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The recent KYC update of Pi Network triggered a historic uproar! Thousands of people blocked for years explode with anger. Why did this announcement set the powder keg alight?

Kevin Warsh has just been appointed governor of the Federal Reserve after a close vote in the US Senate. This first step now opens the way for a decisive vote for his confirmation as head of the US central bank this week. Known for his open positions towards financial innovation and Bitcoin, Warsh is already attracting market attention, with some investors believing that his arrival could strengthen the favorable narrative for digital assets in a context of monetary and regulatory transition in the United States.

The US Senate reaches a critical moment for digital assets. After several months of tensions, the banking committee is set to review the CLARITY Act this Thursday, a much-anticipated bill to regulate a large portion of the crypto market in the United States. However, three issues remain sensitive: yields on stablecoins, ethics rules for elected officials, and the protection of DeFi developers.

Why is Bitmine, the largest buyer of ETH, suddenly slowing down its purchases after a record accumulation? Between the 5% target and market strategy, this reversal could change everything for Ethereum.

BlackRock pushes further its offensive in tokenization. The American giant is preparing a reserve fund for stablecoins and an onchain share class linked to a 6.9 billion dollar money market fund. The message is clear: traditional finance now wants to occupy blockchain territory before crypto players lock up this market alone.

While Brussels knits regulatory barbed wire, Washington quietly restarts the crypto machine. Behind senator smiles, Coinbase, banks, and lobbyists are already moving their pieces like in a nuclear chess game.

American crypto is entering a fragile zone. After the GENIUS Act, the advances of the CLARITY Act, and the regulated rise of prediction markets, the 2026 midterms could decide whether this sequence becomes a true regulatory turning point or just a political parenthesis.

World Liberty Financial and Justin Sun turn their conflict over the WLFI token into an open legal battle. The case goes beyond a simple disagreement between investors. It concerns reputation, governance, and trust in highly politicized crypto projects.

The SEC has abruptly stopped the launch of 24 ETFs related to prediction markets. These revolutionary funds were expected this week. What is really happening?

In 2026, $577 million in cryptos stolen by North Korea? The evidence points to it, but Pyongyang vehemently denies it. Dive into the investigation currently shaking the crypto market and international relations.

Crypto and AI flood Washington with cash, yet voters keep their distance. Money talks loudly, but trust whispers faintly, stuck somewhere between suspicion, fatigue, and a stubborn refusal to click “accept.”

The CLARITY Act, which has been stalled for months, has just cleared its final hurdle. With a compromise on stablecoins, the Senate could vote in May 2026. A historic breakthrough for crypto regulation in the United States. Read all about this revolution.

The Ethereum Foundation emerges from austerity and relaunches its EPF7 program to recruit developers. A bold strategy to strengthen its protocol and rival Bitcoin. Find out how this initiative could redefine the future of blockchain and boost innovation.

The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution banning senators, their staff, and chamber officials from betting on prediction markets, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The decision comes after the indictment of a U.S. soldier accused of using classified information linked to the operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000 on Polymarket. Senate Resolution 708 took effect immediately and now changes the Senate’s internal rules.

Europe thought it was laying the foundations for a safer crypto market. It may have actually hindered its own digital currency. Behind MiCA, presented as an exemplary framework, a reality sets in: euro stablecoins remain marginal compared to the dollar's hegemony. A recent report reveals this imbalance and revives a strategic debate. Between investor protection and global competitiveness, the European Union faces a dilemma that could weigh heavily on its place in digital finance.

The digital euro is taking on a more political than technical turn. The ECB wants to build an open European payment infrastructure capable of reducing the continent's dependence on Visa, Mastercard, and major foreign digital wallets.

Brazil tightens its control over prediction markets related to crypto and financial betting. Authorities have initiated the blocking of 27 platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. This measure comes after a directive from the Ministry of Finance and an action by the National Telecommunications Agency. According to authorities, these services do not comply with the current legal framework. The case therefore goes beyond just the crypto issue. It also affects gambling, user protection, and financial stability.

88 people indicted, organized criminal networks, tortured victims: crypto-kidnapping is exploding in France. Vanessa Perrée, prosecutor of PNACO, reveals an unprecedented wave of violence targeting cryptocurrency holders. Why is this phenomenon spreading so fast?

China has multiplied strong signals over the past 24 hours. It is continuing to toughen its economic and technological policy while strengthening its control over crypto. Beijing further regulates American capital and accelerates its autonomy in artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Washington's sanctions against Chinese energy companies add additional pressure. Between finance, technology, and energy, the balance of power between Beijing and Washington takes on a new dimension.

A researcher has just broken a 15-bit elliptic crypto key on a publicly accessible quantum computer, winning 1 Bitcoin. This breakthrough, 512 times more powerful than the previous one, does it threaten the security of Bitcoin and blockchains?

Predictive markets enter a new risk zone. The arrest of an American soldier for betting on Polymarket linked to an operation against Nicolás Maduro shows that the boundary between information and exploitation can quickly disappear.

Ethereum experiences an explosion of buying pressure on derivatives, with a 72% increase in aggressive traders. Investors now target $2,600, a key liquidity zone. Does this dynamic signal a historic rally for ETH?

Brussels brings out its big regulatory comb, small crypto players are already losing feathers. Officially, investors are protected. Unofficially, some are already looking at the exit, suitcase in hand.

While the KelpDAO exploit causes Aave to drop 10 billion in TVL, whales are massively accumulating AAVE between $85 and $95. An intriguing paradox… are these crypto market giants anticipating a historic rebound?

Bitmine makes a big move and buys 101,627 ETH, its largest transaction since 2025. With 4.12% of Ethereum's total supply already in hand, the company is approaching its goal: holding 5% of ETH. A bold strategy that could disrupt the crypto market.

In Warsaw, crypto is no longer only about wallets but about drawn knives. The president blocks, Tusk fumes, Zonda stirs, and MiCA waits outside in the rain.

Russia toughens its tone against crypto market players operating outside any legal framework. Moscow has just submitted a bill to parliament that provides for heavy criminal penalties for any unauthorized cryptocurrency service. A regulatory crackdown that is part of a broader strategy to take back control of a sector that is currently out of the state’s control.

Bitwise launches the Avalanche ETF with Staking ($BAVA) which promises to boost AVAX demand in 2026 while offering passive returns to investors. With 2.5 million dollars in assets at launch and reduced fees, this product could well rewrite the rules of the crypto market.