Cryptocurrency

Amazon, the tech giant, has set its sights on Solana, promising a revolution in cloud technology and offering a launchpad to uncharted heights for blockchain. Meanwhile, a lone miner defies the odds by hitting the jackpot. Since NFTs made their way to Bitcoin, there's been a frenzy that's unsettling purists and pragmatists alike. Elon Musk clarifies his vision of Twitter without crypto, while Vitalik Buterin alerts us to the hidden risks of second-layer solutions. In the background, Tether swells its coffers and reaches peaks that challenge traditional institutions. Beyond the fray, Bitcoin and Ethereum outperform gold and traditional assets in 2023.

What is the state of crypto adoption in the Maghreb? It's not an insignificant question, especially as the region is far from being the continent's crypto powerhouse. Sub-Saharan Africa is leading the way, driven in particular by Nigeria. Figures show that in this West African country, more and more people are holding cryptos or are aware of their existence. In fact, several Maghreb countries are not far behind in this dynamic, even if the relative weakness of this craze must be acknowledged. In what follows, we look at the trends in crypto adoption in the Maghreb and the reasons behind them.

Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, is facing a technical obstacle. Cryptocurrency withdrawals are temporarily suspended, causing concern among users. What exactly is happening?

China has formally expressed its opposition to the rise of cryptocurrencies. In a recent detailed economic statement, the Middle Kingdom reaffirmed this stance and announced its determination to toughen its position on the matter.

Since June, bitcoin (BTC) had been struggling to reach the $30,000 valuation mark it had reached a few months earlier. Now it's done it again. In the following lines, we'll explain what's behind this latest upturn in the market for the flagship crypto.

The legendary event, known as Crypto Whales Meeting Point, brings together over 7,000 visitors from 120 countries on October 24-25.

The European Union marks a decisive step in the crypto sphere. In response to the rise of this sector, the EU is arming itself with new rules to ensure greater tax transparency. But what do these standards mean for crypto holders and the industry itself?

An expert recently insinuated that the Binance exchange may have contributed to the downfall of the high-profile FTX exchange, a story that has been making headlines. This allegation has sent shockwaves through the crypto community, prompting responses from John Deaton, Ripple's lawyer, and Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance.

Global financial regulators are increasingly concerned about the rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just proposed a matrix for assessing national-level cryptocurrency-related risks to countries worldwide. This was on September 29th. Details follow.

In the tumultuous streets of Warsaw, where the voice of crypto resonates as loudly as the chants of the opposition, a new technological era is on the horizon. Amidst this commotion, could blockchain hold the secret to a revitalized Polish democracy?

Bitfinex, a state-of-the-art digital asset trading platform, has announced a strategic integration with Zodia Custody, a leading digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings, and Northern Trust. The integration will allow Zodia Custody clients to trade on Bitfinex while their assets remain securely held…

During the last few years, the cryptocurrency industry has grown exponentially. The number of users joining the crypto world daily is rapidly increasing. 

In recent years, cryptocurrencies have grown exponentially in the European region. Cryptocurrencies can be used for different purposes, such as investment, trading, savings, or payment methods.

The developers of XRP20 describe their project as version 2.0 of XRP. The project stands out for its functionalities designed to facilitate access to digital assets. Above all, XRP20 aims to offer a new opportunity to those who missed out on the meteoric rise of XRP.

In 2021, cryptocurrencies as a whole exploded the market counters in terms of valuation. Since then, the performance of the crypto industry has not reached a similar level. However, several experts are anticipating an end to this period of drought.

On September 18, 2023, The Lost Wallet will launch a free online game available at https://www.thelostwallet.com/ : an arcade game with a CryptoPunk worth $120,000 and a selection of NFTs as prizes. To win these rewards, the rule is simple: be the player with the fastest time in this arcade game. The course can be completed in less than 5 minutes.

Dropbox n’est pas une entreprise crypto en tant que telle. Il s’agit d’une plateforme qui propose à ses utilisateurs, des services de stockage et de partage en ligne de données en temps réel. Une offre qui semble détournée de son objectif initial.

Over the past week, the crypto market has suffered a significant fall, affecting all assets. The flagship altcoin, Ether, recorded a 10.31% drop on Thursday. Nevertheless, a clever whale managed to dodge the turbulence by liquidating a significant amount of ETH just before the crash.

In today's digital age, crypto is being democratized at a breakneck pace. The most striking proof of this is the recent collaboration between two titans, PayPal and Ledger, aimed at simplifying the purchase of cryptos. This union marks a major turning point in the fintech sector. Indeed, the once formidable barriers of crypto are now dissipating, offering unprecedented accessibility.

Binance, a leading crypto exchange, is surprisingly shutting down its crypto payment service, Binance Connect (formerly Bifinity), barely a year after its launch. Is this a strategic retrenchment tactic or a pressing regulation?

The Cardano blockchain is known as one of the most innovative and promising in the crypto sector. Many investors and analysts appreciate its security and scalability. These assets have enabled Cardano to record remarkable performances, the most recent of which is the considerable increase in its transactions.

To thrive in the financial markets, investors need to make good analyses, keep abreast of price movements and monitor their portfolios. To achieve this, they can turn to applications, but these are not always reliable and may not be tailored to the specific needs of each investor. One of the best solutions is to create your own wallet-tracking tool, and Microsoft Excel makes this task easy.

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, recently renamed X, is deeply involved in the crypto industry. His infatuation with Dogecoin is an open secret. But the billionaire's ambitions for crypto appear to be much bigger.

Solana (SOL) is currently not at its best in the crypto market. However, some analysts believe this is just temporary.

The European Central Bank is working on the upcoming launch of new banknotes. The financial institution considers the project important enough to involve Europe's citizens.

A few weeks ago, asset manager BlackRock filed a Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC. The procedure had far-reaching consequences for the crypto market. Effects that are still being felt today.

Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has taken the decision to freeze $2.5 million in USDT due to its connection to an alleged hack of the Multichain interchain router protocol. Tether thus aims to protect the funds involved and prevent any potential misappropriation or unauthorized access.

Investments in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin have exploded in recent years. To provide a better framework for them, or to some extent to profit from their rise, some European countries have defined tax rules that their citizens holding cryptoassets must comply with. In this article, we take a look at the differences between these countries' tax regimes.