Week after week, the crypto sector continues to innovate and redefine the boundaries of finance and technology with boldness and creativity. In this weekly recap, we will delve into the most significant news of the past week, from the unexpected resilience of Bitcoin in the face of pessimistic predictions from the ECB, to the soaring rise of XRP, and the latest legal developments regarding Binance.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is actively preparing for the 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in approximately 3 years. The global governing body of football plans to launch a collection of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), the acquisition of which will grant the first 100 crypto users access to the final match.
2023 marks a new era, where Binance, the titan of crypto exchanges, sees its empire wobble. Meanwhile, OKX, another key player in the market, climbs the ranks with remarkable assurance. But what could have caused this upheaval on the crypto chessboard?
Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced a bill that would impose heavy regulations on the crypto industry. While the bill aims to combat money laundering, it raises concerns about its potential impact on innovation and privacy.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the boundaries of innovation and technology, and today France stands at a crucial crossroads. Amidst the technological giants of the United States and China, a new battlefield is unfolding where AI becomes the weapon of choice. French President Emmanuel Macron has recently spoken out against a European AI bill, fearing it might stifle French innovative potential. However, could this opposition ironically be hiding another issue, namely that of France's digital and economic sovereignty?
Driven by Bitcoin and Ethereum, cryptocurrencies are gaining momentum in Europe. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the old continent invested over $43 million in crypto funds last week. This enthusiasm contrasts with American and Asian skepticism.
Recently, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) identified a critical vulnerability in Bitcoin Ordinals. However, Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr denies any involvement in this matter. Details!
Polygon has just reached a major milestone in the crypto sphere. With the launch of Polygon Portal, a breath of fresh air flows through the ecosystem, promising a bright future for its native cryptocurrency, MATIC. But what does this innovation truly mean for Polygon?
While making bitcoin (BTC) a legal currency in its territory, El Salvador worked to provide financial instruments favorable to this policy. The country has made progress in this direction, with the Digital Assets Commission (CNAD) approving the issuance of the world's first bitcoin (BTC) bonds.
BlackRock wants to make its Bitcoin spot ETF more accessible to Wall Street banks. The asset manager has indeed revised the functioning of its index fund to allow banking giants to participate in the Bitcoin market without violating the regulations they are subject to.