From 2027, the EU will step up oversight of AI and tokenization as Washington and Beijing accelerate their technology race.
While other conferences line up promises, MERGE Madrid sets up shop where institutional money actually gets decided: inside the historic Madrid Stock Exchange building, then inside one of the Spanish capital's most iconic buildings. From October 27 to 29, 2026, the event presents itself as the reference point for institutional crypto in Southern Europe and Latin America, a deliberate bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. A discounted rate is reserved for the Cointribune community.
Scheduled for September 24 in Washington, the Trump-Xi summit is set to address tariffs, artificial intelligence, and sensitive technologies. This meeting would extend the trade détente, however many Chinese commitments remain contested by the United States.
Ethereum staking regains real momentum, with thirteen times more ETH awaiting entry than exit. This imbalance potentially reduces the available supply, without by itself guaranteeing a price increase.
The Graham law now offers Donald Trump a new economic arsenal against Russia and other countries that finance its energy sector. Enacted on September 18, this legal standard authorizes tariffs that can reach 100% against the main buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Warren Buffett announced this Friday, September 18, 2026, that he was stepping down from his position as chairman of the board of Berkshire Hathaway. A prominent figure in global investing, the Oracle of Omaha, aged 96, becomes chairman emeritus. His eldest son, Howard Buffett, succeeds him as chairman of the board. This transition, effective immediately, marks the final stage of the conglomerate's succession plan.
Wall Street institutions are increasingly approaching the crypto universe. According to Tom Lee, president of BitMine, this evolution would support the market over the next twelve months. His scenario relies on the growing adoption of blockchain by traditional finance, BitMine's exposure to Ethereum, and a market he considers cleansed after excessive leverage. However, US regulation remains more uncertain.
The SEC paves the way for the tokenization of US stocks for five years. Between guaranteed rights, issuers' veto, and exclusion of synthetic tokens, decoding a major regulatory turning point.
In under a year, Telcoin has checked a series of boxes no crypto project had lined up before: a digital-asset bank charter in the United States, a regulated stablecoin issued by that bank, the first US bank accounts linked to that token, and a speaking slot at the Mobile World Congress in Doha this November. Yet as of September 4, 2026, the TEL token traded around $0.00177, roughly 97% below its record, according to market data. Where the project stands is best captured by that gap between regulatory progress and price.
China no longer settles for gold alone, but is building the infrastructure of a new monetary order. After 22 consecutive months of acquiring the yellow metal, Beijing would be consolidating the bridges between gold and yuan, while its exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds is declining. We are therefore witnessing the beginnings of a "Yuan-gold" standard likely to reduce dependence on the dollar.
The Fed returns to monetary tightening after more than three years without an increase. Indeed, the US central bank raised its rates by 25 basis points, bringing their range to 3.75% - 4.00%, a first since July 2023. This decision is motivated by persistently high inflation, yet it did not automatically shake bitcoin. Despite a spike in volatility after the announcement, BTC stabilizes around 76200 dollars. Between monetary tightening and crypto market resistance, the Fed's decision now raises the question of the trajectory of rates.
Bitcoin heads into the Fed decision under pressure, with markets pricing in a rate hike and traders bracing for Warsh’s signals.
Russia is keeping crypto under tight control at home while turning to bitcoin as an alternative rail for selected cross-border transactions.
Grayscale wants to shift crypto investment from a standalone product to a ready-to-use portfolio. The manager launched, on September 14, four models intended for financial advisors, built from several crypto-exposed ETPs. Weighting based on capitalization, quarterly rebalancing, asset cap: the offer provides an allocation framework without transferring the investment decision to Grayscale. A way to facilitate the integration of cryptos into wealth management while leaving advisors responsible for the final choice for their clients.
Strategy has paused its bitcoin purchases and put $139 million into STRC, while Strive continues adding BTC to its holdings.
According to a new statement by Donald Trump, Iranian oil would become a lasting objective of the American presence. The president mentions a US presence in Iran modeled on Venezuela, without presenting any agreement or precise schedule.
Revolut no longer just integrates cryptocurrencies into its banking app. With the launch of EURR, the development of Revolut X, and its new regulatory approaches, the fintech is building a much broader crypto offering. Maxim Krasnov, founder of Construct.tech, analyzes this evolution as a rapprochement between banking and digital assets. His analysis notably highlights the role of Bridge, a company owned by Stripe, in the issuance of the stablecoin. This strategy now extends to several markets and various uses.
The inclusive growth of the BRICS could allow emerging countries and their populations to benefit optimally from the global economy. Such an ambition goes beyond wealth redistribution, however the commitments made in New Delhi remain difficult to measure.
Wealth managers are preparing to increase their crypto exposure as ETPs gradually make digital assets easier to access through traditional investment channels.
The local currencies of the BRICS already allow Russia to settle 90% of its transactions with its alliance partners, according to the Kremlin. However, this figure neither represents a collective goal nor a promise by all member countries to abandon the dollar.
France's 10-year debt now yields more than 4.3%, an unprecedented level since the 2008 financial crisis. This increase does not automatically revalue all state borrowings, but it progressively weighs on their refinancing.
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In France, crypto taxation could involve $9.4 billion of taxable activity during the year 2025, according to data provided by Chainalysis. However, this amount does not constitute either hidden gains or an estimate of taxes lost by the State.
As of September 6, 2026, the "Next French presidential election" market on Polymarket shows $128,026,232 in traded volume, according to the platform's public data. It is one of the most active political markets in the world, and it concerns a vote that will not take place until April 2027. At the same time, this market is legally inaccessible from France: the National Gaming Authority ordered its blocking on July 16, 2026. A financial instrument built on the blockchain, a real French audience, and a regulator who qualifies it as illegal gambling: the issue is not the race; it is the mechanics.
Over the past thirty days, Solana has captured $348 million in net flows towards tokenized real-world assets. The blockchain thus outperforms other networks during this period, according to data provided by the RWA Foundation. This momentum raises the value of RWAs distributed on Solana to $4.23 billion. However, it is not enough to dethrone Ethereum across the entire market.
The idea immediately appeals: automatically copying the positions of an experienced trader, and reaping the same results as them without spending your days in front of charts. Copy trading has exploded in recent years, driven by crypto platforms that have made it a mainstream entry point to leveraged markets. But behind the promise lie actual fees, an unflattering profitability statistic over time, and a fundamental question that most advertisements avoid: who are you really entrusting your money to?
The US trade deficit reached 88.6 billion dollars in July, a high since March 2025. Indeed, the gap evolved by 24.4% in thirty days despite the tariffs established by Donald Trump. This increase comes both from a rebound in imports and a decline in exports. Moreover, investments in artificial intelligence justify a significant part of the movement, as American companies acquired more computers, computer accessories, and semiconductors abroad.
The Department of Justice announces a new operation against Hamas's financial circuits. Authorities report having seized $560,000 in cryptocurrency and taking control of domains and servers used to collect funds. This intervention is based on several warrants dating back to 2025 and 2026. Investigators traced addresses used to receive donations, notably through encrypted exchanges and a dedicated site. Crypto is at the center of this financial investigation.
After the drone attack in Leipzig, Germany, the EU tightens its sanctions against Russia. 14 crypto platforms already targeted.
Adam Back, a living Bitcoin legend, puts another €7.6 million on the table for Capital B. The goal: 3,521 BTC. The catch? Shareholders could get burned by dilution. That's the name of the game.