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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project supported by the Trump family, makes a spectacular entry into the derivatives markets. The launch of its perpetual contracts propelled the fully diluted valuation (FDV) beyond 40 billion dollars, even before the official first unlock of tokens scheduled for September 1st.

Crypto loans at their peak, manipulated volumes, vanished users: between incentive bubbles and invisible debt, has DeFi become a big bank... without counters or clients?

Quietly, but surely, bitcoin is establishing itself in the global monetary architecture. The flagship crypto asset has just crossed a symbolic threshold: its market capitalization now amounts to nearly 1.7% of the planetary money supply. A still limited weight compared to state currencies and precious metals, but indicative of a deep trend: the rise of a decentralized asset within a system dominated for decades by fiat money and traditional reserves.

While the asset has just broken its all-time high, Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, reignites the debate by putting forward a shocking prediction: Ethereum could reach between 10,000 and 20,000 dollars by the end of the bull cycle. A statement that, in a climate of strong monetary uncertainty, resonates as a strong signal for the crypto ecosystem, between personal conviction, macroeconomic reading, and very real market dynamics.

At $37 trillion, American debt reaches an unprecedented level, fueling doubts about the dollar's strength. While markets question, bitcoin climbs beyond $124,000, driving the entire crypto sector to new heights. Between budgetary concerns and a rush toward alternative assets, a shift seems to be occurring.

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.

High-leverage trader James Wynn has once again captured market attention, this time with an aggressive long position in Ethereum. The seasoned speculator is riding Ether’s surge to new records, underscoring both the risks and rewards of extreme leverage in a market defined by volatility.

Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming (SBET) has adopted a unique approach to maximize its shareholder value through a newly approved repurchase program. In a Friday statement, the Minneapolis-based firm outlined plans that would enable it to repurchase up to $1.5 billion worth of common stock to boost its Ethereum holdings.

After nearly a week of withdrawals, U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds saw a sharp reversal on Thursday as investors poured in $287.6 million. The surge came after four consecutive days of outflows totaling more than $924 million, signaling that institutional appetite for Ether may be regaining momentum.

The fragile balance between artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies is about to be disrupted. DeepSeek, the Chinese AI gem, is about to launch a chip entirely developed and manufactured in China. This announcement, seemingly purely technological, could trigger a real earthquake in the US markets… and crypto would not come out unscathed.

A new tool to check if your bitcoins are vulnerable to the quantum computer is now online. Are your BTC safe?

The European Union is considering anchoring its future digital euro on public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, according to Financial Times revelations. This choice would mark a major break from centralized approaches, like China, and could redefine the balance of monetary sovereignty in Europe.

While Jerome Powell surprises everyone at Jackson Hole with a more accommodative tone, bitcoin and Ether reach symbolic highs again. Investors, fueled by the prospect of a rate cut as early as September, rush back to risky assets. But can this euphoria last?

Ambani, once favored by Trump, ends up grilled by Russian oil. When the Indian economy irks Uncle Sam, it smells like hot oil and diplomatic frying.

While traditional markets seek new momentum, Ethereum confirms its central role in the digital financial ecosystem. This Friday, ETH crossed a historic threshold at 4,880 dollars, surpassing its 2021 record. This symbolic peak is part of a global crypto market rally, driven by a more accommodative tone from the Fed and renewed interest from institutional investors. The event marks a strategic turning point for Ethereum, now seen not merely as a speculative asset but as a pillar of future financial infrastructures.

The announcement of the launch of mUSD, Metamask's native stablecoin, marks a strategic milestone for the crypto ecosystem. Indeed, by partnering with Bridge, a Stripe subsidiary, and the decentralized infrastructure M0, Metamask is not just adding a feature: it is reshaping the contours of decentralized finance as we know it.

Jerome Powell caught everyone off guard at Jackson Hole by adopting a much more accommodative monetary stance. This unexpected change in tone immediately boosted risky assets. Bitcoin, at the forefront, broke through $116,000. This strategic reversal could mark a major turning point in the Fed's direction.

Rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, entered the cryptocurrency market with a splash after unveiling his YZY token on Solana. Within 40 minutes of its launch, the token briefly reached a market capitalization of $3 billion. But momentum soon died away when news leaked out about insider control and suspect trading practices arousing suspicion amongst traders and analysts.

A high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official has sparked fresh crypto regulatory chatter after stating that the department will not prosecute blockchain software developers who do not hold criminal intentions. As expected, this statement has triggered mixed reactions from different corners of the cryptosphere.

Trump-backed DeFi project World Liberty has launched its USD1 stablecoin on Coinbase, expanding trading access and market adoption.

Hyperliquid has just smashed a world record that redefines the meaning of efficiency. The young decentralized exchange is now generating $1.127 billion in annual revenue, with only 11 contributors. That comes out to a staggering $102.4 million per employee. No company, crypto or traditional, has ever reached this level of productivity.

The boom of stablecoins and the crypto industry breathed a contrastive and lively breath. To some speculative frenzy responds the quest for efficiency of others. Amid this turmoil, Aave advances by leaps and bounds. Backed by $70 billion in aggregated deposits, the protocol expands its territory on Aptos, a non-EVM blockchain designed for performance. A disruptive strategy, designed to chase speed, security, and new liquidity flows all at once. A new chapter of DeFi is being written, between institutional ambitions and technical pragmatism.

Starknet governance has approved SNIP-31, a proposal that will allow Bitcoin to be staked on the Ethereum Layer 2 network. With 93.6% of voters backing the measure, the upgrade introduces Bitcoin into Starknet’s consensus process alongside its native token, STRK.

This Friday, the chairman of the Federal Reserve could deliver his last major speech, in a tense economic context and under unprecedented political pressure. Wall Street, the White House, and all markets are waiting for clear signals. Rate guidance, stance on inflation, Fed independence: every word will count, and could weigh heavily.

While bitcoin captures media attention with its ETFs, Ethereum is advancing more quietly, but delivering superior performance. According to JPMorgan, this progress is no coincidence: record inflows into ETFs, growing appetite from companies, favorable regulatory signals… All concrete levers that reposition Ethereum no longer as a follower, but as a central player in the institutional crypto dynamic.

On August 29, $13.8 billion worth of Bitcoin options will expire, a deadline that could dictate the market trajectory. BTC just hit its lowest point in six weeks, heightening tensions between weakened buyers and sellers determined to defend their positions. More than just a technical event, this clash over derivatives crystallizes the uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin's immediate future.

While Bitcoin catches its breath, OKB burns 93% of its reserve, soars to the sky, flirts with a liver crisis… and quietly builds its kingdom on X Layer.

Global cybersecurity is facing an unprecedented challenge: organizations must simultaneously comply with NIS2, prepare for post-quantum migration (NIST 2030-2035 deadlines), and implement a truly operational zero-trust. This convergence of constraints creates a unique window of opportunity for solutions that solve multiple problems at once.