Week 26 witnessed a significant decrease in the crypto market, with Bitcoin losing about 16% of its value compared to its recent peak. Bitvavo provided a detailed analysis of this downward trend, attributing the drop not to specific events, but rather to a general atmosphere of uncertainty and concern.
Russia's oil revenues are experiencing a spectacular surge despite severe economic sanctions imposed by the United States. In June, oil and gas revenues soared to $9.4 billion. This unexpected performance highlights Russia's economic resilience and underscores the growing role of the BRICS bloc in the global energy landscape. While the sanctions aimed to weaken Moscow, Russia has adeptly navigated these obstacles to redefine the dynamics of the international oil market.
On June 30, 2024, a historic turning point was reached for Ethereum: the network recorded its lowest gas fees since 2016, news that reverberates like an earthquake in the crypto ecosystem. This unexpected phenomenon comes in a context of high transactional activity, redefining the economic dynamics of the world's second-largest blockchain. Why this dramatic drop in gas fees and what are the implications for the future of Ethereum and the crypto sector as a whole?
If you take a look at the meme scene, you will notice that many meme coin “players” are currently experiencing an increase in value. Many meme coins are blooming these days.
The democratization of cryptocurrencies is progressing with 38,279 active Bitcoin ATMs in 2024, strengthening their global presence and facilitating transactions.
Finance has profoundly evolved since its inception and especially in recent years: development of environmental or social criteria, arrival of blockchain, etc. At the same time, behaviors have evolved with the rise of ETFs, the rejuvenation of investors, and the reduction in holding periods for securities. In the current political context, radically opposed visions clash. Is finance really viable in France?
Initially expected to launch in early July, the launch of Ethereum ETFs has been postponed by the SEC, plunging crypto investors into palpable uncertainty. This unexpected decision, marked by additional requests for revisions of the S-1 forms, highlights the persistent regulatory challenges facing the adoption of digital assets.
In the midst of a global economic storm, the Bitcoin market continues to display astonishing resilience. A new study reveals that an overwhelming majority of traders on Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms, are betting on a future rise in BTC. This bullish trend reflects a significant increase in confidence in the flagship cryptocurrency, despite recent turbulence and persistent challenges in the sector.
Polygon (MATIC) is dropping and 92% of addresses are running out of money! Possible bullish reversal ahead for the crypto?
Among revolutionary announcements, technological advancements, and regulatory turmoil, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground of regulatory and economic struggles. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.