Getting informed

Capital Group’s crypto investment appears to have paid off, according to recent reports, with its $1 billion Bitcoin-related stock surging by over 400%. The American asset management firm entered the Bitcoin treasury market a few years ago, following significant investments in Metaplanet and Strategy.

The crypto scene has once again proven that no protocol, no matter how popular, is completely safe. The Shibarium bridge, a strategic gateway between the Layer 2 of the same name and Ethereum, was the target of a swift flash loan attack that siphoned the equivalent of 2.4 million dollars. Behind this move, a maneuver both technical and psychological demonstrating the persistent flaws of decentralized security.

European regulators are targeting $17.5 billion of cat bonds held in UCITS funds. ESMA considers these securities, exposed to natural disasters, too complex and risky for retail investors. If the European Commission follows this recommendation, a wave of forced sales could shake an already strained market.

At Pump.fun, yesterday's chaos becomes today's eldorado: a memecoin inflated with billions, crazy promises, and regulators grimacing at the show.

While the crypto market stalls, Arthur Hayes tempers the prevailing impatience. The cofounder of BitMEX believes that criticisms directed at bitcoin ignore a fundamental lever: global monetary policy. In a recent interview, he suggests that continued money printing by central banks could extend the crypto bull cycle until 2026. This macroeconomic analysis contrasts with the widespread pessimism and invites investors to reassess their benchmarks.

Ethereum envisions itself as a digital ghost: invisible transactions, secret votes… and regulators seeing red. The blockchain is preparing its revolution, between Big Brother and crypto utopia.

As the war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, Donald Trump throws a wrench in the diplomatic pond. The American president stated that no new sanctions against Moscow would be taken as long as NATO countries continue to buy Russian oil. This statement exposes the persistent fractures within the Alliance and revives the question of its strategic coherence towards Russia.

Tron’s decision to lower transaction fees has quickly reduced the daily revenue earned by its block producers. Within 10 days of the fee change, revenue dropped sharply, according to recent on-chain data.

OpenAI wants more than a partnership: under the guise of AI and philanthropy, the company sharpens its independence from Microsoft. Throne preserved or future masked rivalry?

This Wednesday, September 17, the US central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points. A decision already priced in by the markets, but far from trivial, as inflation remains above target and employment slows down. Behind this monetary shift, investors are looking for a signal. Temporary shock or catalyst for a new cycle? From bitcoin to gold, through Wall Street, all assets are watching Jerome Powell’s verdict.

Ethereum shines in the crypto sky, but its brains struggle to make ends meet. Jackpot for the blockchain, crumbs for the coders: find the error, or the irony of the century.

On September 13, Binance Coin (BNB) crossed a symbolic threshold by briefly surpassing the market capitalization of the Swiss bank UBS. Such an event illustrates the rising power of cryptos against traditional financial institutions. Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, immediately reacted, calling on banks to "adopt BNB". As the crypto reaches a new all-time high, this statement revives the debate about the integration of native tokens in banking strategies in the era of decentralized finance.

Recent chatters within crypto chat rooms indicate that prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are exploring ways to raise capital, with Polymarket aiming for a higher valuation than Kalshi. Interestingly, this comes as decentralized betting begins to catch the eyes of top firms within the crypto space.

OpenSea has quietly doubled its trading fees just days before launching its long-awaited SEA token. The platform will now charge 1% on NFT trades, up from 0.5%, marking a 100% increase. The adjustment, announced by Chief Marketing Officer Adam Hollander in a lengthy update on X, takes effect September 15.

When Galaxy spends 700 million on Solana, it’s no longer poker: it’s the smashing entry of a crypto altcoin into the gilded halls of traditional finance.

The cryptocurrency sector keeps surprising. Tether, already known for its USDT stablecoin, has just announced the launch of a new player: USAT. This dollar-backed stablecoin stands out with a clear ambition: to comply with new American legislation while consolidating the greenback's influence in the digital age. But the real surprise comes from its leadership: Bo Hines, former White House crypto advisor, now leads this strategic project.

The stablecoin market has reached $301 billion, but reported figures vary across platforms as growth continues.

BNB surged to $909 following Binance’s collaboration with Franklin Templeton, as analysts anticipate further gains and strong market momentum.

The iconic memecoin Dogecoin continues its rise, driven by market enthusiasm. Despite another delay in the launch of its first American ETF, institutional investors remain alert and seem little affected by this announcement.

Institutional capital is returning strongly to the crypto market. This week, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their highest inflows in two months, pushing the total capitalization beyond 4.1 trillion dollars. Such a symbolic threshold reflects a massive renewed interest in cryptos.

Gemini makes its debut on the Nasdaq under the symbol GEMI. The Winklevoss brothers' crypto platform successfully launched its IPO at 28 dollars per share, a price set beyond initial expectations. This listing comes as the crypto sector tries to regain market confidence in a climate still marked by regulatory uncertainties and the quest for profitability.

Chinese firms may face restrictions on stablecoin activity, affecting their role in the city’s digital asset market.

Bitcoin has broken records ten times this year. Spending Christmas closer to 150,000 dollars than to 100,000 dollars is not far-fetched.

Avalanche Foundation is aiming to raise $1B by creating two US treasury companies that will purchase AVAX at discounted prices.

Welcome to this special mini-guide about key projects in the DeSci field (or Decentralized Science in French). This fairly recent movement is nevertheless a key player in saving current health systems and could revolutionize science. Enough to shed light on this Web3 topic that will undoubtedly mark a turning point for new generations and their health.

Nearly two years after his conviction, the former CEO of FTX sees his crypto future replayed in a judicial appeal. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has set the hearing for November 4, a key step in the crypto trial.

Digital repression reaches its limits. In Nepal as in Indonesia, social media censorship has propelled Bitchat, Jack Dorsey’s decentralized application, to the level of a protest tool. Deprived of traditional platforms, thousands of citizens adopt it massively. Like Bitcoin which disrupted finance, Bitchat opens a space for free expression, beyond the reach of States.

Boom of RWA in crypto: +11% in one week. Focus on this revolution led by Ethereum and BlackRock.