Luc Jose A.

As stablecoins gain legitimacy, a U.S. law is reigniting the fractures between monetary sovereignty and the supremacy of the dollar. With the GENIUS Act, passed by the Senate, Washington is regulating cryptocurrencies backed by the greenback. However, in Europe, a counteroffensive is being organized. Amundi fears global destabilization. Behind this legal framework, a monetary offensive with systemic effects is taking shape.

On the eve of July 4th, the U.S. Congress passed one of the most radical budget texts of the modern era. Championed by Donald Trump, this law reshapes America's economic priorities with massive tax cuts, social spending reductions, and a sharply rising debt. The vote, secured despite Republican fractures, marks a strategic turning point in the post-Biden era. More than just a budget, it is a political declaration that reshuffles the cards of power and reignites ideological tensions in Washington.

While bitcoin flirts with yearly highs, some cryptos are experiencing a clear downturn. Pi Network, once praised for its participatory and mobile-first model, sees its valuation wobble under the effect of degraded technical indicators and a marked climate of distrust. The project, long supported by its community, now faces a…

As the global geopolitical balance weakens, Rio will host a tense BRICS summit on July 6 and 7, 2025. Designed as a counterweight to the G7, the bloc struggles to embody the unity of the global South. Internal disagreements, Xi Jinping's absence, and Donald Trump's offensive comeback: the 17th edition illustrates less of a rise in power than a questioning of the strategic coherence among its members. In an era of multipolar ambitions, the BRICS are facing a crisis of legitimacy as much as a test of international credibility.

As institutional flows reshape its trajectory, Standard Chartered maintains a target of $200,000 for Bitcoin by the end of this year. This forecast is based on a major shift: ETFs and listed companies now dictate the trend. Speculation is giving way to a logic of strategic allocation. Thus, the market is changing hands, tempo, and profile.

In a market searching for benchmarks, even the slightest regulatory rumor can tip the scales. XRP is a perfect illustration of this: trapped between $2 and $2.35, the asset is drawing increasing attention amidst speculation surrounding an ETF. Far from the usual tumult surrounding bitcoin, this tension places Ripple's crypto at the convergence of a double issue: technical unlocking and institutional recognition.

Less than 15% of bitcoins are still accessible on exchanges. Behind this figure lies a silent dynamic: the scarcity of liquid supply. As institutions appropriate the asset, analysts see it as a signal of an increasing imbalance between available stock and strategic demand. A shift is looming in the mechanics of the market.

The crypto ecosystem takes a symbolic leap with the accelerated validation by the SEC of the conversion of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an ETF. This green light is not limited to Grayscale. It marks the entry of altcoins into the regulators' field of action. In a context where the political climate is softening towards cryptos, this decision could pave the way for a new generation of ETFs focused on assets like XRP, Solana, or Cardano.

Pi Network is entering an unstable period. On July 4th, a massive influx of tokens will inflate the available supply in an already pressured market. After declining for six days, the PI cryptocurrency is struggling to convince, especially since the announcements from Pi2Day left investors wanting more. Between community disappointment and upcoming tensions, the project has a lot at stake in the coming days.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum are cautiously progressing in a calm market, it is Solana that is stealing the spotlight. In just one week, its price has soared by 16.5%, eclipsing the performances of the two historical pillars. This breakthrough is not trivial: it comes in the context of a return to fundamentals, where investors are once again scrutinizing technical signals and the robustness of projects. Solana, long relegated to the background, now seems to be repositioning itself as a serious contender for leadership in the next cycle.

The BNB Smart Chain is accelerating and scaling up. Since June 30, Binance's blockchain has been processing a block every 0.8 seconds thanks to the Maxwell update, a technical leap that brings it closer to the fastest standards in the industry. Behind this evolution is a clear objective: to remain competitive in the intensifying race for performance in DeFi. In an era where every millisecond counts, the BNB Smart Chain asserts its determination to dominate a Web3 where speed conditions adoption.

The crypto market is taking a strategic turn. After a tumultuous June marked by geopolitical tensions and price volatility, July is emerging as an unprecedented window of opportunity. While Bitcoin remains firmly above $100,000, bullish signals are multiplying, supported by the return of institutional flows. In this climate full of expectations, five cryptocurrencies are emerging as must-haves to capture the momentum of the next bull run.

And what if one of the largest silent bets on Bitcoin had finally been brought to light? A recent analysis by Arkham Intelligence reveals that Tesla and SpaceX together hold over $2 billion in BTC, including $1.5 billion in unrealized gains. Until now, only Tesla had communicated about its purchases. SpaceX, for its part, had never leaked any information. These revelations shed light on Elon Musk's crypto strategy, which is much more committed than it appears.