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A crypto trader just lost nearly $50M on Aave after a bot error. This spectacular liquidation shakes the DeFi ecosystem.

Sharplink loses $734 million in 2025 but massively accumulates ETH. Madness or genius? Discover why this bold strategy could redefine crypto investing in 2026, and what it means for your portfolio.

Optimism cuts more than one-fifth of its jobs. The crypto market immediately reacts to this announcement. All the details here!

Imagine a world where people bet on death, attacks, wars, or natural disasters. In the United States, a controversial law, the "Death Bets Act", seeks to ban these macabre prediction markets. Between ethics, national security, and financial freedom, the debate is raging.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, states that AI agents will soon dominate financial transactions. Without a bank account, they turn to cryptos to pay, trade, and automate. A revolution is underway, and it is changing everything for the global economy.

Address poisons have stolen 500 million. Trust Wallet responds with an anti-copy-paste shield. Finally some good news.

Imagine: three armed men burst into your home and force you to transfer €900,000 in Bitcoin. This nightmare scenario became reality for a couple in Yvelines, France.

Nasdaq and Payward partner to develop an infrastructure dedicated to market tokenization. Their goal is to connect traditional financial markets to blockchain networks and facilitate the circulation of tokenized assets.

Florida has just taken a major step by legally regulating stablecoins, becoming the first US state to integrate them into its financial system. Discover how the "Senate Bill 314" could transform the crypto future in the United States.

On April 15 and 16, 2026, Paris becomes once again the global capital of digital assets. Paris Blockchain Week sets up once more at the Carrousel du Louvre for two days of conferences, networking, and high-level institutional meetings. Good news: Cointribune readers benefit from an exclusive 15% discount on all…

The crypto cycles you knew no longer exist. Bitwise announces the end of the traditional Altseason where all cryptos rose in unison. In 2026, only useful altcoins will survive. Why this upheaval and what strategies to get through it?

Are your cryptos at risk? Google has just uncovered an iOS kit used to hack iPhones through crypto phishing attacks. This sophisticated malware silently targets your digital assets. Discover how to secure your funds before it’s too late.

In 2025, Anthropic's AI helped the Pentagon conduct strikes in Iran. One year later, negotiations resume under tension: unlimited access to data or risk of banning. This military AI standoff could redefine the rules of technological warfare.

Kraken has just crossed a historic milestone by becoming the first crypto platform to obtain a "Master Account" from the Fed. A revolution that could transform transactions, strengthen investor confidence, and accelerate the integration of cryptocurrencies into the traditional financial system.

The Clarity Act could mark a historic turning point for the crypto market. According to JPMorgan, its adoption by mid-2026 would act as an unprecedented accelerator for the market, with 8 catalysts capable of redefining the ecosystem.

The Strait of Hormuz is blocked, oil is soaring, and U.S. inflation is nearing 5%. Amid this chaos, Bitcoin holds strong at $67,000. But for how long? Between a rally to $74,000 and a feared collapse, the next hours could change everything.

After a historic low, Ethereum holders show a marked return of confidence. Could this rebound in retention after 4 years of decline signal a new era for ETH?

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting blockchain software developers from certain criminal charges. Sponsors say the proposal would clarify how federal law applies to developers who do not control user funds. Supporters argue that recent prosecutions have created legal uncertainty for builders working on open-source tools. The measure adds to a broader debate in Congress over digital asset regulation.

Binance, the world leader in cryptocurrencies, is at the center of a political scandal. 11 U.S. senators demand a federal investigation into suspicious transactions linked to Iran. With $1.7 billion at stake, the crypto exchange faces historic sanctions.

Ethereum is undertaking a historic transformation to face the quantum era. By rethinking its consensus, signatures, and wallet security, the network aims to guarantee complete protection of digital assets for decades to come.

In just 3 years, Tether has frozen 4.2 billion dollars of USDT tokens linked to illicit activities, establishing itself as a key player in the fight against financial crime in the crypto ecosystem. While some see this as progress against cybercrime, others fear a much more frightening danger.

Paris Blockchain Week returns on April 15 and 16, 2026 at the Carrousel du Louvre. For those who want to go beyond the simple access badge and sit at the same table as the decision-makers shaping the future of digital assets, there is only one pass to get: the VIP Max. A complete overview, with an exclusive 15% discount reserved for Cointribune readers.

The UNI crypto soars 15% in 24 hours after a major vote on the fee switch. DeFi is scaling up. All the details here!

While the market cries, Circle is thriving. 770 million in revenue, USDC soaring, a blockchain accelerating. The others? They look at their shoes, embarrassed.

The Ethereum Foundation stakes 70,000 ETH and becomes a validator. A strategic turning point that could change the balance of the Ethereum market.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly challenged bold claims surrounding a new artificial intelligence project that says it can operate without human involvement. The dispute centers on “The Automaton,” a system introduced by Thiel Fellow Sigil Wen as the foundation of what he calls “Web 4.0.” Wen argues that his AI can earn its own existence, improve itself, and replicate independently. Buterin says the framing is flawed and potentially dangerous.

While the price of Bitcoin seems to stagnate, the Lightning Network is breaking usage records: 5.22 million transactions and over 1 billion dollars transferred, a sign of growing adoption and an ecosystem ready for the future.

On April 15 and 16, 2026, the Carrousel du Louvre will host the Paris Blockchain Week, an event that has become in a few editions the must-attend meeting where traditional finance and digital assets stop observing each other and finally start to dialogue. Far from crypto conferences focused on speculation and community narratives, PBW 2026 embodies a paradigm shift: financial institutions are no longer spectators, they become actors of the blockchain infrastructure. Analysis of an event that materializes the maturity of a sector.