The highly anticipated launch of the REAL token, backed by former UFC champion Conor McGregor, has faced a crushing failure. Despite significant media buzz, the sealed auction launched on April 5, 2025, did not meet the financial targets set. The project led by Real World Gaming (RWG) failed to raise the necessary funds, and the team is forced to reimburse the crypto investors.
As clouds gathered over the crypto landscape, a lightning bolt split the sky: Ethereum, an indispensable pillar, lost 14% of its value in 24 hours. A brutal drop, amplified by the liquidation of an Ethereum whale for $106 million on Sky, the DeFi platform rebranded in August. Behind these numbers lie cold mechanisms, ruthless mathematical ratios, and a chain reaction cruelly reminiscent of the fragility of decentralized ecosystems. What if this debacle reflected a market still too sensitive to geopolitical shocks, such as Donald Trump's recent customs announcements? A deep dive into the guts of algorithmic carnage.
Trump's new taxes destabilize the markets. What are the consequences for the American economy? The full analysis here!
The Trump administration has just triggered a real commercial earthquake. Through the imposition of a universal customs tax of 10%, soon raised to 34% for certain countries, Washington is reviving an aggressive protectionist strategy. This decision, counter to multilateral rules, threatens to reconfigure global trade and is already prompting reactions from more than 50 states. In a tense international context, this major shift could well mark the beginning of a new era of economic confrontation.
Numbers are plummeting, volumes are exploding, and institutional investors are quietly slipping away. Bitcoin ETFs may be entering this pivotal moment where silence speaks louder than words.
Cryptocurrency is no longer a marginal experience. It is now embedded in the daily lives of millions of Americans, reshaping the contours of their financial autonomy. A recent study by the National Cryptocurrency Association reveals that 55 million adults hold digital assets. Among them, 76% believe that this technology has improved their quality of life. Far from clichés about speculation, these figures unveil a more nuanced reality: massive, pragmatic adoption, and a source of concrete hopes.
As the American economy wobbles, Donald Trump secures a strategic victory in the Senate with the unlocking of a controversial budget. Behind this success lies a political clash with global repercussions. For both investors and crypto players, this vote opens an uncertain sequence that could redefine financial balances and impact the trajectory of markets.
A historic day on Wall Street: on April 4, 2025, American markets lost $3.25 trillion, more than the total market capitalization of crypto. This brutal drop, triggered by tariff measures from Trump, reveals a deep crisis. Bitcoin, however, endures. An analysis of an economic shift.
In a geopolitical context undergoing a major reshuffle, two significant initiatives are shaking the hegemony of the dollar. Brazil and China are making a strategic shift by favoring their national currencies for bilateral exchanges. For their part, Russia and Iran are announcing the launch of a new common currency to circumvent Western sanctions. These distinct yet converging movements illustrate a shared desire among influential BRICS members: to build a financial system that is less dependent on the greenback and to assert monetary sovereignty in the face of external pressures.
In a global market in complete chaos, Warren Buffett stands out as an exception. While the richest fortunes are recording massive losses, the American investor makes 23.4 billion dollars in just a few months. This performance contrasts with the general trend and raises the question: how does the oracle of Omaha manage to thrive where so many others falter? At the head of Berkshire Hathaway, he once again demonstrates that discipline, foresight, and rigorous management can still dictate the rules, even in times of instability.
In a single session, the euro surged 2.15% against the dollar, reaching $1.109, its largest increase since 2015. This abrupt jump exceeds the mechanics of exchange rates. It signals a sudden loss of confidence in the American currency. Through this shift, markets appear to be reassessing the balance of power among major currencies, in a context where macroeconomic signals and central bank choices are redefining monetary fault lines.
In a single session, the euro surged 2.15% against the dollar, reaching $1.109, its largest increase since 2015. This sharp rebound goes beyond the mechanics of exchange rates. It signals a sudden loss of confidence in the American currency. Through this shift, markets seem to be reevaluating the balance of power between major currencies, in a context where macroeconomic signals and the choices of central banks are reshaping the lines of monetary fracture.
JPMorgan has revised its economic forecasts for 2025, raising the probability of a global recession to 60% due to the new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. According to a report released this Thursday, titled "There will be Blood," the investment bank warns that the tariffs, which will take effect next week, risk plunging not only the United States but the entire global economy into a recession.
Donald Trump recently triggered an economic shockwave by announcing new tariffs. In response, Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve (FED), warned that these measures could exacerbate inflation while slowing down growth. What will be the impact on interest rates? Find out here.
According to a recent report by Binance Research, Bitcoin could undergo a major transformation, evolving from a mere store of value to a true productive asset. This shift is driven by the rapid expansion of decentralized finance based on Bitcoin (BTCFi), whose total value locked has surged by over 2,700% in one year.
The year 2025 starts on a contrasting note for the crypto industry. While DeFi protocols suffer from a marked decline in their total value locked (TVL), decentralized applications, especially those focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and social networks, show solid growth. What are the drivers of these opposing dynamics and what prospects lie ahead for the ecosystem in the coming months?
From Brussels, the message is clear: digital giants will have to account for their actions. The platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is under investigation by the European Union for potential major violations of the Digital Services Act. The focus is on the dissemination of illicit content and the lack of cooperation with authorities. The proposed fine could exceed one billion dollars, a record that could mark a turning point in the enforcement of the new European regulation. Elon Musk, its owner, finds himself at the center of an unprecedented regulatory confrontation.
Donald Trump is once again making his mark at the helm of the United States. By launching a vast tariff offensive against almost all of the country's trading partners, the president is triggering an economic and diplomatic earthquake. Wall Street is falling, allies are worried, and Beijing is retaliating. This decision, as much strategic as ideological, marks the overt return of hard protectionism and places American economic sovereignty at the center of the global game.
Donald Trump has caused an economic shockwave by announcing significant tariffs targeting almost all countries in the world. The figures presented by the White House are being thoroughly analyzed by experts and raise questions among the United States' trading partners.
Paul Atkins takes the stage, Gensler exits through the back door, and Trumpian stablecoins dance on the blurry line between regulation and personal ambition. It's a true crypto western.
Donald Trump triggered a new trade earthquake on the night of April 2 to 3, 2025. By announcing an increase in tariffs of up to 20% on products from the European Union, the current head of the White House is reviving transatlantic tensions. But France and Europe are not going to take it lying down and are going on the offensive!
Trump reheats the old dish of protectionism. Result? The markets are nauseous and Polymarket pulls out the thermometer: 50% of recession fever announced.
As Bitcoin (BTC) remains above $81,000, signals of a shift in dynamics are multiplying. Recent data suggests a transition towards an accumulation phase, marked by a decline in spot sales and negative funding rates on trading platforms. This technical context, often a precursor to a bullish reversal, could well signal a forthcoming impulsive move.
The new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump triggered a shockwave across global financial markets, prompting an immediate reaction from investors, economists, and U.S. allies.
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Cardano (ADA) has taken a decisive step in its evolution by obtaining a new listing on Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms. This listing is not limited to retail investors but is also aimed at institutional players! Thus opening up new perspectives for betting on ADA, which could see its price explode.
On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump spoke from the Rose Garden of the White House to announce a series of unprecedented protectionist measures, as part of what he now calls "Economic Liberation Day." True to his America First creed, the American president outlined a decree imposing massive tariffs aimed at reindustrializing the country and reducing its dependence on foreign imports. Unfortunately, the markets were not prepared for what would follow...
March 2025 marks a significant turning point in the DeFi ecosystem: Ethereum regains the lead in the rankings of blockchains in terms of trading volume on DEXs, surpassing Solana for the first time since September 2024. A turnaround that occurs in a pressured market, with a notable decline in activity on Solana, particularly on its flagship platforms.
At the start of this year, amid high geopolitical tension, dedollarization emerges as a strong signal of a global monetary shift. Once relegated to the background of economic debate, this dynamic is intensifying as confidence in the stability of the United States erodes. The dollar's share in global reserves is slowly but surely declining, a trend closely watched by markets and feared by strategists. Behind this retreat, the international monetary order may be entering a phase of reorganization.
Real estate is regaining its color. After a long period of waiting, prices are rising again in many French cities, signaling an unexpected turning point in the market. This upturn, which began at the start of the year, is intensifying due to more attractive borrowing rates and a gradual return of buyers. Both professionals and individuals are closely watching this emerging dynamic, which reshuffles the cards after months of stagnation. In light of this resurgence in activity, observers are pondering: is this a simple cyclical rebound or a true reversal of the cycle?