Bitcoin recently crossed the mythical threshold of $109,000. This new record comes against a backdrop filled with symbols and expectations, as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. A meteoric rise that marks a key moment in the history of cryptocurrencies.
From January 31 to February 2, 2025, Alephium, a next-generation blockchain, will participate in CryptoXR, the second largest crypto conference in France, to organize a large-scale hackathon in partnership with LSW3 (League for Web3 Security). This event promises to make Auxerre the French capital of Web3, attracting over 3,000 visitors, 70 speakers, and innovative projects.
World Liberty Financial, the crypto project backed by Donald Trump, has just made a massive investment of 48 million dollars in Ethereum. This strategic acquisition comes as ETH shows signs of strengthening against Bitcoin, in a context already marked by the meteoric success of memecoins associated with the Trump family.
The crypto world has recently been shaken by the emergence of $Melania, a new memecoin launched by Melania Trump. This token quickly attracted the attention of investors but also raised concerns about the possibility of a Rug Pull, a scam where developers abandon the project after taking investors' funds. These concerns intensified when analysts discovered that nearly 90% of the total supply of the Melania memecoin was held in a single crypto wallet.
Transatlantic relations are experiencing a period of heightened tensions, marked by Donald Trump's return to the American presidency. In this context, Isabel Schnabel, a prominent member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), has sounded the alarm. She claims that a trade war between the European Union and the United States is "highly probable," due to the protectionist policies already announced by the American administration. If these measures, including high tariffs on European imports, were to materialize, they could destabilize the global economy. This threat, which particularly targets key sectors in the euro area, poses critical challenges for the future of international economic relations.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, could face legal action as soon as it is officially established. The law firm National Security Counselors is preparing a 30-page complaint, alleging violations of federal transparency law.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, at noon (Eastern Time), Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States during a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington D.C. This inauguration undoubtedly marks the beginning of a new era for the cryptocurrency industry! With anticipated pro-crypto policies, investors are expecting significant changes and increased adoption of blockchain technologies. In his inauguration speech on January 20, Donald Trump made no mention of the strategic reserve of Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies are not among the immediate priorities in the document sent by Republican lawmakers, raising concerns among investors.
The Trump family is entering the crypto world and hitting hard. Could their strategy mark a turning point in the ecosystem? Analysis.
Bayrou, an anxious prophet, portrays a Europe that watches a conquering dollar and a martial Trump, crushing our dreams of independence. The time for denial is over: it's time for a resurgence.
The US debt has surpassed the historic threshold of $36 trillion, forcing the Treasury to temporarily halt its debt issuances. This decision, driven by the necessity to contain the crisis, intensifies tensions in financial markets. Among the assets likely to be affected, bitcoin, often seen as a safe haven amid economic uncertainties, could experience a notable correction. However, this situation goes beyond mere market fluctuations. It reflects the vulnerabilities of a global economic system in search of balance, where institutional responses will be crucial for the future of cryptocurrencies.