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The U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days, boosting crypto market optimism with Bitcoin and others seeing strong gains.

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The world of investing has been revolutionized over the past decade by the democratization of ETFs and passive management. However, this investment strategy is beginning to show signs of worrying fatigue. With potentially overvalued markets and anemic return forecasts for the next decade, it becomes urgent to question ETFs.

In a world where geopolitical fault lines are shifting rapidly, Saudi Arabia plays a delicate tune between two rival blocs. Solicited by the BRICS but still closely tied to the United States, Riyadh is biding its time, suspending its official membership despite signals of openness. While Beijing lures with its economic promises and Washington threatens with tariffs, the kingdom is preserving its options. Does this tactical ambiguity mask a pre-established strategic direction or is it preparing for a major rebalancing on the global chessboard?

As the Russo-Ukrainian war drags into its fourth year, a possible meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin in Istanbul could reshape the dynamics. For the first time in months, Kyiv is open to the idea of direct talks. Zelensky announced this Sunday, May 11, that he would await Putin on Thursday, May 15, in Istanbul. However, Ukraine sets a firm condition: no exchanges will take place without a total ceasefire, which is demanded from this Monday. This is a significant requirement in a conflict where every diplomatic gesture is closely scrutinized.

Chinese economy: prices are sinking, the people are saving, Beijing is patching things up, dishes are changing. The dragon is coughing, but still plays the mystery card to avoid being roasted.

As the conflict in Ukraine reaches a critical juncture, Kyiv and its Western allies are proposing a comprehensive, unconditional ceasefire for 30 days. Supported by Washington and major European capitals, this initiative aims to create a pathway for negotiations. However, beyond the call for a truce, one question looms: will Moscow see this as a genuine hand extended or a tactical maneuver concealing a strategic advantage for Ukraine? The answer could reshape the balance of power diplomatically.

Refounding or not, the Ethereum Foundation continues to support the ecosystem: millions distributed, subsidized crypto-tech, Vitalik in quantum mode, and pampered developers. Who said austerity?

With Pectra, Ethereum promises the future but stacks ETH with the big players: decentralization or private club? The small stakers, on the other hand, count their crumbs on the blockchain.

Morgan Stanley estimates that bitcoin is now significant enough to be considered an international reserve currency.

The global monetary architecture is shaking on its foundations. By reducing the share of the dollar in their exchanges to 33%, the BRICS are signaling a historic break. Their trade now largely relies on their own currencies. Behind this shift lies a deliberate strategy to fragment a system dominated by the greenback. This is no longer an intention; it is a movement underway. And it is reshaping the balances of a financial order that has until now been under the influence of Washington.

The realization of gains from large cryptocurrency wallets occurs at a time of growing dominance of BTC, increasing interest from institutional capital, and a price pattern similar to what preceded the rally in early November when Donald Trump won the presidential election in the United States. Despite the strengthening of BTC's narrative as a store of value, Trump himself tests the resilience of bitcoin, as the Republican insists on his tariff war while pressuring the Federal Reserve (Fed).

The stock market reacts positively to the Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Discover the key figures in this article!

After its correction, SUI displays very encouraging technical signals. Find our complete analysis and the current technical outlook.

When the Federal Reserve opts for inaction, markets wobble. By keeping its rates unchanged this Wednesday, the world's leading central bank met expectations but did not alleviate tensions. Thus, amid persistent inflation, slowing consumption, and uncertainties about employment, the Fed's message remains deliberately vague. This strategy of waiting increases the nervousness of financial markets and fuels speculation, particularly in the crypto world, where every word of Jerome Powell is scrutinized as a crucial indicator.

While the Sino-American trade war seemed frozen in an endless game of retaliation, an unexpected gesture has rekindled hope: Beijing agrees to official talks with Washington. A first in months. This meeting, much more than a simple diplomatic exchange, crystallizes the deep tensions shaking global trade and the economy of the two giants.

XRP consolidates after a significant increase. Find our complete analysis and current technical outlook.

eToro will raise $500 million and targets a $4 billion valuation. We tell you everything about this IPO that is shaking up the crypto sector.

Bitcoin takes a pause after a bullish surge: find our comprehensive analysis and the current technical outlook for BTC.

2025 marks a turning point for Real-World Assets (RWA) in decentralized finance. Long regarded as the missing link between the real economy and Web3, RWAs are finally gaining momentum thanks to blockchain infrastructures designed for the concrete use cases of trade financing. Among the pioneers of this convergence are Credefi and XDC Network, who are announcing a strategic alliance to democratize access to tokenized credit for European SMEs, with real guarantees, stable returns, and end-to-end regulatory compliance.

European markets began the week without a clear direction, caught between two major uncertainties: the upcoming decisions of central banks and fears of a global trade tightening. On Monday, May 5, the main financial markets show clear caution, illustrated by slightly declining indices and low trading volumes. Indeed, investors are anxiously awaiting the next announcements from the Fed and the Bank of England, in an environment where every monetary or diplomatic signal can shift the trend.

In an article published this morning on Cointribune, we reported information that BNP Paribas had partnered with Pi Network to facilitate SEPA transfers in cryptocurrency. After thorough checks, this information turned out to be false.

And if a trade war could lead to a nuclear confrontation? The hypothesis seems extreme, until it is put forward by Warren Buffett. Indeed, during the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, the investor warned that Donald Trump's economic policies, perceived as aggressive, could fuel global tensions with uncontrollable consequences. An unusual stance, heavy with implications, in an international context already weakened by growing rivalries.

China hoped to restore its economic reputation through conciliatory gestures towards the United States. Alas, despite a partial reduction in tariffs, the outlook remains bleak. The Chinese economy wavers, trapped by its own inertia and a frigid global environment.

The recent scandal surrounding Mantra (OM) has shaken the crypto sphere, rekindling deep concerns about governance and transparency in the realm of real-world assets (RWA). However, beyond the turmoil, some players like RealFin see in this crisis an opportunity: to demonstrate that another model is not only possible but necessary.

Market: after a loss of 2.4%, gold rebounds ahead of the FED meeting. A strategy to follow for investors? Analysis.

In the crypto market, opportunities do not announce themselves. They explode. At a time when every pump can generate exceptional gains in just a few hours, missing these movements often means missing the essence. However, detecting and capturing these impulses in real-time is a true challenge, even for a seasoned trader. Hence the interest in automating one's strategy with Runbot and the SuperTrend indicator.

Powell slows down, Trump strikes, the markets are in a frenzy. Between surtaxes and threats of dismissal, monetary independence is riding a rodeo amid the discreet applause of 6-dollar eggs.