The announcement sent shockwaves through the traditional finance world. Harvard's prestigious endowment fund, with 53.2 billion dollars, revealed it had invested 116 million dollars in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF. While Harvard had already shown a timid interest in crypto in the past, this operation marks a symbolic step: the largest American university now officially backs the locomotive of the crypto market.
DeFi platform CrediX Finance has disappeared from the web following a $4.5 million exploit that drained its liquidity pools, prompting suspicions of a coordinated exit scam. The incident was first flagged on Monday by blockchain security firms, who found that the attackers gained control of the protocol’s multisig admin and bridge wallets six days prior. Using this access, they minted new tokens, posted them as collateral, and then siphoned liquidity from CrediX’s pools.
Turning a few tens of dollars invested in bitcoin into billions: the scenario is a dream. However, behind this simplistic equation, trader Techdev recalls a much less glamorous reality. In a viral post, he points out that achieving such a result would have required unwavering conviction and exceptional psychological resilience in the face of market shocks. A message that resonates as bitcoin has just crossed a new ATH above $123,000 on July 14, reigniting myths and speculation.
For the first time in eight months, Ethereum has crossed the symbolic $4,000 mark. Between massive inflows on its ETFs, accelerated institutional adoption, and upcoming technical reforms, ETH seems more determined than ever to nibble away at Bitcoin's ground. The trend could well mark a strategic turning point for the crypto market.
The XRP Army, Ripple's true secret weapon, influenced the outcome of the standoff against the SEC. This historic mobilization could now propel XRP to the forefront of the global crypto scene, driven by adoption and international expansion.
The demand for computing power, autonomous agents, and open markets for models is exploding, while centralized players (Big Tech & Clouds) concentrate the supply. The crypto market tries to respond with decentralized architectures that reward resource contributions (GPU, models, data, security) and align incentives via a token.
Is bitcoin undervalued? A key indicator, the "Energy Value" from Capriole Investments, estimates that its "fair value" reaches 167,800 dollars, 45% above its current price. Designed by Charles Edwards, this model is based on the energy power used by the network. The unprecedented gap it reveals revives the debate about the true valuation of the asset and the market's ability to close this gap in the coming months.
Ripple and the SEC have ended their five-year court battle, dropping appeals and leaving XRP’s future open for potential gains.
When justice sees red, Ethereum opens the checkbook: $500,000 to save a coder accused of laundering whiter than white... even without a machine.
The second quarter of 2025 will go down in history as a major turning point for the cryptocurrency market. After a gloomy start to the year marked by geopolitical tensions and regulatory uncertainty, the crypto ecosystem once again demonstrated its spectacular resilience capacity. The CoinGecko quarterly report, an essential reference for crypto analysis, reveals numbers that speak for themselves: 24% growth and an unprecedented resurgence of institutional confidence.
Blackrock may be preparing to expand its crypto ETF lineup with spot funds for XRP and Solana, according to ETF expert Nate Geraci. The prediction comes as institutional interest in alternative crypto assets heats up and the race for market share intensifies.
Bitcoin is losing ground, Ethereum is capturing attention. Discover why institutional investors are massively reallocating their capital towards Ethereum ETFs, amid a shifting crypto market and on the brink of a decisive regulatory turning point.
Donald Trump strikes again. After opening 401(k) retirement plans to alternative assets like bitcoin, he appoints Stephen Miran, a pro-Bitcoin economist, to the Federal Reserve board. A move welcomed by the crypto market, propelling BTC beyond 117,500 dollars.
The meme coins built on Solana, notably PENGU and SPX, are starting a stabilization phase after a sharp correction. Technical and market data suggest a possible recovery, supported by the gradual return of capital.
The competition to build Solana treasuries is intensifying, as public companies bet big on staking returns. This week, three firms disclosed major Solana purchases totaling millions of dollars.
Against a backdrop of regulatory uncertainty, XRP stabilizes around $3 while two decisive fronts open up. In the United States, the imminent SEC decision on withdrawing its appeal could trigger a rally beyond key technical thresholds. In Asia, Japan and South Korea multiply favorable signals, from the Bitcoin/XRP ETF to institutional integration, offering unprecedented support. According to several analysts, this dual impetus could push Ripple's crypto up to $4.80.
Solana attracts an unprecedented wave of institutional capital, redefining its role on the crypto chessboard. According to CoinGecko data, publicly traded companies are injecting several hundred million dollars into SOL, methodically strengthening their presence. Far from a mere speculative movement, these massive purchases are integrated into long-term strategies, driven by volumes and accumulation methods rarely seen. This strong signal confirms Solana's growing place in institutional portfolios.
Hyperliquid overtook Solana in July, capturing 35% of blockchain revenue and hitting $2.66B in trading volume amid rapid user growth.
Despite the recent Dogecoin price slip, on-chain data have revealed an interesting trend: DOGE whales are actively accumulating the coin. As the asset records southbound movements, these large wallets have seized the opportunity to buy the dip. Could they be positioning for a possible market reversal?
Public companies are boosting Ethereum holdings, offering investors unique benefits not available through traditional ETH ETFs.
In 2024, salaries paid in crypto have tripled, marking a decisive turning point in the digital work landscape. Nearly 10% of professionals in the sector are now paid in stablecoins, notably USDC. This is a sign that crypto is establishing itself as a reliable, structured payment method, increasingly recognized by institutions.
Kraken unfolds its roadmap and makes its own tour of France. Heading to marketplaces, village halls and provincial media libraries. The idea is simple, almost obvious: go where the French live, to talk crypto without filter or jargon, face to face. No cold keynote or impersonal livestream: a physical presence, concrete demonstrations, Q&A at eye level.
A jury in Manhattan has found Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmission business, while deadlocking on more serious charges of money laundering and sanctions violations tied to the North Korean hacker group Lazarus.
Sharplink Gaming intensifies its aggressive Ethereum accumulation strategy by making a new massive purchase of 83,561 ETH, for an amount of $264.5 million. Its reserves now reach 521,939 ETH, consolidating its position among the largest institutional holders. This move confirms a fundamental dynamic: Ethereum is gradually establishing itself as a strategic reserve asset for companies.
In an ecosystem already weakened by bitcoin volatility, the project based on mobile mining dangerously approaches its historic low. Long supported by a massive but controversial community, Pi Network now faces an acute confidence crisis. Extreme correlation to BTC, selling pressure, technical indicators in the red: warning signals are piling up. Can the project still avoid going off the rails?
While the bitcoin market seems stuck in a waiting phase, reserves are running low on OTC desks, those platforms where institutions buy without moving prices. The company Strategy, which has already acquired more than 182,000 BTC this year, finds itself on the front line. Facing a drying supply, pressure is mounting. What if the next bullish shock was preparing... silently?
Would Architect aim to become the Moody’s of Web3? A credit rating project based on blockchain is shaking the crypto sphere. A mutation in progress or just a publicity stunt? Discover what is really happening.
While the crypto industry is still searching for its regulatory compass, the SEC has just spotlighted a rapidly growing practice: liquid staking. In a statement as technical as it is meaningful, the agency specifies that certain forms of liquid staking could escape securities regulation. A welcome nuance, certainly, but one that does not dispel the lingering legal gray areas over the sector. Analysis.
A law passed unnoticed allows borrowers to mobilize their digital assets as collateral. A discreet but symbolic turning point for the integration of cryptos into traditional finance.
The Ripple lawsuit has encountered a new hurdle, sparking fresh uncertainty. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hasn't pulled back its appeal against Ripple, even though Ripple has decided to step away from its own. Recently, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres turned down a proposed settlement that was meant to put an end to this long-standing legal battle. This case, taking place in the Southern District of New York, has the potential to change how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the U.S. Now, the SEC is required to update the appeals court by August 15, leaving everyone wondering if they will drop the appeal or ask for more time.