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Between boldness and stubbornness, Bukele launches his "Bitcoin banks": one foot in global finance, the other in crypto, and the IMF coughing in its tie.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) statement regarding liquid staking has, as expected, drawn different views and opinions across all corners of the crypto space. Although some believe that this nonbinding guidance could help drive institutional and retail adoption, others have raised concerns over the risk, potential challenges and key legal hurdles.

They were thought buried under the dust of the bear market… NFTs re-emerge, stealing the spotlight from DeFi. A plot twist or the beginning of a new crypto empire?

While the trade war intensifies, Beijing and Moscow show their determination. In July, their exchanges jumped to $19.14 billion, an annual record that contrasts with the gloom of the first half of the year. This rebound occurs as Donald Trump threatens China with new tariffs, after sanctioning India for its Russian oil purchases.

Trump plays the Pygmalion of bitcoin by inviting it into US pensions: a blow to Wall Street, a boost for savings accounts!

Warning signs are everywhere. Between the explosion of inequalities and record debt, the global financial system is dangerously shaky. Faced with 37 trillion dollars of debt in the United States alone, one question arises: are we witnessing the end of capitalism as we know it?

While it was already being buried, cash is experiencing a revival! Between techno mistrust and tactile nostalgia, Europe is torn between digital euro and tangible banknotes...

Credefi announces a partnership with Vayana, described as the largest TradFi platform in India, to deploy tokenized debt instruments in a fully compliant framework and open them to DeFi investors. Beyond the marketing signal, the agreement marks a regulated channel between crypto capital and real financing needs (SMEs, supply chains) in one of the fastest growing economies.

The U.S. Federal Reserve could initiate a major shift as early as September with a first reduction in its key rates. A scenario now considered by several large banks, including Goldman Sachs, which reshapes the outlook for financial markets. For crypto investors, faced for months with a restrictive monetary context, this expected pivot could rekindle the appetite for risk and serve as a catalyst for a new bullish cycle.

There has been a lot of talk about RWAs in the last two years. Among them, real estate ticks all the boxes for a “mainstream” asset: predictable cash flows (rents), a tangible underlying asset, and the possibility to buy fractions rather than a whole property. The promise is simple: turning…

As Donald Trump renews the trade war, Switzerland takes the full brunt. Between diplomatic tensions and economic shock, the European balance is shaken.

The Paris stock market rises by 0.76% as the Fed could ease its policy in response to the American economic slowdown.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and their partners within OPEC+ announce a coordinated increase in oil production of 547,000 barrels per day. A strategic decision that disrupts the fragile balance of the global market and could reignite geopolitical tensions, as the standoff between Washington and Moscow intensifies.

Spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are currently on a smooth sail, posting strong inflow records week-on-week. Although these investment products struggled during the early parts of the year following the broader market drop, their performances have picked up in this quarter—particularly in the U.S. market

The Federal Reserve Board is confronting fresh turmoil as Adriana D. Kugler resigns during a critical period of political tension. Her departure comes as former President Donald Trump steps up efforts to influence the central bank’s operations.

While some tighten their belts, Tether stacks billions in Treasury bonds. Crypto miracle or well-oiled cash machine? You be the judge, numbers to support.

Argo Blockchain risks delisting from Nasdaq after its shares fell below $1 for over 30 days, sparking investor concerns.

The European Union and Donald Trump have just concluded a historic but controversial agreement. The stated objective: to redefine transatlantic trade. But behind the official announcement, the entire European economy is shaking. All the details in the following paragraphs!

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, recently published a revealing article in the Financial Times about his vision of "globalization 2.0." This new approach aims to direct citizens' savings towards investments in local infrastructure, under the guidance of asset managers like BlackRock.

Saylor the enlightened, billionaire or prophet? He splashes out 2.5 billion on five-figure bitcoin. A speculative mass on the stock market... with monthly dividends, please!

Imagine borrowing 10,000 euros without going through a bank, without a credit file, without an interview with a consultant. Just you, your crypto assets, and an algorithm that decides in a few seconds. This is exactly what the lending markets of decentralized finance (DeFi) offer.

A former Goldman bets on the absurd, rakes in 68 million with joke tokens, and sparks a battle of memes, egos, and liquidity in the crypto jungle. Guaranteed folklore.

In the face of the fragilization of the global monetary system and the contested dominance of the dollar, the BRICS are moving discreetly but surely towards a strategic alternative: a common currency backed by sovereign digital infrastructures. Driven by a now-expanded and economically influential bloc, this initiative aims to reshape the global monetary balance. As the instability of fiat currencies worsens, the emergence of such a project raises questions for markets, institutions, and observers: is this a strong signal towards a new multipolar economic order?

As global trade lines are redrawn under geopolitical pressure, Donald Trump reveals his cards. Before a meeting in Scotland with Ursula von der Leyen, the American president warns: no customs tariff lower than 15% will be granted to the European Union. This firm stance, with direct repercussions on transatlantic flows, could also impact strategic sectors such as digital and blockchain. Behind this maneuver lies an economic showdown between two opposing views of commercial sovereignty.

Pay the national debt with a simple click on Venmo and PayPal: an absurd idea? Not for the U.S. Treasury, which is now allowing citizens to voluntarily contribute to the $36.7 trillion federal debt via PayPal and Venmo. Integrated into the Pay.gov platform, this unexpected measure combines consumer technology and macroeconomic management in a gesture that is symbolically significant but heavy with meaning.

Societe Generale has partnered with 21Shares to improve liquidity and expand access to Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto products for institutional investors across Europe.

In response to the increase in customs duties decreed by Donald Trump, 30% on European imports starting August 1st, Brussels is deploying heavy artillery. The Commission has approved a counter-tariff attack of 93 billion euros, targeting strategic American sectors. An economic escalation is unfolding between two major blocs, against a backdrop of political tensions and fragile global trade.

China remains indifferent to threats and is getting rid of American debt. Bitcoin is lurking.