The decline of digital assets continues to weigh on the companies most exposed to the market. In Japan, Metaplanet provides a striking example with a quarterly loss of 725 million dollars, linked to the drop in its bitcoin holdings. However, the group is not slowing down its strategy and is further increasing its reserves in a context where its business model is evolving rapidly.
Crypto investors are no longer staying inside one market. Bitget’s 2026 User Asset Allocation Report shows a clear shift: retail traders still hold crypto, but many now add equities, commodities, and AI tools to build broader portfolios.
Kevin Warsh has just been appointed governor of the Federal Reserve after a close vote in the US Senate. This first step now opens the way for a decisive vote for his confirmation as head of the US central bank this week. Known for his open positions towards financial innovation and Bitcoin, Warsh is already attracting market attention, with some investors believing that his arrival could strengthen the favorable narrative for digital assets in a context of monetary and regulatory transition in the United States.
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Europe does not want to let the stablecoin become the Trojan horse of the dollar in its digital payments. Christine Lagarde brought this issue back to the center of the debate, warning that the dominance of Tether and Circle could weaken European monetary sovereignty. The ECB does not reject the technology. It mainly refuses to import a model designed elsewhere.
Tether has just reminded a reality often forgotten: USDT circulates quickly, but it can also be frozen abruptly. In one month, the issuer of the largest stablecoin on the market has frozen more than 514 million dollars on Ethereum and Tron, according to BlockSec data.
Bitget is turning Bitcoin Pizza Day into a recruitment signal for Web3 talent. The exchange is using one of crypto’s most famous stories to connect young builders with real companies.
A new Bitcoin fork project reignites tensions within the ecosystem. Led by developer Paul Sztorc. The initiative named "eCash" does not just propose a basic parallel chain: it introduces technical and economic choices that directly affect fundamental principles of the network, notably the management of UTXOs and the controversial use of Satoshi Nakamoto’s historical holdings. Between promises of innovation and fears of misuse, the debate intensifies around the project.
WLFI traverse une crise de confiance. Le projet crypto lié à la famille Trump est accusé d’avoir favorisé des acheteurs privés pendant que ses premiers investisseurs restent largement bloqués.
Recent movements around Ethereum are drawing attention across the crypto market. The transactions between the Ethereum Foundation and Bitmine are fueling discussions, with a new transfer of 10,000 ETH and nearly $47 million in sales occurring within one week. These operations are also raising criticism within the crypto community over asset management and the balance of the ecosystem.
A seemingly minor technical reform could profoundly reshape dollar payments. In the United States, the idea of granting certain stablecoin issuers access to the Federal Reserve is disrupting the established balance between banks and fintechs. In this context, XRP is re-emerging with an unexpected promise: to become a key component in the circulation of monetary flows. Still hypothetical, this scenario fits into a broader transformation of the U.S. financial infrastructure.
The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution banning senators, their staff, and chamber officials from betting on prediction markets, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The decision comes after the indictment of a U.S. soldier accused of using classified information linked to the operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000 on Polymarket. Senate Resolution 708 took effect immediately and now changes the Senate’s internal rules.
La DJ canadienne BLOND:ISH, résidente phare de Pacha Ibiza et figure montante du Web3 musical, vient de déployer le portail de son token $NRG sur Solana. Le principe : transformer l'énergie de la communauté en accès concret : guestlist, backstage, musique inédite via un mécanisme déflationniste ancré sur la blockchain. Le lancement intervient dans la foulée de la Paris Blockchain Week 2026, où $NRG a propulsé la closing party officielle dans le salon Gustave Eiffel au premier étage de la Tour Eiffel devant 300 fondateurs et investisseurs. Un modèle qui dépasse le simple fan token pour poser les bases de ce que l'équipe appelle une « économie de l'énergie ».
Deals between American AI giants and the Pentagon are no longer just an ethical debate. They are becoming a matter of public trust, digital sovereignty and even international competition. Europe sees one more reason to accelerate its digital sovereignty.
A preliminary study by the U.S. Federal Reserve reignites the debate about the impact of artificial intelligence on tech and the crypto ecosystem. According to economists Leland D. Crane and Paul E. Soto, the rise of ChatGPT after November 2022 coincides with a sharp slowdown in employment among developers in the United States. Over three years, this shortfall would represent about 500,000 jobs that probably would have existed without the rapid rise of large language models.
China has multiplied strong signals over the past 24 hours. It is continuing to toughen its economic and technological policy while strengthening its control over crypto. Beijing further regulates American capital and accelerates its autonomy in artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Washington's sanctions against Chinese energy companies add additional pressure. Between finance, technology, and energy, the balance of power between Beijing and Washington takes on a new dimension.
In crypto, bridges are no longer invisible infrastructure. They are pressure points. Every cross-chain transaction carries the same silent tension: will it go through or break somewhere in the shadows? The promise of decentralization once painted a frictionless future. Reality pushed back. Exploits, failed transfers, fragmented liquidity—the industry learned the hard way that moving value across chains is still one of its most fragile layers. In 2026, reliability is no longer about speed alone. It’s about execution, resilience, and user outcomes. And when you zoom out, a pattern emerges: two competing philosophies shaping the future of cross-chain.
The use of digital assets enters a more contrasted phase after several quarters marked by dynamic global activity. According to a TRM Labs study, cryptocurrency adoption slowed in the first quarter of 2026, especially in developed economies. This evolution shows a more selective crypto market, where local needs, digital payments, economic conditions, and geopolitical tensions increasingly influence user behaviors.
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz revive concerns over the stability of the global energy system, through which a major share of the world's oil transits. The system has long been controlled by the dollar, but this is changing because of dedollarization, shifts in global politics, and new options like bitcoin, which are being talked about as ways to avoid traditional financial systems. In this context of gradual transformation, oil becomes a point of friction in a silent monetary shift. A question naturally arises: are we moving from an age of the petrodollar to an era where a petrobitcoin standard is gradually emerging?
A shadow continues to hang over the history of bitcoin. Since its beginnings, the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto has fueled investigations, hypotheses, and debates in the crypto world. A new documentary, "Finding Satoshi," revives this mystery with a central thesis: the creator of Bitcoin was a duo, not a single person. The film identifies Hal Finney and Len Sassaman as the two figures behind this pseudonym. Released Wednesday, it relies on four years of investigation, mixing testimonies, technical data, and biographical elements. Without providing definitive proof, the documentary builds a coherent scenario around a collective origin of BTC before its public disappearance.
Bitcoin briefly touched 78,100 dollars after two very clear triggers: the extension of the truce with Iran announced by Donald Trump and Strategy's new massive purchase. The market not only welcomed a geopolitical respite. It also regained an old reflex: to closely follow the return of large buyers.
Prediction markets are no longer a marginal topic in finance. Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are now following this segment, each with its own perspective. The former is studying a selective offering, away from bets deemed too speculative. The latter is mainly observing liquidity before going further. In the background, the rise of Kalshi and Polymarket is already accompanied by increasing regulatory pressure, while the sector is still seeking its balance in the United States today.
The company World presented a major update of World ID during an event in San Francisco. World's announcement comes with new partnerships with platforms like Tinder, Zoom, and other digital players. In a context marked by the rise of bots, deepfakes, and artificial intelligence, the project strengthens its vision of large-scale proof of humanity. Thus, World accelerates the deployment of its digital identity infrastructure among users and businesses.
An Iranian announcement was enough to move two markets at once. On one side, oil fell sharply. On the other, bitcoin gained altitude, passing above 76,000 dollars with an intraday peak around 78,000 dollars on Friday.
Since the advent of the crypto market, centralized exchanges (CEX) have played a key role in providing liquidity to both retail and institutional users. In 2025 alone, the top 12 CEXs processed nearly $21 trillion in volume across spot markets. As the industry matures, the focus has shifted toward the sustainability of spot trading activity and the health of the underlying reserves that support these massive volumes.
Valletta, Malta ‒ April 15, 2026 ‒ OKX, one of the world leaders in fintech and crypto trading, today announces the launch of X-Perps: MiFID regulated crypto derivatives, with a five-year maturity, offering leverage up to 10x to retail and institutional traders in Europe.
The conflict between WLFI and Justin Sun reaches a decisive stage by entering a judicial phase. Between accusations of blacklisting, suspicions of token control, and lack of transparency, this case highlights potential governance flaws in DeFi and could mark a turning point for investors.
Crypto has settled into the French landscape but without causing a clear shift. In 2026, the topic no longer frightens as much. It intrigues, it circulates, it joins conversations. Yet, when it comes time to buy, France is still moving forward in small steps.
The countdown has begun. The Paris Blockchain Week 2026 opens its doors Tuesday, April 15 at the Carrousel du Louvre, and tickets are selling fast. Macron as keynote, BlackRock and J.P. Morgan on stage, more than 10,000 decision makers expected: the 2026 edition promises to be the most ambitious ever organized. For latecomers, there are only a few days left to secure a ticket at a reduced price thanks to the exclusive promo code Cointribune PBWCT15, which offers a 15% discount on the entire official ticketing.
Trust has become the single most important factor separating reputable crypto exchanges from the rest. The collapse of FTX in 2022 reminded the entire industry that volume and brand recognition mean nothing without solid fundamentals. In 2026, the bar has been raised considerably: cold storage, proof-of-reserves reporting, multi-layer risk monitoring, regulatory licenses, and insurance funds are no longer optional. They are the baseline. The EU’s MiCA regulation is now fully enforced, with 14 exchanges holding CASP authorization as of March 2026. Approximately 30 smaller platforms have exited the European market due to compliance costs. For investors navigating this landscape, choosing the right platform can be the difference between security and catastrophe. Here are the 10 most trusted crypto exchanges in 2026, ranked by their security infrastructure, regulatory track record, and operational reliability.