Since its collapse in 2014, the ghost of Mt. Gox continues to linger over the cryptocurrency market. Every movement of its Bitcoins raises questions and speculations, awakening old demons in investors. The latest episode: the transfer of 1,620 BTC valued at 172 million dollars, shortly after a new record for Bitcoin around 107,000 dollars. This is enough to stir the markets without shaking their stability.
"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." This phrase by Orwell, taken from 1984, resonates strongly in our digital age and illustrates the struggle against censorship. Growing centralization threatens freedom of speech and individual sovereignty. States and institutions exploit censorship to control discourse, limiting innovation and diversity of ideas. Bitcoin stands as a powerful alternative to these drifts. Its decentralized architecture protects transactions and information from any attempts at control. By ensuring user autonomy, Bitcoin upholds the fundamental principles of a free and resilient civilization. Resisting censorship is crucial to preserving progress, openness, and creativity. In a world where censorship mechanisms proliferate, Bitcoin embodies a trust technology. This fight for freedom goes beyond economic issues: it lies at the heart of a genuine civilizational battle.
Europe, always trailing Washington, should soon align itself by lifting the curse on bitcoin.
Bybit, the crypto exchange platform, announces the cessation of its withdrawal and custody services for French users starting January 8, 2025. This decision comes as regulatory pressures intensify in the country.
The crypto market is going through a period of strong turbulence, where price fluctuations are testing investors' confidence. Indeed, at the heart of this uncertain dynamic, Solana (SOL) stands out as one of the most watched assets. Currently, a major reorganization has taken place in the structure of its holders, revealing a significant transfer of tokens from long-term old investors to new entrants. According to on-chain data, this redistribution reflects profit-taking by historical investors, marking the end of a previous bullish cycle. In parallel, a new generation of investors shows marked optimism, betting on Solana's potential to rebound despite a volatile context. This transition reflects divergent perspectives for the future of the project: on one hand, a renewed confidence driven by newcomers; on the other, increased caution fueled by technical challenges and upcoming uncertainties.
In December 2024, a significant event shook the investment world: Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) surpassed gold ETF in terms of assets under management (AUM) in the United States. This achievement is all the more impressive given that Bitcoin ETF were only launched in January 2024, while gold ETF have been around for over two decades.
December is shaping up to be a pivotal month for the crypto market, particularly for altcoins, which may experience significant movements. As important U.S. economic decisions approach, investors are closely monitoring macroeconomic and on-chain indicators to anticipate upcoming trends.
The global economic landscape is at a critical phase. Every decision by the Federal Reserve (Fed) becomes a key signal, closely monitored by investors and financial analysts. In this context, the imminent announcement of a new interest rate cut sparks keen interest. As inflation, once rampant, begins to return to more controlled levels, the Fed is considering reducing its benchmark rate once again, this time to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. This measure, which is part of an economic stabilization strategy, leaves no market indifferent. For cryptocurrencies, this announcement fuels both hope for a more favorable monetary environment and fear of increased instability. As Bitcoin and Ethereum already face significant declines, investors question the prospects ahead.
Ubisoft is taking its Web3 gaming vision to new heights with Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., leveraging Aleph.im’s decentralized infrastructure to introduce dynamic NFTs that evolve with player engagement. This marks Aleph.im’s third consecutive integration into Ubisoft’s web3 gaming titles.
An Ohio lawmaker, Derek Merrin, proposes a pioneering law to create a strategic reserve of bitcoins within the State Treasury. In the face of the dollar's devaluation and the rise of bitcoin, this initiative marks a turning point in the institutional adoption of crypto in the United States.