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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, could face legal action as soon as it is officially established. The law firm National Security Counselors is preparing a 30-page complaint, alleging violations of federal transparency law.

The crypto world has recently been shaken by the emergence of $Melania, a new memecoin launched by Melania Trump. This token quickly attracted the attention of investors but also raised concerns about the possibility of a Rug Pull, a scam where developers abandon the project after taking investors' funds. These concerns intensified when analysts discovered that nearly 90% of the total supply of the Melania memecoin was held in a single crypto wallet.

World Liberty Financial, the crypto project backed by Donald Trump, has just made a massive investment of 48 million dollars in Ethereum. This strategic acquisition comes as ETH shows signs of strengthening against Bitcoin, in a context already marked by the meteoric success of memecoins associated with the Trump family.

From January 31 to February 2, 2025, Alephium, a next-generation blockchain, will participate in CryptoXR, the second largest crypto conference in France, to organize a large-scale hackathon in partnership with LSW3 (League for Web3 Security). This event promises to make Auxerre the French capital of Web3, attracting over 3,000 visitors, 70 speakers, and innovative projects.

Bitcoin recently crossed the mythical threshold of $109,000. This new record comes against a backdrop filled with symbols and expectations, as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. A meteoric rise that marks a key moment in the history of cryptocurrencies.

When Trump arrives, cryptocurrencies explode: Bitcoin flirts with 108K, Ethereum rebounds, Ripple bursts. A market in a trance or a bubble dancing?

The cryptocurrency market has recently witnessed extreme volatility, marked by a significant drop in Bitcoin (BTC) followed by an equally spectacular rebound. This sequence of events led to massive liquidations, reaching $1.18 billion! Leaving many investors perplexed and worried.

The cryptosphere has just witnessed an unexpected jolt with the launch of MELANIA, the memecoin created by Melania Trump, now the First Lady of the United States. Deployed on the Solana blockchain, this token reached a spectacular market capitalization of 5 billion dollars in just one hour. This caused a shockwave in the market. However, such rapid success had direct consequences on the memecoin TRUMP, associated with Donald Trump, which saw its value plummet by 38%. This event sheds more light on how public figures influence crypto dynamics and raises new questions about the relationship between popularity and blockchain innovation.

The dance stops for American TikTokers. Between Chinese threats and political pirouettes, TikTok is stretching itself thin. Trump promises, but ByteDance resists. The suspense continues.

Semiconductors have become an essential pillar of the global economy and technological security. In this context, China announced an unprecedented investment of 37 billion euros to accelerate its technological autonomy, which has so far been hindered by the dominance of Europe and the United States. This strategic sector, embodied by players such as ASML, the world leader in photolithography equipment, is now at the heart of fierce competition. Beijing is not only looking to bridge its gap but to redefine the balance of power with the aim of achieving complete independence. This initiative could reshape the contours of global innovation and intensify tensions in an already high-pressure market.

The cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) is currently experiencing a spectacular comeback with a rise of $1.5 billion in payment volume. This increase in on-chain metrics and user engagement is attracting the attention of crypto investors, especially with the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump, which could further boost demand.

As Gensler packs his bags, the SEC is overwhelmed by a tsunami of crypto ETFs, with Solana and XRP at the forefront.

Michael Saylor, the visionary co-founder of MicroStrategy, sees considerable potential for Bitcoin adoption in France. This statement follows a meeting with Sarah Knafo, a Member of the European Parliament, during a lunch where they discussed the future of cryptocurrencies and energy.

According to economic projections and analysis by international experts, no European economy will be among the top ten world powers by 2050.

The cryptosphere is going through a period of uncertainty marked by sustained volatility in the markets. Among the most monitored assets, Shiba Inu (SHIB) particularly draws attention. This memecoin, often compared to Dogecoin, is at the heart of an intense mobilization of its community, which recently burned over 66 million tokens to reduce the circulating supply. Despite these efforts, the price of SHIB has plunged, highlighting the limits of token burn mechanisms in the face of market forces. This situation raises questions about the effectiveness of these strategies in a complex economic context.

The Solana blockchain has just written a new chapter in its history and reached a historical peak, with its native token SOL valued at nearly 269 dollars. This spectacular spike is attributed to the launch of the meme token TRUMP, backed by the elected American president, which triggered a wave of enthusiasm among investors. In just 24 hours, the trading volume of this token surpassed that of Dogecoin, confirming Solana as a major platform for memecoins. This event reignites discussions on the potential and risks of blockchains centered around these atypical assets.

In a recent message, Vitalik Buterin outlined several goals for reorganizing the Ethereum Foundation. He emphasized the importance of supporting decentralized application developers and promoting decentralization, resistance to censorship, and privacy. Buterin also clarified that the Ethereum Foundation would not engage in political lobbying or ideological changes, nor would it take on a more central role in the development of the Ethereum ecosystem.

Canada is preparing for a trade war with the United States in response to Donald Trump's threats to increase tariffs on Canadian products. Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, stated that Canada would impose a "Trump tax" if these threats materialized, thereby triggering the largest trade war between the two countries in decades.

The betting markets, particularly Kalshi and Polymarket, are seeing a significant increase in the odds that the elected U.S. president, Donald Trump, will establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve after taking office on January 20. Bettors on Kalshi estimate the probability that Trump will create a BTC reserve in the U.S. by 2026 at nearly...

Between provocative slogans and economic ambitions, Musk imposes his MEGA on the Old Continent, playing with algorithms to conquer an already weakened Europe.

For the past two years, the French real estate market has been undergoing a deep crisis, fueled by soaring prices and difficulties in accessing credit. In response to this critical situation, François Bayrou, the Prime Minister, presented a set of measures aimed at revitalizing this vital sector for the national economy. Focused on tax incentives, increased support for construction, and regulatory adjustments, these proposals seek to address current challenges while considering social and environmental issues. While these initiatives spark hope for a rebound, they also raise many questions about their effectiveness and implementation.

The famous trader and technical analyst Peter Brandt claims that Cardano (ADA) has hit its lowest point and is about to enter a major bullish phase. This analysis comes as the cryptocurrency has remained above the symbolic threshold of 1 dollar for the first time in nearly two years.

The surprise promotion of a memecoin on Donald Trump's social media raises doubts in the crypto industry. As the TRUMP token reaches a market capitalization of $8.3 billion in just a few hours, experts are questioning the authenticity of the posts and the implications for the market.

The world of cryptocurrencies continues to shake up the codes of traditional finance. This time, it is the Swiss public bank PostFinance that takes a new step by making Ethereum staking accessible to its 2.7 million clients. A bold initiative that reflects a growing enthusiasm for digital assets in Switzerland…

Ethereum is establishing itself as a major focal point in a booming crypto market. Indeed, the open interest in its futures has reached a record high of 9 million ETH, revealing a growing appetite among institutional players. This trend is accompanied by signals that encourage, notably a resurgence of confidence among traders and more favorable economic prospects following the easing of inflation. In this context, a question arises: Is ETH poised to break the symbolic barrier of $4000, despite the challenges posed by volatility and global uncertainties?

Solana, a pioneer trapped in the courts, sees its ETFs muzzled. But in the meantime, the promises still shine.

Cryptos, once confined to expert circles and debates about the alternative they represent against traditional financial systems, are now stepping into the realm of public institutions. This evolution has gained new momentum thanks to Elon Musk, who posted a statement on the social network X (formerly Twitter) that was as brief as it was intriguing: "Now @DOGE will do this with government." Such a message, which propels Dogecoin to the forefront, fuels speculation about an unprecedented rapprochement between this popular crypto and government initiatives, thus opening up new perspectives for the crypto ecosystem.

According to a recent report by Galaxy Digital, 46% of venture capital funds in crypto were invested in U.S.-based startups in the fourth quarter of 2024. This trend has emerged despite an often hostile regulatory environment, highlighting the resilience and appeal of American businesses in the crypto sector. What will happen in 2025?