Short news

The company led by Michael Saylor announces a strong performance of its bitcoin investments for the first quarter of 2025, but disappoints Wall Street analysts with its overall financial results.

Interest in Solana futures reaches unparalleled heights, with $5.75 billion in open positions as of April 30th. However, this dramatic increase in leverage usage raises questions about the direction the price of SOL could take in the coming weeks.

While the crypto market regains its strength, a silent threat resurfaces. Binance, one of the main trading platforms, warns of the increase in scams related to fake tokens. Imitating legitimate projects, these scams are ensnaring more and more investors, sometimes seasoned ones. In a context of euphoria and a massive return of capital, this drift calls into question the security of exchanges.

The CAC 40 is taking a significant hit. In just a few sessions, the Paris index has dropped over 6.5%, driven by a dramatic return of trade tensions. The announcement by Donald Trump of new tariffs on Chinese and European imports triggered a wave of massive sell-offs. Thus, on April 3, the Paris Stock Exchange fell by 2.25%, indicating a climate of widespread nervousness that revives the specter of a global economic war.

Bitcoin is up 3% on May 1st, briefly reaching $97,400 before dropping back to $96,600. Bullish investors are now preparing to face the psychological resistance of $97,000, while gold is experiencing a significant correction, losing more than 8% since its recent historical highs.

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.

As Ethereum ETFs struggle to attract investors, the cryptocurrency is going through a turbulent period. Unfortunately, without a sustained bullish rally or a strong narrative, even with significant staking, ETH flows will stagnate, according to Eric Balchunas. Coming to the rescue, Vitalik Buterin is launching an emergency plan to prevent a collapse... but several signs already indicate the extinction of Ethereum by 2040.

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.

Solana shows a promising technical rebound. Find our complete analysis and the current technical outlook for SOL.

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."

The round ball is entering a new dimension. Forget simple passes and sliding tackles: FIFA has taken a step further into the metaverse. On April 30th, the global football organization announced the creation of a homegrown blockchain, simply called "FIFA Blockchain." A decision that, at first glance, seems purely technical. But behind the lines of code, a whole crypto strategy is taking shape, much bolder than it appears.

The crypto world is experiencing an unprecedented crisis, with more than half of the digital tokens having ceased all activity. According to data from GeckoTerminal, of nearly 7 million cryptocurrencies listed since 2021, about 3.7 million have gone bankrupt, representing an alarming failure rate of 52.7%.

Ripple, which wanted to acquire Circle for 5 billion, got the door slammed in its face. Result: a duel of stablecoins where USDC does not intend to let itself be overshadowed.

And what if banks, the secular pillars of global finance, were living their last years? This is not the warning of a crypto maximalist, but that of Eric Trump. From the podium of Liberty University, the businessman warned: without rapid adoption of cryptos and blockchain, banks could disappear within a decade. Thus, in a context where decentralized finance is gaining ground, this position reveals the flaws of a rigid system faced with a rapidly accelerating technology.

Vitalik Buterin has bold ambitions for Ethereum in 2025. With essential tools at his disposal, such as network resilience and large-scale decentralization, he unveils a vision that could redefine the future of crypto. It remains to be seen whether these plans will be enough to save Ethereum.

In the face of the contraction of the American economy, bitcoin could paradoxically benefit from it, according to André Dragosch, European head of research at Bitwise. This perspective is explained by the anticipation of interest rate cuts and the weakening of the dollar, two factors particularly favorable to cryptocurrency.

The Chinese industry is showing signs of weakness. For the first time in over a year, the country's manufacturing activity has contracted, according to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics. Indeed, the new tariff offensive launched by Donald Trump, with customs duties reaching up to 145%, is beginning to have an effect. In Wall Street as in Beijing, concern is rising. This trade standoff between the two powers awakens fears of a global slowdown with systemic consequences.

Bitcoin shatters a record in Realized Capitalization, but not in price. Investors are betting on a future increase, while the current stagnation conceals an imminent explosion. Total suspense.

Global stock markets are plunging with significant losses on Wall Street and internationally. This drop, exacerbated by economic uncertainty, falling oil prices, and the trade war between the United States and China, raises questions about the short-term outlook for financial markets.

Ethereum remains in a waiting phase, between consolidation and potential recovery. Find our complete analysis and the current technical outlook for ETH.

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.

While economic sanctions aimed to suffocate Moscow, Russia recorded a growth of 4.1% in 2023. This figure, confirmed by Russian authorities, shakes the certainties of Washington and its allies. In a climate of war in Ukraine and a reshaping of monetary alliances, the resurgence of the Russian economy reveals an effective circumvention strategy, supported by the BRICS. This data raises questions about the effectiveness of Western sanctions and reshuffles the cards in the geoeconomic game.

Crypto: Mastercard and its partners are reinventing the digital economy with the integration of stablecoins into payments. The details!

Bunq, the well-known European neobank for digital nomads, is expanding its offering: it's time for cryptocurrencies! The app now allows users to manage savings and crypto in one basket, thanks to Kraken.

In its report on financial stability, the Bank of Italy once again warns of the risks associated with the integration of cryptocurrencies into the traditional financial system. Although these concerns are not new, it highlights the increased vulnerabilities for global markets due to the expansion of these links.

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."

XRP is stirring after months of lethargy. A mini-golden cross is peeking out, but beware, the resistance at $2.30 could still trip up hopes.

Despite strong competition, Tether dominates the crypto stablecoin market with a 66% share and record profits. Details here!