Algorithms decide what we see, but according to which rules? Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, directly challenges Elon Musk and denounces the opacity of X (ex-Twitter). In a context of mistrust towards centralized platforms, he proposes a radical alternative: auditing X’s algorithm thanks to blockchain and ZK-proofs. A strong stance that revives the debate on the governance of social networks in the Web3 era.
Tom Lee and BitMine strike hard: 320 million dollars in Ethereum added in one week, despite a volatile market. A risky or visionary strategy? While ETH is breaking transaction records, BitMine bets everything on its crypto treasury.
Despite strong institutional demand and nearly a billion dollars injected into XRP ETFs, the token fell below the symbolic $2 threshold. While incoming flows multiply, the spot market remains under pressure. This divergence between fundamentals and price is striking. Why is XRP falling while major investors are buying? Between a bullish signal and technical fragility, the market seems divided. Such a situation complicates reading the upcoming trends.
MetaMask has reached a long-awaited milestone: the wallet, long associated with Ethereum, now natively supports bitcoin. The announcement was made official on December 15, 2025, with the promise of further blockchain integrations in 2026.
The case quickly took a diplomatic turn. After the hacking of Upbit, one of the largest South Korean crypto exchanges, Binance finds itself at the center of a controversy: some investigators in Seoul claim that the platform only froze a small portion of the stolen funds. Binance, on the other hand, strongly disputes this version and assures it acted immediately.
Visa has introduced a stablecoins advisory practice to help businesses and financial institutions adopt and implement stablecoin solutions amid growing market demand.
JPMorgan Chase is expanding its blockchain strategy with the launch of a tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum. The product is backed by $100 million in internal capital and targets qualified investors seeking daily yield through an on-chain structure backed by short-term debt. Market observers say the move reflects clearer regulation, rising client demand, and growing interest in tokenized real-world assets.
Italy lights the fuse: its 2026 budget, criticized by the ECB, threatens to explode bank stability and stifle an already weakened economy. Between controversial taxes and risks of rationed credit, Rome is playing a dangerous game. Why is the ECB sounding the alarm? The details shaking Europe.
Regulatory pressure on the US crypto sector has eased sharply since President Donald Trump returned to office. Enforcement priorities at the Securities and Exchange Commission have shifted, with crypto firms now facing far fewer legal actions than in previous years.
President Trump says he will review the case of Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez, raising hopes for a possible pardon.