The cryptocurrency market in Russia is experiencing rapid growth, with massive financial flows escaping authorities' control every year. According to estimates, nearly 129 billion dollars circulate in unregulated transactions, highlighting the scale of adoption by citizens and the urgency to integrate these digital assets into the legal framework.
Washington throws its dollar stablecoins onto the Old Continent. Berlin says no. The Bundesbank draws its digital euro and its own stablecoins. The currency war is declared.
The French subsidiary of the cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance confirmed on Thursday that one of its employees was the victim of a burglary at his home. Law enforcement arrested three suspects. This case is part of an unprecedented wave of attacks targeting the crypto sector in France.
The European Parliament has taken a decisive step in the development of the digital euro, endorsing a resolution that confirms its strategic importance for monetary sovereignty and the future of payments in Europe.
Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking to reopen his criminal case tied to the collapse of FTX. The former crypto executive has requested a new trial, arguing that newly surfaced witness testimony could weaken key aspects of the prosecution’s case. Convicted on multiple fraud-related counts, Bankman-Fried now claims jurors did not see a complete and accurate picture of certain evidence. His filing frames the issue as one of fairness in the trial process rather than a disagreement with the verdict itself.
The SEC under Atkins lets go of Binance and Sun, coincidentally just as Trump and his crowd are feasting on WLFI… Coincidence or nepotism? The defrauded voters want more.
Cryptocurrencies under close watch, the AMF gives an ultimatum to crypto companies: get MiCA approval or shut down. A headache for small players, a shock for the crypto-sphere.
The European Union is about to take a major step in its economic war against Moscow. It plans to outright ban all crypto transactions involving Russian entities. A radical decision, but will it be enough to stop the machine?
After three weeks of heavy selling, outflows on crypto products are clearly calming down, a signal often more telling than the price. They fall to $187M for the week, versus $3.43B in the previous two, which clearly changes the mood. At the same time, the price decline slows and Bitcoin briefly touched $60,000, a level that shifts from a panic reflex to a more rational reading.
Crypto in Israel: stakeholders demand a major reform in the face of banking and tax blockages that hinder innovation. Details here!
Canada, amid crypto regulation, launches a strict framework for digital asset custodians. But beware: small platforms risk being crushed by colossal costs.
ENS has just disrupted the crypto ecosystem by abandoning Namechain for Ethereum L1. A bold decision driven by a 99% drop in gas fees and unexpected scalability. Why this strategy could redefine the future of L2s in the crypto ecosystem?
Beijing has just clarified its position in a radical way. The People's Bank of China formally bans the issuance of stablecoins backed by the yuan and tokenized assets, for both Chinese and foreign companies. A red line now established.
On February 9, 2026, MegaETH will officially launch its mainnet, promising a revolution for Ethereum. With ultra-fast crypto transactions and rewards for early adopters, discover how to position yourself today to maximize your gains.
European companies developing tokenized securities are urging EU lawmakers to act quickly, warning that existing rules are stalling growth in regulated on-chain markets. Industry participants argue that prolonged delays could divert capital and trading activity to the United States, where tokenization is advancing under established market frameworks. These calls come ahead of a parliamentary debate on the future of Europe’s digital market infrastructure.
Washington on loop mode: crypto lobbies offer keys to local banks, but the Senate still hesitates. Towards an unlikely alliance to save the law? To be continued...
As the US government slides into partial paralysis, crypto prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi find themselves at the heart of a troubling controversy. Their contracts, meant to allow traders to bet on this event, reveal major flaws in their formulations.
In Brussels, the eurocrats are pounding the table: twelve countries are dragging their feet while cryptos dance, MiCA in hand and taxation struggling.
The appointment of a new chairman at the head of the Federal Reserve is never trivial. This Friday, Donald Trump announced his intention to entrust the reins of the Fed to Kevin Warsh, a former governor critical of current monetary policy. Such a strategic choice, interpreted as a possible ideological shift, is already shaking up financial and crypto markets. As Jerome Powell’s term comes to an end, the Warsh hypothesis reshapes monetary expectations and power balances.
U.S. regulators have taken a clearer position on how securities laws apply to blockchain-based financial products. New guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) addresses growing interest in tokenized securities and how they fit within existing legal frameworks. Market participants have pushed for clarity as tokenization expands beyond experimental use into real-world applications. The latest statement aims to reduce uncertainty without altering core regulatory expectations.
The White House will meet banks and crypto companies on Monday to address stalled digital asset legislation and bridge industry divisions.
A new industry report says most major UK banks are making it harder for people to move money to crypto exchanges. According to the findings, banks are widely blocking or limiting payments, even when customers use regulated platforms. Industry leaders warn that these practices are slowing growth and pushing innovation out of the country.
While crypto ETFs dance with billions, VanEck bets on Avalanche: a well-calculated gamble, between yield, blockchain, and institutional insight.
In a context of persistent tensions between the crypto ecosystem and U.S. regulation, the SEC has just taken an unexpected step. The agency has definitively dropped its civil action against Gemini Trust, marking the end of the Gemini Earn case. This decision, legally qualified as "dismissal with prejudice," raises questions about the regulator's strategic shift regarding crypto yield products, and what this might imply for future relations between platforms and authorities.
Binance, the crypto giant, trades its wild escapades for the toga of Athens: Greek regulation, European ambition... and a well-timed snub to its old demons.
Bankers were pretending to ignore crypto; now they dive in completely, renaming stablecoins as "infrastructures." PwC rejoices: the future is already tokenized.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is strengthening its leadership as it prepares for a potentially expanded role in overseeing digital asset markets. Chair Michael Selig has appointed two senior advisers, signaling the agency’s focus on crypto regulation as lawmakers consider legislation that could grant the CFTC broader authority over the sector.
Scaramucci warns that banning yield on stablecoins could make the US dollar less competitive globally as other countries offer interest on digital currencies.
Panic in the crypto pot: MiCA is simmering fiercely, and even Binance is starting to sweat. Ten months before the verdict, Paris is finally lifting the regulatory lid.
Under regulatory pressure, the American crypto sector closely watched the CLARITY Act, intended to establish a clear legal framework for these assets. However, the bill was abruptly paused in Congress after Coinbase dramatically withdrew its support. Presented as a structural reform, the latest version of the project triggered sharp criticism, accused of threatening innovation. A political setback that reignites tensions between legislators and actors of an ecosystem still seeking recognition.