A New York court has just ordered the permanent confiscation of the assets of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, with a total value nearing one billion dollars. This historic decision comes as the crypto exchange has just begun to repay its first creditors.
The long-awaited refunds from FTX officially began on February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM UTC, with already 800 million dollars distributed to 162,000 accounts. Many users confirm having received their funds through the Kraken platform.
Amid revolutionary announcements, technological evolutions, and regulatory upheavals, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground for regulatory and economic disputes. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
The decentralized betting platform Polymarket recorded an impressive volume of $1.1 billion in bets on the Super Bowl, despite a tense regulatory context. The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs in a match that captivated both sports fans and crypto bettors.
The crypto exchange Coinbase is asserting itself as a major force in the American financial sector, with over $420 billion in assets under management. This rise comes as the company fights fiercely against banking restrictions imposed on the crypto sector.
A new survey by JPMorgan reveals that the majority of institutional investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrencies, despite the improving regulatory framework in the United States. Only 29% of participants are active or plan to engage in this market.
Crypto donations surpassed one billion dollars in 2024, reaching a historic record driven by rising markets and a more favorable regulatory framework.
The crypto market is experiencing a spectacular rebound following the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend the proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico. This announcement comes amid intense negotiations between the United States and its North American neighbors concerning border security and trade.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has just reached 39, signaling a significant period of uncertainty in the markets. This indicator, ranging from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), is an essential barometer of market sentiment. A value of 39 suggests some anxiety, but is it a sign of imminent panic or a strategic investment opportunity?
Uniswap, the leader of decentralized exchanges, is launching its version 4 on twelve major blockchains. This strategic evolution strengthens its position in an increasingly competitive DeFi market.
Kicked out of the SEC but not off the radar, Gensler bounces back at MIT. Supreme irony: he will teach what he methodically fought against. New stance or even an imposture?
The issuer of the USDT stablecoin has expressed concerns regarding the withdrawal of its crypto from European platforms. This decision, driven by the new MiCA regulation, could create a "disordered" market according to Tether and pose risks for European consumers.
The U.S. Senate approved on January 27 the appointment of Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager and staunch advocate of cryptocurrencies, to the strategic position of Secretary of the Treasury. This choice, backed by Donald Trump, marks a potential turning point in the economic and crypto policy of the United States.
The explosion in the number of altcoins is worrying crypto market experts. With over 36.4 million tokens in circulation today, compared to just 3,000 in 2017-2018, the question of the viability of a new altseason is becoming increasingly pressing.
Amid revolutionary announcements, technological advancements, and regulatory upheavals, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground for regulatory and economic conflicts. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
Donald Trump redefines the future of crypto with a decree banning CBDCs and favoring stablecoins. Discover his vision to make the United States a global leader.
Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia with an estimated fortune of over 100 billion dollars, has just taken a major step in the world of crypto. His conglomerate Jio Platforms, a telecommunications leader in India with over 450 million users, is launching JioCoin on the Polygon network.
The NFT market (non-fungible tokens) recorded its worst performance in 2024 since 2020, with a nearly 20% drop in trading volumes and sales, according to the latest report from DappRadar. This underperformance paradoxically occurs in a context of a general rise in the crypto market.
Tokens related to artificial intelligence are experiencing a significant rise following a report from Franklin Templeton published on January 14, predicting an imminent revolution in social media driven by AI agents. This announcement comes amid a context where the adoption of AI technologies in the crypto ecosystem is rapidly accelerating.
This week is set to be eventful in the crypto market with a historic token unlock estimated at $3 billion, the largest since November 2023. At the heart of this event, Ondo Finance is preparing to release 1.94 billion ONDO tokens on January 18, representing over 130% of its current circulating supply.
Despite regulatory restrictions, Asia is emerging as the global epicenter of crypto, capturing 60% of users worldwide. A recent study by Foresight Ventures and Primitive reveals that the Asian continent generates the largest share of global liquidity, with five Asian countries ranking in the top 10 of the global crypto adoption index in 2024.
The crypto SOL could see a significant increase in 2025, driven by the anticipation of spot ETFs in the United States and the growing interest of retail investors, according to analysts. Despite a recent correction below $200, Solana's fundamentals remain strong.
The price of XRP is currently forming a promising technical setup, supported by a significant increase in open interest and robust technical indicators. Analysts are forecasting an ambitious target of $15 as the crypto market shows signs of increasing strength.
Victims of the FTX bankruptcy are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The crypto exchange platform officially activated its reimbursement plan on January 3, 2024, paving the way for the return of funds to millions of affected users.
The price of Solana (SOL) shows a spectacular recovery of 10% following a significant transaction of 55 million dollars made by the Pump.fun platform to the Kraken exchange. This rise comes amid a context of high volatility for the cryptocurrency.
The year 2024 marked a historic turning point for the crypto industry, with Bitcoin surpassing the symbolic threshold of $100,000 in December. Between the resounding successes of Bitcoin ETFs and the colossal losses due to hacks, this year has been rich in twists and turns for the crypto sector.
The large holders of Dogecoin, commonly known as "whales," have engaged in massive accumulation of over 90 million DOGE in just 48 hours. This activity comes as the meme crypto is trading around $0.31, in a critical consolidation phase.
As the crypto market experiences a correction towards the end of 2024, Chainlink (LINK) maintains a remarkable performance with a 53% increase since January. Analysts are forecasting a record year in 2025 for this digital asset that has distinguished itself in the blockchain ecosystem.
The crypto market experienced a genuine Christmas rally on December 25, 2024, with Bitcoin soaring to $98,000, resulting in an overall increase that added more than $100 billion to the market's total capitalization.
Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications giant, is heading towards a new digital era with a patent dedicated to the encryption of digital resources. This project could mark a significant advancement in securing crypto assets and blockchain technology.