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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.

In France, the rise in kidnappings related to cryptocurrencies is no longer isolated incidents but a worrying dynamic that is becoming established over the long term. Behind these targeted attacks, a new type of crime is emerging, combining precise scouting, psychological pressure, and exploitation of system vulnerabilities. While authorities struggle to curb the phenomenon, certain voices, notably that of the artist Pascal Boyart, are rising to denounce a lack of reaction to a threat now affecting investors, entrepreneurs, and Web3 actors in their daily lives.

Bitcoin is going through a rare moment of tension. The debate around BIP 110 is not only about a technical update. It concerns the very definition of bitcoin, its neutrality, and the limit of what the network should accept.

The Bitcoin network has just recorded its third difficulty increase since the beginning of the year. Good news on the surface? But behind this technical rebound hides a much darker reality for miners. And the current signals already announce an imminent turnaround.

Paris Blockchain Week 2026 establishes itself as the most anticipated crypto event of the European spring. On April 15 and 16, the Carrousel du Louvre will for the first time bring together a sitting G7 president, leaders from BlackRock, J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank, as well as the European regulators shaping the post-MiCA framework. The 2026 edition marks a turning point: digital assets are no longer confined to a parallel ecosystem, they enter fully into the institutional financial architecture. Cointribune readers benefit from an exclusive 15% discount on tickets with the code PBWCT15.

Europe is entering a new phase of its crypto regulation. The debate is no longer about the need to regulate the sector. It is now about a more sensitive question: who should really hold the steering wheel, Brussels or the national authorities?

Receiving Bitcoin for free seemed to belong to the past. However, this practice could make a comeback. With Jack Dorsey’s initiative, the Bitcoin Faucet reappears as an intuitive and accessible tool. Behind this concept, a broader ambition is emerging. Reduce entry barriers and revive Bitcoin adoption in an ecosystem that has become complex and dominated by institutions.

Markets are wavering, energy is soaring, and even gold is retreating amid geopolitical tensions. In this unstable context, Bitcoin is beginning to reveal a deeper transformation of the global system that few anticipated.

As Google fast-tracks its post-quantum timeline to 2029, Naoris Protocol ($NAORIS) activates the first Layer 1 blockchain built from the ground up to withstand quantum computers. The mainnet is now operational. In Brief Naoris Protocol has launched the first native post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain, designed to…

The tokenization of real-world assets has shifted from experimental pilot to institutional reality. On-chain RWA value surpassed $12 billion in March 2026, more than doubling from the start of 2025, according to data from RWA.xyz. From tokenized U.S. Treasuries to private credit and equities, the race to bridge traditional finance and blockchain accelerates at breakneck speed. For investors seeking exposure to this booming sector, the choice of CEX (centralized exchange) matters more than ever. Not all platforms offer the same depth of RWA token listings, regulatory compliance, or trading infrastructure. Here are five platforms that stand out in 2026.

Bitcoin is starting a decisive week in a nervous climate. The market is looking at the price, macroeconomics, and geopolitics at the same time. In the background, March could become the sixth consecutive month of decline for BTC, a rare sequence not seen since 2018. In…

Nvidia remains a heavyweight in the American stock market, but a clear signal has emerged from institutional portfolios. In the fourth quarter of 2025, thousands of funds reduced their exposure, even though the group retains a massive hold on the capital. Institutions liquidated more than 70 billion dollars of Nvidia shares in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to data relayed by Finbold from institutional holdings, 2,627 funds lightened their positions, for a total of 440,075,433 shares sold, or approximately 73.5 billion dollars based on a price close to 167 dollars.

French President Emmanuel Macron will speak at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, on April 15 and 16 at the Carrousel du Louvre. Euro-backed stablecoins, digital euro, financial sovereignty: the head of state will address the key projects of European policy on digital assets. This is the first time a sitting president of a G7 country has spoken at an institutional conference dedicated to digital assets.

The crypto exchange Kraken multiplies offensives to erase the boundary between traditional finance and decentralized finance. In the space of ten days, the platform launched TradFi futures for its European clients, crossed the symbolic threshold of 100 tokenized stocks (xStocks) and deployed a points program (xPoints) that rewards DeFi activity around these tokens. Overview of three announcements that outline Kraken's multi-asset trajectory in 2026.

New episode in the confrontation between the Trump administration and Anthropic. The American judiciary has just abruptly halted a Pentagon offensive against the company behind Claude. A decision that could reshape the balance of power in a sector that has become highly strategic for the economy and American sovereignty.

While the heavyweights Bitcoin and Ethereum take a breather, Solana and XRP pick up the stakes, and crypto plays its old sleight of hand again.

As tokenized real-world assets move toward a multi-trillion-dollar market, REAL Finance is building a Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for regulated financial products, institutional validators, and investor protection.

Aave's DAO massively validates the deployment of V4 on Ethereum. Between regained consensus, modular architecture, and recent internal tensions, the protocol enters a new phase of development.