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OpenAI wants more than a partnership: under the guise of AI and philanthropy, the company sharpens its independence from Microsoft. Throne preserved or future masked rivalry?

This Wednesday, September 17, the US central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points. A decision already priced in by the markets, but far from trivial, as inflation remains above target and employment slows down. Behind this monetary shift, investors are looking for a signal. Temporary shock or catalyst for a new cycle? From bitcoin to gold, through Wall Street, all assets are watching Jerome Powell’s verdict.

Ethereum shines in the crypto sky, but its brains struggle to make ends meet. Jackpot for the blockchain, crumbs for the coders: find the error, or the irony of the century.

On September 13, Binance Coin (BNB) crossed a symbolic threshold by briefly surpassing the market capitalization of the Swiss bank UBS. Such an event illustrates the rising power of cryptos against traditional financial institutions. Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, immediately reacted, calling on banks to "adopt BNB". As the crypto reaches a new all-time high, this statement revives the debate about the integration of native tokens in banking strategies in the era of decentralized finance.

Recent chatters within crypto chat rooms indicate that prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are exploring ways to raise capital, with Polymarket aiming for a higher valuation than Kalshi. Interestingly, this comes as decentralized betting begins to catch the eyes of top firms within the crypto space.

OpenSea has quietly doubled its trading fees just days before launching its long-awaited SEA token. The platform will now charge 1% on NFT trades, up from 0.5%, marking a 100% increase. The adjustment, announced by Chief Marketing Officer Adam Hollander in a lengthy update on X, takes effect September 15.

The co-founders of Glassnode predict a new peak for bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana within a month. This announcement contrasts with the prevailing caution and reignites the debate on the strength of the bullish cycle. Between on-chain data and uncertain macroeconomic context, this projection immediately attracted the attention of investors, dividing the community between hope for an imminent record and fear of excess optimism.

When Galaxy spends 700 million on Solana, it’s no longer poker: it’s the smashing entry of a crypto altcoin into the gilded halls of traditional finance.

The cryptocurrency sector keeps surprising. Tether, already known for its USDT stablecoin, has just announced the launch of a new player: USAT. This dollar-backed stablecoin stands out with a clear ambition: to comply with new American legislation while consolidating the greenback's influence in the digital age. But the real surprise comes from its leadership: Bo Hines, former White House crypto advisor, now leads this strategic project.

The stablecoin market has reached $301 billion, but reported figures vary across platforms as growth continues.

BNB surged to $909 following Binance’s collaboration with Franklin Templeton, as analysts anticipate further gains and strong market momentum.

The iconic memecoin Dogecoin continues its rise, driven by market enthusiasm. Despite another delay in the launch of its first American ETF, institutional investors remain alert and seem little affected by this announcement.

Institutional capital is returning strongly to the crypto market. This week, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their highest inflows in two months, pushing the total capitalization beyond 4.1 trillion dollars. Such a symbolic threshold reflects a massive renewed interest in cryptos.

Gemini makes its debut on the Nasdaq under the symbol GEMI. The Winklevoss brothers' crypto platform successfully launched its IPO at 28 dollars per share, a price set beyond initial expectations. This listing comes as the crypto sector tries to regain market confidence in a climate still marked by regulatory uncertainties and the quest for profitability.

Avalanche Foundation is aiming to raise $1B by creating two US treasury companies that will purchase AVAX at discounted prices.

Nearly two years after his conviction, the former CEO of FTX sees his crypto future replayed in a judicial appeal. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has set the hearing for November 4, a key step in the crypto trial.

Digital repression reaches its limits. In Nepal as in Indonesia, social media censorship has propelled Bitchat, Jack Dorsey’s decentralized application, to the level of a protest tool. Deprived of traditional platforms, thousands of citizens adopt it massively. Like Bitcoin which disrupted finance, Bitchat opens a space for free expression, beyond the reach of States.

Boom of RWA in crypto: +11% in one week. Focus on this revolution led by Ethereum and BlackRock.

This Friday, the bitcoin market faces an extraordinary deadline: $4.3 billion worth of options expire. Such a shift could decide the short-term trajectory of BTC, suspended at the strategic threshold of $113,000. Its crossing or loss could offer buyers an unprecedented leverage... or give control back to sellers.

Eyes are fixed on the market as many financial firms warm up to go public on Wall Street this week. Among these potential debutants, American crypto exchange Gemini has increased its share price ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for Friday.

Coinbase relaunches the offensive against the SEC. The exchange asks the federal court to investigate the alleged deletion of a year of messages from Gary Gensler, former chairman of the financial authority. An explosive case likely to tarnish the record of a leader already known for his hostility towards the crypto ecosystem.

October 10 could mark a turning point for Solana. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees this deadline as a catalyst comparable to the movements that propelled Bitcoin and Ethereum in recent months. Should we prepare for a "Solana season"?

BlackRock, which has already cashed in with its bitcoin ETF, now dreams of putting its ETFs into blockchain tokens. Markets wonder: digital revolution or financial snake oil?

The ECB freezes its rates, the FED is preparing to cut them... What if, in this monetary ping-pong, it was ultimately the real economy that served as the lost ball?

The latest US inflation figures reignite tensions in the financial markets, and the crypto sector is not immune to this nervousness. Stuck below the $3 mark, XRP struggles to define a clear trend. In a climate where every economic data fuels speculation about the Fed's monetary policy, Ripple's asset moves in a zone of uncertainty. Between hopes for a breakout and risks of correction, pressure is mounting around a threshold that has become strategic.

The latest US inflation data propels bitcoin to new heights, but analysts remain divided on the short-term trajectory. The flagship crypto flirts with $115,000 as speculation about a Fed rate cut intensifies. Could a new correction precede the long-awaited surge?

New project: a crypto bank could be launched in Russia. We deliver all the details in this article.

The prospect of elections organized directly on the blockchain may no longer belong to the realm of science fiction. The decentralized Chainlink network, led by its co-founder Sergey Nazarov, is multiplying alliances with the Trump administration, paving the way for unprecedented government uses. Behind these agreements, a clear ambition: to make blockchain a tool of institutional trust.