Bitcoin at $180,000 in 2026? Not so fast, according to Barclays. While some analysts predict a historic bull run, the British bank anticipates a bleak year for crypto. Between caution and optimism, who is right?
When the EU regulates, it sometimes tailors the rules... MiCA stalls, ESMA heats up, states hesitate: in the crypto jungle, Brussels dreams of cutting local freedoms short.
The crypto market has just experienced a spectacular collapse: spot volumes have dropped by 60%, a level unseen for months. But behind this apparent lull may lie a rare opportunity. Experts are divided: historical rebound or trap to avoid?
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has just opened a historic door for five major players in the crypto sector. Ripple, Circle, Paxos, BitGo, and Fidelity Digital Assets have received conditional approval to operate as national trust banks. A breakthrough that reshapes the contours of American finance.
The UK is moving quickly to strengthen its position in digital finance as part of its 2026 growth plan. Pound-pegged stablecoins are now the central play in a regulatory push to keep the country competitive as Europe develops new rules. Clear timelines, new testing routes, and pressure from nearby markets are pushing the region toward a more structured stablecoin system.
Crypto is shaking up the rules of the financial game. With a bold decision, the CFTC opens a breach that could change everything. Is traditional finance in danger? Who will come out victorious in this battle? Discover an exclusive analysis of the issues and prospects.
Donald Trump launches this week the interviews to designate the successor of Jerome Powell at the head of the Fed. A crucial decision that could change everything: interest rates, financial markets, and even the Bitcoin price. Who will be chosen and what impacts for crypto?
The US teachers union warns the crypto market structure bill could put pensions at risk by weakening safeguards and failing to tackle fraud.
The XRPL 3.0.0 update has just landed, and it could change everything for XRP. With critical fixes, innovative features like "Smart Escrows," and bullish potential for the price, this technical evolution marks a decisive turning point in the crypto ecosystem.
The United States takes a decisive step in integrating cryptos into the traditional financial system. Caroline Pham, acting chair of the CFTC, has just authorized the use of bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as collateral in the U.S. derivatives markets. A decision that could well redefine the rules of the game.
Accused of closing crypto accounts linked to Trump, JPMorgan denies and denounces unfair rules. All the details here!
Brussels pulls out all the stops by wielding a "SEC" European style. Startups in panic, regulators in a trance. What if tech innovation takes a hit?
Poland’s parliament failed on Friday to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a bill intended to tighten crypto rules. The outcome blocked Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s plan to expand oversight and left the country without a clear path forward. Lawmakers must now reconsider how to align with EU standards while avoiding heavy pressure on local firms.
"He who does not move does not feel his chains." Rosa Luxembourg’s phrase resonates strangely in the digital age. Digital currency today reveals invisible chains that many still do not perceive. Cash quietly disappears, replaced by a recorded, analyzed, and continuously interpreted world. Every transaction becomes data, and every data a lever of control. Privacy is no longer a moral luxury, but a political fault line. Institutions defend transparency as a condition of stability. Freedom advocates see privacy as a fundamental guarantee. This tension reshapes our relationship to power, trust, and individual autonomy. The central question is no longer just about technology, but about what we accept to reveal in order to exist. This text explores the existential battle of monetary privacy: protecting human dignity when everything becomes traceable.
In the crypto ecosystem, some cases keep coming back like boomerangs. The case of Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, is one of those matters that leave a lasting mark. As his court appearance approaches, US prosecutors are demanding a harsh sentence: twelve years in prison. A request that, beyond symbolism, recalls the shockwave caused by the collapse of the Terra ecosystem.
The CFTC has approved spot cryptocurrency trading on U.S. exchanges, opening a new era of regulated digital asset markets under federal oversight.
The GENIUS Act brings long-awaited clarity to U.S. stablecoins but deepens the regulatory divide with Europe, creating fragmented liquidity pools and raising concerns about cross-border stability and settlement friction.
The European Union wants to entrust ESMA with a key role in crypto supervision. With MiCA, an ambitious reform is taking shape, balancing enhanced security and concerns about innovation. This extension of powers could change everything for investors and platforms. Essential details to know.
While the small holders sell, BitMine stuffs itself with ether: $150 million at once, aiming for 5%. Soon, Ethereum will be to Tom Lee what Twitter is to Musk.
As speculative frenzy once again takes hold of the cryptocurrency market, the SEC decides to put a firm brake on excesses. By targeting the most aggressive leveraged crypto ETFs, the regulator sends a clear signal: the era of "x5" products sold to the general public without genuine safeguards is reaching its limits. Between the desire to regulate innovation and the necessity to protect investors, a new red line is being drawn in the crypto ecosystem.
Connecticut has just taken strong action against three giants of digital finance. Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com find themselves in the authorities' sights for offering unlicensed sports betting. An offensive that could reshape the emerging online prediction market.
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler rehashed debate over digital assets in a Bloomberg interview, saying Bitcoin stands apart from the rest of the crypto market. He warned that most tokens still act as speculative bets with little support behind their valuations, setting a cautious tone for investors.
When Ethereum no longer inspires companies, BitMine feasts, the small ones die... and the crypto market wonders: is it a pause or the end of recess?
The Ethereum Fusaka update is finally active, marking a historic turning point for the blockchain. With faster transactions, reduced fees, and unprecedented scalability, this evolution could redefine the future of crypto. Discover in detail the immediate changes and their impacts on the Ethereum ecosystem.
US regulators are easing rules for crypto, giving firms a supervised path to launch new blockchain products in 2026.
Vanguard, asset management giant, has just shaken up the market by opening its doors to crypto ETFs for its 50 million clients. A decision that could cause Bitcoin to explode and redefine institutional investment. Why this turnaround, and what will be the consequences?
David Sacks, a key figure in crypto and Trump advisor, calls the New York Times accusations a pure "nothing burger." Between threats of lawsuits, sharp denials and political stakes, this clash reveals much more than a simple media dispute.
China has just made a big move: the central bank is further tightening its crackdown on crypto and stablecoins, calling them a major threat. Why this radical decision? What impacts for the global market and investors?
Crypto is undergoing a revolution in 2025: fundraising has jumped by +150% in one year, smashing all records. Which projects attract billions? Which sectors are booming? Analysis of a historic growth that is redefining the digital economy and opening unprecedented opportunities for investors.
Flash crashes, digital dominos and states lying in wait: the IMF sees tokenization less as a revolution than as an explosive cocktail ready to blow up finance... but hush, it's bubbling.