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Interest rates are raising concerns. François Bayrou warns that the topics of pensions and debt will need to be revisited. New generations would do well to turn to bitcoin...

After six quarters of decline, the French real estate market surprises with an unexpected flicker: prices are slightly rising again. According to notaries and the Insee, the 0.5% increase at the beginning of 2025 marks a discreet yet strategic break. While many were betting on a continuation of the decline, this signal rekindles bets on the sector's evolution. For investors seeking diversification, including in the crypto sphere, this shift could very well reshuffle the cards of short-term wealth allocations.

The French crypto sector is dragging its feet in the face of MiCA. The AMF is sounding the alarm: will you be ready before the fateful date? Find out why the race against time has just begun!

The judicial police are conducting a large-scale operation this Monday morning. More than a dozen suspects have been arrested in connection with two kidnapping cases targeting crypto entrepreneurs. This offensive highlights a worrying phenomenon shaking the French cryptocurrency ecosystem. But will these arrests be enough to reassure a sector plagued by an unprecedented wave of violence?

€635.64 billion is the amount reached by the financial wealth of French households, an absolute record revealed by the Bank of France. This figure far exceeds the national public debt and surpasses the capitalization of the CAC 40. Behind this impressive accumulation lies a societal choice: that of massive savings, oriented towards security rather than yield. A French paradox, at a time when the economy calls for innovation and markets for measured risk-taking.

April 2025 will be remembered as a particularly dark month for the Livret A. This savings tool, popular among the French, posted an unprecedented negative balance since 2009, with withdrawals exceeding deposits by 200 million euros. The recent decrease in its interest rate seems to have caused a general disillusionment among savers.

Interrogated in the Senate about the call for economic patriotism made by Emmanuel Macron, who has completely ruined France, Bernard Arnault judged that the state's interference in the operational management of businesses was "very bad" and leads to disaster.

Revolut is setting up in Paris, spending a billion, hiring 200 people... But behind the neobank, will crypto go all in to dominate the European economy? A mystery to follow.

Broken families, threatened lives: the surge of targeted attacks on crypto players in France is disrupting a rapidly growing sector. The Minister of the Interior is deploying urgent measures to ensure their safety and break this climate of fear that threatens the entire industry.

Long limited to its role as a store of value, Bitcoin is making a decisive breakthrough into DeFi. With the launch of the Peg-BTC (YBTC) token on the Sui network, Bitlayer introduces a "trustless" BitVM bridge that eliminates centralized intermediaries. This initiative marks a notable evolution. BTC becomes a fully usable asset within decentralized protocols, previously dominated by native tokens. A new chapter opens, that of an interoperable, mobile Bitcoin now active in programmable finance.

In the face of the increasing number of abductions targeting the crypto sector in France, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is organizing an emergency meeting with entrepreneurs this Friday. This decision comes after the attempted kidnapping of the daughter and grandson of the CEO of Paymium on Tuesday in Paris. Is the safety of crypto players becoming a national issue?

This Tuesday morning, Paris shivered. The daughter of a famous crypto magnate narrowly avoided a kidnapping worthy of a failed thriller in the heart of the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The incident, violent and unexpected, shook residents and authorities. Quickly, the news spread through financial circles. The words Crypto and audacity have never sounded so loud.

Under the guise of progress, Paris is rolling out the red carpet for crypto lombard credit... but the banks couldn't care less, and Bercy is already pulling out the calculator to tax the bold.

When Elon Musk plays politics with Trump, it's Tesla that stumbles at the start. Between free falls, a hesitant board, and angry tweets, the Empire of the tweet dangerously wavers.

The CAC 40 is taking a significant hit. In just a few sessions, the Paris index has dropped over 6.5%, driven by a dramatic return of trade tensions. The announcement by Donald Trump of new tariffs on Chinese and European imports triggered a wave of massive sell-offs. Thus, on April 3, the Paris Stock Exchange fell by 2.25%, indicating a climate of widespread nervousness that revives the specter of a global economic war.

Telegram sent an unequivocal message to its French users this Tuesday, firmly defending the principle of encryption in private messaging. This communication comes after the rejection of a controversial amendment in the National Assembly that aimed to impose "backdoors" in encrypted messaging applications.

Under the pressure of sluggish growth and enduring geopolitical instability, the government is implementing an unprecedented austerity measure. By official decree, 3.1 billion euros in credits are being canceled for 2025, indicating a determined budgetary reorientation. The objective is to maintain the course of restoring public finances in the face of a weakened economic context. The cuts will severely impact key sectors such as ecology, the economy, and research, revealing the priorities of a public management that is now under strain.

At 1.7%, the Livret A no longer inspires dreams. The LEP saves the furniture, while the youth flee to greener, or more volatile, pastures.

A viral video on TikTok claims that a law banning cash has been adopted in France. In just a few days, this clip has reignited fears about the end of cash and a fully digitized society. However, this claim is false, as no legal text confirms such a ban. Behind this misleading narrative, a very real topic deserves attention: the digital euro project put forward by the ECB, which aims to complement cash rather than eliminate it.

The possible removal of the 10% tax allowance on retirement pensions is stirring public debate. Announced in a government note, the measure is as concerning as it is divisive. What was once just a budgetary avenue has now become a strong social marker, crystallizing tensions around taxation and the treatment of retirees. In a pressured economic climate, this potential reform raises a central question: how far can the State go without breaking the balance between generations?

Paris Blockchain Week, Europe's premier blockchain and Web3 event, wrapped up its sixth edition at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, setting a new standard for industry gatherings. The event was a resounding success, drawing over 9,600 attendees from 95 countries, including an impressive 67% C-suite executives, demonstrating the strategic significance of blockchain across global business leadership.

France is struggling with a massive deficit, Bayrou calls for more work, but amid social cuts and political tensions, the reform risks triggering a governance crisis.

Crypto in France is moving out of its phase of euphoria towards a more mature structuring. This 2025 study by Adan (Association for the Development of Digital Assets), conducted with Deloitte and Ipsos, presents a clear assessment: stabilized adoption, asserted industrial ambitions, but persistent challenges. Amid the rise of Web3, institutional openness, and regulatory barriers, the French ecosystem is carving its path towards sustainable integration. This survey sheds light on the springs of a dynamic in full redefinition, where the strategic future of cryptocurrencies in Europe is at stake.

A new trade confrontation is beginning between the two shores of the Atlantic. Through the announcement of a 20% tariff on all European products, Washington directly targets exports from the Old Continent. France, on the front line, faces the threat of a major economic shock. Between the vulnerability of strategic sectors and diplomatic urgencies, Paris must react quickly. Behind this American decision lies much more than a tariff battle: the entire architecture of transatlantic trade relations is at stake.

After a bleak week, the CAC 40 fell by 8%, shaken by the trade war, market volatility, and grim economic outlooks, with a rebound still uncertain.

Donald Trump triggered a new trade earthquake on the night of April 2 to 3, 2025. By announcing an increase in tariffs of up to 20% on products from the European Union, the current head of the White House is reviving transatlantic tensions. But France and Europe are not going to take it lying down and are going on the offensive!

Real estate is regaining its color. After a long period of waiting, prices are rising again in many French cities, signaling an unexpected turning point in the market. This upturn, which began at the start of the year, is intensifying due to more attractive borrowing rates and a gradual return of buyers. Both professionals and individuals are closely watching this emerging dynamic, which reshuffles the cards after months of stagnation. In light of this resurgence in activity, observers are pondering: is this a simple cyclical rebound or a true reversal of the cycle?

In 2025, declaring your cryptocurrencies has never been so strategic. With the entry into force of the European MiCA regulation and the tightening of tax controls, holders of Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets must be extra vigilant. Mistakes can be costly: penalties, adjustments, or even suspicions of fraud. Here is a powerful guide to navigate the key dates and nuances of the French tax regime, without getting lost in administrative maze.