Fascinated by Bitcoin since 2017, Evariste has continuously researched the subject. While his initial interest was in trading, he now actively seeks to understand all advances centered on cryptocurrencies. As an editor, he strives to consistently deliver high-quality work that reflects the state of the sector as a whole.
As the crypto ecosystem held its breath for Ethereum's Pectra update, an anonymous actor disrupted the Sepolia test network. A subtle attack, exploiting an unexpected vulnerability, revealed weaknesses that raise as many questions as they provide insights. Decoding an incident that lies halfway between a technical bug and psychological warfare.
For several days now, the crypto market has been in turmoil. With 1.43 billion XRP traded in just 24 hours, investors are questioning: simple market movement or signs of a radical change? While some see it as an opportunity, others fear speculative manipulation. Analysis.
Yesterday, surrounded by four gray walls and the clinking of bars, Sam Bankman-Fried blew out his 33 candles. A celebration far from the golden trappings of his FTX days, but under the spotlight of a scandal that still shakes the crypto world. Sentenced to 25 years in prison, the former golden boy of cryptocurrencies provides, from his cell, a version of his story where innocence and political calculation intertwine.
As cryptocurrencies divide global geopolitics, Russia is carving a unique path. Vladimir Putin, while acknowledging the intangibility of bitcoin, categorically refuses its integration into national reserves. This position contrasts with that of Donald Trump, a fervent advocate of a crypto-sovereign America. Between technological fascination and strategic caution, Moscow plays a subtle balance on the digital chessboard.
Argentina, already shaken by a persistent economic crisis, now sees its president Javier Milei caught in a judicial storm related to the crypto Libra. While Milei, a champion of libertarianism, promised a monetary revolution, a hastily deleted promotional tweet and opaque transactions have triggered a sensational investigation. Amid speculative surges, suspicions of pump-and-dump schemes, and criminal proceedings, the Libra case reveals the dark corners of a crypto ecosystem in search of credibility.
At the heart of a debate as lively as it is surprising, the crypto universe is under the spotlight. The digital revolution and financial freedom clash with the imperatives of national security. This article boldly and clearly explores the issues related to crypto-friendly regulations and the potential excesses of an exacerbated surveillance state.
The financial landscape of Bitcoin is undergoing a silent transformation. Blockstream, a giant in blockchain infrastructure, has just unveiled an initiative that could rewrite the rules of institutional credit. With three funds totaling several billion dollars, the company is opening an unprecedented breach: transforming Bitcoin into liquid leverage without requiring its sale. A bold move that places BTC holders at the center of a parallel financial system, where digital gold finally becomes a productive asset.
In an unprecedented financial showdown, El Salvador is going all-in on the global chessboard. Despite warnings from the IMF and a $1.4 billion conditional loan, Nayib Bukele persists: the country continues to buy more and more bitcoins. A risky bet, but a bet that is embraced.
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.
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?
As the Trump administration tightens customs controls, cryptocurrencies tremble. Between fleeting euphoria and brutal economic reality, the market reveals its vulnerability to geopolitical shocks. A staggering drop raises the question: is crypto a true safe haven or merely a mirror of global turmoil?
The figure has startled the markets: inflation in the eurozone was set at 2.4% in February, according to Eurostat. A slight decrease, indeed, but enough to reignite the debate on the European Central Bank's (ECB) next moves. Between cautious optimism and geopolitical clouds, the euro wavers on a tightrope. Behind these percentages lie contrasting realities: declining energy, resilient services, and a Germany that holds firm. An analysis of a somewhat muted economic landscape.
Bitcoin has rebounded by 20% in just a few days. But behind this spectacle of volatility lurk insidious risks. Amid political euphoria, technical anomalies, and contradictory signals, the king of crypto is navigating a minefield. Here are five key elements to decipher this critical phase.
In the crypto universe, where each upgrade can rewrite the rules of the game, Ethereum is preparing for a silent revolution. Pectra, its upcoming hard fork, will not merely optimize lines of code. It embodies a strategic metamorphosis, capable of resetting the economic balances of the network. As ETH struggles to keep pace with Bitcoin's frantic rhythm, this update could inject a new dynamic. What if Pectra is the missing spark to propel the bullish cycle of 2025?
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.