The crypto world is currently witnessing an unprecedented mobilization in favor of Roger Ver, nicknamed "Bitcoin Jesus." Accused of tax evasion by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Ver is facing possible extradition from Spain, where he risks 109 years in prison. This situation is highly displeasing to the founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, who is taking a stand in favor of Roger Ver.
The crypto market has just experienced one of its most violent downturns in months. After reaching an all-time high of $109,000 on January 20, Bitcoin plummeted by 28%. This drop wiped out billions of dollars in market capitalization in a matter of weeks. Such a brutal reversal comes amid an environment of economic tension and turmoil in the financial markets. But beyond a mere technical correction, several major events contributed to this decline. From macroeconomic fears, record cyberattacks, to political disillusionment, let's look back at the causes of this tumble and its implications.
The past few weeks have been tough for crypto investors. Indeed, they have been marked by a prolonged market downturn and a growing sense of distrust. Bitcoin, the engine of the sector, has nonetheless recorded a spectacular rebound. Thus, it surpassed $84,000 after having dropped to as low as $78,248. This turnaround raises an essential question: is this a true signal of recovery or just a brief surge before a new phase of turbulence? In the shadow of this rise, major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP have experienced mixed performances. Some may take this opportunity to regain ground, while others remain under pressure.
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The global economy is evolving under the pressure of increasing trade tensions. As the United States imposes new tariffs, Europe finds itself facing a strategic dilemma. Balancing its traditional alliances and diversifying its economic partnerships, the continent is now looking towards the BRICS. This organization, once seen as a counterweight to the G7, is today consolidating its position by forging closer ties with Europe. This shift could redefine the economic and political power dynamics on a global scale.
Does bitcoin have a place in national reserves? For the Swiss National Bank, the answer is clear: no. Between excessive volatility and lack of liquidity, the SNB rejects the idea of integrating cryptocurrency into its balance sheet, despite pressure from bitcoin advocates.
Like a ship in the midst of a storm, Bitcoin sways, capsizes, and sees its passengers jumping into the water. Only the seasoned sailors remain on board, confident in the future clear-up.
The Ethereum Foundation recently announced a major restructuring of its leadership, with the appointment of Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak as co-executive directors. This strategic change aims to enhance technical expertise and governance of the network, in the context of increasing challenges for the Ethereum ecosystem.
On March 2, 2025, American President Donald Trump announced the creation of a "Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve" specifically including XRP (Ripple), SOL (Solana), ADA (Cardano), BTC (Bitcoin), and ETH (Ethereum). This initiative aims to strengthen the crypto industry in the United States, following what Trump describes as "corrupt attacks" from the previous administration.
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), announced impressive profits of $2.6 billion generated by the company's bitcoin investments over the first two months of 2025. This result validates his strategy of massive accumulation, despite recent market turbulence.