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Cryptos are no longer just a playground for speculation. For Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the market is entering a new phase driven by tokenization, better risk management, and more rigorous project selection. Interviewed on CNBC on July 15, 2026, the leader of the world’s largest asset manager delivered a comprehensive vision beyond bitcoin. At a time when investors seek more stability than promises, his statements illustrate the accelerated convergence between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem.

The blockchain application ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and network priorities change at the pace of usage. Several players are now reassessing their strategic choices to meet user expectations. In this context, crypto takes a new turn with statements from Jesse Pollak, creator of Base. He publicly acknowledges that the platform took a wrong direction by favoring social experiences. He now believes that this choice caused a loss of valuable time in the face of the rise of prediction markets and perpetual contracts.

Decentralized prediction markets are experiencing a meteoric rise, to the point of becoming true barometers of market expectations. However, this growth hides a major flaw. A university study reveals that sophisticated actors manage to manipulate certain very short-term contracts to influence the price of the leading crypto. These findings highlight the limits of a booming sector, even as prediction platforms attract the attention of regulators and establish themselves as a new battleground between financial innovation and state oversight.

Aave DAO proposes an App that promises to disrupt crypto with fiat, self-custody and lending all in one place. Does Binance have reason to worry? Between innovation and regulation, this breakthrough could redefine the rules of the game.

The economic monopoly of the West now hangs by a thread, and it is no longer marginal theorists who say this, but the very architects of global finance. Twenty-five years after theorizing the emergence of the economic powers of the South, Lord Jim O’Neill presents an uncompromising assessment of the G7's inability to adapt to the new global landscape. As the international financial network fragments under the weight of sanctions and geopolitical tensions, this reassessment sounds like a major warning for the supremacy of the US dollar.

Bitcoin now has 32% adoption among major global banks, according to an index published by Strategy. Michael Saylor, founder of the first BTC reserve company, considers this breakthrough promising but still premature. Is the market on the verge of a banking shift?

Three Democratic senators won't back the crypto bill without ethics safeguards against Trump's $1.4 billion windfall. They're calling him out.

PayPal is facing a $53 billion takeover bid led by Stripe and Advent International. The deal, if confirmed, could reshape the digital payments sector. It would also have a strong crypto dimension, as PayPal and Stripe are already accelerating on stablecoins, blockchain accounts, and global settlements.

Bitcoin has been trading cheaper in the United States than in the rest of the global market for 50 consecutive days. This rare signal comes from the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index, which remained negative until July 7–8. Behind this subtle gap, a reality is confirmed: American demand for BTC shows signs of fatigue.

Predictive markets are gradually gaining their place in digital tools designed for the general public. Technology platforms are now exploring new ways to present this data to enrich user experience. In this context, OpenAI is starting to integrate Kalshi's forecasts into ChatGPT's search results dedicated to the FIFA World Cup. This development marks the first known collaboration between the artificial intelligence company and a platform specialized in prediction markets.

XRP is about to reach a new milestone in Japan. On July 13, Doppler Finance and SBI Digital Finance announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing financing solutions backed by Ripple's asset. Far more than a simple commercial agreement, this alliance illustrates the rise of tokenized finance in a country that has become one of the most favorable grounds for the institutional integration of crypto. As infrastructures consolidate, Japan establishes itself as a full-scale laboratory for the financial uses of XRP.

The ECB accelerates its crypto project. 36 players selected to test its CBDC from 2027. All details in this article!

The constant interaction between traditional macroeconomics and the crypto market has just passed a new decisive milestone on an international scale. While the US Federal Reserve (Fed) has maintained a strict monetary policy for months, the release of the latest economic indicators has shaken all investors' certainties. On Tuesday, July 14, at the opening of the Wall Street session, the price of the leading crypto recorded an upward impulse, once again crossing the major psychological resistance of $64,000. This responsiveness reveals the persistent dependence of assets on US macroeconomic data, particularly inflation trends.

Seventy-six banking groups, led by the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America, urged the Senate on Monday, July 13, to amend the Clarity Act before its vote. They point to a "loophole" in section 404 that would allow platforms to pay, in the name of the reward, yields equivalent to bank interest on stablecoins.

Has bitcoin already reached the peak of this cycle, or is the market about to surprise investors once again? While volatility feeds fears and corrections multiply, on-chain data offers a nuanced reading of the situation. CryptoQuant indicators reveal the evolution of investors' profits, while recent purchases by large whales raise questions about a possible return of confidence. Between encouraging technical signals and macroeconomic uncertainties, the market today sends contradictory messages.

Bitcoin is undergoing a silent rotation. Long-term holders distribute part of their supply while a new generation of buyers absorbs BTC around $62,000. The market is not panicking yet. It is digesting a wealth transfer that could prepare the next big move.

With $425 million in withdrawals, Bitcoin ETFs experience their worst loss of the year, but altcoins profit from the panic. Leaders in the cryptocurrency market are shifting. Should you seize the chance or sell?

Bitget has launched Stocks 2.0, expanding its stock ecosystem with two ways to access U.S. equities from one platform: tokenized stock exposure through rTokens and real U.S. stock access through Stock+. The launch is part of Bitget’s broader Universal Exchange vision, where users can access crypto, tokenized assets, commodities, equities, and other global markets within a single account environment.

The digital asset ecosystem continues to evolve despite a still hesitant altcoin market. In this context, Chainlink reports a significant increase in its adoption with an unprecedented number of Ethereum wallets holding LINK tokens. This dynamic contrasts with more cautious activity in the derivatives markets, where sellers maintain the advantage. While long-term investors continue their accumulations, market indicators draw a fragile balance between fundamental confidence and expectations of a more marked movement.

The Pi mining dream just turned into a waking nightmare — 97% gone, 103M tokens flooding the market. Binance? Coinbase? Who's that? They wouldn't touch Pi with a bargepole.

Bitcoin is trading around $62,000 before the release of the U.S. June Consumer Price Index. The market is holding its breath, as any surprise in inflation can shift expectations on the Fed. After several CPI shocks in 2026, BTC is at a new crossroads.

Debates around artificial intelligence continue to grow as the most advanced models gain power. San Francisco once again served as a gathering point for activists wishing to slow this evolution. Their mobilization was not limited to just security issues of AI systems. Participants also discussed the economic, social, and environmental consequences of this technology, while calling on major companies in the sector to temporarily suspend the development of new cutting-edge models.

The influence of macroeconomics on crypto valuation remains a fundamental principle for contemporary financial markets. In mid-July, volatility makes its strong return to the market. While investors were scrutinizing charts looking for a recovery signal, the flagship crypto price faltered, reminding us of the influence of monetary policies on risk assets. This drop directly stems from an adjustment of investors’ expectations regarding the upcoming decisions of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), ahead of the publication of a key report on inflation.

Trump posted Monday on Truth Social a call to the Senate to vote for the CLARITY Act "in tribute" to Lindsey Graham, a senator who died Saturday at the age of 71. A call that comes as the weakened Republican majority no longer has the 60 votes needed to pass the crypto reform. Will this strategy be enough to rally the Democrats?

On July 13, the United States transferred nearly 4,000 bitcoins (approximately 250 million dollars) to Coinbase Prime. While overall liquidity remains extremely sensitive to movements by state whales, this major on-chain activity, stemming from judicial seizures, acts as a powerful volatility catalyst. Is this a simple logistical reorganization or the beginning of a massive sale?

Are retail investors shunning crypto? Key data reveal a critical drop in activity on social networks. All details here!

On Monday, July 13, 2026, a flash crash wiped out 2.5 trillion yuan in 15 minutes at the Shanghai Stock Exchange, pushing Beijing to offload its US Treasury bonds to save the yuan. Triggered by US strikes in Iran, this stock market crisis exposes the systemic vulnerability of traditional markets to energy shocks.

The economy is changing thanks to AI chips and bitcoin, but their surges conceal a risk: speculative bubbles. How can I invest without falling into a trap?