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The journey towards a potential Bitcoin ETF has so far been long and arduous. But some key decisions in the race are likely to be made this week. Meanwhile, the crypto faithful are waiting to see how things play out this time.

Blockchain technology has attracted massive interest due to the relevance of the solutions it offers. As this interest grows, so does the need to improve the operational efficiency of blockchain networks. In response, Layer 2 scaling solutions have emerged as efficient options. This is particularly true for so-called Layer 1 blockchains such as Ethereum. Thanks to Layer 2 scaling solutions, the challenges associated with Layer 1 blockchains have now been overcome. However, the growing adoption of Layer 2 solutions has given rise to a complex and competitive landscape. A dynamic marked by the emergence of several projects proposing varied approaches to solving scaling problems. At a time when the market for Layer 2 solutions is facing numerous challenges, an analysis of the key dynamics of this market is essential.

Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is back at it again. On July 20, 2023, he declared Twitter to be a dog- and Dogecoin-friendly place. His seemingly harmless tweet could have major implications for the price of the Dogecoin crypto.

A revolution is underway at Solana. The prestigious blockchain has welcomed EUROe, the first native euro stablecoin, carefully designed to integrate with its ecosystem. Behind this innovation stands Membrane Finance, a Finnish startup specializing in fintech blockchain. Thanks to EUROe, the happy encounter between the crypto sphere and the digital euro has finally materialized. Let's find out more.

Technical advances are of paramount importance to crypto platforms, especially if they are exploited to good effect. Such is the case with Cardano, with the release of its latest version. This major update pledges to redefine performance and security standards within the Cardano ecosystem, strengthening its position in the crypto market.

COIN: A Founder's Story is a documentary directed by Emmy Award-winner Greg Kohs. It tells the story of the creation of Coinbase, the world's first publicly listed cryptocurrency company. The film follows Coinbase's founders, Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, from the beginning of their adventure to the company's listing on the stock exchange.

400 million dollars transacted and 7.5 million authentic crypto wallets… Quite an achievement for the “high-performance” blockchain Sei. No sooner had the alpha Testnet phase ended than the Sai Labs team announced the successful deployment of the beta phase of its mainnet. Will it succeed in delivering on its promise to contribute to the democratization of cryptocurrencies? Time will tell.

At the intersection of technology and finance, digital assets and blockchain are emerging as inescapable forces shaping our future. Indeed, from one sector to the next, these technologies are finding more relevant and innovative applications than ever before, promising a freer, more personalized future. But given current trends, what can we expect from the blockchain and crypto industry in the next 3 years? We've investigated the question for you.

Since its launch in 2015, Ethereum has enjoyed a remarkable rise. The platform has established itself as the crypto ecosystem's benchmark for Layer 1 infrastructure. The company's leadership is nevertheless significantly contested. Indeed, with the increased dynamism of the technology market globally, new Layer 1 projects are regularly emerging. Their ambition is to rival or even dethrone Ethereum in this sector. To achieve this, these initiatives propose technological improvements. They also provide enhanced scaling capabilities. Operational advances that generally translate into lower transaction fees for users. In short, they want to do better than Ethereum. But can they? The truth is, it's extremely difficult to predict with any certainty which project(s) will be able to supplant Ethereum. Admittedly, many of these crypto initiatives are not lacking in relevance. However, this is without taking into account the vast operational network that Ethereum has built to establish its market dominance. With that in mind, we'll take a closer look at Layer 1 blockchain technology and the particularities of the one developed by Ethereum. We'll then compare some of the crypto industry's most popular Layer 1 projects with Ethereum's.Pour se faire, ces initiatives proposent des améliorations technologiques. Elles fournissent également des capacités renforcées de mise à l’échelle. Des avancées opérationnelles qui se traduisent généralement par la réduction des frais de transaction exigés des utilisateurs. En somme, elles veulent faire mieux qu’Ethereum. Mais peuvent-elles y parvenir ? À la vérité, il est extrêmement difficile de prédire avec certitude le(s) projet(s) en mesure de supplanter Ethereum. Il faut bien reconnaître que plusieurs de ces initiatives cryptos ne manquent pas de pertinence. Toutefois, c’est sans compter avec le vaste réseau opérationnel qu’Ethereum a construit pour asseoir sa domination sur le marché. Cela dit, nous reviendrons en substance sur la technologie blockchain Layer 1 et la particularité de celle développée par Ethereum. Il sera ensuite question de comparer certains des projets Layer 1 les plus populaires de l’industrie crypto à celle d’Ethereum.

Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin currently on the markets. Present in the crypto ecosystem since 2014, its position is undeniable. However, USDT's lowest parity since the fall of FTX is being recorded, and this could be the work of Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance.

The Cardano blockchain is known as one of the most innovative and promising in the crypto sector. Many investors and analysts appreciate its security and scalability. These assets have enabled Cardano to record remarkable performances, the most recent of which is the considerable increase in its transactions.

Bitcoin is a technological earthquake that is reshaping finance, energy, politics and morality with the aim of regenerating humanity.

According to a recent report by Ripple in partnership with United States Faster Payments Council (FPC), blockchain technology offers the prospect of saving financial institutions nearly $10 billion by 2030, by reducing the costs associated with cross-border payments.

The use of a virtual private network (VPN) has become essential to protect our online privacy and secure our activities on the Internet. More and more people are choosing to buy a VPN in cryptocurrencies. What are the advantages of buying a VPN with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum or Monero?

Tim Draper is a well-known tech billionaire within the cryptosphere. According to this crypto investor, Bitcoin will soon outperform traditional fiat currencies. He explains why.

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange platform, will be listing the very first digital dollar. For this occasion, find out everything there is to know about FDUSD, from its creator to how it works, and all the benefits the CZ-based company has to offer.

Cardano (ADA) puts in a string of masterful performances despite the regulatory crackdown in the USA. Just when everything seems to be going well, network founder Charles Hoskinson announces a fascinating update that should take Layer 2 solutions to the next level.

Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain seem to be competing with each other. This is despite the fact that some see them as complementary. However, recent work in the emerging field of neuromorphic computing could bridge the gap between these two areas of computing.

Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset was unveiled to the public on June 5. From what certain observers have seen, it could bring about a significant change in the way users experience the metaverse. Developers could move away from the absolute isolation of virtual reality.

Blockchain enables many conveniences for people: not least the ability to control their assets and data. Connecting this technology with traditional finance (TradFi) is a challenge that Chainlink has set itself. To this end, the data provider has developed the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), which can be easily married with banking chains. Close-up!

The Cardano team periodically shares data on the progress of its projects. For the week of July 3, updates focused on blockchain core technology, smart contracts, wallets, scaling and also education. Close-up!

Following on from The Merge and Shanghai, Ethereum is planning further upgrades to make the blockchain more powerful. While waiting for the promised major changes, Solana offers a "plausible" possibility to the Ethereum team. Find out what Anatoly Yakovenko, cofounder of Solana Labs, has to say.

While networks are renowned for their security, this doesn't always prevent malicious individuals from circumventing it. Once again, Poly Network has been targeted by an attack that has compromised numerous assets. As a result, its services may be temporarily interrupted.

The blockchain and cryptocurrency industry has seen the development of health and wellness-related projects over the past two years. These are known as Move-to-Earn or fitness finance. These public or private initiatives are attempting to revolutionize the way we take care of ourselves and others!

In an ever-changing crypto market, Cardano's (ADA) resilience is proving exceptional. Benjamin Cowen, CEO of ITC Crypto, highlights the crypto's performance in the midst of a bear market.

The Bitcoin ecosystem is a real anthill of innovation, constantly pushing back the boundaries of what's feasible. While some are inclined to portray Bitcoin as an outdated protocol, relegated to the shadow of Ethereum, the reality is quite different. Ambitious initiatives such as Fedimint, Magma and Miniscript are at the forefront. These technologies have the potential to catalyze large-scale institutional adoption of Bitcoin, redefining the contours of finance in the 21st century. At last, you'll have the arguments to answer the shitcoiners.

A week ago, the SEC launched its war against two crypto giants and didn't forget to shake up around fifty assets classified as “unregistered securities” along the way. Many did not expect such a turn of events. The prices of certain cryptocurrencies plummeted. Even the flagship crypto's price was affected by this attack from the US regulator. However, according to Glassnode, long-term BTC hodlers are unfazed by this storm.

Ordinal inscriptions of Bitcoin are currently experiencing a meteoric rise. However, they are dividing the Bitcoin community. And with the latest upgrade, called “Recursive Inscriptions,” the controversy is likely to resurface. Nonetheless, recursive inscriptions prove advantageous for Bitcoin by transforming the blockchain into a platform for video games.