E-commerce has just reached a new milestone. With the integration of instant purchase in ChatGPT, OpenAI transforms its chatbot into a true conversational commerce interface. An evolution that could disrupt consumer habits and reshape the strategy of major online platforms.
Massachusetts lawmakers will soon consider whether the state should create a Bitcoin reserve. A bill introduced earlier this year calls for using state funds and seized crypto assets to build a strategic stockpile. The proposal comes as several U.S. states weigh similar measures, with mixed results across the country.
Tether is on a trajectory that could elevate it to become the most profitable crypto company in history. All the details here!
In September, the Base network (Coinbase's Ethereum solution) made an unexpected breakthrough in the NFT universe. Fueled by the game DX Terminal, the ecosystem surpassed its rivals in number of sales. A sign that a mix of creativity, AI and fun can awaken a market generally losing momentum.
The possibility of a U.S. government shutdown is dominating prediction markets, with traders betting heavily on the outcome. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket show a strong consensus that negotiations in Washington are unlikely to deliver a deal in time. Rising volumes and market probabilities above 85% suggest that participants see a shutdown as the most likely outcome.
Bitcoin consolidates above 100,000 dollars, driven by institutions and the anticipation of the outcome of the "BITCOIN Act."
What if technology is no longer enough? Despite its technical lead, Ethereum falters, not on its foundations, but on its narrative. This is the troubling finding of "Project Mirror," a study commissioned by the Ethereum Foundation, which reveals a deep unease: without a clear vision or mobilizing narrative, the network loses momentum, attractiveness, and coherence. Behind the promises of Web3, a perception crisis is settling in.
Bitcoin is about to close September with a gain of 4.5%, a rare performance that historically precedes spectacular year-end rallies. On-chain data also confirms increased demand, notably driven by American investors. Will this historic setup be enough to propel BTC to $170,000 by December?
Strasbourg could soon become the first major French city to adopt a municipal crypto. What was yesterday reserved for Web3 activist circles is now entering the local public debate. The City Council has adopted an unprecedented motion: to study the feasibility of a local digital currency. The goal is to explore new economic, social, and technological avenues. An unprecedented initiative for a major French metropolis, which explores digital levers serving the local economy and citizen participation.
The prospect of increasing the flat tax resurfaces in budget discussions. Ahead of the 2026 finance bill, Bercy would consider raising the single flat tax, set since 2018 at 30%. No decision has been made yet, but the return of this measure, long considered a fiscal marker of Macronism, is already causing tensions. In a context of structural deficit and revenue pressures, the stability of the savings tax framework could be called into question.