Theme Geopolitics

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.

While Israeli strikes target sensitive Iranian sites and Tehran responds with missiles on Tel Aviv, the military escalation is redefining balances in the Middle East. However, a strategic absence intrigues: that of the BRICS. A newcomer to the bloc, Iran was counting on solid support against its sworn enemy. Yet neither Moscow, nor Beijing, nor New Delhi are committing. This silence exposes the limits of an alliance that Tehran saw as a counterweight to Western hegemony.

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.

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...

Christine Lagarde dreams of a digital euro supplanting the dollar in global exchange reserves. The United States, on the other hand, is betting on bitcoin.

The BRICS Trade Ministers approved this week the "Declaration on WTO Reform and Strengthening the Multilateral Trading System." This is a document in which the group reinforces its commitment to strengthening the multilateral trading system. Additionally, the proposal includes reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This declaration also addresses issues such as data governance, sustainability, and strategies through 2030. Meanwhile, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has once again threatened the European Union (EU) with a 50% tariff starting June 1.

A phone call, a truce? Trump puts away the customs missiles. The European economy is breathing, but for how long? Ursula whispers, Donald retreats. Suspense is high until July.

We are still waiting for those happy days when it would rain dollars, to the point of no longer knowing how to spend them. However, Wall Street and local businesses seem to be struggling. The CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, is sounding the alarm. The technological and trade wars initiated under Trump have not finished causing damage. While some signs of peace appear after discussions in Geneva, American companies are still suffering heavy losses. Nvidia is on the front line and is questioning the future of an economy focused on AI.

As the conflict in Ukraine bogs down, the European Union crosses a strategic threshold. On May 20th, Brussels adopted a 17th round of sanctions targeting previously less exposed entities: the Russian ghost fleet, a logistical pillar of oil evasion. This maneuver, synchronized with London, marks a turning point in the economic war waged against Moscow. By hardening its stance, the EU aims to weaken the opaque circuits financing the Russian military effort and maintain pressure on its foreign supporters.

After several years of hostility towards Bitcoin, Taiwan may soon reconsider its viewpoint given its precarious geopolitical situation.

Trump eases up (a bit) on customs tariffs: the economy breathes, analysts cough, and Beijing chuckles. 90 days of truce, or 90 days until the storm?

For a long time perceived as followers, the BRICS are now at the forefront of global growth. According to the latest forecasts from the IMF, these emerging powers will show an economic momentum in 2025 that is significantly higher than that of the United States. This quantitative shift is becoming strategic: the rise of the BRICS is no longer a trend; it is a fact. Their collective performance is redefining the balance of power and necessitating a re-examination of geo-economic equilibria.

On May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Donald Trump signed a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia valued at 600 billion dollars. Beyond the amount, it is the nature of the alliance, encompassing defense, tech, and energy, that is striking. As Washington strengthens its foothold in the Middle East and Riyadh accelerates its post-oil transformation, this agreement redefines the power dynamics between two powers seeking global influence.

The U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days, boosting crypto market optimism with Bitcoin and others seeing strong gains.