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David Balland, co-founder of the French cryptocurrency hardware wallet company Ledger, has been released after being kidnapped in France. The incident, which involved a ransom demand in crypto, ended due to a successful police intervention. Ledger, founded in 2014, is known for its security devices that keep users' private keys offline, thus protecting digital assets from online vulnerabilities. But what about the users themselves?

With the imminent introduction of XRP and SOL futures contracts by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the landscape of cryptocurrency investment is set to undergo a revolution. Get ready to discover what these developments mean.

Fears related to the devaluation of national currencies are gaining new momentum following an important statement by Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In fact, the leader of the world's largest asset manager mentioned the possibility of Bitcoin reaching $700,000, driven by increasing institutional adoption. In his view, this cryptocurrency offers protection against economic and political instability. In a context of rising inflation and increasing distrust of traditional currencies, this prediction raises questions about the future of cryptocurrencies and their role in the global financial system.

After crossing the $4,100 mark, Ethereum faced bearish pressure that caused a decline of nearly 30% in its price. Let's examine the future prospects for ETH.

The $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens, launched by Donald and Melania Trump, are mainly held by crypto whales. A recent analysis reveals that 94% of these tokens are concentrated in only 40 wallets, raising questions about fairness, distribution, and potential manipulation in the crypto market.

Silk Road fades away, but Ulbricht intrigues. Kraken raises funds, while $47 million in BTC floats in limbo.

Valletta, January 23, 2024 - OKX, the global leader in blockchain technologies, announced today that it is the first Virtual Financial Asset (VFA) exchange to receive its MiCA pre-authorization. With this step, OKX is set to obtain the MiCA license soon, enabling it to offer its regulated crypto services to over 400 million Europeans from its Maltese headquarters.

The frenzy of memecoins linked to Donald Trump has propelled the Solana ecosystem to new historic heights. According to a report from Copper.co, the number of new addresses on the Solana blockchain reached nearly 9 million before the inauguration of the American president.

Rumble, the video-sharing platform, recently made waves in the crypto world by adopting a bold strategy that aligns with that of MicroStrategy. The result? An 80% surge in its stock prices. What lies behind this bet on Bitcoin? And why are companies rushing into this cryptocurrency?

Cryptos continue to transform the global economy, but their rise is not without controversy. The latest shakeup: President Donald Trump, now at the center of a heated debate with the launch of his memecoin TRUMP. This token, unveiled on the eve of his inauguration, raises profound questions. Accused of facilitating anonymous transactions to questionable actors and circumventing financial transparency laws, it triggers fears related to the national security of the United States. This case, which reflects the limits of still imprecise regulation, sheds light on the tensions between innovation and responsibility in a rapidly evolving sector.

During the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2025, the idea of a strategic bitcoin reserve in the United States sparked a lively debate about the future of cryptocurrencies. This proposal, supported by President Donald Trump, was discussed during the session titled "Crypto at a Crossroads." Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, detailed this proposal to the delegates present in Davos, emphasizing the importance of holding assets that maintain their value over time. However, this idea was not universally accepted.

Osprey Funds and Rex Shares have filed ETF applications with the SEC for several cryptocurrencies, including the famous memecoins TRUMP and DOGE. This move comes amid a major transformation of the American regulatory landscape, marked by Gary Gensler's departure from the SEC.

A federal court in Texas has just overturned the sanctions imposed against the crypto mixing protocol, Tornado Cash. This decision marks a turning point in the regulation of privacy technologies and could redefine the authorities' approach to decentralized protocols.

The mortgage credit market is undergoing a major shift at the beginning of 2025. After a rapid increase between 2022 and 2023, interest rates have been continuously declining for more than a year, with the hope that they will fall below the symbolic threshold of 3% in the coming months. This evolution, driven by the slowdown in inflation and the accommodative monetary policy of the European Central Bank (ECB), is attracting the attention of households and investors. However, these promising figures are set against a fragile economic context, characterized by low growth and rising financial uncertainties. It therefore becomes crucial to understand the underlying issues and their implications for the future.

In the world of crypto, it is generally expected that innovation and decentralization go hand in hand. However, a recent controversy surrounding the leadership of Ethereum has shaken this ideal. The departure of a lead developer, Eric Conner, following a public disagreement with Vitalik Buterin, raises new questions about the project's direction.

Telegram no longer accepts anything but Toncoin. An exclusive partnership for its crypto services, with only one winner: the TON network. Other blockchains? Excluded. The queen of crypto is crowned.

In the face of the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally positioning itself to structure the regulatory framework for this booming universe. On January 21, the official announcement of the creation of a dedicated working group, led by Hester Peirce, marks a strategic turning point. But what are the implications for the future of digital assets and, more specifically, Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has maintained its position above $100,000 for the sixth consecutive day, allowing 80% of short-term holders to reconnect with profits. This momentum is accompanied by an intensification of the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) phenomenon, according to several market analysts.

Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, expressed her optimism about the future of crypto regulation under the Trump administration. In a recent interview, Johnson predicted that the Trump administration would work towards the integration of traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrencies, thereby providing the necessary regulatory clarity in the United States.

Artificial intelligence is establishing itself as a driving force for transformation in fields as varied as health, security, and defense. Yesterday, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, took a historic step by announcing a massive investment plan of 500 billion dollars. This project, designed to place the United States at the forefront of global technological innovation, is based on a strategic alliance with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, three pillars of the industry. With this unprecedented initiative, Washington aims to consolidate its leadership amid increased international competition, with a view to paving the way for major technological advancements.

At the beginning of 2025, financial markets and the crypto sector exhibit opposing dynamics. U.S. stock indices are hitting historical highs, while Bitcoin hovers around the symbolic threshold of $106,000. Despite the absence of the anticipated presidential decree from Donald Trump in favor of cryptos, Bitcoin has managed to bounce back after a brief decline. This context blends the optimism created by a growth-oriented economy with the frustration of a crypto community still seeking political recognition.

Billionaire Mark Cuban suggests an unexpected approach to tackling the U.S. national debt: creating a dedicated memecoin. This proposal, which seems laced with irony, comes as the crypto market experiences a new wave of speculation surrounding the TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins, currently at the center of a heated controversy.

The global economic landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by alliances that reflect the ambitions of emerging countries to reshape traditional centers of influence. In this context, Nigeria, the largest economic power in Africa, has joined the circle of BRICS partners. This initiative, orchestrated under Brazil's presidency, highlights the bloc's desire to promote enhanced cooperation among the nations of the global South. Although this partnership does not yet confer a decision-making role to Nigeria, it reflects a growing dynamic of economic integration and a shared quest for financial sovereignty in the face of dominant Western models.

"America First" roars Trump, hammering taxes and drilling like a refrain. The Green New Deal expires, the economy trembles, the euro wonders.

On January 21, 2025, MicroStrategy, the economic intelligence company led by Michael Saylor, announced the acquisition of an additional 11,000 bitcoins for a total amount of $1.1 billion. This transaction was made at an average price of $101,191 per BTC. With this new acquisition, MicroStrategy now holds an impressive total of 461,000 BTC, acquired for a total amount of $29.3 billion, at an average price of $63,610 per bitcoin.

In a particularly tense geopolitical context, the World Economic Forum 2025 opened yesterday in Davos, Switzerland. This 54th edition brings together more than 3,000 global leaders to address the major challenges of our time, in a climate marked by Donald Trump's return to the American presidency.

The European Union is strengthening its role as a pioneer in financial regulation and is addressing a critical issue: the regulation of cryptocurrencies. With the arrival of the MiCA regulatory framework (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), ESMA, the financial markets authority, is calling for swift action against stablecoins that do not comply with the new standards. This regulatory shift, aimed at protecting investors and ensuring transparency, heralds a major overhaul of the European crypto ecosystem and poses significant challenges for both issuers and trading platforms.

Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from his position as co-director of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to run for governor of Ohio. This unexpected departure leaves Elon Musk as the sole leader of this controversial new federal organization, created by presidential decree.