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CoinMarketCap acquires Coinglass, expanding its crypto data offering while raising fresh concerns over market data concentration.

The second quarter of 2026 saw the cryptocurrency market extend its slide into a third consecutive quarter of decline, as bearish momentum culminated in a punishing June breakdown. Total crypto market capitalization fell -12.6% ($304.8 billion) to end 2026 Q2 at $2.1 trillion, its lowest point since September 2024 and roughly -52% below the October 2025 peak. The sharpest correction of the quarter occurred in June, as a hawkish Fed stance, flip-flopping US-Iran tensions, and a symbolic Bitcoin sale by Strategy combined to trigger the steepest decline of the year.

Memecoins have faced heavy selling pressure over the past month, reinforcing the view among many traders that the sector’s best days are over. Social media sentiment has turned sharply negative, and market participants are increasingly writing off meme tokens as a failed trend. However, crypto analytics firm Santiment argues that such widespread pessimism may signal a potential reversal rather than a permanent decline.

Binance creates a staggering gap. CoinMarketCap's Proof of Reserves report reveals overwhelming domination: $155.6 billion in assets, far beyond any other platform. As transparency becomes a vital requirement in a market under regulatory pressure, this ranking raises a crucial question: who can be trusted today? Binance establishes itself decisively.

CMC messes up, CZ takes a risk, Aster takes off... and the curious watch the screen. When an altcoin creates a rebound while the crypto universe collapses, should you believe it or flee?

In an ecosystem where every signal can shift the market, an Instagram story is enough to sow chaos. On May 8, the official ChatGPT account published a link to a Pump.fun contract, a platform known for hosting ephemeral and highly speculative tokens. Thus, the effect was instantaneous: suspicions of hacking, doubts about intent, distrust toward official channels. When the most influential AI of the moment seems to point toward a questionable project, trust fractures and questions multiply.

The crypto industry is going through an unprecedented phase of proliferation. With nearly 11 million tokens listed on CoinMarketCap, the market is facing dynamics that could redefine its equilibrium. This rapid expansion raises essential questions: Are we witnessing market saturation or a natural evolution of the crypto ecosystem? Between speculative enthusiasm and growing concerns about the viability of this multiplication of assets, the year 2025 marks a decisive turning point.

In an exceptional bull market context, Bitcoin has just established a new all-time high. The world’s leading cryptocurrency has seen its market capitalization surpass the $1.6 trillion mark, driven by a price that now exceeds $81,000.

For many, wealth management remains a complex and confusing challenge. However, in the era of crypto, this complexity could be simplified. New financial products make it possible to improve and better manage one's wealth. But how do you go about it? That's exactly what you'll discover in the latest edition of the CMC podcast.

Bitcoin is gearing up for a high-voltage act. With the imminent arrival of the BTC Spot ETF, planned for early January 2024, markets are oscillating between excitement and apprehension. What looms on the horizon is a scenario where bitcoin could soar to unprecedented heights only to later plunge into the depths of volatility. It is a period where every investor must juggle boldness and caution.