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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.

Polymarket and Kalshi in ESMA's sights: can the prediction market survive European tightening? Comprehensive analysis.

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.

Since August 7, the price of gold touched its lowest level before rebounding around 4331 dollars per ounce. The conflict between the United States and Iran could not support the safe haven. It caused oil prices to rise, consolidated inflation fears, and increased the likelihood of a US rate hike. The evolution of the dollar and bond yields thus weighs more on the precious metal than the search for security.

The digital assets market is seeing an emerging strategy linked to stocks: token buybacks. Since January, crypto groups have dedicated nearly $640 million to their own assets, according to Allium Labs data. Hyperliquid and pump.fun account for nearly 90% of the recorded amounts. For the projects involved, these operations aim to reduce the available supply and strengthen the connection between activity, revenue, and token value.

Historically, the month of September represents the least favorable period for U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 undergoes an average correction of 0.7% and closes higher in only 44% of cases since 1950. This seasonality is associated with high bond yields, U.S. public debt exceeding 40 trillion dollars, and questions about the profitability of investments in artificial intelligence this year. However, history does not directly predict a decline.

Grayscale believes that the evolution of US debt would favor Bitcoin, Ether, and Zcash. These three cryptos could benefit from significant demand for assets independent of fiat currencies. Indeed, this theory arises as federal debt has just exceeded 40 trillion dollars. However, it does not represent a current projection. A rate increase triggered by the US financing needs would also penalize the crypto ecosystem in the short term.

BRICS+ bloc nations would hold more than 6000 tons of gold, or 17.4% of official global reserves, according to an assessment by EBC Financial Group. China and Russia might concentrate about three-quarters of this stock. In a separate analysis, UBS projects the ounce to reach 5200 dollars by June 2027. These figures explain the growing interest in the yellow metal, however, they do not allow for a direct relationship to be established between BRICS+ acquisitions and the projection from the Swiss financial institution.

After swallowing more than three billion dollars in nine days, Bitcoin ETFs suddenly hit the brakes, leaving the king of crypto stuck below $81,000 while Ethereum and Solana quietly keep marching ahead.

XAUUSD is one of the most watched symbols in trading rooms as well as consumer trading applications. Behind these six letters is simply the price of an ounce of gold expressed in dollars. But between the XAUUSD from forex brokers, the XAUUSDT from crypto platforms, and classic futures contracts, the same metal is traded in very different forms, with rules, costs, and risks that do not resemble each other. This guide puts things in order.

Two hundred and forty taxpayers in the United Kingdom have declared more than one million pounds sterling in crypto gains for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These investors collectively realized 717 million pounds in capital gains, which is more than half of the total amount reported by all taxpayers involved. The term "crypto millionaires" however requires clarification.

Trump reportedly earned $1.4 billion from crypto in 2025, while Public Citizen estimates investor losses at $4.7 billion. Analysis.

While hardcore maximalists still treat the white paper like holy scripture, Michael Saylor drops a 14-part essay that unsettles the faithful and reduces Satoshi to just another founder, leaving the purest believers furious.

The digital euro would offer more privacy than a traditional bank transfer. At least, that's what the European Central Bank claims, through Piero Cipollone, a member of its executive board, who states that the Eurosystem will remain unable to link a citizen to their payments. A promise that digital rights advocates receive with suspicion.

Despite Trump’s decree on alternative assets, 77% of Americans consider crypto too risky for their retirement savings. Analysis.

Just as critics were ready to bury Strategy under a pile of bitcoins, a fierce rebound turned heavy paper losses into a multi-billion windfall, leaving Michael Saylor grinning and doubters speechless.

Gold has just climbed to 4,620 dollars an ounce, its highest level in three months. Bitcoin is trading around 78,000 dollars after a rise of about 20% since the U.S. Treasury announcement on August 19. Both assets benefit from the same movement: the dollar falls and investors start looking for alternatives again.

Disagreements between the United States and Iran suddenly take on a new dimension. Washington has launched its "economic D-Day" against Tehran, with a massive strengthening of secondary sanctions on international financial flows. This campaign by the U.S. administration now threatens liquidity circuits. Moreover, it puts pressure on actors using alternative transfer systems. Between sanctions, compliance constraints, and risks of financial disruptions, the crypto universe is directly exposed.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the priorities of major technology groups. In China, Alibaba is preparing a new step with a $10 billion fundraising round. This operation now takes place as technology investments are sharply reducing profits and cash flows. The group is therefore looking for new ways to support its expansion while accelerating its technological capabilities.

The greenback is increasingly losing ground within the BRICS alliance. Indeed, the use of local currencies in various commercial exchanges is now intensifying among the member states of the bloc. The reduction of their dependence on the dollar as well as the related costs of cross-border payments are the objectives thus set. This revolution then constitutes a new phase in the struggle for monetary sovereignty, while the US administration tries to safeguard the international power of its currency. The BRICS are gradually reshaping the global financial power relations, between dedollarization, sovereign digital currencies, and the American response.