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.
On January 21, 2025, the cryptocurrencies $TRUMP and $MELANIA experienced a drastic drop following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. This situation highlights the risks associated with memecoins and intrigues analysts. Is this a revolt from the crypto market due to Trump's oversight during his inauguration?
Donald Trump's term begins on an unexpected note for the crypto sphere. While many hoped for strong announcements on the first day, the president remained silent on digital assets, plunging the markets into doubt. However, beyond this first day, encouraging signals are emerging.
On January 20, 2025, the National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced the addition of 12 new bitcoins to its strategic reserves, bringing the total to 6,044 BTC, worth over 617 million dollars. This decision comes despite a recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at reducing some of the country’s crypto policies in exchange for a loan of 1.4 billion dollars.
The US debt has surpassed the historic threshold of $36 trillion, forcing the Treasury to temporarily halt its debt issuances. This decision, driven by the necessity to contain the crisis, intensifies tensions in financial markets. Among the assets likely to be affected, bitcoin, often seen as a safe haven amid economic uncertainties, could experience a notable correction. However, this situation goes beyond mere market fluctuations. It reflects the vulnerabilities of a global economic system in search of balance, where institutional responses will be crucial for the future of cryptocurrencies.
Bayrou, an anxious prophet, portrays a Europe that watches a conquering dollar and a martial Trump, crushing our dreams of independence. The time for denial is over: it's time for a resurgence.
The Trump family is entering the crypto world and hitting hard. Could their strategy mark a turning point in the ecosystem? Analysis.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, at noon (Eastern Time), Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States during a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington D.C. This inauguration undoubtedly marks the beginning of a new era for the cryptocurrency industry! With anticipated pro-crypto policies, investors are expecting significant changes and increased adoption of blockchain technologies. In his inauguration speech on January 20, Donald Trump made no mention of the strategic reserve of Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies are not among the immediate priorities in the document sent by Republican lawmakers, raising concerns among investors.
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.
Transatlantic relations are experiencing a period of heightened tensions, marked by Donald Trump's return to the American presidency. In this context, Isabel Schnabel, a prominent member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), has sounded the alarm. She claims that a trade war between the European Union and the United States is "highly probable," due to the protectionist policies already announced by the American administration. If these measures, including high tariffs on European imports, were to materialize, they could destabilize the global economy. This threat, which particularly targets key sectors in the euro area, poses critical challenges for the future of international economic relations.
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?
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 for regulatory and economic conflicts. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
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.
In the unpredictable world of cryptocurrencies, a single event can be enough to disrupt the market balance. The recent launch of the memecoin TRUMP, directly supported by the elected President of the United States, is a perfect illustration. Within a few days, Google searches for terms like "buy Solana" and "buy crypto" reached record levels, revealing an unprecedented interest in this universe. Such a phenomenon, at the intersection of politics, popular culture, and blockchain technology, reflects the growing influence of cryptocurrencies on once-distinct domains. How has a simple memecoin propelled Solana to the forefront of the global stage and redefined market dynamics?
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 memecoin $TRUMP shook up the crypto market this weekend, seeing its value soar by 490% in less than 24 hours. This spectacular performance could have quintupled the fortune of former U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, according to analysts.
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.