The boundary between crypto and politics is becoming clearer. By now allowing the legal purchase of firearms with USDC, Circle brings the issue of financial neutrality to the forefront. This decision, praised by some and contested by others, reveals tensions between the promise of decentralization and institutional realities, while reigniting the debate on what crypto can or cannot allow within a legal framework.
The U.S. government is going through the longest shutdown in its history with 36 days of blockage. This unprecedented situation directly threatens the adoption of crucial cryptocurrency legislation. The results of the midterm elections further complicate negotiations.
Bitcoin remains below $105K as heavy selling keeps the market under pressure while traders watch the upcoming U.S. tariff ruling.
Kalshi and Polymarket record a sharp drop in probabilities in favor of Donald Trump, as the Supreme Court examines the legality of his tariff powers. This turnaround highlights two dynamics: the possible rollback of presidential authority over foreign trade, and the growing role of decentralized platforms as sensors of political anticipation. A case where constitutional law, economic strategy, and technology intersect under the watchful eyes of judges... and investors.
US digital asset ETFs came under pressure this week as institutional traders shifted to a more cautious stance. Bitcoin and Ether products recorded sharp outflows, while Solana funds continued to draw steady interest. Activity suggested uneven sentiment across major crypto assets as markets reacted to recent volatility.
Fraktion, a SaaS solution dedicated to tokenization and management of real-world assets (Real World Assets), accompanied in the operation by the investment bank Lukeiōn Advisory, announces the strategic acquisition of Pecule, a French fintech specialized in creating digital financial securities issuance platforms.
Google hides its spy in your dashboard: Gemini, a talkative, geolocated, multitasking AI that guides you... and maybe watches you. Soon a driving license for robots?
Europe has just dealt a decisive blow against one of the largest crypto scams ever dismantled. Over 600 million euros embezzled through fake investment platforms, nine arrests in three countries, and an operation conducted swiftly under Eurojust's coordination. This cross-border crackdown unveils the alarming scale of criminal networks exploiting blockchain to launder funds out of sight. A case that confirms the urgency of a judicial response commensurate with the crypto challenges.
When Kim Jong-un becomes HR at Upwork, GitHub hosts viruses, and AI disguises thieves… the crypto sphere realizes its worst nightmares are already among us.
