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Bitcoin is as decentralized as its least decentralized gear. The pools, along with ASIC manufacturers, are a weak link.

Bitfinex has collaborated with Synonym on a feature that allows customers to buy Lightning Network connections.

After nearly 10 years of rejection, 11 Bitcoin ETFs have been approved and started trading this week, marking a turning point in the history of Bitcoin. With the halving scheduled to take place within a few months, all the conditions are in place for a massive bull run and widespread adoption.

Week after week, the world of cryptocurrencies continues to captivate and redefine the boundaries of digital finance and blockchain technology. This week was no exception, bringing a host of major developments, innovations, and surprises. In our weekly recap, we delve into the most significant and influential stories that have shaped the crypto ecosystem. From the historic approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs by the SEC, to Standard Chartered's bold prediction on the price of Bitcoin, to the resilience of Binance Pay in the face of regulatory challenges, the outlook for Ethereum and XRP ETFs, and the explosion of development activity on Solana, we will review the highlights from the past week.

In this article, I will explore the opportunities and challenges for crypto startups in Europe, one of the world's most developed regions.

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We will look together at how an ETF listing can impact investors' choices and its performance.

Monero (XMR), the most anonymous cryptocurrency in the ecosystem, is threatened with delisting by several exchange platforms. This decision, without questioning the existence of the project, could send a strong signal: anonymous cryptocurrency is undesirable. However, this tool is an important component of transaction privacy and, more broadly, digital freedoms that are currently being attacked from all sides. Its disappearance could mark the end of the original ideas of cypherpunks and bitcoin.

The Bitcoin ETF has broken all records, but absurd facts have come to spoil the party, preventing Bitcoin from appreciating for now.

The power dynamics within the SEC are emerging. And after the Bitcoin ETF, eyes are already turning towards a possible Ethereum ETF.

The date of January 10, 2024 is now etched in golden letters in the annals of crypto. Indeed, the anticipation of this deadline for months by the crypto and financial community has not been in vain, as it has sanctioned the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF. The decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was eagerly awaited on this date. And it is favorable. Now, a positive impact is expected on Bitcoin (BTC). But this outlook could also impact the entire crypto industry, including Ethereum. In this context, effects on the Ether (ETH) market, Ethereum's native crypto, are also being considered. That being said, how would ETH react to this new development? Let's see together in this article.

What do BlackRock, Invesco Galaxy, WisdomTree, and Fidelity have in common? Obviously, at first glance, they are all companies in the finance sector, each with its own specificities. But those who have been following the trends in the crypto industry in recent months know that each of these companies has, in one way or another, engaged in this industry. Good news for the latter, which sees its financial influence expanding, confirming somewhat its relevance in terms of investment. However, what seems to be a sustained adoption of crypto by institutions in the finance ecosystem does not hide significant systemic risks. It is these risks that we will be interested in in this article.

After registering a decrease of -10% last week, Bitcoin has regained its strength, reaching $47,000. Let's examine together the future outlook for the BTC price.

Here is a selection of figures putting the year 2023 into perspective for bitcoin. Fifteen years already...

Iran has recently called on the BRICS to establish a common currency to replace the dollar. This challenge to the dollar by Iran, but also increasingly by Saudi Arabia, explains why the Americans want to put an end to the Iranian regime. The end of the petrodollar would no longer allow the United States to finance its monstrous deficits through other countries.

Week after week, the world of cryptos continues to surprise and reshape the paradigms of digital finance and technology with boldness and ever-renewed innovation. In our weekly recap, we will explore the most captivating and significant events of the past week. From the enigmatic transfer of Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet, to Solana's controversial strategy against Layer 2 solutions, to the turbulence in the stablecoin market and the lively debates surrounding the upcoming Ethereum update.

The crypto Worldcoin (WLD) project is no longer really needs an introduction, as its idea is quite unique. Led by Sam Altman, the founder of ChatPGT, the Worldcoin crypto initiative was built on a simple principle: to offer WLD cryptos to each individual in exchange for an iris scan. A transaction that is currently controversial for obvious reasons, but since its official launch in July 2023, it has continued to attract members. Thus, millions of users from all over the world have joined this crypto program and had their iris scanned. After nearly 6 months of operation, what is the journey of WLD? This is what we will see in the following lines.

Financial markets remain dependent on liquidity. While indices have regained significant valuation, markets are betting on a relaxation of interest rates.

L'embargo maritime Israël pourrait raviver l’inflation et enlever momentanément un facteur de hausse pour le bitcoin.

We will take this opportunity to highlight these key elements and look at possible bitcoin forecasts for 2024-2025.

The United States finds itself at a strategic crossroads today. Despite the increasing power of China and the BRICS, the military potential of the United States is declining. As military conflicts multiply around the world, are we witnessing the end of American military superpower and the death of liberal democracy?

When it comes to betting big on bitcoin, Microstrategy and its visionary captain, Michael Saylor, appear to be the undisputed kings of the cryptosphere. With a recent acquisition of 14,620 BTC, amounting to an investment of $615 million, this bold move positions the company and BTC itself in the spotlight.

Here is a small quiz created by TheMinerMag that will keep bitcoin miners busy during the quiet times of the holiday season.

Like VanEck, Bitwise, and Bitget before it, the Messari platform recently published a fairly comprehensive summary of the crypto industry in 2024. The company projects what it believes will be the major trends in this constantly developing market. Messari addresses almost all segments of the crypto industry in 10 key points, from investment to peer-to-peer infrastructure, layers-1, CeFi, DeFi, crypto products, and even the key figures to follow in the crypto sector in 2024. As you may have understood, Messari's projections, spanning 192 pages, aim for completeness. However, this article's goal is not to provide a comprehensive review, but rather to focus on some of the most relevant points mentioned.

As 2023 draws to a close, it's time for major projections about the trends that will dominate the crypto ecosystem in 2024. We have already presented VanEck's forecasts regarding the developments in this market next year. Keeping in line with providing you with an overview of the expected movements in this industry, we have also presented Bitwise's crypto predictions for this period. In the following lines, we will present Bitget's crypto speculation for 2024. What makes these forecasts unique is that they do not address the entire crypto industry, but rather focus solely on the ecosystem surrounding the flagship cryptocurrency: Bitcoin (BTC).

Ordinals and other inscriptions in Bitcoin transactions raise questions. Summary of the debate that has been raging for a few days.

It seems that everything is coming together for Bitcoin to have an explosive year in 2024. This week has been more significant than most others in terms of the state of the markets. Two major events happened simultaneously with the release of the latest inflation data and the December meeting of the Federal Reserve, which announced plans for a rate cut.

Week after week, the crypto sector continues to innovate and redefine the boundaries of finance and technology with boldness and creativity. In this weekly recap, we will delve into the most significant news of the past week, from El Salvador's pioneering Bitcoin bonds initiative to Donald Trump's controversial NFT collection, and the promising prospects of SEC approval for Bitcoin Spot ETFs. We will also examine the security incident at Ledger, the implications of BlackRock's entry into Bitcoin mining, and current trends surrounding Ethereum and Solana.