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Victims of a crypto hack do not suffer only an immediate financial loss. According to a new report from Immunefi, affected tokens plunge on average by 61% within six months, and rarely recover. A harsh observation that reshapes the perception of risk in the crypto universe.

The American regulator changes tone. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins declares that the American financial watchdog now intends to grant targeted exemptions to crypto companies, offering them a more flexible legal framework to raise funds. An announcement that could redefine the rules of the game in the United States.

The fight against crypto fraud reaches a new level. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have just announced a joint operation to track down scam networks and protect investors. The response begins, and it could change the game.

Automated trading by artificial intelligence is booming. But it carries a well-known Achilles' heel: private key security. Two giants in the crypto sector have partnered to address this, and their solution could redefine industry standards.

The crypto market is regaining color, and it is the tokens linked to artificial intelligence that are leading the dance. In 24 hours, the AI sector jumped 5 %, raising its total capitalization to 15.1 billion dollars. A recovery that is no coincidence.

The centralized exchanges (CEX) sector is going through a decisive phase. After the meteoric rise of Binance and the collapse of FTX, user trust becomes a central issue. In this context, OKX [Learn and Earn: Discover OKX's Knowledge Hub] is gaining ground by combining security, transparency, and technological ambition. The exchange appeals to experienced traders, institutional investors, and Web3 enthusiasts. This article inaugurates a series of analyses aimed at comparing OKX with other market leaders such as Binance, Coinbase, or Kraken. Each part will explore a strategic aspect of the OKX ecosystem: fees, staking, trading bots, or educational tools. An essential insight to understand the new face of the crypto market.

The son of the American president spares no words. In a series of explosive posts on X, Eric Trump accuses JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo of actively sabotaging crypto yield products to better protect their colossal margins. An open war between Wall Street and the crypto world has reached a new level.

Tom Lee's ether treasury company is not slowing down. Bitmine Immersion Technologies has just announced a massive purchase of ether, consolidating its position among the largest institutional holders of the world's second largest crypto. A strategy that raises questions and comes at a time when Ethereum is showing signs of awakening.

Ether is going through a lean period. After a plunge of more than 31% in one month, the second largest crypto in the world seems doomed to stall. And according to a leading analyst, this lull could last.

After the closure of Garantex, Russia did not lose its channels for circumventing sanctions. It multiplied them. Five new crypto platforms have taken over, according to an alarming report from Elliptic.

Two Democratic senators step up. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim demand a thorough investigation into Abu Dhabi's massive investment in World Liberty Financial. This foreign participation in the Trump family's crypto business raises disturbing national security questions.

The debate is growing on social media and in crypto circles: what if autonomous artificial intelligences discovered the interest of bitcoin by themselves? This hypothesis, long relegated to the realm of science fiction, is gaining ground among experts. An unprecedented race could begin between humans and machines to control a resource that has become strategic.

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 brutal volatility of bitcoin in February 2026 caused an unexpected wave. While the price collapsed from $81,500 to $60,000 in less than a week, Google searches for this crypto reached their highest level in a year.

A boastful hacker, a dubious federal contract, and millions in crypto gone: when family cyber-arrogance turns Washington into the stage for a burlesque digital burglary.

Polygon is already well known for its scalability solutions on Ethereum. The crypto platform now aims to become a regulated payment platform in the United States. This strategic shift is confirmed by major acquisitions that allow it to offer services compliant with US financial regulations.

Ukraine has just blocked access to Polymarket, a crypto predictive markets platform. The authorities consider that the service resembles unlicensed online gambling. This decision does not only target a site. It mainly reminds that as soon as there is a stake and a possible gain on an uncertain event, the line with gambling becomes very thin. And crypto does not offer automatic immunity.

The capitalization of memecoins jumped by more than 23% in early 2026, with a trading volume that almost quadrupled. In short, "hot" money is back, the kind that tests limits. According to data relayed around CoinMarketCap, the sector went from about $38 billion on December 29 to over $47.7 billion a week later, while volumes climbed towards $8.7 billion.

Crypto-related losses surpassed the $2.5 billion mark in 2025, marking a turning point in the methods used by cybercriminals. Now, social engineering is established as the preferred technique to steal funds, according to a recent industry report.

As 2025 ends on a bitter note for SHIB holders, could the most famous memecoin after Dogecoin finally regain its colors next year? Between encouraging technical signals and structural changes in the crypto market, several elements suggest a possible revival.

Bitwise, the asset manager specializing in crypto, has officially filed an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Sui spot ETF in the United States.

MSCI’s plan to remove crypto treasury companies from its indexes could trigger billions in outflows, raising concerns across the sector.

Ethereum has never progressed through spectacular leaps. Its evolution rather resembles a series of fine-tuning adjustments, sometimes invisible to the general public, but crucial in the long term. And January could mark a new stage of this patient strategy. Protocol developers are indeed considering increasing the gas limit per block to 80 million, compared to 60 million today.

The US Senate Banking Committee has just postponed crucial hearings on crypto market regulation to 2026. This decision comes as the industry was eagerly awaiting clear rules to emerge from legal uncertainty. Why this new delay, and what are the consequences for the sector?

For the third consecutive week, crypto ETPs have attracted new capital, according to CoinShares. Last week, net inflows accelerated further, extending an already strong sequence after the previous two weeks. In detail, the momentum is mainly American. The United States accounts for the majority of purchases, far ahead of Germany and Canada, while Switzerland stands out against the trend with net outflows during the period.

The XRP market shows encouraging signs as retail investor optimism reaches new highs on social platforms. Meanwhile, exchange-traded funds linked to this crypto continue an impressive streak of capital inflows.

Ethereum faces short-term volatility but shows strong long-term potential, with intrinsic value projected to reach trillions as the network grows.

Cardano shows weakened momentum. Its price remains under pressure after several weeks of decline, and some retail investors are gradually reducing their exposure. However, major ADA holders are strengthening their positions while small wallets decrease theirs. This divergence between the activity of large investors and that of retail frequently appears in the final phase of a bearish trend.