The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has recently integrated the Bitcoin public key into the scope of the GDPR, turning every transaction into a legal issue. While not formally banning cryptocurrency, this approach creates a difficult gray area to navigate.
Tron is making a strong comeback in the stablecoin race. With a new injection of 1 billion USDT by Tether, the network is dangerously close to Ethereum, the current leader. This rebound marks a key milestone in the blockchain war to dominate the stablecoin market in cryptocurrency.
2025 marks a turning point for Real-World Assets (RWA) in decentralized finance. Long regarded as the missing link between the real economy and Web3, RWAs are finally gaining momentum thanks to blockchain infrastructures designed for the concrete use cases of trade financing. Among the pioneers of this convergence are Credefi and XDC Network, who are announcing a strategic alliance to democratize access to tokenized credit for European SMEs, with real guarantees, stable returns, and end-to-end regulatory compliance.
The recent scandal surrounding Mantra (OM) has shaken the crypto sphere, rekindling deep concerns about governance and transparency in the realm of real-world assets (RWA). However, beyond the turmoil, some players like RealFin see in this crisis an opportunity: to demonstrate that another model is not only possible but necessary.
Donald Trump finds himself at the center of a new media storm: his memecoin $TRUMP, backed by Solana, is skyrocketing... but the President of the United States claims he is not profiting from it. Amid denials, ethical concerns, and speculative surges, this case reignites the debate over the involvement of political figures in the crypto world.
In the crypto market, opportunities do not announce themselves. They explode. At a time when every pump can generate exceptional gains in just a few hours, missing these movements often means missing the essence. However, detecting and capturing these impulses in real-time is a true challenge, even for a seasoned trader. Hence the interest in automating one's strategy with Runbot and the SuperTrend indicator.
While uncertainty looms over global markets, a clear signal is emerging at the level of bitcoin: on-chain activity is surging. With nearly one million active addresses in 24 hours, a high not seen in six months, attention is shifting back to the fundamentals of the network. BTC, after peaking at $97,000, is oscillating around $94,000. This surge in activity is intriguing: is it a lasting effect or just a fleeting frenzy? Traders are sharpening their analyses and watching for the next impulse.
The ETH/BTC ratio is dangerously close to the critical level that triggered a spectacular rise in Ethereum in 2019. Technical indicators and proposals from Vitalik Buterin are fueling hopes for a major turnaround.
As oil prices plummet and demand remains sluggish, OPEC+ surprises by announcing a massive increase in its production starting in June. Eight members of the cartel break with recent caution and reignite uncertainty in an already tense market. Behind this turnaround lies a possible geopolitical and economic turning point, between a strategy of recovery and calculated risk-taking. This decision could reshape global energy balances.
Cannes, famous for its film festival and luxury boutiques, is preparing to become one of the first French cities to massively adopt cryptocurrencies. By the summer of 2025, nearly 90% of businesses in the azure city will accept payments in crypto.
Apple has just suffered a major legal setback: now, crypto app developers can integrate external payments without going through the App Store or paying a commission. An explosive decision that paves the way for a new era for Web3 games, NFTs, and the mobile crypto ecosystem.
The European Union is tightening the screws on anonymity in the crypto sector. From 2027, confidential tokens and anonymous accounts will be banned, marking a historic turning point for the ecosystem. The goal: to strengthen the fight against money laundering and impose total transparency on market players.
While Asia rushes and America funds, Europe shuffles paperwork, piles up regulations, and waits for innovation to knock at its door… with form B-27.
The face of the cryptocurrency market is evolving at a rapid pace. On one side, individuals clinging to every satoshi. On the other, institutions ready to commit colossal sums. However, the price of Bitcoin does not always follow the same trajectory for these two populations. In Dubai, during the Cointelegraph LONGITUDE panel, major players sounded the alarm. According to them, soon only the largest wallets will be able to afford a Bitcoin.
Tether throws a stone into the European regulatory pond: its CEO categorically refuses to submit USDT to the MiCA framework. A decision that could disrupt the stablecoin market in Europe, weaken crypto exchanges, and highlight a front-line opposition between regulation and global financial innovation.
In a context where traditional finance struggles to meet the needs for returns and accessibility, RealT continues to shape the story of tokenization. After democratizing fractional real estate investment, the platform is launching a new, unprecedented product: the Factoring Token, a tokenized financial asset offering up to 12% annual returns. An innovation tailored for savvy crypto investors and enthusiasts of alternative finance.
The crypto market for RWA (Real World Assets) would be a largely overvalued illusion according to Chris Yin, CEO of Plume. He questions the official figures and asserts that the current enthusiasm is based on false data, far from reflecting the reality on the ground or the actual interest of institutions.
And what if the dollar was no longer the only compass for stablecoins? Around the world, a tide is forming: governments, regulators, and companies want alternatives. Between monetary sovereignty and geopolitical ambitions, crypto is taking an unexpected turn.
While American regulators often take cautious positions regarding cryptocurrencies, a notable change is occurring around XRP. In just a few weeks, the probability of approval for an ETF based on the asset has jumped to 85%, according to analysts at Bloomberg. This development is transforming market outlooks and fueling expectations of new historic highs. In this context, investors, technical analysts, and institutional observers are already envisioning the scenarios that this decision could trigger.
At the Token2049 conference in Dubai on April 30, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, former CEO of Binance, did not mince his words: Europe is almost absent from the debate on crypto adoption. According to Zhao, while countries like the United Arab Emirates and Bhutan are accumulating bitcoin and ethereum as strategic reserves, European countries are moving "nowhere."
Telegram sent an unequivocal message to its French users this Tuesday, firmly defending the principle of encryption in private messaging. This communication comes after the rejection of a controversial amendment in the National Assembly that aimed to impose "backdoors" in encrypted messaging applications.
The first 100 days of the Trump administration deeply impacted the cryptocurrency industry. Among favorable appointments for the sector, the creation of a strategic reserve of bitcoin, and a trade war with significant consequences, the record remains mixed according to experts, with some even labeling this period as "the 95 worst days in modern presidential history."
The blackout in Spain is an opportunity to remind that the Bitcoin industry could certainly have helped to avoid the disaster.
As quantum computing threatens to break the foundations of traditional cybersecurity, Naoris Protocol emerges as the essential response to ensure trust and integrity in a rapidly changing digital world. As the world's first post-quantum decentralized infrastructure, Naoris does not simply protect the present: it anticipates the threats of tomorrow.
The prospect of a bitcoin reaching $200,000 by the end of 2025 raises eyebrows. Standard Chartered asserts this trajectory. The scenario is based on various indicators. It combines returns, ETF flows, and whale movements. In short, the institution bets on a rapid surge. This article details the reasons. It highlights the key signals.
The AI war is on! Huawei releases its Ascend 910D chip to directly challenge Nvidia. Discover the details in this article.
While Steam seems stuck in a bygone era, Ultra makes a strong move with a $12 million fundraising. The goal: to overturn the established order of PC gaming by creating a genuine OS for players, streamers, and creators. Exclusive meeting with Gus, the CEO ready to "kill the game."
El Salvador "respects" the IMF agreement… while continuing to stack Bitcoin. The art of promising to stop, without ever slowing down.
Since its creation, Bitcoin has nurtured the ambition of a global monetary revolution, as the queen of cryptocurrencies fluctuates between spectacular surges and brutal falls. While the symbolic threshold of 100,000 dollars seemed within reach, several recent signals dampen that enthusiasm. Between technical fragilities and macroeconomic instabilities, the current dynamics call for caution. In a market increasingly sensitive to the slightest tremors, it is more essential than ever to read between the lines to understand the true forces at work.
Under the pressure of sluggish growth and enduring geopolitical instability, the government is implementing an unprecedented austerity measure. By official decree, 3.1 billion euros in credits are being canceled for 2025, indicating a determined budgetary reorientation. The objective is to maintain the course of restoring public finances in the face of a weakened economic context. The cuts will severely impact key sectors such as ecology, the economy, and research, revealing the priorities of a public management that is now under strain.