Google hides its spy in your dashboard: Gemini, a talkative, geolocated, multitasking AI that guides you... and maybe watches you. Soon a driving license for robots?
US digital asset ETFs came under pressure this week as institutional traders shifted to a more cautious stance. Bitcoin and Ether products recorded sharp outflows, while Solana funds continued to draw steady interest. Activity suggested uneven sentiment across major crypto assets as markets reacted to recent volatility.
Bitcoin remains below $105K as heavy selling keeps the market under pressure while traders watch the upcoming U.S. tariff ruling.
Kalshi and Polymarket record a sharp drop in probabilities in favor of Donald Trump, as the Supreme Court examines the legality of his tariff powers. This turnaround highlights two dynamics: the possible rollback of presidential authority over foreign trade, and the growing role of decentralized platforms as sensors of political anticipation. A case where constitutional law, economic strategy, and technology intersect under the watchful eyes of judges... and investors.
The U.S. government is going through the longest shutdown in its history with 36 days of blockage. This unprecedented situation directly threatens the adoption of crucial cryptocurrency legislation. The results of the midterm elections further complicate negotiations.
The boundary between crypto and politics is becoming clearer. By now allowing the legal purchase of firearms with USDC, Circle brings the issue of financial neutrality to the forefront. This decision, praised by some and contested by others, reveals tensions between the promise of decentralization and institutional realities, while reigniting the debate on what crypto can or cannot allow within a legal framework.
Elon Musk hits the jackpot if Tesla sells more robots than cars... Shareholders celebrate, investors worry. Who really controls AI: man or fantasy?
What if the role of store of value promised to bitcoin in emerging economies was slipping away? This is a hypothesis that Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Invest, now seems to take seriously. Known for her strong convictions about the potential of bitcoin, the investor now lowers her most optimistic scenario, citing an unexpected dynamic: the meteoric rise of stablecoins as an alternative to BTC in certain regions of the world.
Balancer has just published its preliminary report on the attack that shook the DeFi protocol on November 3. A technical flaw in the V2 pools allowed hackers to siphon 128 million dollars across seven different blockchains. But the real bill is much higher: the total value locked (TVL) collapsed by 58% in just two days. How could a protocol audited eleven times fall victim to such a debacle?
Is Bitcoin losing ground where it was supposed to triumph? Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest and a leading figure in crypto investment, has just lowered her most ambitious target for BTC. The reason is the rise of stablecoins in emerging economies, where they are establishing themselves as a new store of value. A strong strategic adjustment that questions the real role Bitcoin will play against these dollar-backed alternatives.