Archive 2025

After a bleak week, the CAC 40 fell by 8%, shaken by the trade war, market volatility, and grim economic outlooks, with a rebound still uncertain.

1 Zettahash, a technical victory for Bitcoin, but a chilling economic blow for miners: a record power that hides compressed margins and falling prices.

A new trade confrontation is beginning between the two shores of the Atlantic. Through the announcement of a 20% tariff on all European products, Washington directly targets exports from the Old Continent. France, on the front line, faces the threat of a major economic shock. Between the vulnerability of strategic sectors and diplomatic urgencies, Paris must react quickly. Behind this American decision lies much more than a tariff battle: the entire architecture of transatlantic trade relations is at stake.

Donald Trump reignited trade tensions with China on Monday, April 7, by threatening to impose "additional" tariffs of 50% on Chinese products. This new escalation would occur as soon as April 9, if Beijing does not reverse its decision to retaliate against the U.S. customs offensive. China had indeed announced an increase of its own tariffs to 34% on American imports, effective April 10.

The crypto market is regaining its colors after the "Black Monday" on April 7, which led to over one billion dollars in liquidations within 24 hours. Currently, the global crypto market capitalization stands at 2.53 trillion dollars, up 3.08% in a day, signaling a possible return of investor confidence.

Tether, the leader of USDT, is preparing a new American stablecoin aimed at financial institutions. This strategic project emerges as Washington moves towards a regulatory framework for these dollar-backed digital currencies.

Pakistan, often seen as a sleeping economic giant, seems determined to rewrite its financial destiny. In a masterstroke strategic move, the country has just appointed Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, as a key advisor to its Crypto Council (PCC). This bold, almost provocative decision reflects how he embodies both the promises and the turbulence of the crypto ecosystem. While the rupee wavers and capital flees, Islamabad is counting on digital assets to reshape its economic landscape.

WLFI, whose partner is the Trump family, is testing its stablecoin with a USD1 airdrop. While this initiative attracts attention, it also raises concerns about regulation.