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SharpLink is making bold moves with Ethereum—growing its holdings, staking all assets, and drawing investor attention as ETH gains momentum.

A star shines brighter than the others in the saturated arena of neobanks: Revolut. In London, ambitions are no longer hidden. With a funding round of one billion dollars in preparation, the company aims for a colossal valuation of 65 billion dollars. And at the heart of this ascent? One word: crypto. Because it's not just a diversification, it's a strategy. A conviction. A compass.

Cardano injects its blocks into your ledgers: a blockchain that verifies the figures while the auditor sleeps, and the accountant prays that nothing is noticed.

Polygon is about to reach a decisive milestone with Heimdall v2, a hard fork that Sandeep Nailwal describes as "the most complex since 2020". On July 10, the PoS network is deeply modernizing its infrastructure while consolidating its governance, now in the hands of its co-founder. This is a strategic operation as the battle intensifies on the front of layer two blockchains.

On July 9th, the queen of crypto shattered its previous record by briefly surpassing 112,000 dollars, sweeping away doubts about a fatigue in the bullish cycle. This symbolic breakthrough, occurring amidst geopolitical pressures and massive movements in the derivatives markets, reignites speculation about entering a new phase of expansion in the crypto market.

According to data from Token Terminal, over $6 billion worth of tokenized assets now live on the Ethereum blockchain. That’s not theoretical DeFi liquidity, but real-world funds, from some powerful names in global finance.

As market attention swings between innovations and institutional strategies, XRP has made a significant move this week with a 12% increase. This surge is not insignificant, as Ripple has just appointed BNY Mellon, a cornerstone of American finance, as the custodian of its stablecoin RLUSD. In an environment where institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies is intensifying, this strategic alliance could redefine XRP's role in the crypto economy and strengthen its position against giants like Ethereum.

Less fear around inflation: Bitcoin rises to $109,000, supported by calmer economic forecasts. More details here!

Although Bitcoin is shaking up the markets and gradually establishing itself as a pillar of modern finance, it remains curiously discreet in the columns of major traditional media. In the second quarter of 2025, while crypto reached a new historical peak, its media presence was revealed to be meager. This absence is all the more striking as it does not reflect either the intensity of its adoption or the economic upheavals it brings about. The latest report from the Perception firm presents a clear observation: Bitcoin is unsettling, and some prefer not to talk about it!

Robinhood’s rollout of tokenized shares “linked” to OpenAI set off a large debate last week. A broader discussion in crypto markets about the future of tokenized private equity, and whether retail investors actually want it.

Stablecoin reserves on Binance hit a record of $31 billion. An "explosion of pending liquidity" according to analysts, which could reignite the flame of altcoins. Is the much-anticipated alt season finally ready to begin?

While crypto ETFs are hitting record highs, volumes are evaporating. Blackrock and Fidelity are leading the influx, but the market seems to be holding its breath. Boom on the surface, empty underneath?

As Bitcoin gallops ahead, altcoins are sharpening their weapons in the shadows... What if the king soon fell from his throne? Guaranteed suspense in the crypto arena.

While the media spotlight remains on Bitcoin ETFs and the fluctuations of Solana, a quiet yet massive concentration is occurring on Ethereum. Wallets holding more than 10,000 ETH, the famous mega-whales, are increasing their positions at an unmatched pace since 2022. Barely visible, this surge in accumulation hints at the beginnings of a bullish cycle.

The SEC has delayed its decision on Fidelity’s proposed Solana ETF, requesting updated filings amid growing investor interest and regulatory scrutiny.

Even after stepping down from his CEO role at X (formerly Twitter), Jack Dorsey isn’t taking holidays. This time, the former X boss introduced a new decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, which could transform the social media space in an era where privacy, security, and censorship have become a big thing. If this project goes mainstream, centralized messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger could see a peer-to-peer competitor.

France's economy recorded a trade deficit of 7.6 billion euros in May. A concerning trend for investors.

When the crypto world dreams of physical anchoring, it sometimes gives birth to projects that are as bold as they are vague. The latest? An initiative from the TON Foundation aimed at offering a 10-year Golden Visa to Toncoin investors. The idea, appealing on paper, was quickly dampened by a blunt denial: the authorities of the United Arab Emirates never approved the program. Behind the announcement effect lies the ongoing tension between decentralized innovation and state sovereignty.

As the world of cryptocurrencies becomes increasingly closed and competitive, Vitalik Buterin is sounding the alarm. The creator of Ethereum is now advocating for "copyleft," a license requiring those who reuse open source code to publish their improvements. This turnaround aims to counter the private appropriation of collective knowledge and to preserve the ideal of collaboration that has strengthened Web3.

Larry Fink endorses bitcoins faster than miners can produce them. While staking is making its appearance, the ETF is turning BTC into a nice, juicy pawn.

Pump.fun’s token launch plans face uncertainty after Gate quietly removed its PUMP sale notice. The move comes as the platform sees reduced engagement and questions grow around its next steps.

When an Asian soup brand turns into a bitcoin vault... DDC buys, cashes in, and starts over: 368 BTC later, the markets are hungry for a new model.

2025 marks a turning point in the quantum race. Japan has unveiled a superconducting computer with 256 qubits, the most powerful ever designed in this format. A few days later, China made a strong move by activating a system surpassing 1,000 qubits. Even better, Beijing announces concrete industrial goals in the coming 18 months. But one event shakes global cybersecurity: a Chinese team has reportedly managed to break RSA encryption using a quantum machine. These advancements render classical cryptographic systems obsolete, including those currently used by blockchains.

Bitcoin is advancing, unperturbed, flirting with $110,000. The bullish momentum seems unstoppable, but beneath the surface, signals are multiplying. Trapped liquidity, extreme euphoria, macro tensions: this week could very well be the one for crossing over... or a false start.

Bitcoin may be trading near all-time highs, but on-chain activity shows very different things. Despite BTC hovering around $109,000, the network’s mempool, the queue of unconfirmed transactions waiting to be included in a block, is almost empty. As of Saturday, fewer than 5,000 transactions were waiting in line. That's dramatically lower than the 150,000+ seen during Bitcoin’s last major run-up in late 2024.

The economy is at risk of a commercial earthquake: the suspended tariffs could come into effect in August. The details here!

Bitcoin shows remarkable strength, even in a slowing market. Its market capitalization now exceeds 2 trillion dollars, and importantly, 93% of BTC wallets are currently in profit. This display of strength speaks volumes about the resilience of the queen of cryptos.

Limiters to better protect. Vitalik Buterin, the brain behind Ethereum, wants to impose a gas limit per transaction. A decision that surprises in an ecosystem accustomed to constant expansion. But behind this technical constraint lies a clear intention: to make Ethereum more stable, safer, and finally ready for the future.