Archive June 2025

Morgan Stanley shakes the markets. Indeed, the investment bank forecasts a 9% drop in the US dollar within a year, bringing the currency down to its lowest levels since the pandemic. A shocking projection, published on May 31, which challenges the greenback's dominant status in the global monetary order and fuels fears of a lasting shift in international financial balances.

Circle makes a splash on the stock market! The issuer of USDC aims for 7.2 billion dollars for its IPO. Massive support from BlackRock, oversized ambitions, regulated crypto model... this entry to Wall Street could redefine the rules of the game. So, revolution or absorption?

Bitcoin is definitely not for the faint of heart. While many think about keeping their distance from significant turbulence, some investors, like James Wynn, seem to find it a preferred playground. After an astronomical loss, the man returns to the center of the arena with an even bolder bet.

As global trade lines shift under geopolitical pressure, Moscow is considering swapping traditional currencies for cryptocurrencies for its agricultural exports. This is not a marginal experiment but a massive project: the settlement of 49.5 million tons of grain could be done in crypto. An initiative that, if realized, would redefine the rules of trade for sanctioned states and impose blockchain as an alternative to dominant financial systems.

With a new market capitalization record, stablecoins are further increasing their dominance in the crypto market.

Ethereum (ETH) is back in the spotlight. The recent Pectra upgrade, activated on May 7, 2025, introduced significant improvements, including raising the staking limit to 2,048 ETH, boosting network efficiency, and enhancing wallet features. These upgrades aim to strengthen Ethereum’s position against competitors like Solana. In parallel, speculation around Ethereum spot ETFs, which might include staking, is fueling investor enthusiasm. Combined with a potential “altcoin season,” now may be the ideal time to ride ETH’s next bullish wave. But how can you benefit without spending hours analyzing charts? The answer may be Runbot.

The month of May brought a bitter surprise for NFT supporters. While Bitcoin shone with a notable increase in its trading volumes in the non-fungible token market, the entire sector plunged into a new phase of decline. This shows that the health of a flagship asset is not always enough to lift an entire ecosystem.

The Ethereum Foundation has just announced a major restructuring of its development teams, accompanied by job cuts. This move is part of a broader strategy to refocus on the critical issues of blockchain.