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MicroStrategy pocketed 55,000 Bitcoin! At $5.4 billion, whether it's boldness or madness, the future will decide.

In a changing world where alliances redefine global balances, Saudi Arabia's attitude towards the BRICS is intriguing. Invited to join this strategic group of emerging powers, the kingdom opts for a wait-and-see strategy. This choice is not insignificant. It reflects deep issues that combine geopolitics, economics, and regional rivalries, at a time when the BRICS are seeking to expand and increase their influence.

In a context of booming financial markets, where every macroeconomic event can redefine the balance, the upcoming week is set to be crucial for cryptocurrencies. Investors' attention is focused on key indicators such as the PCE price index, the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve (FOMC), and the revision of U.S. GDP. Meanwhile, the imminent expiration of over 10 billion dollars in Bitcoin and Ethereum options is expected to add to the prevailing volatility. These dynamics, which intertwine economic uncertainty and crypto issues, could significantly shape the financial landscape.

Amid revolutionary announcements, technological advancements, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground of regulatory and economic disputes. Here is a summary of the most notable news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.

Under the spotlight of the Golden Cross, XRP is spinning. Bitcoin, beware: the tide seems to be turning!

The year 2024 has been exceptional for Stellar (XLM), with a spectacular increase of 485% in one month. Over the last week, the token surged by 190%, bringing its market capitalization to $17.3 billion, placing it on the doorstep of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

In a volatile market context, where regulations and competition are increasingly present, Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms, has reached a new high. In November 2024, it recorded an influx of 8.73 billion dollars in assets, bringing the total value of its holdings to 154.9 billion dollars. This performance highlights a positive momentum for Binance, but also a strategic shift that could redefine expectations regarding crypto platforms.

The currency market is experiencing particularly marked turbulence in recent days, as the dollar continues to show spectacular strength against the euro. To the point that some analysts anticipate a critical threshold: parity between the two currencies. This dynamic, which represents a two-year peak, raises concerns among economists, businesses, and investors, with potential repercussions on the European and global economy.

The crypto market is buzzing with Avalanche (AVAX) establishing itself as one of the best-performing assets in recent weeks. With its value doubling in record time, AVAX has captured the attention of investors while also rekindling speculation about a potential prolonged rally. As the Avalanche platform continues to strengthen its ecosystem, could this price surge signal a lasting change, or indicate imminent overheating?

The fiscal year 2024 was marked by unprecedented law enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the crypto industry. With a total of 583 enforcement actions, the SEC successfully obtained orders for financial remedies amounting to $8.2 billion, a historic record for the agency.

This new reality of Bitcoin is transforming the financial landscape, giving traders cold sweats and low profits.

The Bitcoin giant is faltering, and the altcoins, previously relegated to the sidelines, are making a thunderous entry onto the crypto scene.

The crypto universe is buzzing, and a key player seems ready to take flight. After months of stagnation, Filecoin (FIL) is establishing itself as the blockchain project to watch. With an imminent bullish momentum, the asset is positioning itself at the heart of speculations. But why so much agitation around…

$100,000, that's for sure. $150,000, why not? In any case, prepare yourselves: Bitcoin is not kidding around anymore.

Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter, renamed X, the billionaire has made efficiency a mantra, even at the expense of disrupting the traditional structures of the company. His recent revelation of having reduced the workforce by 80% illustrates his unconventional vision of management and leadership. Thus, while this decision is shocking in its magnitude, it also opens the debate on the viability of such a model.

Bitcoin is once again defying predictions and flirting with the symbolic threshold of $100,000. As the financial world watches this historic moment, VanEck, a renowned investment manager, is projecting an ambitious target of $180,000 for the most famous of cryptocurrencies. This forecast is based on a booming market dynamic, supported by favorable regulatory signals and increasing institutional demand. But what should investors prepare for in a market characterized by opportunities, but also risks of overheating?

The crypto Bull Run is approaching quickly and here are the strategies implemented by Binance to tame this period.

Memecoins: shooting stars of crypto, where the euphoria of a moment often hides disillusionment and loss.

Voracious staking, audacious Dencun: Ethereum teeters on the inflationary precipice. Between vision and chaos, the future is being written under tension.

The world of cryptocurrencies is in constant upheaval, but certain developments draw particular attention due to their scale and implications. Indeed, open interest in futures contracts on Ethereum has just crossed an unprecedented threshold, surpassing 20 billion dollars. This record is indicative of a renewed interest in the asset, as well as a bullish movement that redefines the short-term outlook for one of the most influential cryptocurrencies.

XRP, the cryptocurrency of Ripple, has recently experienced a spectacular surge, increasing by more than 30% in just 24 hours to reach around $1.45. Several key factors could propel the price of XRP to $10 in the near future.

With its epic breath, Bitcoin tightrope walks on the $100,000 line, ready to tip over.

Allianz bets big on MicroStrategy by buying 24% of the bonds: Is Bitcoin heading for a new peak? Detailed analysis.

As the world closely watches the BRICS efforts to reshape the global economic order, a new trend seems to undermine their ambitions. Foreign banks, far from aligning with the alliance's de-dollarization agenda, are instead bolstering their reserves in US dollars. This development, in a context where the local currencies of the BRICS are collapsing, raises further questions about the future of economic multipolarity and the resilience of the global financial system.

Despite the uncertainties surrounding the global context, the French economy surprises with its ability to maintain a precarious balance. While the projected zero growth for the end of the year could have heralded dark days, several indicators suggest an unexpected resilience. However, this picture is neither black nor rosy, according to the words of the Governor of the Bank of France, François Villeroy de Galhau.

Bitcoin enters a new era thanks to Layer 2 (L2) solutions. These solutions, designed to enhance speed and reduce transaction costs, are experiencing rapid adoption. With a sevenfold increase in projects expected by 2024 and record investments, Galaxy Research predicts a massive migration of $47 billion towards these infrastructures by…

Michael Saylor's company continues its aggressive bitcoin accumulation strategy with a new major fundraising, even as its stock is undergoing a brutal correction in the markets.

On November 22, Solana (SOL) reached a new all-time high of $264.31, marking impressive resilience two years after the collapse of FTX! This 11% increase in 24 hours reflects renewed investor confidence in the Solana crypto ecosystem.