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The finance giant BlackRock has just blocked part of the withdrawals from its private credit fund, leaving billions of dollars inaccessible. An unprecedented decision revealing the flaws of a system supposed to be stable.

Wall Street has just experienced one of its worst weeks with $8.3 billion in stocks sold in only seven days. A massive capital flight that raises questions: is this a sign of an imminent crisis or a historic opportunity for Bitcoin and cryptos?

While US markets showed mixed signals this Friday, another trend emerged on the sidelines of major indices: the strong rise of shares linked to bitcoin mining. This contrast with the Nasdaq’s dynamic and the Dow’s decline raises questions about a possible repositioning of investors towards crypto-correlated assets, ahead of key economic decisions. A careful reading of these movements reveals much more than a simple technical variation.

While the crypto industry is multiplying IPOs to gain legitimacy, Ripple opts for a different path. Against all odds, its president Monica Long has dismissed any IPO, despite a valuation of 40 billion dollars and the end of the showdown with the SEC. Thus, contrary to the signals sent to the market, this refusal marks a clear intention: to remain independent in order to better control its growth and governance, while consolidating its status in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

BitMine stock jumped 14% after an announcement described as "spectacular" by its chairman, Tom Lee. Indeed, the company is seeking shareholder approval to significantly increase the number of authorized shares. This strategic move comes as BitMine strengthens its position on Ethereum, of which it holds 3.41% of the circulating supply. In a market where crypto treasuries are growing, this initiative marks a key step for one of the largest institutional holders of ETH.

Warren Buffett turns a page in history. This December 31, 2025 marks the end of his reign at the head of Berkshire Hathaway, after more than 60 years of exemplary management. An iconic figure of the markets, "the Oracle of Omaha" embodied a vision of investing based on discipline, duration, and consistency. His departure is not just a change of leadership, but a strong signal addressed to the global markets, at a time when an emblematic era of American capitalism is closing.

In 2025, three crypto giants made history with explosive IPOs: Circle (+168%), Bullish (+143%), and eToro (+32%). Behind these spectacular figures lie crucial lessons for investors. Discover how these stock market launches redefined Wall Street, and what 2026 holds for us with Kraken and other major players.

Ethereum is establishing itself as a new central player in global finance. Driven by the rise of tokenization, the blockchain is now attracting the attention of Wall Street. Major institutions like BlackRock and Robinhood are actively exploring this technology, marking a turning point in crypto adoption. For Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat, Ethereum is becoming a key infrastructure of the financial system. A dynamic that, according to him, could push the asset's price to unprecedented levels.

Wall Street is heading into 2026 with record equity exposure and falling cash levels, as investors bet on AI spending, strong earnings growth, and accelerating stock rotation despite rising risks.

Kindly MD thought it could reinvent itself with bitcoin. Listed on the Nasdaq, the company refocused its strategy around the flagship asset after its merger with Nakamoto Holdings. However, the initial euphoria gave way to a sharp drop in the price, resulting in a formal warning from the American stock exchange. Without a rapid recovery, the company now risks delisting.

Polymarket has entered a new phase of expansion as its US relaunch begins after years away from the domestic market. According to recent reports, the platform is moving quickly to bring waitlisted users into its updated app, starting with sports event contracts. Regulatory clearance arrived earlier this year, opening the door for a compliant return.

Two ETFs backed by XRP have just been listed on the NYSE, a first meant to propel Ripple to the rank of institutionalized crypto assets. However, the market sends an opposite signal. The crypto collapses below 2 dollars, down 35% for the quarter. Far from a bullish turning point, this regulatory advance reveals a persistent disinterest. The ETF effect, expected as a driver, seems to have had no tangible echo.

While the SEC digests its shutdown, Grayscale speeds towards Wall Street. An IPO? Yes, but under tight control. Crypto enters the stock market... and not democracy.

While the crypto industry regains market confidence thanks to clearer regulation and growing interest from institutional investors, Ripple opts for an unexpected direction. Despite a legal victory against the SEC and a year of exceptional growth, the Californian company forgoes any public offering. A choice that contrasts with the ambitions of other industry players and raises questions about the company’s long-term strategy.

Nvidia has just made its name in history by becoming the first company to exceed 5,000 billion dollars in market capitalization, ahead of Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. This record is not just a financial feat. It reflects a changing era, where artificial intelligence, supercomputers, and cloud infrastructure are reshaping the balance of power in global tech.

Gita Gopinath, former IMF Deputy Director, warns of a potential financial explosion. Driven by the euphoria around artificial intelligence, the current rally in US markets could, according to her, trigger an unprecedentedly violent global correction. At stake, up to $35 trillion in losses on global assets.

Prediction markets have received a major vote of confidence after Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)—the operator of the New York Stock Exchange—announced a $2 billion strategic investment in Polymarket. The deal values the platform at roughly $8 billion, marking a stunning turnaround for a company that faced regulatory fire just three years ago.

The European stock market has just closed an exceptional week. The STOXX 600 rises by 2.8% and continues to break records. Health, banks, and mining lead the way, driven by palpable optimism.

The US markets celebrated Monday the confirmation of a preliminary agreement between Washington and Beijing regarding the future of TikTok. Oracle, the favorite to acquire the Chinese platform, jumped more than 3% while the S&P 500 crossed the symbolic threshold of 6600 points for the first time.

Sharplink Gaming Inc. has kicked off a $1.5 billion share buyback plan as its stock trades below the company’s net asset value (NAV). The buyback signals a strategic effort to enhance shareholder value while market sentiment currently undervalues its Ether treasury holdings. The company, the second-largest Ether treasury firm, is leveraging this move to strengthen investor confidence and optimize capital allocation.

In just three days, the American stock market witnessed a rare spectacle: eight of the largest tech companies saw their capitalization jump by 420 billion dollars. A lightning movement that repositions Google at the center of the game and confirms how regulatory decisions and advances in artificial intelligence now influence Wall Street.

Unknown to the general public but omnipresent behind the scenes of power, Palantir works with governments and multinationals by exploiting data. Valued at over 400 billion dollars after a 2000% increase since 2023, it represents either the investment opportunity of a generation or the next speculative bubble ready to burst.

American indices continued their rise, boosted by July inflation below forecasts. This macroeconomic signal propelled expectations of a Fed rate cut as early as September, now almost certain in investors' eyes. Driven by this momentum, optimism also spreads to the crypto market and Asian tech giants, drawing a global movement where macroeconomics, traditional finance, and DeFi advance together.

Warning signs are everywhere. Between the explosion of inequalities and record debt, the global financial system is dangerously shaky. Faced with 37 trillion dollars of debt in the United States alone, one question arises: are we witnessing the end of capitalism as we know it?

The Paris stock market rises by 0.76% as the Fed could ease its policy in response to the American economic slowdown.

Markets waver, cryptos drop. Under the combined effect of a resurgence of trade tensions and mixed economic indicators, technology stocks suffered a sharp setback. In their wake, crypto stocks like Coinbase, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark fell heavily, amplifying losses recorded on a bitcoin that fell below 115,000 dollars. This new volatility episode reveals the extreme sensitivity of cryptos to the global economic agenda and monetary policy expectations.

Argo Blockchain risks delisting from Nasdaq after its shares fell below $1 for over 30 days, sparking investor concerns.

Polymarket, the crypto platform specializing in predictive markets, is making its big return to the United States. To achieve this, it is betting on the acquisition of QCX, an exchange regulated by the CFTC. An ambitious move that could redefine the future of prediction on the blockchain.