MetaMask transforms its crypto wallet into a financial account usable on a daily basis. Its new Money Account allows generating up to 4% variable annual yield on stablecoins, and then spending the balance directly with the MetaMask card. The service operates on auto-custody on Monad, with no lock-up period.
The crypto ecosystem is trying to regain momentum as the second largest market asset goes through a zone of strong structural and narrative turbulence that calls into question the very foundations of its valuation. There is indeed a blatant gap between the record technical use of the Ethereum blockchain and the prolonged stagnation of its price, still unable to sustainably settle above past historical highs. This situation, exacerbated by internal strategic moves and major restructurings, places the network at the center of all attention.
Research on cryptocurrency forecasting models takes a new step. A study published in a scientific journal now recognizes the robustness of a theory developed over more than ten years called the "Power Law." Bitcoin thus becomes the focus of a mathematical analysis based on a power law linking price evolution to network growth. This validation by independent reviewers marks a turning point for a model long debated within specialized communities.
The digital asset market is evolving in an environment marked by strong volatility. Several long-time investors are currently adjusting their positions as prices struggle to regain sustainable momentum. In this context, the recent moves of the Winklevoss twins have attracted observers' attention. Data published by Arkham Intelligence shows the transfer of significant amounts to the Gemini platform. This operation takes place while bitcoin remains under pressure and continues to search for a balance point in the market.
Visa, BlackRock, and 140 pals roll out with their own stablecoin. Circle takes a big hit on the stock market. Analysts say it's a storm in a teacup.
Crypto market cycles regularly impose an iron discipline on investors, turning the euphoria of peaks into long periods of uncertainty. The current environment of the digital financial industry is again suspended on the analyses of major Wall Street institutions, whose research notes guide capital flows worldwide. It is in this very volatile climate that the American investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald has just published a large-scale strategic report, stating that the bitcoin bear market is now about to end. This intervention comes at a pivotal moment when the price trend is seeking clear direction after months of continuous correction.
Bitget has launched TradFi 101, a long-term education program designed to help crypto users understand traditional finance. The initiative arrives as the exchange expands into stocks, commodities, ETFs, foreign exchange and tokenized assets. Its message is direct: access to more markets is not enough if traders do not understand how those markets work.
The SEC launched on July 1, 2026 a 60-day public consultation on its regulatory framework applicable to new ETFs, notably those exposed to crypto. The US ETF market jumped from 4,000 to 12,000 billion dollars between 2019 and 2025, largely driven by the automatic activation procedure that the SEC is now seeking to rethink.
The first half of the year ends with a resounding warning signal for the crypto ecosystem, illustrating the inherent fragility of highly volatile markets in the face of global macroeconomic dynamics. Traditional stock indices show insolent resilience while the crypto market undergoes a purge, challenging theories of stabilizing institutional adoption.
UEX is connecting crypto futures with gold and other traditional markets through a single trading competition. Launched by Bitget, the UEX Futures League runs across two months, offers 240,000 USDT in online prizes and sends its strongest teams to an invitation-only live championship.
The institutional investment vehicle market has just received a major warning signal, demonstrating that a single arbitrage by a giant can disrupt the entire capital flow of an industry. While crypto-backed financial products seemed to stabilize approaching the half-year close, a wave of massive withdrawals shook the listed index funds, calling into question the short-term resilience of institutional demand.
The cryptocurrency sector is observing a new phase of activity around Solana, as its network records unprecedented levels of use. The blockchain attracts more users thanks to the growth of decentralized exchanges and the arrival of digital financial assets. This dynamic follows a sharp increase in the token, driven by significant volumes and visible growth of its ecosystem. Recent data shows a change in usage, with a strengthened position in decentralized financial infrastructure. This evolution draws the attention of global market players amid current transformation.
Only a few days left. On July 1st, 2026, the axe falls: any exchange serving European customers without a MiCA license must cease its activities within the Union. For millions of users, the question is no longer theoretical, it is very concrete.
Why does BitMine keep buying Ethereum while Strategy stops buying Bitcoin? Tom Lee demonstrates his unwavering confidence with an additional $43 million investment. An exciting and daring tactic.
Securitize is set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2, 2026 under the symbol SECZ. This listing places one of the main crypto tokenization infrastructures at the heart of Wall Street, following the approval of its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
The analysis of weekly flows on spot crypto index funds reveals an unprecedented fracture within the sector, challenging the idea of a monolithic institutional block. This data is important because it shows that professional investors no longer blindly put their money into the two dominant assets, but are starting to choose growth alternatives.
Michael Saylor disrupts one of Strategy's founding principles with a new unprecedented financial framework. Between $2 billion share buybacks and possible Bitcoin monetization, this decision could transform the management of BTC cash reserves.
Shiba Inu (SHIB), the second largest memecoin in terms of market capitalization, is currently experiencing very strong turbulence that call into question its technical structure and shake traders during this first half of the year. While the asset has just recorded its worst monthly underperformance since January, this situation draws the industry's attention as it embodies an intense tug of war between an apparent graphical capitulation and discreet accumulation signals.
Polygon establishes itself in the race for stablecoin payments. The network processed about 79.25 billion dollars in May, across nearly 198 million transactions. An activity that allows it to overtake Solana and BNB Chain in the number of transfers.
Bitcoin is trading at 59,800 dollars this Monday, up 0.6% over 24 hours, but still below the psychological threshold of 60,000 dollars. The market structure remains bearish, despite a slight rebound in Solana and a lull in volatility indices. How long will sellers keep control?
The crypto market ends the second quarter of 2026 under extreme pressure. About 775 million dollars were stolen over 85 incidents, a record in terms of frequency. Two major attacks accounted for most of the losses, while DeFi saw its total value locked drop near 70 billion dollars.
Two days. That's how long it will take for Paris to become, at the beginning of July, the center of the AI world. Yann LeCun, Arthur Mensch, Mark Cuban, the head of robotics at Google DeepMind... all these people gathered just steps away from the Louvre Pyramid.
The historic gap between the gigantic volumes of traditional finance and the actual adoption of blockchain technologies is set to close thanks to digital settlement infrastructures. This transition is accelerating as financial institutions seek smoother architectures to modernize aging cross-border payment networks. It is in this context of systemic transformation that Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, spoke in an interview with CNBC, revealing strategic figures and an unprecedented commercial ambition for the Ripple protocol and its native asset, XRP.
The annual economic report of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns about possible transformations of the global monetary landscape. Published in Basel, the document examines the role of stablecoins and their limits in current financial systems. The institution highlights the risk of dollarization in certain emerging economies when users favor digital assets linked to the US dollar. This analysis outlines the challenges related to indexed tokens and possible developments of private digital currency. The BIS considers that these innovations require an appropriate framework to evolve.
The apparent short-term volatility of financial markets sometimes conceals major statistical anomalies that only the most rigorous observers can spot. Bitcoin is currently trading around the critical threshold of 59,000 dollars, in a corrective phase that revives operators' anxiety. However, a purely quantitative analysis gives a completely opposite perspective on the asset. Such a situation is all the more true as there is a significant contrast between the general panic sentiment and historical mathematical indicators, which indicate that crypto is in an extreme undervaluation zone.
Bitcoin ETFs suffered $1.79B in withdrawals in one week. Analysis of the causes, consequences, and scenarios to watch.
Why is the 2026 crypto market faltering? Changpeng Zhao challenges conventional wisdom with three explanations: the Bitcoin cycle, artificial intelligence, and geopolitics. Another crucial question is brought up by his analysis: is Bitcoin still leading the market as a whole, or is its power eroding over time?
The technico-financial showdown that Strategy faces today against the macroeconomic realities of the market has just passed a critical threshold. This situation reveals the theoretical limits of an aggressive accumulation model that seemed infallible until now. While the company's valuation decreases unprecedentedly compared to its real assets, the choices of its leaders could redefine the very structure of corporate finance linked to cryptos.
Bitwise brutally strengthens its crypto bet on Hyperliquid. The asset manager transferred 1.775 million HYPE tokens to the protocol before staking them. The operation, estimated at around 114 million dollars, accompanies the rise of its Hyperliquid spot ETF launched in May.
Bitcoin continues to hold an important place in El Salvador's financial strategy, which continues its regular purchases despite changes in its regulatory framework. The country has just added new digital assets to its national treasury, confirming the continuity of its reserve policy. This new acquisition comes as sovereign cryptocurrency reserves remain closely monitored by market observers and institutional players around the world.