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Global financial markets hate geopolitical uncertainty, but they react with crucial speed as soon as a glimmer of stability appears on the horizon. With Donald Trump's signing of a key agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz, we are witnessing one of those decisive moments that can transform the global map of capital movements. The conflict triggered on February 28 by the US-Israeli offensive, which had frozen the real economy and plunged investors into rigorous wait-and-see, was followed by this highly strategic agreement between the United States and Iran.

This Wednesday, June 17, a macroeconomic turning point occurred, symbolized by the capitulation of gold which lost more than 40 dollars an ounce, and by the drop of bitcoin below the threshold of 65,500 dollars. This reaction follows the Fed's forecasts, whose restrictive tone surprised investors who hoped for easing.

Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting: the statement and economic forecasts alter the game, but rates stay the same. a hawkish shift that might completely alter American monetary policy.

Published on June 16, the monthly report from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is not limited to a series of macroeconomic data, but it reveals a major structural fracture, already forcing global fund managers to revise their risk asset allocations. In an ultra-connected financial context, Beijing's inability to revive its domestic demand, even as its technology factories operate at full capacity, outlines the contours of an unprecedented arbitrage for bitcoin, historically linked to global liquidity flows.

Interest in financial assets on blockchain continues to grow in the United States. In this context, Coinbase announced the upcoming arrival of tokenized American stocks backed by real securities. This initiative comes as several platforms seek to position themselves in this emerging market. Stock tokenization is indeed attracting more and more players who want to bring traditional financial markets closer to the blockchain ecosystem.

The Bank of Japan raises its rate to an unprecedented high since 1995. A global macroeconomic earthquake reshaping the economy and crypto, but the digital assets market shows historic resilience against the Yen.

A currency does not become strong just because its price rises, or because its leaders say so. It also shows in the decisions made every day by companies engaged in global trade. This major change in the habits of international economic actors is precisely revealed by a new survey conducted by the Bank of China. The yuan, a currency of recognition, is establishing itself with a growing number of foreign companies. Published in a context of seeking alternatives to traditional financial circuits and Beijing's international ambitions, this study reveals increased confidence in the Chinese currency.

In the world of cryptos, where emotions often exacerbate price fluctuations, sentiment indicators are valuable tools to assess investors' mindset. After several weeks of brutal correction and massive capital outflows, one of the most followed barometers in the sector is now sending a signal that catches analysts' attention. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has indeed just exited the "extreme fear" zone after a marked rebound in recent days. This development occurs even as the market remains weakened by a prolonged drop in its capitalization and by an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

Exchange platforms had to review their operation around tokenized shares. Binance, Bybit, and Bitget refunded their clients after the failure of an allocation linked to SpaceX. This case occurs at a time closely watched by the crypto market, as Elon Musk’s space company attracts strong attention regarding its valuation and its pre-IPO access.

Crypto ETFs are taking on water but not sinking. BlackRock is raising the sails while the small ships return to port. Strange navigation.

With the historic IPO of SpaceX, Elon Musk became the first individual to surpass 1,000 billion dollars of personal fortune, an unprecedented threshold that redefines the limits of wealth creation in the technological era. This case is much more than a stock market success. It traces the rapid rise of a company that has disrupted the global space industry and reveals the enthusiasm of the markets for new technological infrastructures.

The former SEC chief, Gary Gensler, takes a stand! According to him, predictive markets must not escape state laws. A conflict with major financial stakes that could redefine the rules of the game in the United States.

SpaceX takes off on the stock market with 75 billion in the holds. BlackRock reserves its cabin for 5 billion. But does Musk's rocket really have the engines to go that high?

The most anticipated IPOs often have their first effects well before the opening bell. Regarding SpaceX, investor enthusiasm has not been limited to traditional markets only. Still not publicly traded, Elon Musk's group has already impacted the crypto ecosystem, where betting markets on derivatives that are supposed to reproduce the evolution of its capitalization have formed. This dynamic, which already mobilizes considerable amounts, shows the growing role of crypto platforms in anticipating major global financial events.

While the greatest teams on the planet prepare to step onto the North American fields, another indicator is already drawing attention: that of prediction markets. Before the kickoff of the first match of the 2026 World Cup, bets on dedicated platforms have surpassed two billion dollars, a threshold that testifies to the rise of this new form of collective anticipation. Between trader enthusiasm, tight competition among favorites, and a new competition format, this World Cup is already a large-scale laboratory for the prediction market industry.

It's official! Mastercard has just given purchasing power to AIs. The payments giant is deploying "Agent Pay" in partnership with renowned crypto companies such as Coinbase and Ripple. Analysis.

Financial markets beat to the rhythm of an indicator whose slightest variation can upset investors' forecasts. While many observers were betting on a continued decline in US inflation in 2026, the latest data published in the United States leads to think the opposite. The return of a significant price increase calls into question several economic scenarios that still seemed credible a few weeks ago.

Morpho has just raised 175 million dollars and confirms its change of scale in crypto. The French unicorn now aims to establish itself as one of the major infrastructures of onchain credit.

While the crypto market is going through a slowdown phase, one segment continues to break records in relative silence. According to Binance Research, tokenized real-world assets (RWA) have jumped by nearly 600%, driven by the explosion of tokenized stocks, digital gold, and blockchain real estate. Long presented as a technological promise, tokenization is now attracting institutional investors and major banks to the point of becoming one of the most strategic projects in global finance.

While Trump plays the tough guy, BlackRock senses trouble. Oil, inflation, bitcoin: the trilogy that can blow everything up.

Gold was supposed to shine under the bombs, silver was supposed to play the bodyguard. Failed: the Fed comes out with its club, markets sell everything, and bitcoin also takes a hit.

The American job market continues to defy predictions. While investors look for the slightest clue on the next trajectory of Federal Reserve rates, the May employment report reinforced the idea of an economy still solid. A reading shared by Beth Hammack, president of the Cleveland Fed, who judges the labor market to be overall balanced and estimates that the economy remains near full employment. Such statements could weigh on monetary expectations for the coming months.

More than 80 countries are now seeking to reduce their dependence on the US dollar, a movement gaining unprecedented momentum under the impetus of the BRICS. Between trade settlements in yuan, rupee, or ruble and the multiplication of bilateral monetary agreements, several major economies are accelerating their transition towards alternatives to the greenback. As the expanded BRICS bloc gains influence on global trade, this dynamic is gradually reshaping international financial balances and fueling questions about the future of dollar dominance.

Pump.fun continues its development with the launch of GO, a new platform based on the Solana blockchain. Presented as a marketplace for paid challenges, it allows users to post or complete missions in exchange for rewards in cryptocurrencies. A few hours after its opening, the platform has already recorded intense activity with hundreds of available tasks and more than a thousand applications submitted.

SpaceX burns billions, but Wall Street already rolls out an interstellar red carpet for it. Behind Musk's rockets, banks mainly sell an AI cathedral still on the drawing board.

Why is the most important American crypto law still not passed? While Scott Bessent calls for acceleration, bitcoin quietly gains a strategic place at the heart of the state apparatus.

Gold joins your wallet! Tether and Fasset have just launched the very first gold-backed Visa card (XAUt). Revolution or gimmick? We explain everything to you.

Becoming a millionaire before 30 makes millions of investors around the world dream. Warren Buffett managed to do so decades ago, long before building the Berkshire Hathaway empire. Today, the Oracle of Omaha looks back on the method that accompanied his rise and delivers an unexpected lesson: his success is not primarily based on his investments, but on the people he chose to associate with. A simple principle that continues to guide his vision of success.