Theme Geopolitics

As the global geopolitical balance weakens, Rio will host a tense BRICS summit on July 6 and 7, 2025. Designed as a counterweight to the G7, the bloc struggles to embody the unity of the global South. Internal disagreements, Xi Jinping's absence, and Donald Trump's offensive comeback: the 17th edition illustrates less of a rise in power than a questioning of the strategic coherence among its members. In an era of multipolar ambitions, the BRICS are facing a crisis of legitimacy as much as a test of international credibility.

Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, is cautiously restoring services after a $90 million cyberattack linked to geopolitical tensions. Wallet access and withdrawals are reopening gradually as security checks continue.

At a summit in Washington on Bitcoin-related policies, Alex Gladstein, strategist for the Human Rights Foundation, made a shocking statement: "Bitcoin is bad for dictators." For him, it is a tool of resistance against authoritarian regimes. This stance resonates even more strongly as the United States, for their part, are quietly building their own strategic reserve in BTC.

It's hard to believe, but Donald Trump is favorable to bitcoin becoming the international reserve currency par excellence.

Crypto is stolen in 2025: from private keys to state-sponsored attacks. Bybit, a monumental hack. When governments take an interest in crypto-thefts, the game changes completely. Explanations below.

Rio is set to host a high-stakes BRICS summit, marked by two historic absences: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The Chinese president is withdrawing for the first time since 2013, while his Russian counterpart remains in the Kremlin, targeted by an arrest warrant from the ICC. At a time when the bloc wants to assert itself against the dollar and strengthen its influence, these withdrawals weaken the group's unity and raise doubts about its geopolitical trajectory.

Donald Trump's surprise announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel has caused a real earthquake in the energy markets. Oil prices plunged by more than 5%, while global stock markets soared. Is this geopolitical calm sustainable?

The crypto market exploded upwards on Monday evening, propelling bitcoin above $105,000 after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. This news instantly transformed investor sentiment. But is this euphoria sustainable in an ongoing fragile geopolitical context?

The conflict between Israel and Iran raises fears of a major escalation, yet U.S. indices are flirting with their all-time highs. Following U.S. bombings in Iran, this situation could change very quickly, casting doubt on a sudden market collapse.

BNB wanted to play the technical rockets, but it was geopolitics that pulled the trigger. Result: the crypto dives, forecasts collapse, and Binance suffers.

The economic center of gravity is shifting towards the South, and both Beijing and Moscow want to dictate the pace. Ahead of the BRICS summit in Rio, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are unveiling an unprecedented initiative: a joint investment platform dedicated to global South countries. Designed as a lever of influence and emancipation from circuits dominated by the West, this announcement marks a key step in the construction of an alternative financial order led by emerging powers.

Symbol of a Sino-American tug-of-war, TikTok once again crystallizes the tensions between digital sovereignty and trade war. With 170 million users in the United States, the ByteDance application is facing a third deadline extended by Donald Trump. By extending the deadline for the sale, the president is reviving an explosive file where geopolitical pressure, technological stakes, and legal battles are intertwined. TikTok remains at the heart of a strategic struggle, at the crossroads of economic interests and national security concerns.

While Trump buries the digital dollar, Beijing is setting up its own on all continents. One click, one yuan, and finance trembles. The United States watches... gritting its teeth.

Christine Lagarde urges Europe to boost its global role by strengthening trade, economy, and governance—moves that may also open new doors for crypto growth across the region.

With $1 billion invested, Strategy boosts its bitcoin yield to 19%. A profitable or dangerous strategy? Experts are questioning!

As geopolitical tensions shake traditional markets, Bitcoin continues to demonstrate its resilience with remarkable cyclical performance. According to Glassnode, the leading cryptocurrency has shown a gain of 656% since 2022, a progression that draws the attention of analysts.

June 13, 2025 marks a turning point in the Iran-Israel conflict. Massive Israeli strikes targeted the heart of the Iranian military infrastructure. Iran retaliated later that evening with 300 ballistic missiles, crossing a new threshold in this long-standing war.

Schiff gets carried away, gold soars, bitcoin wavers. What if behind the raging tweets lies a discreet farewell to the digital utopia?

Israeli airstrikes against Iran are disrupting the calculations of the American Federal Reserve (Fed). While Donald Trump is ramping up pressure for monetary easing, central bankers must now contend with a new factor of uncertainty: the geopolitical escalation that is driving oil prices up.

On June 8, 2025, a tanker under American and European sanctions discreetly docked in Japan, delivering Russian crude to a local refinery. This act, far from negligible, reveals a silent fracture in the Western consensus on energy. While the G7 has been trying for two years to isolate Moscow, Tokyo prioritizes its energy security. This episode, both symbolic and strategic, could subtly reshape the lines of a transforming global energy order.

Missiles in the Middle East, markets in turmoil: while the economy catches a cold, some are making a fortune off barrels... and others prefer to flee into solid gold. Guess who is pulling the strings?

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again shaken the crypto markets. Bitcoin sharply dropped below the psychological barrier of $105,000 after Tel Aviv claimed a series of attacks against Iran. This spectacular decline raises the question: does Bitcoin really deserve its status as a safe-haven asset?

In an economic context where every trade tension weighs on global markets, Washington has chosen firmness. On June 11, Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce, ruled out any reduction in tariffs imposed on China. An unambiguous announcement, despite an agreement announced as "concluded" by both capitals. This tariff status quo reinforces uncertainty about global supply chains and sends a clear signal: the time is not for easing, even amid diplomatic dialogue.

As Washington and Beijing reopen a diplomatic channel in London, tensions over rare earths and semiconductors threaten the global balance. In the face of the Chinese delegation, Washington demonstrates its firmness. Donald Trump, true to his style, sets the tone: "China is not easy." Behind this statement lies a reality: neither side seems willing to yield on such strategic and explosive issues.

In an environment marked by uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the Chinese stock market demonstrates remarkable resilience. As trade discussions between the United States and China resume in London, the stock markets of Hong Kong and mainland China are witnessing a significant rebound, driven by the technology, pharmaceutical, and rare earth sectors. This dynamic could profoundly influence the financial balance in Asia in the coming months.

The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, is very favorable to bitcoin. The list of pro-bitcoin countries is growing day by day.

And what if one of the largest capital transfers in modern history was already underway, away from the spotlight? In the face of rising geopolitical tensions and the fatigue of the dollar-dependent model, Asian nations, led by the BRICS, are initiating a withdrawal of about 7.5 trillion dollars in American assets. This reorientation, based on strategic choices and concrete data, challenges the foundations of Western finance and signals a silent yet decisive restructuring of the global monetary order.

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...