Crypto venture capital, once thought to be on the brink of collapse, is making a spectacular comeback. In the second quarter of this year, over $10 billion flowed into the ecosystem, a level not seen since the peak in early 2022. In just three months, investors have rejuvenated a market that was considered frozen, reaffirming their appetite for blockchain innovation.
At the opening of the BRICS summit in Rio, Donald Trump reignited trade tensions, threatening to impose surtaxes on any country aligned with this emerging bloc. Facing a coalition that challenges American hegemony, the confrontation goes beyond tariffs to affect global power dynamics. The BRICS are intensifying their break from…
The SEC has delayed its decision on Fidelity’s proposed Solana ETF, requesting updated filings amid growing investor interest and regulatory scrutiny.
Even after stepping down from his CEO role at X (formerly Twitter), Jack Dorsey isn’t taking holidays. This time, the former X boss introduced a new decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, which could transform the social media space in an era where privacy, security, and censorship have become a big thing. If this project goes mainstream, centralized messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger could see a peer-to-peer competitor.
Solana launchpad Pump.fun has taken center stage in the memecoin discourse after LetsBonk, a new market entrant, surpassed the OG memecoin platform in token creation on Sunday. With this remarkable run, LetsBonk has become the first-ever Solana launchpad to outpace Pump.fun in daily tokens launched.
Crypto venture capital is showing signs of slowing, but key startups in AI, DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure continue to attract major investments, signaling ongoing innovation in the space.
France's economy recorded a trade deficit of 7.6 billion euros in May. A concerning trend for investors.
When the crypto world dreams of physical anchoring, it sometimes gives birth to projects that are as bold as they are vague. The latest? An initiative from the TON Foundation aimed at offering a 10-year Golden Visa to Toncoin investors. The idea, appealing on paper, was quickly dampened by a blunt denial: the authorities of the United Arab Emirates never approved the program. Behind the announcement effect lies the ongoing tension between decentralized innovation and state sovereignty.
As the world of cryptocurrencies becomes increasingly closed and competitive, Vitalik Buterin is sounding the alarm. The creator of Ethereum is now advocating for "copyleft," a license requiring those who reuse open source code to publish their improvements. This turnaround aims to counter the private appropriation of collective knowledge and to preserve the ideal of collaboration that has strengthened Web3.
Larry Fink endorses bitcoins faster than miners can produce them. While staking is making its appearance, the ETF is turning BTC into a nice, juicy pawn.
Pump.fun’s token launch plans face uncertainty after Gate quietly removed its PUMP sale notice. The move comes as the platform sees reduced engagement and questions grow around its next steps.
When an Asian soup brand turns into a bitcoin vault... DDC buys, cashes in, and starts over: 368 BTC later, the markets are hungry for a new model.
Since the beginning of July, investors have been lending to Italy at a lower rate than that demanded for France. Indeed, the curve has inverted for the first time since 2005, weakening Paris's position in the hierarchy of sovereign risk in the euro area. Yet, France maintains a better rating. This paradox points to a perceptible reality: markets are doubtful. And in this hesitation, alternative assets are gaining ground.
While Strategy, a pioneer in bitcoin balance sheets, temporarily suspends its purchases, two listed companies are opting for the opposite trajectory. Metaplanet and Semler Scientific are heavily betting on BTC, redefining the balance of power in the market. In a context of macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent volatility, these bold acquisitions raise questions: Is this a mere speculative bet or a sustainable strategic repositioning?
Strategy, ex-MicroStrategy, is intensifying its bet on Bitcoin with a record raise of $4.2 billion through perpetual preferred shares at 10%. Under the leadership of Michael Saylor, the firm is strengthening its accumulation strategy despite a noticeable pause in its BTC purchases. This tactical shift, between liquidity seeking and financial optimization, marks a new phase in the controversial alliance between traditional markets and cryptocurrencies.
2025 marks a turning point in the quantum race. Japan has unveiled a superconducting computer with 256 qubits, the most powerful ever designed in this format. A few days later, China made a strong move by activating a system surpassing 1,000 qubits. Even better, Beijing announces concrete industrial goals in the coming 18 months. But one event shakes global cybersecurity: a Chinese team has reportedly managed to break RSA encryption using a quantum machine. These advancements render classical cryptographic systems obsolete, including those currently used by blockchains.
Bitcoin is advancing, unperturbed, flirting with $110,000. The bullish momentum seems unstoppable, but beneath the surface, signals are multiplying. Trapped liquidity, extreme euphoria, macro tensions: this week could very well be the one for crossing over... or a false start.
Investor confidence stays strong as crypto ETPs see $1.04B in inflows, with Bitcoin leading and Ethereum gaining traction.
Elon Musk’s fallout with President Trump has taken on a new twist after the Tesla CEO announced the formation of a new political party which will accept Bitcoin. According to Musk, this third force party will aim to unseat lawmakers who supported the “Big Beautiful Bill”, which he believes would send the American economy crashing.
The economy is at risk of a commercial earthquake: the suspended tariffs could come into effect in August. The details here!
Bitcoin shows remarkable strength, even in a slowing market. Its market capitalization now exceeds 2 trillion dollars, and importantly, 93% of BTC wallets are currently in profit. This display of strength speaks volumes about the resilience of the queen of cryptos.
Limiters to better protect. Vitalik Buterin, the brain behind Ethereum, wants to impose a gas limit per transaction. A decision that surprises in an ecosystem accustomed to constant expansion. But behind this technical constraint lies a clear intention: to make Ethereum more stable, safer, and finally ready for the future.
The debate on leaving the euro is resurfacing regularly in France. With new presidential elections set for 2027, a victory for the National Rally could lead to an exit from the euro. The French could very well come out of it ruined!
Shiba Inu is burning its tokens by the millions, traders are getting excited, the price is taking a nap: what if this crypto hasn't said its last word yet?
The mention of the idea of a golden visa backed by BNB by CZ has ignited the community. This nod to the initiative of the TON network, which offers a 10-year visa in exchange for staking Toncoin, reignites the debate on the concrete use of cryptocurrencies. Accessing residency in the Emirates via crypto? The concept is as intriguing as it is questioning, balancing between a fiscal attraction strategy and regulatory void. Will Binance take the plunge, or will it wait for an official green light?
XRP is poised to enter a decisive zone, stirring both optimism and caution among investors. Amid regulatory tensions, institutional hopes, and converging technical signals, Ripple's cryptocurrency is at a critical inflection point. While volatility remains constant, traders are eyeing a potential bullish breakout that could redefine its short-term trajectory. In a market seeking benchmarks, XRP once again stands out as a key indicator, at the intersection of technical dynamics and fundamental issues.
When a former minister attacks stablecoins, it is not for their logo. But can we still speak of public money when crypto infiltrates everywhere? Follow the Lagarde trail…
Cardano has made headlines within crypto chatrooms after officially surpassing 111 million in total transactions on its blockchain network. This impressive milestone, alongside other notable ecosystem growth, underscores the network’s growing user base and strong platform fundamentals. Even more, it reinforces the Layer-1 network’s ability to offer utility-based solutions to everyday users in the decentralized space.
Bitcoin swims against the tide. While some see it wavering under the weight of macroeconomic uncertainties, others predict a bright future for the king of digital assets. And in this cacophony of opinions, Arthur Hayes, a major figure in the crypto world, stands out with a sharp vision: a brutal correction followed by a historic rise to a million dollars. A double-barreled scenario that could well shake the certainties of the most seasoned investors.
What if the creator of Bitcoin also held a significant reserve of XRP? This is the hypothesis reignited by an unexpected statement from David Schwartz, chief technology officer of Ripple, during a court hearing in 2023. Re-shared on the social network X, this revelation is intriguing. One of the pillars of the XRP Ledger ecosystem discusses a possible connection between Satoshi Nakamoto and Ripple. A phrase that went unnoticed at the time, but which could reshape the narrative of the two largest cryptocurrencies.