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While the small fry are stirring, crypto whales quietly pile up BTC on Binance... What if the real maneuvers are unfolding in the silence of order books?

Faruk Fatih Özer, former CEO of the crypto exchange Thodex, was found dead in his cell in Tekirdağ. Turkish authorities are conducting an investigation and currently favor the hypothesis of suicide. Thodex collapsed in 2021 after the withdrawal freeze, before Özer's flight and then his extradition in 2022. In 2023, he was sentenced to a cumulative 11,196 years for fraud and related offenses.

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is preparing for what could be one of the defining moments in both technology and finance—a public offering that may value the company at up to $1 trillion. As one of the fastest-growing companies in modern history, OpenAI is setting the stage for an IPO that could redefine investor expectations across the tech sector.

Solana ETFs have just achieved a historic feat: nearly 200 million dollars raised in only four days. Yet, the price of SOL drops by 1.5%. A paradox that raises questions: will these new financial products finally propel the Solana crypto to new heights?

Crypto explosion: Zcash emerges from an 8-year bearish cycle and climbs to the top. We tell you more in this article.

The cryptocurrency ecosystem has just experienced a major turning point with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Kraken, one of the most respected exchange platforms in the world, and Circle, the undisputed leader in stablecoins. This alliance, formalized in September 2024, promises to transform the user experience for the USDC (USD Coin) and EURC (Euro Coin) stablecoins on the Kraken ecosystem.

Bitcoin just experienced a red October, a first since 2018. November, historically a bullish month for BTC, could it change everything? Between hoped-for rebound and risks of decline, here is what experts predict and strategies to adopt to not miss the movement.

Tether has just crossed a dizzying threshold: more than $10 billion in profit in just nine months. Behind this extraordinary figure lies the rise of a key player in the crypto ecosystem. Issuer of the USDT, the most used stablecoin in the world, Tether impresses as much as it raises questions. This record profitability, revealed in its latest attestation report, triggers as much enthusiasm as concerns, especially in terms of transparency and regulation.

What if Sam Bankman-Fried finally escaped his 25 years in prison? Since Donald Trump granted a pardon to CZ, founder of Binance, a wild rumor is growing: that of a possible presidential pardon for the former head of FTX. Long considered absurd, the idea is gaining ground, fueled by an explosion of bets on Polymarket.

As blockchain security becomes a central issue for regulators, institutions, and users, Cardano reveals a major evolution: Phalanx. This update to the Ouroboros protocol aims to neutralize grinding attacks, a vulnerability highlighted in Proof-of-Stake systems. Through this announcement, the network intends to reinforce its cryptographic foundations and assert its ability to anticipate the technical challenges weighing on decentralization.

Blockchain shows its claws: billions flowing, apps that are booming, and crypto finally wanting to work for real. To follow, or to avoid?

Seventeen years after the publication of the white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto, bitcoin is no longer a niche bet. It is a global asset worth 2 trillion dollars. Yet, on this October 31, the market turns the page on a thwarted "Uptober." October closes in red for the first time since 2018. A signal to be read carefully, without melodrama.

While institutional interest in cryptos is rising again, the decisions of major players capture all the attention. This November 1st, Ripple plans to unlock 1 billion XRP, which is more than 2.4 billion dollars at the current price, from its escrow accounts, as part of a mechanism established in 2017 to regulate the supply. A regular operation, but one that, in the current climate, raises questions about liquidity strategies and market balance.

Despite the paralysis of the federal government, Republican lawmakers are staying the course on their ambitious crypto schedule. Several key senators say they want to pass a landmark digital assets law before the end of the year. But will this promise hold against the budget deadlock blocking Washington?

A false information involving Changpeng Zhao in an alleged massive sale of ASTER tokens triggered a real earthquake on the crypto markets. The token of the decentralized platform Aster plummeted sharply, dragging millions of dollars in liquidations behind it. But what really happened?

In October, the Bitcoin market confirmed its vitality despite a sharp price correction. Spot volume exceeded 300 billion dollars, a sign of a return to "cash" trading and a reduction in leverage usage. According to CryptoQuant, this dynamic reflects a healthier market, capable of withstanding volatility without a sudden collapse. In short, despite the drop in BTC, investors, whether retail or institutional, show renewed confidence in the spot market, marking a structural evolution of the market towards greater stability.

Standard Chartered projects the tokenized real-world asset market at 35 billion dollars could grow to 2 trillion dollars by 2028.

OpenAI is gearing up for what could be one of the largest public listings in history, with a target valuation of $1 trillion by late 2026. Reports indicate that the company is moving ahead with IPO plans to cement its status as the world’s most valuable startup, even as it faces rising competition in specialized areas such as autonomous crypto trading.

The crypto derivatives market has just reached a strategic milestone. XRP and Solana surpass 3 billion dollars of open interest on the CME, a threshold until now reserved for heavyweights such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. This rapid rise propels these two tokens to the frontline of institutional financial products, marking a silent but decisive repositioning in the crypto hierarchy.

With scammers growing more sophisticated, Binance outlines essential security measures to protect user accounts.

Bitcoin has once again shaken the market—dropping over 10% in just a few hours, dragging Ethereum and the entire market into a whirlwind of panic. Traders held their breath, and the age-old question echoed loudly once again:

Ethereum plays its big game on December 3. With Fusaka, goodbye slowness, hello performance! An update to follow... except for those who like high fees.

As the global monetary balance is reconfigured under the pressure of digital technologies and sovereign ambitions, Europe goes on the offensive. On October 29, the ECB approved a new technical phase of the digital euro project, the cornerstone of a future European payment system. The goal is to launch, by 2029, a public digital currency capable of competing with private solutions and foreign initiatives, while ensuring monetary control within the euro area.

In 2025, crypto breaks all records: entrepreneurs become billionaires in a few months thanks to spectacular fundraising and bold secondary sales. But behind these express fortunes hide major risks and burning questions. Who will withstand the test of time? Dive into the behind-the-scenes of this digital gold rush.

The crypto market, already known for its volatility, has just experienced another major shock. In just 24 hours, over $1.1 billion has been liquidated, revealing the ecosystem's fragility against increasingly influential macroeconomic forces. The fluctuations of bitcoin and altcoins have not escaped investors' attention, who saw their positions swept away by this wave of liquidations, increasing the risks associated with this uncertain market.

Seven Democratic senators raise concerns over Trump’s pardon of Binance’s CZ, citing possible connections to the Trump family and risks to law enforcement.

Visa is incorporating four stablecoins across four blockchains to enhance global payments and streamline transactions.

Mastercard is in late-stage negotiations to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider Zerohash for an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion, according to a Fortune report citing five people familiar with the matter. The deal would position Mastercard among a growing number of global financial firms investing heavily in blockchain-based payment technology.