Cryptomarket

Coldcard lost 130 million dollars to hackers who knew where to look. But the real shocking figure lies elsewhere: 15 billion dollars in bitcoin fled in a rush to safer wallets. And according to Ledger, the attackers' secret weapon wasn't even new. It was AI.

The contraction of the crypto market no longer only affects investors. It now threatens the financial structure of the main trading platforms. eToro provided concrete evidence by publishing its quarterly results on August 11, 2026. Indeed, the decline in crypto trading volume contrasts with the increased interest in stocks and other more conventional investments. This transition forces the major FinTech company to quickly strengthen its diversification while revealing the new emerging power dynamics in the online brokerage field.

While ADA flirted with its recent highs, the large wallets quietly exited. Death cross, confirmed technical sell signal, and in the background a governance vote unlocking 120 million ADA at the worst possible time… Cardano ticks all the boxes of a market under pressure.

Meta no longer wants to reserve the power of artificial intelligence for states and tech giants. On August 10, 2026, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a manifesto, "The Future is for Everyone", which redefines the group's ambition: to place part of this computing power in the hands of individuals. Behind this announcement lies a strategic break with major consequences for the crypto ecosystem, where AI and decentralized networks now converge around a single issue: control of tomorrow's digital infrastructure.

OpenAI has just suspended the internal development of Astra, its future artificial intelligence model. Indeed, its capabilities in offensive cybersecurity and code generation have crossed a threshold that teams no longer consider controllable. For the digital ecosystem, this decision sounds like a warning. At a time when financial infrastructures, blockchain, and decentralized protocols rely on the reliability of code, the AI race now progresses faster than the measures meant to regulate it.

The euro collapses while the dollar sweeps the board. In barely two years, stablecoins have gone from 15% to 84% of crypto card spending, while the EURe languishes at 2%. Between rapid growth, opaque figures and an all-powerful dollar, this shift tells much more than a simple stablecoin war.

While volatility continues to dominate the crypto market, the largest investors follow a contrary path. According to the latest "Smart Money" report from CryptoQuant, the most influential wallets are massively accumulating bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, despite a climate marked by uncertainty. This buying strategy comes at a time when several valuation indicators return to levels historically associated with the ends of bear markets. Behind these movements lies a deep trend: an increasing concentration of assets in the hands of institutional investors.

The crypto market could lose its main political catalyst in the United States. A few days before the Senate's parliamentary recess, the adoption of the CLARITY Act is slipping away, reigniting fears of a regulatory vacuum. For Bernstein analysts, this deadlock risks triggering an immediate correction in bitcoin and altcoins. Behind this short-term threat, however, lies a more nuanced scenario, where a legislative setback today could still reshuffle the cards for the crypto industry in the coming months.

676 million dollars, a defunct exchange in Dubai, and Binance in disarray once more. Suspicious cryptocurrency flows between Iran, its central bank, and organizations associated with the Guardians of the Revolution are revealed by an investigation. OFAC and VARA become involved. Find out why this scandal has rekindled a contentious discussion about crypto compliance.

The slowdown in the crypto market does not indicate a drying up of capital. It reveals their redeployment. They now fuel another investment cycle. While bitcoin struggles to move away from 63,037 dollars, the giants of Tech and finance concentrate their capital on infrastructures related to artificial intelligence and energy, to the detriment of cryptos.

Cryptos are no longer a marginal bet in Canada. A new study by the Ontario Securities Commission reveals a marked acceleration in their adoption by investors, signaling a lasting shift in the country’s saving habits. This progression is accompanied by a paradox. Interest in cryptos grows faster than the understanding of their functioning and associated risks. Between the democratization of cryptos, increased regulator vigilance, and tightening of the federal framework, the Canadian market is entering a phase where every decision could reshape its future.

For years, the crypto industry has thrived on fundraising and the multiplication of projects. This mechanism now seems to be coming to an end. Capital is now concentrated on a limited number of players, while the most fragile initiatives are gradually disappearing. This redistribution of investments marks a turning point for the Web3 ecosystem. On the social network X, Lorenzo Valente, associate researcher at ARK Invest, believes the sector has entered what he describes as "the largest consolidation phase" in its history.

Binance.US is preparing a bold offensive on prediction markets. With a CFTC license in sight, BNB could explode... or collapse. All the keys to understand this risky strategy that could change everything for crypto.

American crypto regulation has just taken a new step. On July 28, Paul Atkins, chairman of the SEC, publicly supported the CLARITY Act, a bill intended to finally define the rules of the crypto market in the United States. This stance strengthens the chances of adopting a highly anticipated text by investors, platforms, and issuers. Now in the hands of the Senate, the bill could offer the country its first comprehensive supervisory framework for these assets.

Bitget received two industry awards during its first appearance at Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2026. The recognition comes as the exchange expands its CFD and multi-asset trading ecosystem beyond conventional crypto markets. For Bitget, the awards support a wider message: the next exchange model will connect digital assets, stocks, commodities, forex and indices inside one capital environment.

What if the rhythm of Bitcoin remained constant? Based on 1,064-day cycles, a widely circulated theory forecasts a crash in October 2026. Is it a mathematical law or a myth? Examine a theory that divides experts and has the potential to drastically alter investors' lives.

Washington is divided by the Clarity Act. The Senate hesitates, but Charles Schwab sees it as a historic catalyst. This bill has the potential to either redefine the crypto market or leave it in the dark due to political impasses and innovation.

The European Union takes a new step in its offensive against Russia. Member states have approved a new set of sanctions directly targeting crypto and Web3 services, previously considered alternatives to traditional banking restrictions. By tightening access to these digital infrastructures, Brussels aims to reduce opportunities to circumvent economic sanctions imposed on Moscow. A decision that marks a turning point in the use of financial diplomacy against cryptos.

The United States thought they finally had the text capable of providing a regulatory framework for the crypto market. It is not the case. Indeed, the CLARITY Act is stuck in a political confrontation that now goes beyond financial oversight issues. The debate has shifted to ethical rules governing political officials holding cryptos, with Donald Trump at the center of discussions. His latest compromise attempt was not enough to unblock the file, further delaying the adoption of a reform eagerly awaited by the industry.

Ethereum has just regained a level of dominance it had not reached for months. By crossing the 10% threshold of the total market capitalization again, the second largest global crypto records a surge that exceeds that of the ten largest assets over a week. This comeback reignites speculations about a new bullish phase, especially since no major event seems, at first glance, to explain such a movement.

Russia's Duma approves a revolutionary crypto law. This text has the potential to alter the economic landscape by facilitating foreign trade and enforcing strict regulations. Does it, however, conceal a plan to get around sanctions?

The second quarter of 2026 saw the cryptocurrency market extend its slide into a third consecutive quarter of decline, as bearish momentum culminated in a punishing June breakdown. Total crypto market capitalization fell -12.6% ($304.8 billion) to end 2026 Q2 at $2.1 trillion, its lowest point since September 2024 and roughly -52% below the October 2025 peak. The sharpest correction of the quarter occurred in June, as a hawkish Fed stance, flip-flopping US-Iran tensions, and a symbolic Bitcoin sale by Strategy combined to trigger the steepest decline of the year.

A few hours before the World Cup final played this Sunday at MetLife Stadium, another match is taking place far from the field. Prediction platforms have already recorded $5.57 billion in cumulative trading volumes, an unprecedented level that far exceeds the world of traditional sports betting. This rush to predictive markets illustrates the rise of a new ecosystem where decentralized finance, regulated event contracts, and football passion converge. Such a shift could redefine how the public anticipates major sporting events.

Aave DAO proposes an App that promises to disrupt crypto with fiat, self-custody and lending all in one place. Does Binance have reason to worry? Between innovation and regulation, this breakthrough could redefine the rules of the game.

Has bitcoin already reached the peak of this cycle, or is the market about to surprise investors once again? While volatility feeds fears and corrections multiply, on-chain data offers a nuanced reading of the situation. CryptoQuant indicators reveal the evolution of investors' profits, while recent purchases by large whales raise questions about a possible return of confidence. Between encouraging technical signals and macroeconomic uncertainties, the market today sends contradictory messages.

The influence of macroeconomics on crypto valuation remains a fundamental principle for contemporary financial markets. In mid-July, volatility makes its strong return to the market. While investors were scrutinizing charts looking for a recovery signal, the flagship crypto price faltered, reminding us of the influence of monetary policies on risk assets. This drop directly stems from an adjustment of investors’ expectations regarding the upcoming decisions of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), ahead of the publication of a key report on inflation.

Dogecoin is approaching a famous and formidable weekly "Death Cross." Should you wager on a comeback or sell? The most volatile crypto on the market can be predicted using technical analysis, historical data, and forecasts.

280 crypto companies have been approved under MiCA, marking a regulatory shift in Europe. However, is this regulation truly effective in combating USDT and player exodus?