Archive March 2025

Ah, the SEC... that watchdog of the crypto markets that sometimes gives us cold sweats. But this time, it has decided to put away its whistle and offer us a little breath of fresh air. On March 20, 2025, in an (almost) historic statement, the Securities and Exchange Commission clarified a point that many miners were waiting for like the thaw of spring: NO, mining in Proof-of-Work (PoW) does not constitute an offer of securities!

The end of the endless legal battle between the SEC and Ripple surprised no one, as investors had already anticipated this withdrawal due to a pro-crypto shift driven by the Trump administration. While the announcement marked the closure of one of the sector's most emblematic legal cases, the markets had already priced in this outcome well before it was officially announced.

The alignment of the planets continues. While the United States wants to accumulate "as many bitcoins as possible," the global money supply is climbing again.

2025 could mark a point of no return for crypto. As traditional markets navigate between uncertainties and capricious interest rates, financial institutions seem to have found their new compass: digital assets. According to a recent study by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon, 83% of institutional investors plan to increase their allocations to crypto starting next year. A shocking figure that conceals a more complex reality, but above all, a profound transformation of investment strategies. Far from clichés about volatility, crypto is becoming a pillar of institutional portfolios.

Ethereum continues to assert its supremacy in the world of stablecoins, with a record transaction volume of 850 billion dollars, largely dominated by USDT and USDC. This explosive growth raises questions: can this massive adoption actually impact the valuation of ETH or, on the contrary, benefit its competitors?

The European Union is undergoing a discreet yet persistent revolution. A recent report from Oobit, a platform specialized in crypto payments, reveals that 70% of crypto transactions on its network are absorbed by retail, food, and beverages. This figure shatters the clichés about the marginal use of cryptocurrencies. But how can we explain this silent infiltration into the daily lives of Europeans? Between regulatory adoption and economic pragmatism, the landscape is reshaping.

What if blockchain became the new safeguard of humanitarian aid? A persistent rumor is circulating in Washington: USAID, a pillar of international assistance, might undergo a transformation under the influence of Trump advisors. Their idea? To inject a dose of crypto into the bureaucratic veins of the agency. The stated goal: to track every dollar, eradicate leaks, and redefine transparency. A bold shift that combines technological innovation and political calculation.

The Bitcoin bull hesitates, the crowds are not rushing... or perhaps they already have, quietly, through an unexpected path that no chart had traced.