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The crypto market is going through a zone of severe turbulence. In the first quarter of 2026, trading volumes on centralized platforms plummeted by 39%, confirming what many feared: a well-established crypto winter. And the signals for the second quarter are hardly reassuring.

BlackRock restarts bitcoin accumulation with over 500 million dollars bought in 48 hours, confirming the return of institutional investors and reinforcing the hypothesis of a new bullish cycle in the crypto market.

A statement from Beijing revives the debate about the origin of bitcoin. Educator Jiang Xueqin proposes a sensitive hypothesis: the first crypto could be linked to American intelligence agencies. This stance questions both the genesis of the protocol and the interests it might serve. In response to this theory, the crypto ecosystem presents technical arguments, reviving a subject as old as it is controversial.

The threat is no longer theoretical. The Ethereum Foundation claims to have helped identify about 100 IT workers linked to North Korea in 53 crypto projects in just six months, through its ETH Rangers program. This figure is striking because it shows that infiltration is no longer limited to spectacular hacks. It also involves hired profiles, integrated, then left as close as possible to sensitive accesses.

Bitcoin under pressure: the most vulnerable miners are massively liquidating their reserves. A worrying dynamic for the crypto market.

Bitwise launches the Avalanche ETF with Staking ($BAVA) which promises to boost AVAX demand in 2026 while offering passive returns to investors. With 2.5 million dollars in assets at launch and reduced fees, this product could well rewrite the rules of the crypto market.

The quantum threat hangs over Bitcoin. It is still distant, but real enough for experts to sound the alarm. Adam Back, one of the most respected figures in the crypto ecosystem, believes it is time to act, carefully, but without delay.

France is preparing a security crackdown in response to kidnappings related to crypto. The issue is no longer just financial. It is becoming police, political, and almost industrial.

In Paris, during Blockchain Week 2026, Tom Lee delivered an analysis that contrasts with the prevailing sentiment. According to him, the recent bearish phase is already coming to an end. Even better, the analyst anticipates a marked reversal, notably driven by Ethereum. Between macroeconomic reading and ambitious projection, this position reignites expectations for the next phase of the crypto cycle.

Bitcoin is moving within a pivotal zone after crossing 74,000 dollars. Behind this rebound, CryptoQuant's on-chain data reveal a gradual increase in selling pressure, notably driven by whales' activity. Between major technical resistance, BTC inflows to exchanges, and rising profit-taking, the market could quickly shift into a correction phase, with a key threshold identified around 67,600 dollars in case of reversal.

Denmark, a high-tech and innovative country, shows one of the lowest crypto adoption rates in Europe, with only 4%. Why this paradox? Between discouraging taxation, strict regulation, and prudent financial culture... The reasons for this delay are numerous, as are the opportunities.

Cybercriminals are not lacking in imagination. This time, they turned a simple note-taking app into a silent weapon to empty crypto wallets of their targets. And the worst part? The victim sees nothing coming.

Ethereum reconnects with a technical pattern already observed in 2025, which triggered a spectacular price rally. This configuration resurfaces as the market approaches a key level. Between graphic signals and investor expectations, does this structural return signal a new bullish cycle for ETH?

A fake crypto application infiltrated on the App Store allowed the diversion of 9.5 million dollars in a few days, revealing the scale of vulnerabilities exploited by increasingly sophisticated attackers.

Quantum computing is shaking cryptocurrencies, but Bitcoin has a head start. According to Bernstein, the market has already anticipated this threat, and investors have 5 years to prepare.

The Bank of Japan has just offered indirect support to Bitcoin. By cooling expectations of a rate hike at the end of April, it reduces one of the major risks weighing on the crypto market. The signal is discreet, but its effect is powerful: the yen remains weak, financing stays cheap, and risky assets breathe easier.

The biggest crypto scam in history resurfaces. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has just activated a compensation process for OneCoin victims. Forty million dollars are available. For a fraud estimated at 4 billion. The calculation is quick.

Kevin Warsh moves closer to a key Senate hearing, but administrative blockages, political tensions, and an investigation targeting Jerome Powell slow his appointment to lead the Federal Reserve.

The XRP derivatives market has just recorded a sharp drop, with a contraction of more than 78% since October 2025. This decline marks a clear disengagement of traders and a weakening of speculative leverage around the asset. In an already uncertain context, this evolution raises questions: is it a simple market adjustment or a deeper signal about XRP's dynamics?

Bitcoin crosses the $74,000 mark again, supported by renewed investor interest. Behind this movement, the market is crossed by opposing forces. Institutional demand supports prices, while persistent sales limit the extent of the rise. This return to a key level comes in a context of tension, where the balance between buyers and sellers remains uncertain.

Failed extortion attempt against Kraken: the exchange reveals everything and refuses to yield. What you need to know about this crypto news.

In the space of a few weeks, BitMine has intensified its ETH purchases at a rarely seen pace, crossing a holding threshold that is already raising questions in the market. Behind this massive accumulation, Tom Lee shows a clear conviction: the current phase could mark a turning point in the crypto cycle. This strategy, both opportunistic and structuring, now places BitMine at the heart of the dynamics that could shape Ethereum's future.

The European Central Bank has just taken a decisive step in the debate on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Europe. In an opinion published on Friday, it explicitly supports a proposal from the European Commission that could sustainably transform the way digital assets are monitored on the Old Continent. 

$1.1 billion in 7 days! Crypto ETPs have just smashed their records, with Bitcoin leading ($872M) and institutions making a strong comeback. A historic trend or just a rebound?

Michael Saylor puts one billion dollars back into bitcoin. Strategy bought 13,927 BTC between April 6 and 12, 2026, bringing its total reserve to 780,897 BTC. Despite volatility and latent losses, the accumulation machine is still running.

Hungary could become a more breathable ground for crypto after Viktor Orbán's fall. This political shift goes beyond Budapest: it also affects how the European MiCA rules will be applied, or overinterpreted, in a member state.

In a few hours, the price of oil has crossed the 100 dollar mark again after the announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Washington. This nerve center of global energy trade becomes again a major pressure lever in the confrontation between the United States and Iran. Behind this surge, an immediate risk: to see geopolitical tension turn into a global economic shock, with direct repercussions on inflation and financial markets.

The countdown to the 2028 halving has already begun… and it exposes a reality that few investors anticipate. At the midpoint, the mining ecosystem enters an unprecedented tension zone, far from the balances observed during the previous cycle. Rising costs, increased competition, and structural changes reshape the rules of the game. This halfway point is not trivial, as it marks the beginning of a decisive turning point for companies in the sector as well as for the entire Bitcoin market.