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A collective of financial analysts specializing in cryptocurrencies has published a study suggesting that XRP could reach the staggering value of 18,000 dollars. This prediction, which sparks as much enthusiasm as skepticism within the crypto community, deserves a thorough examination.

American Democrats are launching an unprecedented offensive against memecoins linked to political figures. California Representative Sam Liccardo is preparing the MEME Act, aiming to ban politicians from issuing or promoting digital assets. This initiative comes after the spectacular collapse of the TRUMP and MELANIA tokens, which have caused billions in losses for crypto investors.

The FBI is calling on node operators and exchange platforms to block transactions related to the record hack of Bybit. The U.S. federal agency confirms the involvement of the North Korean Lazarus group in this theft of $1.4 billion and is taking steps to prevent the laundering of the funds.

The Avalanche Foundation, in collaboration with Rain, has just announced the launch of the Avalanche Card this Wednesday. This new card will allow users to spend their cryptocurrencies wherever Visa is accepted, with initial support for USDC, USDT, AVAX, and wAVAX.

In light of the recent drop in the crypto market, Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, shows measured optimism. In an analysis published on February 25, he describes this decline as a mere "tactical retreat" rather than a fundamental shift in trend, reminding of the historical resilience of the sector.

Despite the recent price drop, the financial analysis firm Bernstein remains optimistic and maintains its ambitious forecast of $200,000 for bitcoin. Its analysts view this correction as a strategic buying opportunity ahead of the next cycle peak.

The central Bank of China has just carried out an important medium-term lending operation to support its banking system. This injection of 300 billion yuan (approximately 41.83 billion dollars) is part of a broader strategy aimed at maintaining favorable liquidity conditions in an uncertain economic context.

After two years of silence, the former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman, currently imprisoned, has made his return to social media. This unexpected appearance caused a spectacular rise in the price of the FTT cryptocurrency, rekindling investor interest despite the historic collapse of the platform.

The Lazarus group, the main suspect in the historic hacking of Bybit estimated at $1.4 billion, would also be involved in recent memecoin scams on Solana, notably via the Pump.fun platform, according to findings by blockchain investigator ZachXBT.

Binance's BNB Chain blockchain is set to deploy a major update in mid-March 2025, called "Pascal", which will introduce native smart contract wallets. This technical evolution aims to enhance its compatibility with Ethereum and optimize transaction management.

The crypto subsidiary of Société Générale is continuing its multichain expansion with the deployment of its euro stablecoin EURCV on the Stellar network. This strategic initiative, announced last Thursday, is part of a broader approach aimed at strengthening the bridges between traditional finance and the world of cryptocurrencies.

The former CEO of FTX, sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive fraud, is attempting a bold approach to regain his freedom. His parents are actively campaigning with the Republican camp to obtain a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

Bitcoin continues its spectacular rise in early 2025, reaching $98,404 on major exchange platforms. This increase comes against a backdrop of growing institutional adoption and promising technical signals, as traditional markets like gold and the S&P 500 also set new records.