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Inflation in France reached 3% year-on-year in September 2026, compared to 2.4% in August, according to the provisional estimate from Insee. This acceleration, the strongest since February 2024, is mainly due to energy and fresh products, although prices fell by 0.3% compared to the previous month.

The word "online broker" today covers two realities that have little in common. On one side, accredited intermediaries who hold your securities account or your PEA under the supervision of the ACPR and the AMF. On the other, global multi-asset platforms that mix cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, and futures contracts on a single account, often outside any European framework. Confusing them is the costliest mistake an investor can make in 2026. This guide sets the criteria, then honestly positions each family, including MEXC.

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MiCA has been fully applicable since July 1, 2026: any crypto platform serving European clients must be licensed under penalty of illegality. But the regulation stops at the door of decentralized finance (DeFi). A user of Uniswap or Aave is not protected by any of its rules and does not always know it. The European framework is now the only one in force. But MiCA does not regulate decentralized finance (DeFi), and this boundary was intentionally drawn by the regulation.

In 2027, China will take over the presidency of the BRICS. Thus, it will have the possibility to revive initiatives aimed at reducing dependence on the dollar. Beijing would favor payments in local currencies and the interconnection of financial systems, however no official roadmap is defined for the replacement of the American currency.

The ECB wants to prepare the digital euro for an economy where humans will not necessarily be behind every payment. The institution is now looking for companies capable of exploring payments using AI agents, micropayments, and machine-to-machine interactions. The first work will begin in 2027. The digital euro project itself is still not officially launched.

The crypto market starts the month of October with multiple events likely to change the balance of power. Indeed, Bitcoin remains essential, however Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink, and BNB also have catalysts that would attract investors' attention.

CoinMarketCap acquires Coinglass, expanding its crypto data offering while raising fresh concerns over market data concentration.

From 2027, the EU will step up oversight of AI and tokenization as Washington and Beijing accelerate their technology race.

While other conferences line up promises, MERGE Madrid sets up shop where institutional money actually gets decided: inside the historic Madrid Stock Exchange building, then inside one of the Spanish capital's most iconic buildings. From October 27 to 29, 2026, the event presents itself as the reference point for institutional crypto in Southern Europe and Latin America, a deliberate bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. A discounted rate is reserved for the Cointribune community.

Scheduled for September 24 in Washington, the Trump-Xi summit is set to address tariffs, artificial intelligence, and sensitive technologies. This meeting would extend the trade détente, however many Chinese commitments remain contested by the United States.

Ethereum staking regains real momentum, with thirteen times more ETH awaiting entry than exit. This imbalance potentially reduces the available supply, without by itself guaranteeing a price increase.

The Graham law now offers Donald Trump a new economic arsenal against Russia and other countries that finance its energy sector. Enacted on September 18, this legal standard authorizes tariffs that can reach 100% against the main buyers of Russian oil and gas.

Warren Buffett announced this Friday, September 18, 2026, that he was stepping down from his position as chairman of the board of Berkshire Hathaway. A prominent figure in global investing, the Oracle of Omaha, aged 96, becomes chairman emeritus. His eldest son, Howard Buffett, succeeds him as chairman of the board. This transition, effective immediately, marks the final stage of the conglomerate's succession plan.

The SEC paves the way for the tokenization of US stocks for five years. Between guaranteed rights, issuers' veto, and exclusion of synthetic tokens, decoding a major regulatory turning point.

In under a year, Telcoin has checked a series of boxes no crypto project had lined up before: a digital-asset bank charter in the United States, a regulated stablecoin issued by that bank, the first US bank accounts linked to that token, and a speaking slot at the Mobile World Congress in Doha this November. Yet as of September 4, 2026, the TEL token traded around $0.00177, roughly 97% below its record, according to market data. Where the project stands is best captured by that gap between regulatory progress and price.

China no longer settles for gold alone, but is building the infrastructure of a new monetary order. After 22 consecutive months of acquiring the yellow metal, Beijing would be consolidating the bridges between gold and yuan, while its exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds is declining. We are therefore witnessing the beginnings of a "Yuan-gold" standard likely to reduce dependence on the dollar.

The Fed returns to monetary tightening after more than three years without an increase. Indeed, the US central bank raised its rates by 25 basis points, bringing their range to 3.75% - 4.00%, a first since July 2023. This decision is motivated by persistently high inflation, yet it did not automatically shake bitcoin. Despite a spike in volatility after the announcement, BTC stabilizes around 76200 dollars. Between monetary tightening and crypto market resistance, the Fed's decision now raises the question of the trajectory of rates.

Bitcoin heads into the Fed decision under pressure, with markets pricing in a rate hike and traders bracing for Warsh’s signals.

Russia is keeping crypto under tight control at home while turning to bitcoin as an alternative rail for selected cross-border transactions.

Grayscale wants to shift crypto investment from a standalone product to a ready-to-use portfolio. The manager launched, on September 14, four models intended for financial advisors, built from several crypto-exposed ETPs. Weighting based on capitalization, quarterly rebalancing, asset cap: the offer provides an allocation framework without transferring the investment decision to Grayscale. A way to facilitate the integration of cryptos into wealth management while leaving advisors responsible for the final choice for their clients.

Strategy has paused its bitcoin purchases and put $139 million into STRC, while Strive continues adding BTC to its holdings.

According to a new statement by Donald Trump, Iranian oil would become a lasting objective of the American presence. The president mentions a US presence in Iran modeled on Venezuela, without presenting any agreement or precise schedule.

Revolut no longer just integrates cryptocurrencies into its banking app. With the launch of EURR, the development of Revolut X, and its new regulatory approaches, the fintech is building a much broader crypto offering. Maxim Krasnov, founder of Construct.tech, analyzes this evolution as a rapprochement between banking and digital assets. His analysis notably highlights the role of Bridge, a company owned by Stripe, in the issuance of the stablecoin. This strategy now extends to several markets and various uses.

The inclusive growth of the BRICS could allow emerging countries and their populations to benefit optimally from the global economy. Such an ambition goes beyond wealth redistribution, however the commitments made in New Delhi remain difficult to measure.

Wealth managers are preparing to increase their crypto exposure as ETPs gradually make digital assets easier to access through traditional investment channels.

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.