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And what if banks, the secular pillars of global finance, were living their last years? This is not the warning of a crypto maximalist, but that of Eric Trump. From the podium of Liberty University, the businessman warned: without rapid adoption of cryptos and blockchain, banks could disappear within a decade. Thus, in a context where decentralized finance is gaining ground, this position reveals the flaws of a rigid system faced with a rapidly accelerating technology.

While cryptocurrencies are shaking up the global monetary order and pushing states and central banks to rethink their strategies, Switzerland chooses the path of caution. The Swiss National Bank (SNB), the guardian of the country's economic stability, has just firmly rejected the idea of integrating bitcoin into its reserves. This clear positioning comes at a time when a citizens' initiative is trying to force the adoption of crypto at the highest institutional level.

The tide is turning for traditional banks. According to a recent report, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are currently exploring expansion opportunities in the crypto sector in the United States. This information, although not confirmed by those involved, is set against a backdrop of rapid transformation of the American regulatory environment, increasingly favorable to digital assets.

JPMorgan crushes forecasts but tempers euphoria. Through the publication of historical results for the first quarter of 2025, the leading American bank asserts its power amid ongoing volatility. However, Jamie Dimon is not celebrating victory. He warns of an accumulation of systemic risks, from inflation to geopolitical tensions. This dual signal, between accounting triumph and strategic warning, summarizes the paradoxes of a banking sector facing an uncertain world.

Farewell obligations, farewell caution! Ricardo Salinas is casting aside traditional finance and wrapping himself in digital gold. 70% of his empire now rests on bitcoin.

Does bitcoin have a place in national reserves? For the Swiss National Bank, the answer is clear: no. Between excessive volatility and lack of liquidity, the SNB rejects the idea of integrating cryptocurrency into its balance sheet, despite pressure from bitcoin advocates.

While the Fed hesitates between caution and action, inflation runs rampant, and crypto wavers, poised for a week of financial roller coasters.

Gold, the euro, stocks... and Bitcoin in the Czech vault? Finance wavers between daring and caution, and Prague dances on a tightrope between volatility and ambition.

The governor of the Czech National Bank, Aleš Michl, recently proposed an ambitious plan to invest up to 7 billion dollars in Bitcoin (BTC) as part of the bank's reserve diversification strategy. This proposal, which will be presented to the bank's board of directors on January 30, 2025, could make the Czech National Bank the first European central bank to invest in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, this $100,000 digital mirage, attracts Morgan Stanley into a dance where profits skyrocket and sanctions loom.

Long regarded as a speculative asset, Bitcoin is gradually establishing itself as a strategic element in the management of national reserves. In the face of evolving financial markets and geopolitical tensions, several governments and central banks are considering its integration into their foreign exchange reserves. In the United States, a bill proposes the gradual acquisition of 1 million BTC over five years. In the Czech Republic, the governor of the central bank is exploring the possibility of diversification into crypto. Similarly, in Russia, policymakers are advocating for a strategic reserve in Bitcoin, while in Brazil, a project foresees an allocation of 5% of sovereign reserves to this asset. This movement represents a notable shift in the institutional perception of Bitcoin, which now transcends the framework of private diversification to become an economic and geopolitical issue. While El Salvador has already taken the leap, other countries are proceeding cautiously, hindered by the volatility of cryptocurrencies and regulatory uncertainties. Between experimentation and resistance, a new financial dynamic is emerging, suggesting a potential shift in balance within the global monetary system.

The world of crypto is adding a new historical chapter. Société Générale, through its subsidiary SG-Forge, and the Banque de France have completed a revolutionary transaction based on the Ethereum blockchain. This repurchase of securities (or repo), the first tokenized operation of its kind involving a central bank in the Eurozone, redefines the prospects for integration between traditional finance and digital innovations.

Buying Bitcoin in Asia has never been so easy: a major bank opens its digital vaults for you.

As the world closely watches the BRICS efforts to reshape the global economic order, a new trend seems to undermine their ambitions. Foreign banks, far from aligning with the alliance's de-dollarization agenda, are instead bolstering their reserves in US dollars. This development, in a context where the local currencies of the BRICS are collapsing, raises further questions about the future of economic multipolarity and the resilience of the global financial system.

Visa is going green with blockchain! BBVA is already preparing for a pilot in 2025 on Ethereum. The goal? To tokenize everything!

Beijing is pulling out its secret weapon: cash to revive the stock market, and it's heating up all the way to Wall Street!

Banks regret having lent to Elon Musk to acquire X (formerly Twitter), due to huge losses in their finances.

The ECB must manage political and economic uncertainties to adjust interest rates and satisfy European investors.

Discover how Alfa-Bank's 'Evergreen Portfolio' is revolutionizing the digital assets and crypto market in Russia.

Bitcoin is the most significant monetary innovation since the invention of currency. In this article, Edward Snowden explains why.

Discover how XRP can leverage stablecoins to facilitate its adoption by banks and reduce volatility.

Bitcoin in pole position: Cathie Wood predicts the end of the gold era.

SOL, down 10.7% in a month, struggles to surpass $104, raising persistent questions.

The old Raiffeisen bank is catching up with Bitpanda, integrating crypto trading into its mobile application.

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US banks are diving into the magic of Ripple's XRP, speeding up international payments for an enchanting financial future.

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