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At Visa, it's no longer a toss-up with crypto: 91 million later, the card becomes the new favorite toy of decentralized financiers. To be continued…

Crypto magnates to the rescue of Trump: when tokens waltz and senators hesitate, who is really manipulating whom? Has digital democracy found its biggest speculator?

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that reviving Venezuela’s oil industry will be a central focus of Washington’s intervention following the removal of President Nicolas Maduro, framing the effort as both a geopolitical and economic play. Speaking from Mar-a-Lago, Trump said U.S. energy companies are expected to take a leading role in repairing the country’s oil infrastructure while the United States oversees a temporary transition of power.

While Donald Trump promises to revive the Venezuelan economy through a strong comeback of its oil industry, the major players in the American oil sector remain skeptical. Behind the stated ambition, the facts are relentless: crumbling infrastructure, political instability, and widespread distrust in the markets. Both Wall Street and the oil majors see this project as a high-risk gamble, with colossal costs and no guarantee of success. Venezuela's rebound under Trump might well remain an illusion.

When the yen drowns, Metaplanet rows towards bitcoin: a strategy that makes Tokyo smile... except creditors. While Japan goes into debt, others stack BTC.

The dollar pulls the strings, Maduro falls, Kiyosaki philosophizes... and bitcoin rises! Simple coincidence? Not sure, but it's worth a little tour behind the scenes of oil.

Bitmine has just added +259 million dollars in ETH, driving the Ethereum validator queue to nearly one million. A record that reveals institutional enthusiasm for staking and raises a crucial question: Can Ethereum absorb this pressure without compromising its decentralization?

December Fed minutes highlight risks of cash strains in money markets and steps officials may take to keep funding smooth.

While Beijing is making its e-yuan grow, Washington debates whether cryptos can offer rewards. What if the real danger is not what we think?

Crypto markets are entering 2026 with stronger structural support than in earlier cycles. Clearer regulation, expanding financial products, and closer links to traditional finance are reshaping how digital assets are adopted and perceived. Coinbase’s research leadership expects this momentum to persist rather than weaken.

While the market coughs, Tether, on the other hand, is gobbling up bitcoin… A frenzy of crypto-purchasing that intrigues, worries, and could well shake more than one stablecoin in a business suit.

While stablecoins have gained more than $100 billion in 2025 to peak at $307 billion according to DefiLlama, India is taking the opposite direction. The Indian central bank (RBI) states that only a sovereign digital currency guarantees monetary stability. In a global landscape where CBDCs struggle to impose themselves, New Delhi erects the e-rupee as a bulwark against the privatization of money.

Warren Buffett turns a page in history. This December 31, 2025 marks the end of his reign at the head of Berkshire Hathaway, after more than 60 years of exemplary management. An iconic figure of the markets, "the Oracle of Omaha" embodied a vision of investing based on discipline, duration, and consistency. His departure is not just a change of leadership, but a strong signal addressed to the global markets, at a time when an emblematic era of American capitalism is closing.

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund has delivered $100M in dividends and grown beyond $2B, marking a milestone in tokenized money market funds.

Bitcoin and Ether are showing early signs of a shift in investor behavior, even as broader market conditions remain weak. Long-term Bitcoin holders are easing selling pressure, while large Ether holders are adding to their positions. Prices, however, remain under pressure amid caution, macro risks, and year-end positioning.

Crypto giants rush into a rapidly growing market: tokenized stocks. Discover the latest figures!

While the crypto market is struggling, onchain perpetual contracts are breaking records. A discreet but massive explosion that reshapes the backstage of an overheated DeFi.

The American dollar has lost 10.41% of its value over this year. A significant drop for the world's main reserve currency, amidst economic tensions and loss of confidence. Meanwhile, gold and silver have seen spectacular rises, becoming safe haven assets again. This movement reflects a shift in market balance, where the role of the dollar as a safe haven is increasingly challenged.

Crypto is plunging, Google is coughing, and retail traders are running away. The market is now just a VIP lounge for insiders lacking an audience. When will the sheep return?

Bitcoin lost momentum during U.S. trading hours, keeping the broader crypto market confined to a narrow range. XRP followed the same pattern, slipping to $1.86 even as demand through spot exchange-traded funds remained steady. The gap between rising ETF assets and muted price movement suggests the market is still absorbing supply near key levels.

After siphoning off millions for a month, the XRP ETF coughs one day, stops... and everyone holds their breath: simple cold or crypto liver crisis?

Kalshi saw a sharp rise in trading activity last week, pushing weekly volume to a new high. Data shows the prediction market processed more than $2 billion in trades, placing it well ahead of Polymarket over the same period. Increased demand for sports contracts and broader blockchain access supported the growth.

The American economy beats forecasts, but Peter Schiff warns of a flaw that could cause everything to collapse. Details here!

Bitcoin plunges, IBIT takes off, and BlackRock cashes in. A contrarian strategy turning an ETF into a billion-dollar magnet. Skeptics laugh, but the numbers respond.

The digital euro arrives with a surprise: two versions, one online and one ultra-secure offline, close to cash. However, can it attract crypto enthusiasts and threaten the dollar? Analysis of the stakes, advantages, and challenges of this future currency, finally approved by the EU and the ECB.

Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw a sharp pullback last week amid a return to regulatory uncertainty. New data from CoinShares shows investors withdrew nearly $1 billion, ending a three-week streak of inflows. Delays around the U.S. Clarity Act played a key role in weakening sentiment, especially among U.S.-based institutions. Market activity also pointed to rising caution around large holders and near-term policy risks.

JPMorgan Chase, one of the world's largest banks, takes a bold step towards crypto by exploring the introduction of trading services for its institutional clients. This development comes amid regulatory changes in the United States, even prompting the most conservative financial institutions to reassess their approach to these assets. Such a decision could well redefine the relationship between traditional finance and this ecosystem.

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