Ethereum envisions itself as a digital ghost: invisible transactions, secret votes… and regulators seeing red. The blockchain is preparing its revolution, between Big Brother and crypto utopia.
Ethereum envisions itself as a digital ghost: invisible transactions, secret votes… and regulators seeing red. The blockchain is preparing its revolution, between Big Brother and crypto utopia.
As the war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, Donald Trump throws a wrench in the diplomatic pond. The American president stated that no new sanctions against Moscow would be taken as long as NATO countries continue to buy Russian oil. This statement exposes the persistent fractures within the Alliance and revives the question of its strategic coherence towards Russia.
Tron’s decision to lower transaction fees has quickly reduced the daily revenue earned by its block producers. Within 10 days of the fee change, revenue dropped sharply, according to recent on-chain data.
OpenAI wants more than a partnership: under the guise of AI and philanthropy, the company sharpens its independence from Microsoft. Throne preserved or future masked rivalry?
This Wednesday, September 17, the US central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points. A decision already priced in by the markets, but far from trivial, as inflation remains above target and employment slows down. Behind this monetary shift, investors are looking for a signal. Temporary shock or catalyst for a new cycle? From bitcoin to gold, through Wall Street, all assets are watching Jerome Powell’s verdict.
Ethereum shines in the crypto sky, but its brains struggle to make ends meet. Jackpot for the blockchain, crumbs for the coders: find the error, or the irony of the century.
On September 13, Binance Coin (BNB) crossed a symbolic threshold by briefly surpassing the market capitalization of the Swiss bank UBS. Such an event illustrates the rising power of cryptos against traditional financial institutions. Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, immediately reacted, calling on banks to "adopt BNB". As the crypto reaches a new all-time high, this statement revives the debate about the integration of native tokens in banking strategies in the era of decentralized finance.
Recent chatters within crypto chat rooms indicate that prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are exploring ways to raise capital, with Polymarket aiming for a higher valuation than Kalshi. Interestingly, this comes as decentralized betting begins to catch the eyes of top firms within the crypto space.
OpenSea has quietly doubled its trading fees just days before launching its long-awaited SEA token. The platform will now charge 1% on NFT trades, up from 0.5%, marking a 100% increase. The adjustment, announced by Chief Marketing Officer Adam Hollander in a lengthy update on X, takes effect September 15.
The co-founders of Glassnode predict a new peak for bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana within a month. This announcement contrasts with the prevailing caution and reignites the debate on the strength of the bullish cycle. Between on-chain data and uncertain macroeconomic context, this projection immediately attracted the attention of investors, dividing the community between hope for an imminent record and fear of excess optimism.
When Galaxy spends 700 million on Solana, it’s no longer poker: it’s the smashing entry of a crypto altcoin into the gilded halls of traditional finance.
The cryptocurrency sector keeps surprising. Tether, already known for its USDT stablecoin, has just announced the launch of a new player: USAT. This dollar-backed stablecoin stands out with a clear ambition: to comply with new American legislation while consolidating the greenback's influence in the digital age. But the real surprise comes from its leadership: Bo Hines, former White House crypto advisor, now leads this strategic project.
The stablecoin market has reached $301 billion, but reported figures vary across platforms as growth continues.
BNB surged to $909 following Binance’s collaboration with Franklin Templeton, as analysts anticipate further gains and strong market momentum.
The iconic memecoin Dogecoin continues its rise, driven by market enthusiasm. Despite another delay in the launch of its first American ETF, institutional investors remain alert and seem little affected by this announcement.
Institutional capital is returning strongly to the crypto market. This week, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their highest inflows in two months, pushing the total capitalization beyond 4.1 trillion dollars. Such a symbolic threshold reflects a massive renewed interest in cryptos.
Gemini makes its debut on the Nasdaq under the symbol GEMI. The Winklevoss brothers' crypto platform successfully launched its IPO at 28 dollars per share, a price set beyond initial expectations. This listing comes as the crypto sector tries to regain market confidence in a climate still marked by regulatory uncertainties and the quest for profitability.
Chinese firms may face restrictions on stablecoin activity, affecting their role in the city’s digital asset market.
Bitcoin has broken records ten times this year. Spending Christmas closer to 150,000 dollars than to 100,000 dollars is not far-fetched.
Avalanche Foundation is aiming to raise $1B by creating two US treasury companies that will purchase AVAX at discounted prices.
Welcome to this special mini-guide about key projects in the DeSci field (or Decentralized Science in French). This fairly recent movement is nevertheless a key player in saving current health systems and could revolutionize science. Enough to shed light on this Web3 topic that will undoubtedly mark a turning point for new generations and their health.
Nearly two years after his conviction, the former CEO of FTX sees his crypto future replayed in a judicial appeal. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has set the hearing for November 4, a key step in the crypto trial.
Digital repression reaches its limits. In Nepal as in Indonesia, social media censorship has propelled Bitchat, Jack Dorsey’s decentralized application, to the level of a protest tool. Deprived of traditional platforms, thousands of citizens adopt it massively. Like Bitcoin which disrupted finance, Bitchat opens a space for free expression, beyond the reach of States.
Boom of RWA in crypto: +11% in one week. Focus on this revolution led by Ethereum and BlackRock.
This Friday, the bitcoin market faces an extraordinary deadline: $4.3 billion worth of options expire. Such a shift could decide the short-term trajectory of BTC, suspended at the strategic threshold of $113,000. Its crossing or loss could offer buyers an unprecedented leverage... or give control back to sellers.
Eyes are fixed on the market as many financial firms warm up to go public on Wall Street this week. Among these potential debutants, American crypto exchange Gemini has increased its share price ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for Friday.
Coinbase relaunches the offensive against the SEC. The exchange asks the federal court to investigate the alleged deletion of a year of messages from Gary Gensler, former chairman of the financial authority. An explosive case likely to tarnish the record of a leader already known for his hostility towards the crypto ecosystem.
October 10 could mark a turning point for Solana. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees this deadline as a catalyst comparable to the movements that propelled Bitcoin and Ethereum in recent months. Should we prepare for a "Solana season"?
BlackRock, which has already cashed in with its bitcoin ETF, now dreams of putting its ETFs into blockchain tokens. Markets wonder: digital revolution or financial snake oil?
The ECB freezes its rates, the FED is preparing to cut them... What if, in this monetary ping-pong, it was ultimately the real economy that served as the lost ball?