A European stock market in full swing, investors overjoyed, and Wall Street wondering where its crown has gone... Is the stock market history now being written the European way?
Between the requisitioned Livret A, lightly tapped fortunes, and a starving military budget, Manu juggles: finding billions without upsetting anyone, this is an art worthy of the French budget circus.
The figure has startled the markets: inflation in the eurozone was set at 2.4% in February, according to Eurostat. A slight decrease, indeed, but enough to reignite the debate on the European Central Bank's (ECB) next moves. Between cautious optimism and geopolitical clouds, the euro wavers on a tightrope. Behind these percentages lie contrasting realities: declining energy, resilient services, and a Germany that holds firm. An analysis of a somewhat muted economic landscape.
Brussels wields MiCA, Binance complies: nine stablecoins face regulatory guillotine. The ailing European crypto market witnesses the burial of USDT and others.
Stock Market: spectacular rebound of the markets. Europe is coming out on top while Wall Street plunges! The details in this article.
The global economy is evolving under the pressure of increasing trade tensions. As the United States imposes new tariffs, Europe finds itself facing a strategic dilemma. Balancing its traditional alliances and diversifying its economic partnerships, the continent is now looking towards the BRICS. This organization, once seen as a counterweight to the G7, is today consolidating its position by forging closer ties with Europe. This shift could redefine the economic and political power dynamics on a global scale.
Economic tensions between the United States and the European Union have reached a new high. Donald Trump, true to his protectionist policy, has just announced a dramatic increase in customs duties on European exports, raising their level to 25%. A brutal decision that far exceeds the 10% mentioned during his campaign and places Europe in a situation of diplomatic and economic urgency. The major powers of the Old Continent must now face a threat that could reshape global trade balances.
A dried-up river of euros, a shaken financial fortress: the Bundesbank wavers, its gold evaporates, while Merz inherits a throne without treasure, a kingdom in doubt.
A European Central Bank (ECB) advisor, Jürgen Schaaf, recently reaffirmed the institution's critical stance on bitcoin, stating that there is "no real economic necessity" for this cryptocurrency. According to Schaaf, unlike strategic reserves of commodities such as oil or gas, BTC does not present any real economic utility or relevant usage.
Valletta, February 18, 2025 - OKX, a global leader in blockchain technology, announces today that it is among the first global cryptocurrency exchanges authorized under MiCA to offer its services throughout Europe.
European economies are facing a worrying reality: a public debt that keeps rising. While budget stability is supposed to be a priority for governments, several countries in the European Union now show debt levels that far exceed 100% of their GDP. This situation raises questions about macroeconomic risks and the potential consequences for financial markets.
France is going through a pivotal period. On one hand, public debt has reached historic highs, exceeding 3 trillion euros. On the other hand, a profound transformation of institutions is disrupting the traditional balance of the Fifth Republic.
Bybit, one of the giants of the crypto ecosystem, has just scored a decisive point: its removal from the AMF's blacklist in France. But behind this victory lies a complex regulatory puzzle, between European ambitions and Asian challenges. A strategic twist that reveals the new priorities of an actor ready to do anything to conquer Europe.
Tesla, once the king of electric roads, sees its empire wobble: Europe turns away, Musk slips, and the competition hits the gas. Is the future without him?
Sino-American relations continue to deteriorate, pushing China to strengthen its ties with the European Union. Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Beijing sees Europe as a "global strategic partner and an important and independent pillar in a multipolar world."
Traditional finance and bitcoin are continuing to draw closer. Following the resounding success of its Bitcoin ETF IBIT in the United States, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is preparing to take a new step: the launch of a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (ETP) in Europe. This fund, which will be domiciled in Switzerland, reflects the growing desire of financial institutions to establish a lasting presence in the crypto market. While the United States has seen Bitcoin ETFs capture more than $57 billion in assets in just a few months, this new product could change the European landscape. Why Switzerland rather than another country? What will be the effects on investors and the institutional adoption of bitcoin in Europe? These are all questions that arise as BlackRock accelerates its international offensive.
Trade tensions between the United States and its major partners have resurfaced, reviving the specter of a new economic war. Washington has announced an increase in tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico, and China, a decision that marks the return of the protectionism favored by Donald Trump. This tariff offensive has immediately sparked reactions everywhere, particularly in Europe, where the European Commission is closely monitoring the situation. Although the European Union is not yet directly affected, Brussels fears an expansion of American measures and warns that it will not remain passive. The Commission has already expressed its strong disagreement with this policy and states that it is ready to adopt retaliatory measures to protect the continent's economic interests. In the face of this new trade offensive from the United States, the risk of escalation between the two blocs cannot be ruled out.
The deficit is growing, taxes are rising, but Bayrou persists. Clinging to his 49.3 like a castaway to his buoy, he defies the political storm that is looming.
The EU, always quick to unleash paperwork before innovation, will implement its AI Act this Sunday: spectacular bans, imposed transparency, massive sanctions... AI had better watch out.
Europe is tightening its regulatory framework on stablecoins, and Kraken is forced to adapt. Indeed, the exchange announced the withdrawal of USDT and other stablecoins for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) before March 31, in response to the requirements of the MiCA regulation. This text imposes strict criteria on stablecoin issuers and limits their circulation in Europe. Such a decision illustrates a major shift for the European crypto market. As Kraken joins the list of platforms that comply with this regulation, investors must now choose between adapting to the new constraints or exploring other solutions. This transition could reduce the accessibility of the most popular stablecoins, but also redistribute the cards among market players.
Gold, the euro, stocks... and Bitcoin in the Czech vault? Finance wavers between daring and caution, and Prague dances on a tightrope between volatility and ambition.
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 European Union is intensifying its control over non-compliant stablecoins in accordance with its new regulations. Crypto.com has just announced the removal of Tether (USDT) and nine other cryptocurrencies in Europe, a decision that marks a shift for the sector. Such an initiative directly responds to the requirements of the MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), which imposes strict oversight of stablecoins and associated services. Following Coinbase, which removed USDT in October 2024, Crypto.com is following suit and imposing a precise timeline on its users. As of January 31, 2025, the purchasing and depositing of these assets will be banned on its European platform. Starting March 31, the remaining funds will be automatically converted into MiCA-compliant stablecoins. This removal goes beyond mere compliance. It reshapes the stablecoin landscape in Europe, where exchanges must now adapt to the new rules or risk sanctions. In a rapidly changing market, this announcement underscores the regulators' desire to impose a strict framework and raises uncertainties about the future of decentralized stablecoins in the EU.
OKX and Crypto.com obtain their MiCA licenses. They gain access to 400M customers in 30 European crypto markets. Details here!
The return of Donald Trump to the White House in January 2025 marks a historic break in American politics. In less than a week, the president signed 78 decrees affecting various areas such as domestic policy and international aid.
Valletta, January 23, 2024 - OKX, the global leader in blockchain technologies, announced today that it is the first Virtual Financial Asset (VFA) exchange to receive its MiCA pre-authorization. With this step, OKX is set to obtain the MiCA license soon, enabling it to offer its regulated crypto services to over 400 million Europeans from its Maltese headquarters.
"America First" roars Trump, hammering taxes and drilling like a refrain. The Green New Deal expires, the economy trembles, the euro wonders.
The European Union is strengthening its role as a pioneer in financial regulation and is addressing a critical issue: the regulation of cryptocurrencies. With the arrival of the MiCA regulatory framework (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), ESMA, the financial markets authority, is calling for swift action against stablecoins that do not comply with the new standards. This regulatory shift, aimed at protecting investors and ensuring transparency, heralds a major overhaul of the European crypto ecosystem and poses significant challenges for both issuers and trading platforms.
Bayrou, an anxious prophet, portrays a Europe that watches a conquering dollar and a martial Trump, crushing our dreams of independence. The time for denial is over: it's time for a resurgence.
Transatlantic relations are experiencing a period of heightened tensions, marked by Donald Trump's return to the American presidency. In this context, Isabel Schnabel, a prominent member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), has sounded the alarm. She claims that a trade war between the European Union and the United States is "highly probable," due to the protectionist policies already announced by the American administration. If these measures, including high tariffs on European imports, were to materialize, they could destabilize the global economy. This threat, which particularly targets key sectors in the euro area, poses critical challenges for the future of international economic relations.