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Crypto debanking suffocates businesses, but Cynthia Lummis sees a glimmer of hope: the "skinny accounts" of the Fed. Could this solution finally put an end to arbitrary bank account closures? After the Strike vs JPMorgan case, the senator takes action.

What if 2025 was not the beginning of a long decline, but the end of a bearish cycle? While fear settles on the markets and bitcoin remains far from its peaks, Samson Mow, founder of Jan3, challenges certainties. According to him, the bear market is already behind us, and what many fear for 2026 could actually mark the start of a historic bull run... lasting ten years.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has warned US lawmakers against reopening the recently passed GENIUS Act, arguing that changes could reduce competition in the stablecoin market. He accused major banks of pushing Congress to weaken the law to protect their own interests. The comments come as debate grows over how stablecoins should be regulated in the United States.

JPMorgan freezes BlindPay and Kontigo accounts over Venezuela links as stablecoins gain a key role in the country’s economy.

Regulation sometimes looks like a room too neatly arranged. Nothing sticks out. Not a draft. And that's precisely what Vitalik Buterin criticizes about the European Union: wanting a "clean" internet, without rough edges, to the point of reducing the oxygen available for crypto innovation. In a long message posted on X, the Ethereum co-founder points to the sore spot: the Digital Services Act (DSA) wouldn't just try to contain the damage, it seeks to eliminate the very space where controversial ideas are born.

While the asset oscillates around 87,000 dollars, the derivatives markets send a clear signal: open interest on Bitcoin futures contracts has dropped to its lowest level in eight months. This decline marks a net disengagement from leveraged positions, revealing a tactical withdrawal of speculative capital, in a context where the bullish momentum seems to be fading without an immediate catalyst.

Coinbase pays for justice, not ransom. Data leak, arrest in India, bounty for whistleblowing... courtroom crypto-comedy in several acts.

Bitmine has just deposited 219 million dollars in ETH into staking, marking a historic turning point for Ethereum. With over 540 million invested in one month, this move could redefine the institutional rules of the game. A risky or visionary strategy? Decoding a bet that is already shaking up the crypto market.

After siphoning off millions for a month, the XRP ETF coughs one day, stops... and everyone holds their breath: simple cold or crypto liver crisis?

In 2025, three crypto giants made history with explosive IPOs: Circle (+168%), Bullish (+143%), and eToro (+32%). Behind these spectacular figures lie crucial lessons for investors. Discover how these stock market launches redefined Wall Street, and what 2026 holds for us with Kraken and other major players.

Kalshi saw a sharp rise in trading activity last week, pushing weekly volume to a new high. Data shows the prediction market processed more than $2 billion in trades, placing it well ahead of Polymarket over the same period. Increased demand for sports contracts and broader blockchain access supported the growth.

When the boss of Aave puts 15 million on the table, crypto wonders who really governs... and who votes without raising a hand.

Once shining symbols of speculative euphoria, memecoins are going through a major crisis. Their market capitalization has collapsed from 100 to 35 billion dollars within twelve months, reflecting a radical shift in retail investors' appetite. Does this spectacular drop mark the end of an era for these controversial digital assets?

Crypto-related losses surpassed the $2.5 billion mark in 2025, marking a turning point in the methods used by cybercriminals. Now, social engineering is established as the preferred technique to steal funds, according to a recent industry report.

Ethereum is establishing itself as a new central player in global finance. Driven by the rise of tokenization, the blockchain is now attracting the attention of Wall Street. Major institutions like BlackRock and Robinhood are actively exploring this technology, marking a turning point in crypto adoption. For Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat, Ethereum is becoming a key infrastructure of the financial system. A dynamic that, according to him, could push the asset's price to unprecedented levels.

Bitmain, the world's leading manufacturer of mining machines, has launched a series of exceptional discounts on its equipment, including its latest models. This decision comes in a context of strong pressure on the sector: decline in hashprice, bitcoin crash, profitability in decline. Far from a classic commercial strategy, this operation reflects the tensions that the mining ecosystem is going through. Thus, the market leader is looking to quickly clear its stock.

The Kraken exchange platform officially launches xStocks for European investors, allowing the purchase of tokenized versions of American stocks and ETFs such as Apple, Tesla, or NVIDIA. A revolution in access to US markets, but with nuances to understand.

NFT markets closed the year on a weak footing, with prices and trading activity falling instead of posting a typical year-end rebound. December data pointed to declining participation, softer sales, and lower valuations across most collections, signaling continued strain as the sector moves into the new year.

Trump launches a stablecoin, Binance rolls out the red carpet, and here is USD1 at the top. Political coincidences or decentralized finance with a MAGA twist? The crypto story is written in capital letters.

Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing growing criticism after purchasing a large amount of AAVE tokens ahead of a key governance vote, a move some community members say threatens fair decision-making within the DAO. The controversy has intensified concerns about the concentration of voting power and whether governance outcomes still reflect broad community interests rather than the influence of large holders.

The crypto market enters 2026 in a climate of caution. Despite several rate cuts decided by the Fed in 2025, the expected rebound did not materialize. Bitcoin, Ether, and major assets declined, contrary to expectations. Monetary policy remains unclear, economic data are weakened, and the Fed hints that a pause could occur as early as the first quarter. This context rekindles tensions in an already weakened market.

As 2025 ends on a bitter note for SHIB holders, could the most famous memecoin after Dogecoin finally regain its colors next year? Between encouraging technical signals and structural changes in the crypto market, several elements suggest a possible revival.

Uniswap approves UNIfication, setting the stage for a 100M UNI burn, fee changes, and key protocol updates.

Hyperliquid progresses as a crypto desk that doesn't want to waste time with slogans. No big speeches "DeFi for all." Instead, two very concrete levers in pre-alpha: portfolio margin and BLP Earn vaults. Translation: more flexible risk management, and a yield and borrowing component directly connected to Hypercore. The kind of addition that makes no noise, until the day traders understand what it changes.

Bitcoin did not offer a gift this year. On December 25, in full "holiday" liquidity (that is to say almost empty), the price slipped below $87,000 before bouncing back timidly. And the market’s psychological gauge hardened: fear shifted into extreme mode.

A spectacular hack hits Trust Wallet: 6 million $ vanish in a few hours after a compromised update. Who is responsible? How to recover your funds? Discover the scam details, mistakes to avoid, and solutions to protect your crypto before it's too late.

As the year ends in a climate of economic uncertainty, Elon Musk reignites the debate with a shocking statement. The head of Tesla and SpaceX foresees double-digit growth in the United States as early as 2026, even triple-digit by 2030 thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. This prediction did not fail to elicit reactions from the crypto community, always on the lookout for macroeconomic signals. The link between technological innovation and the bitcoin market seems stronger than ever, but is the optimism justified?

In five days, Bitcoin ETFs listed in the United States lost more than 825 million dollars, according to Farside Investors. This series of withdrawals marks a clear decline in institutional demand approaching 2026. After a year marked by enthusiasm around BTC-backed funds, the trend reversed during this December.