Archive February 2025

The crypto industry, once synonymous with financial innovation, is now becoming a prime playground for increasingly sophisticated scams. While 2024 has already been marked by an explosion of digital fraud, Chainalysis sounds the alarm: 2025 could very well be the most lucrative year in history for cybercriminals. Artificial intelligence (AI), once seen as an asset to enhance security, is now becoming a formidable weapon in the hands of fraudsters. Identity falsification, voice impersonation, automation of psychological manipulations... the new strategies of scammers are pushing the boundaries of the possible.

Investors have always viewed gold as a safe haven. But what happens when that very refuge falters? In recent weeks, the gold market has been going through a troubled period, fueling growing distrust among traditional investors. At the heart of the tensions are abnormally long delivery times from the Bank of England and questions about the system's actual capacity to honor its commitments. In the face of this uncertainty, an alternative stands out: bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that escapes logistical constraints and manipulation risks. Jeff Park, an expert at Bitwise Asset Management, has not minced his words, announcing a possible massive capital migration from gold to crypto. A paradigm shift is emerging, with consequences that could reshape global investment.

The crypto market is going through a period of tension, and the numbers speak for themselves. While Bitcoin is moving in a zone of uncertainty, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on the first cryptocurrency are experiencing a concerning wave of withdrawals. In just three days, $494 million has left these investment vehicles, indicating a weakening of buying momentum and a growing climate of caution among investors. The ETFs, which were supposed to bring new stability to the Bitcoin market, are now struggling in the face of an increased downward trend. Between institutional caution and declining investor enthusiasm, the situation highlights tensions that could weigh on Bitcoin's evolution in the coming weeks.

The Ethereum ecosystem is currently experiencing significant growth in its TVL (total value locked), reaching unprecedented levels since 2022. On February 11, 2025, Ethereum's TVL reached 21.8 million ETH, marking its highest level since October 2022, representing an 11% increase from the previous month. A momentum that unfortunately may not benefit ETH.

Like a cowboy drawing his six-shooter, Trump unleashes reciprocal tariffs, awakening old economic ghosts and sowing panic for Bitcoin in the stock markets.

February 12 and 13, 2025, will be marked as two particularly difficult days for Bitcoin, which had to face a double piece of bad news on the American inflation front. The queen of cryptos, which had already fallen below $95,000 on Wednesday, continues to struggle to maintain this critical level.

Like a stock-market phoenix, GameStop is rising again: a simple Bitcoin rumor and the stock soars. Masterful bluff or the beginning of a financial revolution?

Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as a major crypto hub. Local authorities recently confirmed that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) can now be used to prove the wealth of investors applying for an investment visa. This decision marks a significant advancement in the integration of cryptocurrencies into the regulatory and financial framework of the region.