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Trump draws a line under Bitcoin purchase by the United States. Bitcoiners will have to settle for legal seizures. A decision that causes crypto to plunge and leaves the economy in suspense.

American indices continued their rise, boosted by July inflation below forecasts. This macroeconomic signal propelled expectations of a Fed rate cut as early as September, now almost certain in investors' eyes. Driven by this momentum, optimism also spreads to the crypto market and Asian tech giants, drawing a global movement where macroeconomics, traditional finance, and DeFi advance together.

The idea of paying for vacations in crypto, once marginal, is becoming established in the European landscape. A recent survey conducted by Bitget, an exchange platform and major Web3 player, highlights a strong trend: crypto is attracting more and more travelers despite technical and regulatory obstacles. And the numbers speak for themselves.

The United States extends the 90-day tariff truce concluded with China. The American president signed, on August 11, a decree setting the new deadline to November 10. The existing surcharges are maintained. This measure avoids an automatic increase in customs duties and allows additional time to continue negotiations.

Digital assets have transcended the corridors of financing, entering the realm of space exploration. In a recent update, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has joined forces with American firm Shift4 Payments to offer crypto payment services for expeditions to outer space.

A beverage brand on Nasdaq trades bubbles for BONK: $25M in a Solana memecoin, crazy bet or financial genius crypto-circus style?

The asset tokenizer Brickken and the decentralized credit protocol Credefi announced, on July 28, 2025, a strategic partnership marking a major breakthrough in the convergence between regulated tokenization and decentralized finance. From now on, holders of shares or bonds tokenized via Brickken can use these securities as collateral to borrow USDC directly on Credefi, through a permissionless, peer-to-peer, and non-custodial mechanism.

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...

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 already fragile balance of the global economy has just taken another hit. On August 1st, Donald Trump signed a decree imposing heavy tariffs on seventy countries, with enforcement scheduled for August 7th. This announcement immediately shook financial markets, amplifying tensions against a backdrop of global instability. Behind this trade offensive lies a clear protectionist strategy, with potentially massive consequences for international trade, diplomatic relations, and the economic trajectory in the coming months.

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.