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After a rather rough week, XRP, Ripple's native crypto, is back in the spotlight. A significant rise that propels it to the top of the altcoin rankings. So who do we thank? To the whales, who are doing a remarkable job on the markets.

Ripple now has a major competitor. Stellar, has just acquired a stake in international payments giant MoneyGram, now becoming a full-fledged player in the payments sector, on a par with fintech Ripple. This announcement comes just days after Ripple joined MasterCard and Swift in the Bank for International Settlements' working group on cross-border payments. Is it safe to say that MoneyGram will now serve as a springboard for Stellar in its competitive battle against Ripple?

Over the past week, the crypto market has suffered a significant fall, affecting all assets. The flagship altcoin, Ether, recorded a 10.31% drop on Thursday. Nevertheless, a clever whale managed to dodge the turbulence by liquidating a significant amount of ETH just before the crash.

COIN: A Founder's Story is a documentary directed by Emmy Award-winner Greg Kohs. It tells the story of the creation of Coinbase, the world's first publicly listed cryptocurrency company. The film follows Coinbase's founders, Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, from the beginning of their adventure to the company's listing on the stock exchange.

Woof! August 16 will go down in cryptocurrency history forever. Shiba Inu's Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain was activated on that very day. Shibarium, that bewitching word (and concept) will be on everyone's lips from now on.

Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee has predicted that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) could explode to $150k under certain conditions. If the U.S. SEC approves Bitcoin ETFs, the parent cryptocurrency could see its price cross the $150k mark. Among other key factors favoring this trend, he also states the interaction of cryptos with the general monetary climate.

In today's digital age, crypto is being democratized at a breakneck pace. The most striking proof of this is the recent collaboration between two titans, PayPal and Ledger, aimed at simplifying the purchase of cryptos. This union marks a major turning point in the fintech sector. Indeed, the once formidable barriers of crypto are now dissipating, offering unprecedented accessibility.

The Cardano (ADA) situation stirs debate as its price falters. Concerns extend to the principles of its network, prompting its CEO to give candid answers.

400 million dollars transacted and 7.5 million authentic crypto wallets… Quite an achievement for the “high-performance” blockchain Sei. No sooner had the alpha Testnet phase ended than the Sai Labs team announced the successful deployment of the beta phase of its mainnet. Will it succeed in delivering on its promise to contribute to the democratization of cryptocurrencies? Time will tell.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to postpone its decision on Bitcoin ETFs. Despite this dilatory strategy, many observers remain convinced that these crypto index funds will see the light of day in the United States by 2024. Here are some explanations.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's introduction of Bitcoin two years ago raised concerns on Wall Street. Today, this bold move is boosting the attractiveness of El Salvador's bond markets, propelling them to the top of emerging market dollar bonds this year.

The legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs seems never-ending. Judge Torres has approved the request for an investment banker to appear as a declarant in the case between the two parties. The purpose of the declarant is to protect stakeholders in this context of uncertainty, in which the regulator has appealed the decision.

While Bitcoin continues to demonstrate its resilience, the scientific community is making revelations that are highly agitating the quantum threat. Researchers in South Korea and China have reportedly discovered an extraordinary superconductor called LK-99, a material that could be used to create quantum laptops capable of breaking BTC private keys very easily. If confirmed, this discovery could open a new page in the history of cryptography and sound the death knell for the world's most powerful cryptocurrency. Should this superconductor be considered a threat to cryptography? Answer.

The crypto world, vast and complex as it may be, remains a place where innovation continually finds its place. In this frantic race for modernization, Tether introduces a major breakthrough: Moria.

Tether may have reassured the crypto community after a series of depegs in its stablecoin USDT this year, but its instability is a major concern. Early this morning, it was reported that the asset had fallen to a very low level, raising doubts about a Terra bis scenario. Let's take a look!

Bitcoin (BTC) is the leading cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization. Thanks to its many assets, the digital asset outperforms all its competitors and is the preferred choice of many investors. Convinced of its strong potential, some are choosing to invest exclusively in this cryptocurrency, snubbing all other altcoins. Jonathan Kirkwood's Ten31 is one such company or investor betting exclusively on the leading crypto. According to one of its founders, this strategy is proving highly successful.

At the intersection of technology and finance, digital assets and blockchain are emerging as inescapable forces shaping our future. Indeed, from one sector to the next, these technologies are finding more relevant and innovative applications than ever before, promising a freer, more personalized future. But given current trends, what can we expect from the blockchain and crypto industry in the next 3 years? We've investigated the question for you.

Since its launch in 2015, Ethereum has enjoyed a remarkable rise. The platform has established itself as the crypto ecosystem's benchmark for Layer 1 infrastructure. The company's leadership is nevertheless significantly contested. Indeed, with the increased dynamism of the technology market globally, new Layer 1 projects are regularly emerging. Their ambition is to rival or even dethrone Ethereum in this sector. To achieve this, these initiatives propose technological improvements. They also provide enhanced scaling capabilities. Operational advances that generally translate into lower transaction fees for users. In short, they want to do better than Ethereum. But can they? The truth is, it's extremely difficult to predict with any certainty which project(s) will be able to supplant Ethereum. Admittedly, many of these crypto initiatives are not lacking in relevance. However, this is without taking into account the vast operational network that Ethereum has built to establish its market dominance. With that in mind, we'll take a closer look at Layer 1 blockchain technology and the particularities of the one developed by Ethereum. We'll then compare some of the crypto industry's most popular Layer 1 projects with Ethereum's.Pour se faire, ces initiatives proposent des améliorations technologiques. Elles fournissent également des capacités renforcées de mise à l’échelle. Des avancées opérationnelles qui se traduisent généralement par la réduction des frais de transaction exigés des utilisateurs. En somme, elles veulent faire mieux qu’Ethereum. Mais peuvent-elles y parvenir ? À la vérité, il est extrêmement difficile de prédire avec certitude le(s) projet(s) en mesure de supplanter Ethereum. Il faut bien reconnaître que plusieurs de ces initiatives cryptos ne manquent pas de pertinence. Toutefois, c’est sans compter avec le vaste réseau opérationnel qu’Ethereum a construit pour asseoir sa domination sur le marché. Cela dit, nous reviendrons en substance sur la technologie blockchain Layer 1 et la particularité de celle développée par Ethereum. Il sera ensuite question de comparer certains des projets Layer 1 les plus populaires de l’industrie crypto à celle d’Ethereum.

Are your cryptocurrencies really secure? According to a recent report by CER, a company specializing in crypto cybersecurity, the majority of crypto wallets on the market are not really secure. Only three brands have managed to distinguish themselves by conducting rigorous and up-to-date penetration tests.

France's digital horizon is taking on radically new shades, and the country is showing its readiness to anchor itself as Europe's cryptocurrency mainstay. On the threshold of 2024, France unveils its determination and strategy, breathing new life into cryptocurrency regulation.

Despite an unstoppable bear market, bitcoin (BTC) is still attracting investors. This infatuation with the flagship crypto is no accident. It's based on the financial relevance the asset has built up over the 14 years of its existence. A period during which the asset has seen its lows. The asset's lowest valuation was $0.001, its first estimated value in October 2009. The flagship crypto has also experienced highs. In November 2021, the price of bitcoin reached a valuation of $69,992. This figure remains, by far, the highest ever reached by bitcoin since it came into existence. Will the leading cryptocurrency return to this level again? Indeed, bitcoin seems to be facing a glass ceiling. Benefiting from the dynamics of the crypto market, the asset has twice reached a price of $30,000 this year. A level that the flagship crypto was subsequently unable to break through. Yet many players in the crypto industry don't seem to trust these trends. Indeed, many of them have repeatedly expressed their optimism in this regard. They believe that, given current economic and financial conditions, the price would explode. Could this be the reason why many asset managers are scrambling to buy as many bitcoins as possible? Find out below.

Just a few months after the initial announcement of the upcoming $CATCH launch, SpaceCatch — the driving force behind this groundbreaking token — has exciting news to share once again. The official launch of $CATCH token airdrops is now underway.

After a 10-year hiatus, the team led by Matt Groening, father of The Simpsons, is back in action. Two weeks ago, the American platform Hulu marked the return of the cult series with the broadcast of “The Impossible Stream”. This was followed by “Children of a Lesser Bog” and “How the West Was 101001”, all about bitcoin, cryptos and NFT.

In an interview, Gary Gensler stresses that we shouldn't underestimate AI's potential to cause future financial crises. He therefore calls for rigorous regulation to minimize the risks.

The scene is the virtual meanderings of the Ethereum blockchain. An unusual transaction emerges, capturing the attention of the community. But what would drive an individual to immolate a fortune? Let's take a closer look at this digital enigma.

Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin currently on the markets. Present in the crypto ecosystem since 2014, its position is undeniable. However, USDT's lowest parity since the fall of FTX is being recorded, and this could be the work of Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance.

In 2019, Swiss billionaire Marc Faber acquired bitcoins at a modest price of $3800. So far, no information suggests that he has sold his position. Does he still hold his precious Bitcoins (BTC)?

Last Friday, Curve set a deadline for hacker DeFi to return all the stolen money: Sunday August 6 at 8 a.m. UTC. Once this deadline has passed, the team will take drastic measures to hand him over to the appropriate authorities. If the latest news is to be believed, the pirate has returned part of the jackpot. And in the process, he has dared to mock the crypto community by saying that he is "smarter" to evade possible hunts.