olana is preparing to replace TowerBFT with Alpenglow, a new consensus model aimed at faster finality, stronger security, and performance closer to traditional financial markets.
olana is preparing to replace TowerBFT with Alpenglow, a new consensus model aimed at faster finality, stronger security, and performance closer to traditional financial markets.
When Uncle Sam plays the DeFi watchdog: he quickly slips biometric identifiers into crypto contracts. Freedom takes a hit... or two.
The stablecoin market has just passed another historic milestone with a total capitalization of 273 billion dollars. Tether consolidates its overwhelming dominance with 165 billion dollars, more than 60% of this booming sector.
What if bitcoin exploded to $280,000 by the end of 2025? This is not just another rumor, but the projection of a respected trading veteran in traditional circles. Peter Brandt, a prominent figure in financial markets for over 40 years, supports a chart model that is making a big noise in the crypto sphere. Built on the analysis of historical cycles, this scenario anticipates a new peak for bitcoin… well beyond current expectations. A forecast that reignites debates as a key market moment approaches.
Nearly 94% of XRP investors are now in the green, a level rarely reached in crypto history. Driven by a surge up to $3.11, the fourth largest crypto by market capitalization triggers as much euphoria as concern. Indeed, previous instances where XRP reached such profitability were followed by sharp corrections, in 2018 as in 2021. This time, is it a new bull cycle... or a precursor sign of a brutal reversal?
Jack Dorsey revives Satoshi Nakamoto's vision: making bitcoin a universal currency for exchange. Faced with speculation and financial markets, can it become everyday money?
Ethereum is soaring, ETFs are rushing in, but beware of overflow: exchange platforms are filling up and ether heats up faster than an insomniac trader's coffee.
Bitcoin is showing signs of slowing momentum. BTC trading volume fell by 28% this week, even as the price climbed modestly to around $117,582. Is capital quietly rotating into altcoins?
After a $3.7 billion binge, Ethereum ETFs take a pause. Digesting break? Cunning move? Behind the scenes of crypto, the big wallets sharpen their next moves...
After the surprise departure of the head of X, it is another key figure of Elon Musk's companies who slams the door. This time, it is the turn of Igor Babuschkin, co-founder of xAi and pillar of the Grok project, to announce his resignation.
Bitcoin wavers below 117,000 dollars as the "Ghost Month" threatens to lead to a drop to 100,000. Between sustained demand in the United States and Korea, and seasonal pressures, the market plays a decisive game.
The crypto market is coming out of its lethargy: the open interest on Bitcoin futures has just exceeded $82.4 billion, an unprecedented level since speculative euphoria phases. While BTC's price remains stable, derivatives are experiencing a clear resurgence in activity. This dynamic, driven by institutional investors and rising leverage, could mark a turning point. Rising futures, options in frenzy: signals are multiplying, and the market seems to be preparing for a new cycle.
In a global climate under high tension, an unexpected name emerges in the bets related to the Nobel Peace Prize: Donald Trump. Indeed, favored on the Polymarket and Kalshi platforms, the American president outstrips several historical figures. This breakthrough, driven by geopolitical dynamics and relayed in crypto circles, triggers as much speculation as questions. Simple reflection of a strategic enthusiasm or indication of an international repositioning?
Could XRP initiate a decisive turning point? A rarely observed technical signal attracts analysts' attention: Bollinger Bands draw a setup favorable to a trend reversal. While the market remains volatile and volumes decline, the asset shows signs of resilience above a critical threshold. Enough to revive the interest of seasoned investors, on the lookout for a strategic entry point. Is this movement the prelude to a new bullish cycle or just a simple technical rebound?
XRP, long held back by its judicial battle with the SEC, returns to the forefront. While institutional investors quietly strengthen their positions, a series of massive liquidations shakes the market. Between unstable technical signals and behind-the-scenes accumulation strategies, crypto is going through a zone of high instability. Should this be seen as a simple correction or the beginning of a strategic repositioning?
The bullish momentum of bitcoin seems to be fading. After reaching a peak above $124,000, the leading cryptocurrency shows signs of fatigue. Meanwhile, retail investor interest is shifting towards altcoins and Ethereum. Could this capital rotation signal a new phase in the crypto cycle?
Since touching a daily high of $24.74 on August 13, Chainlink’s (LINK) northward price movement has cooled, pushing the asset a few levels lower. Despite LINK’s upward trend stalling, large holders are still accumulating the coin. Generally, these whale buyers view this slip as a “buy the dip” window for a potential next leg higher. So, what are the current bets regarding LINK’s future trend?
A new proposal in the New York State Assembly aims to impose a small tax on cryptocurrency sales and transfers. Assemblymember Phil Steck has introduced legislation seeking a 0.2% excise tax on digital asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The bill, if passed, could reshape the way the state approaches digital finance while channeling revenue into school-based substance abuse prevention programs.
The crypto market is going through a major redistribution phase. While Ethereum attracts the majority of capital and focuses investors' attention, memecoins are losing ground, seeing their dominance crumble. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe struggle to keep pace. Should this be seen as an end of cycle or just a lull before a new explosive rally?
Gemini, the exchange founded by the Winklevoss brothers, has officially filed its S-1 with the SEC for a Nasdaq IPO. In a context marked by the multiplication of crypto IPOs, this initiative raises as much enthusiasm as questions. The platform's repeated losses and the market's persistent volatility indeed call for a thorough analysis. Will Gemini manage to attract Wall Street despite disappointing financial results?
After several years of heightened caution, the US Federal Reserve changes course regarding banks' crypto activities. The institution ends its specific monitoring program. It believes, indeed, that the risks linked to digital assets are now better understood and manageable within the traditional supervisory framework.
While the majority anticipated a Fed rate cut in September, a key indicator casts doubt. The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release rekindles inflation fears and cools hopes for monetary easing. This subtle but meaningful reversal reshuffles the deck in a context where Fed policy dictates the rhythm of risky assets, and more than ever, that of the crypto market.
Less than 48 hours after hovering near a peak at 124,000 dollars, bitcoin falls below 117,000 while ether drops to 4,400. This brutal but seemingly classic correction exposed a weak link in the ecosystem: publicly traded companies exposed to cryptos. Thus, this segment long supported by bullish euphoria takes the reversal full on. The market, meanwhile, reminds that it never rewards excess for long.
When energy-hungry AI comes to steal the watts from bitcoin, things heat up in data centers! And the miners, they dig... to stay connected.
On August 14, ambiguous remarks by Secretary Scott Bessent triggered a mini-crash, wiping out tens of billions of dollars in capitalization within minutes. While investors feared an official renouncement of any BTC acquisition, a backpedal published on the X platform a few hours later sowed even more confusion about the real strategy of the United States.
This week, the cryptocurrency market was marked by new records and the spectacular rise of certain assets. ADA, the native token of the Cardano blockchain, stood out with a notable performance, exceeding the dollar threshold for the first time in five months.
Embezzle 2 million, end up in prison, become a hero despite yourself... In crypto, even robbers become influencers. What if stealing was boosting business better than an airdrop?
U.S. Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed another setback in the buildup to their mainstream debut. According to recent reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended discussions over a possible SOL ETF approval, with the decision timeline extended to October 16.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has taken a major leap into the spotlight. On Wednesday, the brothers joined a Nasdaq bell-ringing ceremony in Times Square, celebrating a $1.5 billion token arrangement that could push their firm into the upper ranks of decentralized finance.
Citigroup bank, once hesitant, now wants to keep your crypto like you keep gold bars: stablecoins in the vault, ETFs in the pocket, all under Washington's watchful eye.