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In 2025, bitcoin continues to break impressive records. With a growing number of wallets holding at least $100 and unprecedented network security, the cryptocurrency shows signs of massive adoption and increased trust. Discover the notable achievements of BTC this year.
Elon Musk, the famous entrepreneur and innovator, is currently exploring the use of blockchain technology to reduce the expenses of the U.S. government. This initiative is led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new entity he oversees, created to modernize federal operations and maximize the efficiency of the U.S. government.
Ripple Labs recently requested the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to set a deadline of April 16, 2025, for filing its counter-brief in its ongoing litigation with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). This request, which could be decisive for both parties, represents a legal strategy by Ripple to challenge certain rulings of the district court that favored the SEC regarding the sales of the XRP crypto.
Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Riot Platforms, recently accused Ripple Labs of being the main obstacle to the creation of a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve in the United States. According to Rochard, Ripple is actively pushing for a multi-asset reserve that includes XRP, rather than an exclusive BTC reserve! A purely selfish behavior motivated by personal interests, according to the expert.
The SEC has just revoked the accounting bulletin SAB 121, and removed the constraints on financial institutions in the United States. This decision now paves the way for increased adoption of DeFi services and strengthens the position of Ethereum in the crypto landscape. With these changes, Ethereum could experience a surge in investor interest, and very soon reach $7,000!
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of ETH, recently shared his vision for the future of the Ethereum blockchain in 2025, emphasizing the importance of layer 2 (L2) solutions and strengthening the role of Ether in the ecosystem. Additionally, he unveiled an unprecedented technique that will enable Ethereum to achieve 100,000 crypto transactions per second! Which one?
On January 23, 2025, Senator Cynthia Lummis was officially appointed chair of the new Senate subcommittee on digital assets. This appointment marks a historic milestone in crypto regulation in the United States. Senator Lummis, known for her strong support of cryptocurrencies, expressed her gratitude to her colleagues for their trust and emphasized the importance of creating a strategic reserve of bitcoin.
David Balland, co-founder of the French cryptocurrency hardware wallet company Ledger, has been released after being kidnapped in France. The incident, which involved a ransom demand in crypto, ended due to a successful police intervention. Ledger, founded in 2014, is known for its security devices that keep users' private keys offline, thus protecting digital assets from online vulnerabilities. But what about the users themselves?
The $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens, launched by Donald and Melania Trump, are mainly held by crypto whales. A recent analysis reveals that 94% of these tokens are concentrated in only 40 wallets, raising questions about fairness, distribution, and potential manipulation in the crypto market.
During the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2025, the idea of a strategic bitcoin reserve in the United States sparked a lively debate about the future of cryptocurrencies. This proposal, supported by President Donald Trump, was discussed during the session titled "Crypto at a Crossroads." Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, detailed this proposal to the delegates present in Davos, emphasizing the importance of holding assets that maintain their value over time. However, this idea was not universally accepted.
In 2024, regulated savings accounts in France, the Livret A and the Livret de Développement Durable et Solidaire (LDDS), reported a record amount of 16.8 billion euros in interest for savers. This impressive sum was announced by the Caisse des Dépôts, highlighting the ongoing appeal of these savings products despite an uncertain economic context.
Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, expressed her optimism about the future of crypto regulation under the Trump administration. In a recent interview, Johnson predicted that the Trump administration would work towards the integration of traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrencies, thereby providing the necessary regulatory clarity in the United States.
President Donald Trump has just granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the dark web site Silk Road, after more than 11 years of incarceration! He had been sentenced to two life terms without the possibility of parole for charges of drug trafficking and money laundering using bitcoin. Trump's pardon, which is not favored by everyone, is part of the many promises made to the crypto community during the election period.
On January 21, 2025, MicroStrategy, the economic intelligence company led by Michael Saylor, announced the acquisition of an additional 11,000 bitcoins for a total amount of $1.1 billion. This transaction was made at an average price of $101,191 per BTC. With this new acquisition, MicroStrategy now holds an impressive total of 461,000 BTC, acquired for a total amount of $29.3 billion, at an average price of $63,610 per bitcoin.
On January 21, 2025, the cryptocurrencies $TRUMP and $MELANIA experienced a drastic drop following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. This situation highlights the risks associated with memecoins and intrigues analysts. Is this a revolt from the crypto market due to Trump's oversight during his inauguration?