Paul Atkins takes the stage, Gensler exits through the back door, and Trumpian stablecoins dance on the blurry line between regulation and personal ambition. It's a true crypto western.
Donald Trump has caused an economic shockwave by announcing significant tariffs targeting almost all countries in the world. The figures presented by the White House are being thoroughly analyzed by experts and raise questions among the United States' trading partners.
Donald Trump is once again making his mark at the helm of the United States. By launching a vast tariff offensive against almost all of the country's trading partners, the president is triggering an economic and diplomatic earthquake. Wall Street is falling, allies are worried, and Beijing is retaliating. This decision, as much strategic as ideological, marks the overt return of hard protectionism and places American economic sovereignty at the center of the global game.
From Brussels, the message is clear: digital giants will have to account for their actions. The platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is under investigation by the European Union for potential major violations of the Digital Services Act. The focus is on the dissemination of illicit content and the lack of cooperation with authorities. The proposed fine could exceed one billion dollars, a record that could mark a turning point in the enforcement of the new European regulation. Elon Musk, its owner, finds himself at the center of an unprecedented regulatory confrontation.
Ultra, the one-stop destination for gamers, publishers, and developers, has completed a $12 million funding round led by Luxembourg-based multi-family office NOIA Capital through its NOIA Digital Assets fund.
The year 2025 starts on a contrasting note for the crypto industry. While DeFi protocols suffer from a marked decline in their total value locked (TVL), decentralized applications, especially those focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and social networks, show solid growth. What are the drivers of these opposing dynamics and what prospects lie ahead for the ecosystem in the coming months?
Coinbase, a pioneer in crypto derivatives, is preparing to introduce XRP futures contracts. As regulation strengthens, the CFTC could pave the way for a new phase for XRP.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex and a prominent figure in the crypto ecosystem, recently expressed his support for tariff policies as a lever to strengthen assets such as Bitcoin and Gold. In an uncertain global context, marked by economic and geopolitical tensions, Hayes believes that these assets can serve as shields against inflation and market volatility.
According to a recent report by Binance Research, Bitcoin could undergo a major transformation, evolving from a mere store of value to a true productive asset. This shift is driven by the rapid expansion of decentralized finance based on Bitcoin (BTCFi), whose total value locked has surged by over 2,700% in one year.
Four consecutive red months for ETH. A slow, silent hemorrhage, where each absent transaction digs a little deeper into the grave of an asset in search of a second wind.