Archive 2023

Ripple, the crypto platform behind XRP, is committed to the tokenization of several assets. Among these are fungible tokens, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDC). The latest news is that the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the decentralized public blockchain that Ripple operates for XRP issuance, is making progress. It is venturing into the tokenization of real assets, positioning Ripple as a key player in decentralized finance and the blockchain ecosystem.

There's something new with Ethereum. In due time, the account abstraction related to rollups on the world's most popular blockchain will become effective. Let's dive in !

The potential link between the crypto firm Binance and terrorism financing is still stirring reactions. Specifically in the United States, where Congress has called on the federal administration to shed light on this allegation. This is to be done by openly addressing certain aspects of this issue.

Sam Altman is no longer the CEO of OpenAI, the firm behind the ChatGPT conversational tool. An opportunity of a lifetime for Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of the crypto company Cardano, who has made an enticing proposal to Sam Altman. One that involves creating a Large Language Model (LLM) that operates in a decentralized manner.

A recent survey conducted by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) reveals a growing preference among French people for cryptocurrencies compared to stocks and ETFs. Currently, 9% of French adults hold cryptocurrencies, compared to 7% in stocks and 2% in ETFs. This trend is particularly pronounced among young people, with 31% of them open to being paid in cryptocurrencies. The impact of the pandemic has played a role in this shift in investment preference. Additionally, 24% of French adults invest in various financial instruments, and over 10% are turning to real estate funds.

Binance is currently experiencing a challenging period in the United States. According to the latest information from Bloomberg, the US Department of Justice is reportedly seeking $4 billion from the Exchange to settle its investigation into allegations of money laundering and other alleged illegal activities.

Javier Milei, elected during economic turmoil in Argentina, claims to embody anarcho-capitalism and professes to be a bitcoin enthusiast. However, behind this facade lies a character with radical ideas, far from the cherished principles of freedom by Satoshi Nakamoto. His victory raises concerns, not only for Argentinians but also for the image of Bitcoin, associated with aggressive rhetoric and a dangerous economic agenda.

A recent report from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) reveals that 19 major banks have heavily invested in crypto, amounting to 9.4 billion euros, with a strong presence of Ripple alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum giants.