Bitcoin reigns supreme over crypto with 58.8% dominance, leaving altcoins grazing on the withered grass of the market.
Péter Szilágyi, one of the key figures of the Ethereum Foundation, recently stirred the waters by expressing his concerns regarding the current valuations of cryptocurrencies. While ERC20, NFTs, and meme coins sometimes trade for millions of dollars, Szilágyi calls for a step back. For him, the question is simple: what…
The world of Bitcoin is shaken by unexpected movements. According to a CryptoQuant analysis, nearly 1.97 million Bitcoins are now in the hands of new whales, valued at approximately 132 billion dollars. But who are these mysterious players? These new whales, not inclined to play the transparency card, each appear…
Coinbase and Ethereum, two pillars of the crypto universe, have just taken a significant step with the Layer 2 network, Base. Developed by Coinbase, this optimistic rollup has surpassed Arbitrum in terms of total value locked (TVL), reaching 2.49 billion dollars. This figure now places Base in the top 5…
As the crypto world continues to grow, it unfortunately attracts the attention of ever more inventive malicious actors. Recently, Ledger, a recognized leader in hardware wallet solutions, has become the target of a new wave of fraudulent emails seeking to seize its users’ funds. This phishing attack attempts to persuade…
Talen Energy Corporation has just acquired 100% of Nautilus Cryptomine, a 200-megawatt mining farm in Pennsylvania. This operation marks a turning point in the use of nuclear energy for mining, paving the way for a greener exploitation of Bitcoin. Nuclear Energy, a New Engine for Bitcoin Mining On October 3,…
Ripple has just reached a new milestone by issuing 4.5 million RLUSD in just 24 hours. This strategic move aims to place Ripple at the heart of the stablecoin ecosystem and compete with the well-established leaders in the crypto sector. The RLUSD, backed by the US dollar, was designed to…
CoinGecko, the reference platform for cryptocurrency data, has just released its highly anticipated report on the crypto industry for the third quarter of 2024. This in-depth analysis reveals a resilient market in the face of strong volatility, maintaining a total capitalization of around $2.3 trillion despite global economic turbulence.
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) soared by 5% this Monday, approaching $66,000. This increase reignites investors' hopes of seeing the leading cryptocurrency reach new highs in the coming weeks.
The 2024 Nobels sound the alarm: economic inequalities would be the rotten fruits of our failing institutions.
After a period of relative stability, Bitcoin awoke with a bang, crossing the $64,000 mark and triggering a wave of liquidations in its wake. This sudden movement hit traders who had bet on a market decline hard, causing short position liquidations exceeding $100 million. For many observers, this unexpected rise…
The era of secure cryptography may well be living its last days. Chinese researchers, using the capabilities of a quantum computer produced by D-Wave Systems, have recently reached a milestone: for the first time, a quantum computer has concretely threatened current encryption systems. Could the global crypto-system be shaken on…
When Bitcoin rises, traders tremble: the golden beast ascends, but the shadow of the bears is never far away.
Craig Wright, the self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto, is intensifying his legal battle against the Bitcoin ecosystem. Despite a crushing defeat in British courts, Wright is launching a new showdown against the developers of Bitcoin Core, demanding an astronomical sum exceeding one trillion for the alleged unauthorized use of the $BTC ticker.
October starts on a lukewarm note for bitcoin, which, at $63,110, struggles to initiate the much-anticipated “Uptober” rally. Yet, despite this calm, bullish prospects are not lacking. Indeed, macroeconomic factors and market trends suggest that bitcoin could hold surprises for investors this month. Let’s explore the five reasons why October…
Hedge funds, these major players in traditional finance, are now turning their gaze to a market once deemed too volatile: cryptocurrencies. According to a recent report by the Alternative Investment Management Association and PwC, nearly 47% of hedge funds that usually trade on traditional markets now hold digital assets. This…
Since 2020, Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has transformed his company into a Bitcoin pioneer, accumulating more than 252,000 BTC. Now, he sees an even bigger opportunity. During a recent presentation to Bernstein analysts, Saylor unveiled his ultimate project: turning MicroStrategy into a “Bitcoin bank” worth a…
Innovations in artificial intelligence continue to astonish, but not all serve noble intentions. This October, the cybersecurity company Cato Networks reveals an AI tool named ProKYC, designed to bypass KYC (Know Your Customer) security measures in cryptocurrency exchanges. This tool opens the door to new forms of fraud, at the…
As inflation runs rampant, USDT trots in as a savior! Tether, proud of its stablecoin, is preparing a tribute film.
Arm wrestling between the SEC and crypto companies seems endless. Today, Ripple’s XRP once again finds itself at the heart of hostilities. Bitnomial, a Chicago-based cryptocurrency exchange, accuses the SEC of overextending its jurisdiction by requiring increased compliance for its XRP futures contracts. This case reignites tensions around XRP’s status…
Here is a budget! Barnier sizes, cuts, siphons... and the French grumble louder than ever.
The crypto market is going through a turbulent period. Bitcoin is teetering below the $61,000 mark, sowing panic among individual investors. However, far from being intimidated, giants like BlackRock and Metaplanet are showing opportunism. Taking advantage of this decline, they are strengthening their positions and once again highlighting their confidence…
Despite monthly revenues of 300 million, the AI company OpenAI faces massive losses until 2029. Here are the reasons!
The announcement of the nominees for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has sent shockwaves: Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, is among the favorites. His atypical journey, combining investigative journalism and Bitcoin, could very well appeal to the Norwegian committee.
Inflation down in the United States? Yes, but be careful: between hurricanes, strikes, and unemployment, the economy has not said its last word!
The Mt. Gox exchange platform, a victim of a historic hack in 2014, has just announced a one-year extension of the deadline for reimbursing its creditors. This surprise announcement shakes the market: on one hand, it alleviates fears of a massive Bitcoin sell-off, while on the other, it rekindles anxiety among the victims. Will the creditors ever see their money again?
drop in price below the symbolic level of 50,000 dollars. This worrying outlook can be explained by evolving liquidity conditions and concerning technical signals.
The future of Western aid to Ukraine is currently hanging in the balance, faced with a series of uncertainties. On one hand, the Kiel Institute, a well-known German research institute, warns of a potential drastic reduction in financial support should Donald Trump return to the White House in 2025. On…
Solana crypto is once again attracting attention. Over the past week, it has recorded a growth of 11%, thus outperforming its direct competitors, Arbitrum and Avalanche. Behind this performance is a strong increase in development activity on the platform, propelling Solana to the forefront of blockchain innovation. But why such…
The Shiba Inu is going through a tumultuous period, far from the past euphoria of meme coins. While its price struggles to break out of a narrow range, the activity of Shibarium, its layer 2 network, is dangerously waning. The crypto sector is, by nature, dynamic and volatile, but this…