Growing interest in digital public infrastructure is prompting the United Nations to take a more active role in blockchain policy and training. A new wave of programs is being developed to help governments understand and apply technology in real-world systems. Momentum inside the UN suggests a coordinated effort to guide countries through the next phase of digital transformation.
Google Finance is upgrading with AI, integrating Kalshi and Polymarket data to provide smarter market insights and real-time event predictions.
While the crypto industry regains market confidence thanks to clearer regulation and growing interest from institutional investors, Ripple opts for an unexpected direction. Despite a legal victory against the SEC and a year of exceptional growth, the Californian company forgoes any public offering. A choice that contrasts with the ambitions of other industry players and raises questions about the company’s long-term strategy.
When crypto falls into public hands, Kazakhstan recycles and capitalizes. From seizures to ETFs, the former Soviet republic attempts a balancing act between repression and uncontrolled innovation.
The US Federal Reserve stimulates the economy even as markets soar and employment remains strong. For Ray Dalio, this unusual combination bodes ill. The legendary investor sees it as symptoms of the end of a major economic cycle, where excessive debt forces monetary authorities to play with fire.
While bitcoin is bogged down in divisive institutional adoption, an old privacy token makes a spectacular comeback. In five weeks, Zcash (ZEC) went from obscurity to a +900% surge, reaching up to 735 dollars this Friday, an unprecedented high in nearly eight years. Stabilized around 666 dollars, the asset still shows a 74% increase over the week. This unexpected rebound shakes the market and revives the debate on crypto privacy.
What if the promise of financial inclusion hides a major systemic risk? Popular in crisis-hit countries, stablecoins have become the preferred tool for millions of citizens to escape hyperinflation. However, behind this massive adoption, a growing concern: by channeling savings towards the digital dollar, these assets could weaken the most vulnerable economies. As their usage explodes, a dilemma arises: are stablecoins a bulwark for the people or a silent threat to states?
Trump believed he held the key to the crypto kingdom… Result? A stock market bloodbath, billions lost, and a truth stinging more than his tweets: crypto does not forgive.
Dogecoin, the quirkiest crypto on the market, could soon enter institutional portfolios. Bitwise has filed a new spot ETF application with the SEC, removing the last administrative barriers. The green light could come within twenty days… triggering a new rush towards Elon Musk's favorite meme.
At JPMorgan, the message is clear: the appetite for bitcoin remains strong. In the third quarter, the bank stated it held 5.284 million shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as of September 30, an increase of 64% from the previous quarter. In value terms, this represented 343 million dollars at the end of September. The bet was accompanied by a bullish note: a target of $170,000 for bitcoin in twelve months. Let's talk numbers, flows, and the direction of the movement.