In a universe where security determines the survival of projects, each update becomes a maturity indicator. Shibarium, the layer 2 solution of the Shiba Inu project, is initiating a critical overhaul of its infrastructure. The goal is to fix an exposed vulnerability and restore trust in a pressured ecosystem. This technical transition, far from trivial, redefines the robustness standards required in DeFi.
After three years of balance-sheet reduction, the Federal Reserve is preparing to return as a major buyer of U.S. Treasuries early next year. Investors and analysts view the move as a signal that the central bank intends to stabilize markets and ease concerns over the government’s borrowing outlook.
In October, decentralized platforms reached a historic milestone. More than $1.3 trillion in perpetual contracts were traded in one month. A symbolic threshold, never reached before, illustrating a profound shift in the crypto ecosystem. Long dominated by centralized platforms, the derivatives market is witnessing a new dynamic, driven by DeFi. This rapid growth is not by chance but the result of a structural change in usage, tools, and trader confidence.
Christine Lagarde presents the digital euro as a symbol of trust and unity, promising to revolutionize payments in Europe. But this ambitious project also raises passionate debates: financial sovereignty or risk of increased surveillance? Discover the issues and controversies behind this innovation and the hidden role of bitcoin.
While the small fry are stirring, crypto whales quietly pile up BTC on Binance... What if the real maneuvers are unfolding in the silence of order books?
Faruk Fatih Özer, former CEO of the crypto exchange Thodex, was found dead in his cell in Tekirdağ. Turkish authorities are conducting an investigation and currently favor the hypothesis of suicide. Thodex collapsed in 2021 after the withdrawal freeze, before Özer's flight and then his extradition in 2022. In 2023, he was sentenced to a cumulative 11,196 years for fraud and related offenses.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is preparing for what could be one of the defining moments in both technology and finance—a public offering that may value the company at up to $1 trillion. As one of the fastest-growing companies in modern history, OpenAI is setting the stage for an IPO that could redefine investor expectations across the tech sector.
Solana ETFs have just achieved a historic feat: nearly 200 million dollars raised in only four days. Yet, the price of SOL drops by 1.5%. A paradox that raises questions: will these new financial products finally propel the Solana crypto to new heights?
Musk, the man who sleeps less than an Ethereum server, attacks WhatsApp with X Chat, encrypted messaging Bitcoin-style. Advertisers and GAFAM, hide your hooks, it's going to encrypt hard!
Crypto explosion: Zcash emerges from an 8-year bearish cycle and climbs to the top. We tell you more in this article.
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has just experienced a major turning point with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Kraken, one of the most respected exchange platforms in the world, and Circle, the undisputed leader in stablecoins. This alliance, formalized in September 2024, promises to transform the user experience for the USDC (USD Coin) and EURC (Euro Coin) stablecoins on the Kraken ecosystem.
Bitcoin just experienced a red October, a first since 2018. November, historically a bullish month for BTC, could it change everything? Between hoped-for rebound and risks of decline, here is what experts predict and strategies to adopt to not miss the movement.
Tether has just crossed a dizzying threshold: more than $10 billion in profit in just nine months. Behind this extraordinary figure lies the rise of a key player in the crypto ecosystem. Issuer of the USDT, the most used stablecoin in the world, Tether impresses as much as it raises questions. This record profitability, revealed in its latest attestation report, triggers as much enthusiasm as concerns, especially in terms of transparency and regulation.
What if Sam Bankman-Fried finally escaped his 25 years in prison? Since Donald Trump granted a pardon to CZ, founder of Binance, a wild rumor is growing: that of a possible presidential pardon for the former head of FTX. Long considered absurd, the idea is gaining ground, fueled by an explosion of bets on Polymarket.
As blockchain security becomes a central issue for regulators, institutions, and users, Cardano reveals a major evolution: Phalanx. This update to the Ouroboros protocol aims to neutralize grinding attacks, a vulnerability highlighted in Proof-of-Stake systems. Through this announcement, the network intends to reinforce its cryptographic foundations and assert its ability to anticipate the technical challenges weighing on decentralization.
Blockchain shows its claws: billions flowing, apps that are booming, and crypto finally wanting to work for real. To follow, or to avoid?
Seventeen years after the publication of the white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto, bitcoin is no longer a niche bet. It is a global asset worth 2 trillion dollars. Yet, on this October 31, the market turns the page on a thwarted "Uptober." October closes in red for the first time since 2018. A signal to be read carefully, without melodrama.
While institutional interest in cryptos is rising again, the decisions of major players capture all the attention. This November 1st, Ripple plans to unlock 1 billion XRP, which is more than 2.4 billion dollars at the current price, from its escrow accounts, as part of a mechanism established in 2017 to regulate the supply. A regular operation, but one that, in the current climate, raises questions about liquidity strategies and market balance.
Despite the paralysis of the federal government, Republican lawmakers are staying the course on their ambitious crypto schedule. Several key senators say they want to pass a landmark digital assets law before the end of the year. But will this promise hold against the budget deadlock blocking Washington?
The Basel Committee's rules on cryptocurrencies could change the game in 2026. Between bank adoption of stablecoins and crypto integration, a financial revolution is underway. Are banks ready to take the leap? The answer could change everything for your investments.
A false information involving Changpeng Zhao in an alleged massive sale of ASTER tokens triggered a real earthquake on the crypto markets. The token of the decentralized platform Aster plummeted sharply, dragging millions of dollars in liquidations behind it. But what really happened?
In October, the Bitcoin market confirmed its vitality despite a sharp price correction. Spot volume exceeded 300 billion dollars, a sign of a return to "cash" trading and a reduction in leverage usage. According to CryptoQuant, this dynamic reflects a healthier market, capable of withstanding volatility without a sudden collapse. In short, despite the drop in BTC, investors, whether retail or institutional, show renewed confidence in the spot market, marking a structural evolution of the market towards greater stability.
Standard Chartered projects the tokenized real-world asset market at 35 billion dollars could grow to 2 trillion dollars by 2028.
OpenAI is gearing up for what could be one of the largest public listings in history, with a target valuation of $1 trillion by late 2026. Reports indicate that the company is moving ahead with IPO plans to cement its status as the world’s most valuable startup, even as it faces rising competition in specialized areas such as autonomous crypto trading.
The crypto derivatives market has just reached a strategic milestone. XRP and Solana surpass 3 billion dollars of open interest on the CME, a threshold until now reserved for heavyweights such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. This rapid rise propels these two tokens to the frontline of institutional financial products, marking a silent but decisive repositioning in the crypto hierarchy.