coordinated global response if the risk became real. Enough to revive the debate on the strength of the protocol.
Bitcoin records a historic decline in active addresses. Simple pause or major warning sign for crypto investors?
Can crypto become a tool for geopolitical reconstruction? Indeed, the "Board of Peace" created by Donald Trump is studying the hypothesis of a dollar-backed stablecoin to support efforts in Gaza. In a territory where the banking system is largely destroyed and financial flows remain unstable, this approach places cryptos at the heart of an unprecedented debate mixing finance, regulation, and international influence.
The price of the Shiba Inu crypto seems to particularly attract the attention of analysts. Behind the fantasies of a 1 $ SHIB, a more significant figure indeed stands out. It is its market capitalization reaching 3.6 billion dollars. According to crypto experts, this figure changes everything. Explanations.
DAOs dream of a world where decisions are made “by the crowd.” In practice, the crowd yawns. And Vitalik Buterin has just pointed out the real core issue: it’s not (only) a problem of rules, it’s a problem of attention. Too many votes, too many topics, too much technicality… and in the end, a minority decides while the majority lets it pass.
In France, the wave of crypto-related kidnappings would be less about technology and more about the visibility of the victims. According to the police, masterminds based abroad would orchestrate these attacks through local relays, following a repeated pattern of spotting, recruiting, and carrying out actions, where crypto becomes a signal of wealth "easily monetizable".
The Ethereum Foundation has stepped up its involvement in decentralized finance, committing new resources to its DeFipunk initiative even as ETH trades under pressure. The move comes at a time when Ethereum’s price structure remains weak, with sellers in control across several timeframes. While market sentiment leans bearish, the foundation appears focused on shaping the long-term direction of DeFi within its ecosystem.