In the United States, the employment report expected this Friday, September 5, could seal the fate of interest rates. Markets, fueled by hopes of monetary easing, are watching for the slightest sign of weakness. However, the equation remains fragile: a slowdown sufficient to justify a rate cut, without reigniting fears of a sharp economic downturn.
A historic milestone has been set in the regulation of cryptocurrencies. At the close of a strategic Crypto Week, the U.S. Congress adopted the GENIUS Act, which was promptly signed by Donald Trump. This federal legislation regulates stablecoins for the first time without categorizing them as financial securities. For a sector long hindered by legal uncertainty, this text marks a clear shift towards the institutionalization of digital assets.
Tether, once allergic to regulation, now bows to Washington. Opportunism? Late awakening? Crypto is opening a highway... but watch out for the toll!
Independence Day for the United States, July 4th embodies more than just a national holiday. It is an ode to audacity, vision, and innovation. This symbolic date has been chosen by Credefi to mark a decisive turning point: its official entry into the American market. From Silicon Valley, the European DeFi protocol asserts its commitment to anchoring decentralized finance in the real economy. Far from being a mere publicity stunt, this expansion reflects a thoughtful strategy, an engaging dialogue with traditional finance, and a clear ambition: to connect the worlds of blockchain and tangible assets, from Sofia to Wall Street.
On the eve of July 4th, the U.S. Congress passed one of the most radical budget texts of the modern era. Championed by Donald Trump, this law reshapes America's economic priorities with massive tax cuts, social spending reductions, and a sharply rising debt. The vote, secured despite Republican fractures, marks a strategic turning point in the post-Biden era. More than just a budget, it is a political declaration that reshuffles the cards of power and reignites ideological tensions in Washington.
As an American strike targeting Iranian nuclear sites raised fears of a regional escalation, bitcoin briefly fell below $99,000 before making a swift rebound. In less than 24 hours, the asset erased its losses, defying usual panic logics. This sequence reveals a strategic mutation: bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset; it is becoming an indicator of resilience against geopolitical shocks.
While Trump buries the digital dollar, Beijing is setting up its own on all continents. One click, one yuan, and finance trembles. The United States watches... gritting its teeth.
As markets scrutinize every move of the Fed and US public debt hits new records, Donald Trump is launching a vast fiscal project. His proposal is to extend and amplify the tax cuts of 2017. While his supporters see it as a growth lever, economists fear a massive budgetary drift. This text, dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill", crystallizes the tensions between political ambition and financial viability.
The American Congress recently approved the "Big, Beautiful Bill," Donald Trump's budget proposal, hailed as a strong resurgence of Republican economic policy. However, for Peter Schiff, this text marks a dramatic turning point. The economist sees it as a destructive mechanism that prepares for the inevitable downfall of the dollar and an unprecedented monetary shock.
Beijing is picking Uncle Sam's pockets, offloading its Treasury bonds, and whispering to the global economy: "I love you... me neither."
A European stock market in full swing, investors overjoyed, and Wall Street wondering where its crown has gone... Is the stock market history now being written the European way?
Kicked out of the SEC but not off the radar, Gensler bounces back at MIT. Supreme irony: he will teach what he methodically fought against. New stance or even an imposture?
The Arizona Senate takes a historic step towards institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies with the advancement of a bill allowing the state to invest up to 10% of its public funds in bitcoin. This initiative could trigger a wave of similar adoption in other U.S. states.
A federal court in Texas has just overturned the sanctions imposed against the crypto mixing protocol, Tornado Cash. This decision marks a turning point in the regulation of privacy technologies and could redefine the authorities' approach to decentralized protocols.
"America First" roars Trump, hammering taxes and drilling like a refrain. The Green New Deal expires, the economy trembles, the euro wonders.
A few days before Donald Trump's inauguration, the outgoing American administration is tightening its sanctions against Russian oil, pushing Brent prices above $80. This new offensive directly targets two Russian giants in the sector and a fleet of nearly 200 ships.
In the digital arena, punters are getting excited: 4% for SBF, 2% for Ulbricht. Will Biden, the last emperor of crypto-miracles, decide?
Between a provocative Trump and an inflexible Fed, the economy wobbles. Interest rates rise, prices soar, and nerves fray.
The digital world has become the new battleground for international powers, where each attack can have profound and lasting repercussions. Recently, a major cyberattack struck the systems of the U.S. Treasury, revealing the vulnerability of the technological infrastructures of a state renowned for its defensive capabilities. This incident occurs in the context of intense rivalry between the United States and China, as Washington accuses presumed hackers backed by Beijing of being behind the intrusion. For its part, China firmly rejects these accusations, labeling them as unfounded and denouncing a smear campaign orchestrated by U.S. authorities. More than just a mere digital incident, this case sheds light on the growing geopolitical tensions around cybersecurity and the difficulty of identifying those responsible in an increasingly interconnected world.
While speculation is running high about the institutional adoption of bitcoin, Galaxy Research tempers expectations. According to the report published on December 27, the U.S. government will not buy bitcoin in 2025 but may explore new strategies regarding its existing reserves.
In the tumultuous arena of crypto, the bloodless Bitcoin ETFs find an unexpected resurgence after Christmas, like a benevolent wink from Santa Claus.
The use of cryptocurrencies has surpassed the stage of curiosity reserved for a tech-savvy elite. A recent survey from Emerson College reveals that nearly 19% of American voters have already invested in cryptocurrencies, traded, or conducted transactions with them. This figure, which illustrates a growing adoption of these technologies, represents a significant change in financial behaviors. More than an isolated phenomenon, it reflects a profound transformation in mindsets, where cryptocurrencies are gradually becoming integrated into the daily lives of millions of people.
An Ohio lawmaker, Derek Merrin, proposes a pioneering law to create a strategic reserve of bitcoins within the State Treasury. In the face of the dollar's devaluation and the rise of bitcoin, this initiative marks a turning point in the institutional adoption of crypto in the United States.
"Between technological shores and headwinds, Nvidia navigates. China strikes, not for a monopoly, but to challenge the hegemony of American chips. A fight where every chip counts."
Solana shines, Ethereum wobbles: 7,625 new talents for the former, Asia at the top and India shines in a borderless crypto world.
Tether, king of the stablecoin, boasts in Lugano: gold, bitcoins, and bonds in pocket. But the suspicions still loom...
North Korean hackers do not like small players. Their new target? Bitcoin ETFs, with the approval of the FBI!