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The yen experienced a strong rebound after a coordinated intervention by the United States and Japan in the foreign exchange market. This development quickly caught investors' attention, as a strengthening of the Japanese currency had already caused strong shocks to bitcoin in 2024. However, the most recent data shows a different situation. The evolution of the correlation between the two assets now suggests that the strength of the US dollar could play a more important role.

A French bill could expose your crypto data to 48 countries from 2027. Find all the details in this article.

Bitget has upgraded BGBTC, its yield-bearing Bitcoin asset, with daily BTC rewards, faster large-volume redemptions and stronger risk controls. The exchange has also selected Chainlink CCIP as its main cross-chain infrastructure. The move places BGBTC at the center of a wider shift: Bitcoin is increasingly expected to remain liquid, productive and usable across several financial activities.

The consequences of the flaw that affected some Coldcard hardware wallets continue to spread. After losses estimated at more than 88 million dollars in bitcoin, several victims are now preparing a legal response. Coinkite, the manufacturer of the wallets concerned, is facing increasing pressure as users from several countries gather information to consider a collective action. This new step could mark a turning point in the management of disputes related to hardware wallets.

Security incidents quickly influence investors' decisions in the cryptocurrency market. This time, a vulnerability affecting the Coldcard hardware wallet caused an unusual movement of funds. While self-custody had gained popularity after the FTX bankruptcy, many bitcoin holders adopted the opposite strategy. Onchain data now shows an increase in deposits to exchange platforms, illustrating a temporary behavioral shift in response to risks.

676 million dollars, a defunct exchange in Dubai, and Binance in disarray once more. Suspicious cryptocurrency flows between Iran, its central bank, and organizations associated with the Guardians of the Revolution are revealed by an investigation. OFAC and VARA become involved. Find out why this scandal has rekindled a contentious discussion about crypto compliance.

The slowdown in the crypto market does not indicate a drying up of capital. It reveals their redeployment. They now fuel another investment cycle. While bitcoin struggles to move away from 63,037 dollars, the giants of Tech and finance concentrate their capital on infrastructures related to artificial intelligence and energy, to the detriment of cryptos.

Intersect unveiled the first steps of Cardano's Dijkstra hard fork, which will deploy three innovations: Nested Transactions, Linear Leios, and Peras. The Ouroboros Leios protocol, cornerstone of this update, promises to improve the network's throughput and finality. The roadmap foresees deployment of the first two phases by the end of 2026.

Cold storage, long presented as the ultimate bulwark against hacking, has just suffered one of its biggest setbacks. A critical software vulnerability affecting Coldcard wallets enabled the theft of tens of millions of dollars in bitcoin, reviving questions about the limits of self-custody. This case breaks out as the market comes off a July up 7.36%, under pressure from massive institutional withdrawals and approaching two major protocol upgrades expected in August.

On the occasion of its sixth anniversary, Shiba Inu once again draws the attention of its community. Launched in August 2020, the project celebrates an important milestone as several announcements already direct attention toward its future. Messages of support multiply, while exchange platforms participate in the celebrations. Meanwhile, ecosystem leaders discuss a new development phase focused on rebuilding the main projects and consolidating technological foundations.

With more than 650 million users worldwide, USDT recently broke a record. A staggering figure that primarily represents the millions of people who fled as a result of their own currency collapsing. A troubling question emerges behind Tether's exuberance: is this widespread adoption truly a victory?

Moscow turns off the lights on crypto miners, preferring to save its watts over its bitcoins. The party's over for Russia's mining industry — time to pack up and move.

After a second quarter marked by historic capital outflows, American crypto ETFs are finally regaining ground. In July, these financial products recorded a positive net balance, sign of renewed interest from institutional investors. Much more than a simple market indicator, these flows offer insight into Wall Street's appetite for cryptos. Their evolution allows measuring the confidence of major asset managers and the crypto market's ability to regain sustainable momentum.

Stablecoins occupy an increasing place in international payments, but their efficiency continues to fuel debates. A study by the Bank of Italy examined their performance against traditional transfer solutions. Researchers compared costs, delays, and obstacles encountered during several cross-border operations. The stablecoin market continues to progress, while regulation progressively shapes its development and uses.

FTX has not finished making history in crypto. Nearly four years after the bankruptcy that shook the industry, the platform reaches a new milestone in repaying its former clients. Billions of dollars continue to return to the hands of creditors, with consequences far beyond the judicial framework. This massive redistribution of capital could revive market activity and measure, for the first time on a large scale, the real impact of a crypto bankruptcy on the entire ecosystem.

The European Central Bank (ECB) presented on Thursday the accessibility standards of its future digital euro application, promising requirements exceeding those of European law. The Frankfurt institution is betting on inclusion to convince reluctant citizens. Will the digital euro manage to reconcile innovation and trust?

For years, a rule seemed immutable: when bitcoin soared, altcoins followed in its wake. This mechanism, which shaped several bullish cycles, now shows signs of exhaustion. Capital no longer spreads across the entire market but converges towards a handful of favored assets. Thus, the latest Wintermute report reveals this break. The massive influx of institutional investors is reshaping liquidity flows and questions the idea of a generalized altseason.

The tokenized asset markets reach a new milestone with a strong increase in trading volumes. Perpetual contracts backed by stocks and commodities now compete with Bitcoin-related products on Hyperliquid and Binance. This evolution illustrates a gradual diversification of trading on specialized platforms. The latest data also show that this momentum continues, driven by growing demand for continuously accessible trading instruments.

The month of July comes to an end for cryptos. While Wall Street stalls and Asian markets hold up, bitcoin sharply declines under the effect of renewed macroeconomic tensions. This divergence between traditional markets and alternative assets raises doubts about the strength of the summer rally.

Robinhood Chain surpassed Base in daily active users on July 21, just four weeks after its launch. Coinbase's network responds by highlighting its 187.8 million agentic payments and an upcoming launch of tokenized stocks. The battle for onchain distribution has only just begun.

Bitget has integrated TradingView into its commodity CFD platform. The update combines professional charting, market monitoring and order execution within one screen. It also gives practical substance to the exchange’s ambition to connect crypto and traditional markets through a unified trading environment.

Ethereum triggers a worrying sell signal after a 30% rebound. Between risk of correction and regulatory hope with the CLARITY Act, investors hesitate: should they sell or hold?

Bitcoin remains under pressure despite a visible return of institutional investors. American spot ETFs attracted $233.1 million in one session, their best result in over three weeks. This demand, however, did not prevent BTC from falling back below $64,000.

RealStocks' first-month data shows that users are moving beyond trading a single popular asset. Instead, they are trading different products and instruments to build broader exposure around market themes.

Central banks purchased 288.9 tonnes of gold in the second quarter of 2026. This is 62% more than in the same period in 2025, when net purchases capped at 177.9 tonnes. Poland and China lead this movement, and the World Gold Council sees no sign of slowing down.

Pavel Durov rejects the "terrorist" label that Russia just assigned to him. The founder of Telegram states that Moscow is sanctioning him mainly for refusing mass surveillance and censorship on the platform.

Cryptos are no longer a marginal bet in Canada. A new study by the Ontario Securities Commission reveals a marked acceleration in their adoption by investors, signaling a lasting shift in the country’s saving habits. This progression is accompanied by a paradox. Interest in cryptos grows faster than the understanding of their functioning and associated risks. Between the democratization of cryptos, increased regulator vigilance, and tightening of the federal framework, the Canadian market is entering a phase where every decision could reshape its future.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked a new step for the blockchain ecosystem. According to data published by Chainalysis, predictive markets recorded unprecedented activity thanks to the worldwide excitement around the competition. Decentralized betting, digital collectibles, and the participation of hundreds of thousands of users illustrated the magnitude of the phenomenon. These results also show that major sports competitions accelerate the use of blockchain-based applications.