The ECB accelerates its crypto project. 36 players selected to test its CBDC from 2027. All details in this article!
Bitget has launched Stocks 2.0, expanding its stock ecosystem with two ways to access U.S. equities from one platform: tokenized stock exposure through rTokens and real U.S. stock access through Stock+. The launch is part of Bitget’s broader Universal Exchange vision, where users can access crypto, tokenized assets, commodities, equities, and other global markets within a single account environment.
On Monday, July 13, 2026, a flash crash wiped out 2.5 trillion yuan in 15 minutes at the Shanghai Stock Exchange, pushing Beijing to offload its US Treasury bonds to save the yuan. Triggered by US strikes in Iran, this stock market crisis exposes the systemic vulnerability of traditional markets to energy shocks.
Kiyosaki has been predicting the end of the financial world for fifty years, but this time he says it's the real one. His miracle cure? Gold, silver, oil, and bitcoin.
Trump refuses to sign the housing bill, but the CBDC ban forces its way through anyway. Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act waits nervously in the wings.
SWIFT launches its blockchain registry with 17 major banks to test cross-border payments in tokenized deposits. This pilot marks a strong step for institutional crypto, as it brings classic banking rails closer to digital infrastructures capable of operating 24/7.
In June 2026, $8.9 billion was taken out of gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) due to pressure from the Fed and a strong dollar. But Asia is unwavering. Is gold becoming less of a safe haven? Examine the flows that are changing the markets in detail.
Tokenized stocks are changing scale. In one month, transfers jumped by 105% to reach 8.41 billion dollars. The distributed market value also rises to 2.16 billion dollars. It is no longer just a crypto experiment: Wall Street and blockchain platforms are already competing for the same ground.
The venture capital market is evolving rapidly, driven by new technological priorities and increasingly distinct trade-offs. In this context, Paradigm announces the closing of a new 1.2 billion dollar fund aimed at financing projects related to AI and robotics while continuing certain activities in cryptocurrency. This operation illustrates a redistribution of capital towards emerging technologies, as crypto fundraisings become rarer and focus on a limited number of large-scale operations.
The British political scene is going through a new zone of turbulence following the announcement of Nigel Farage's resignation from his Clacton MP mandate. This decision comes as several revelations concern donations and gifts received from personalities linked to the crypto sector. The affair is accompanied by parliamentary investigations and revives questions about the ties between political leaders and digital finance. At the same time, the person concerned claims to have respected the law and wishes to let voters decide his political future in a by-election.
American strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities have brought geopolitical risk back to the heart of financial markets. In just a few hours, oil soared, investors turned to assets deemed safest, and cryptos once again revealed their sensitivity to international tensions. This resumption of hostilities raises a central question: facing a major military crisis, can bitcoin compete with traditional safe havens, or does it remain a risky asset like the others?
MiCA already scaring off some crypto players, but Brussels wants to add DeFi, staking and NFTs. While exchanges digest round one, eurocrats are already cooking round two.
While Trump sells us the crypto cold war against the Chinese, his personal piggy bank soars, leaving his most loyal supporters in the lurch.
Blockchain experiments in international aid are reaching a new stage. After several pilot projects carried out in different countries, UNDP believes this technology can now support a broader range of humanitarian and development programs. The results obtained on the ground, notably in Haiti and Syria, have convinced the agency to extend the use of on-chain payments through a new agreement with the Stellar Development Foundation. This development marks a concrete advance of blockchain in operations conducted by the United Nations.
In an already tense context for tokenized real estate, RealT initiates a decisive step with the voluntary liquidation of its American structures. The project, which attracted thousands of investors worldwide, especially in France, now undertakes the progressive sale of its entire real estate portfolio. This decision comes as the company faces increasing legal, financial, and operational pressures, calling into question the solidity of its initial model.
Markets did not wait long to react. Faced with weaker US economic indicators, investors immediately strengthened their positions on gold, reigniting the rise of the precious metal. Behind this movement is a major shift in perspective: expectations around the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decisions are evolving, weakening the dollar and reshuffling the deck for all financial assets. From precious metals to cryptos, this new reading of the American economic landscape could redefine investors’ strategies in the weeks ahead.
You can't bet on the stock market in Europe without being labelled a nasty speculator. ESMA is dusting off its old 2018 rulebook. Prediction platforms have been put on notice.
Cryptos have never been so close to American power. At a time when Congress is examining decisive texts for the sector's future, the White House's financial disclosures reveal that Donald Trump has amassed colossal revenues related to the crypto ecosystem. This convergence between private interests and public decisions fuels an explosive debate in Washington. One question now dominates: can the regulation of these assets still be perceived as impartial when the President of the United States is among the main beneficiaries of this industry?
The income generated by cryptocurrencies continues to fuel political debates in the United States. After the publication of information reporting gains exceeding $1.4 billion from activities related to digital assets, Trump finds himself once again at the center of discussions. This time, Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposes to ban politicians and their spouses from issuing or promoting memecoins. This initiative revives the debate on conflicts of interest, digital asset regulation, and the ethical rules applicable to American elected officials.
Tokenization is gaining ground in financial markets and is now sparking a broader debate about the future of monetary infrastructures. In a new analysis, the IMF believes this development goes far beyond the scope of digital payments. The institution considers that the transfer of financial assets to shared digital ledgers could profoundly change the functioning of markets. However, this transformation will depend on policy choices, legal rules, and the organization of infrastructures that will accompany this new stage.
On September 1, 2026, Russia will officially launch the digital rouble. Discover behind the scenes of a forced deployment.
The global economic war has just crossed a critical threshold where legal sovereignty clashes directly with the very infrastructure of globalized finance. While Western sanctions seek to freeze the capital of States deemed hostile, the response of the targeted nations now shifts to the international judicial arena, threatening to paralyze the traditional mechanisms of settlement-delivery and securities custody. This conflict of sovereignties illustrates the systemic fragility of a centralized financial model, increasingly exposed to major geopolitical risks.
Robinhood, the traders' favorite broker, becomes a blockchain builder. Tokenization and AI on the menu, all on an L2 network. Wall Street watches, crypto fans are buzzing.
The digital asset market is attracting new attention following the publication of a US financial disclosure linked to Donald Trump's interests. The document reveals the scale of revenues from crypto, with a significant focus on cryptocurrencies, token sales, and blockchain-related projects. Among the declared assets are Bitcoin and Ethereum, two major sector references. This publication comes as the links between politics, regulation, and the crypto industry are gaining increasing importance in the United States.
Bolivia changes its monetary strategy after fifteen years of artificial stability. The country abandons its fixed peg to the dollar due to the decline of its reserves and economic pressure. This decision also revives the debate around financial alternatives like Bitcoin, as cryptocurrencies advance in economies facing currency tensions. The new exchange rate regime marks a new stage for the boliviano and transforms the country's monetary environment.
BNB Chain surpasses Solana with $5.2B in tokenized stocks. A major turning point for tokenisation and real assets on blockchain.
Major crises are often powerful revelations of the public utility of financial innovations, propelling cryptos far beyond their speculative dimension. This is exactly the scenario currently unfolding on the South American continent where, following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the global ecosystem of these assets has mobilized at a lightning speed. In a context where traditional banking channels prove ineffective or heavily blocked, the speed, lack of borders and disintermediation offered by blockchain technology appear as crucial advantages for delivering aid.
The financial market is going through a period of high tension as values related to digital assets undergo a marked correction. In this context, crypto becomes a particularly watched sector after the sharp decline of specialized stocks. Coinbase is among the affected companies, with a larger drop than several major American tech groups. This situation highlights the growing gap between cryptocurrency companies and the rest of the stock market. Investors now watch the performances of these players amid economic uncertainties and sector developments.
The refusal of Binance's MiCA license in Greece shakes the European crypto market. As the world's largest platform sees its access to the EU restricted, regulatory tensions rapidly intensify. Behind this decision, a larger power struggle pits institutions against crypto players, against the backdrop of European monetary transformation in a context of accelerating the digital euro and European financial control. Does the Binance case mark a turning point for the European financial system?
While JPMorgan and Coinbase bicker like old fishwives, 52 million Americans are waiting for clear and precise rules. Time is truly pressing, but politics still drags its feet far too long.