DeFi protocols had promised a brighter future. The result? 500 million ETH evaporated, stunned investors, and a crypto market that wobbles like a tightrope walker without a net.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently intensified its efforts to clarify the regulation of crypto assets. On March 3, 2025, the SEC announced that its Crypto Task Force would hold a series of roundtables entitled "Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity" to discuss key issues related to the regulation of cryptocurrencies. The first session, scheduled for March 21, will focus on "How Did We Get Here and How to Get Out – Defining the Status of Security."
On March 3, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved an extended facility of 1.4 billion dollars for El Salvador, aimed at supporting the country's economic reform program. This decision follows negotiations during which El Salvador agreed to modify its bitcoin policy to address the IMF's concerns. However, the IMF prohibits the accumulation of bitcoin and many other measures.
After falling below $90,000, Bitcoin faced selling pressure, resulting in a nearly 14% drop. Find Elyfe's analysis to decipher the technical outlook for BTC.
Donald Trump's announcement on March 2 to include XRP in a U.S. strategic reserve alongside Solana and Cardano propelled the altcoin by +34% in 24 hours. A fleeting flash of glory: by the next day, the price retraced 50%, while on-chain data revealed a massive exit of institutional investors. Is crypto going through a classic pump and dump scenario amplified by politics, or does this pullback hide a discreet accumulation before a rebound?
The economic clash between the Global South and the United States is taking a new turn, with Brazil emerging as a key player in this monetary battle. By opposing the supremacy of the US dollar, the Latin American country is redefining global financial balances and questioning the traditional architecture of international trade. This decision is part of a process of dedollarization, which is gaining momentum within the BRICS and could deeply modify international economic circuits.
The largest hack in the history of crypto is experiencing alarming developments. In just 10 days, hackers have managed to launder all of the 1.4 billion dollars stolen from the Bybit platform. Despite this swift execution, blockchain security experts estimate that a portion of the funds could still be recovered.
The American stock market has just experienced a financial earthquake. In just a few hours, 3.4 trillion dollars evaporated, erasing the post-election gains in one fell swoop. A disastrous scenario that plunges Wall Street into an unprecedented stupor. And in the crosshairs? Donald Trump, whose new tariffs have ignited the fuse of a crisis with global repercussions.
Oil markets have been caught off guard. While traders expected a delay in the increase of oil production by OPEC+, the cartel ultimately confirmed that it would return 2.2 million barrels per day to the market starting in April. This decision immediately triggered a brutal price reaction: Brent crude fell to $70.60, its lowest level in five months. This strategic choice, which comes after several successive delays, profoundly alters the balance of supply and demand in an already uncertain economic context.
The euphoria of the last few weeks has abruptly transformed into a debacle for crypto investors. In just 24 hours, over a billion dollars worth of positions were liquidated, taking with them the hopes of a prolonged market rebound. At the heart of this shock is a new wave of economic uncertainties, amplified by the United States' decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. This announcement triggered a sudden drop in traditional markets, as well as a collapse of Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies.