Luc Jose A.

The Bitcoin market is in perpetual flux, influenced both by external events and the silent movements of large whales. These historical investors, holding vast amounts of Bitcoin for over seven years, play a decisive role in market fluctuations. Yet, according to an analysis by CryptoQuant, these whales remain strangely inactive, casting a veil of uncertainty over the direction the market might take in the coming months.

The Bitcoin network is currently facing a quiet but serious threat. Approximately 13% of the nodes that maintain and secure the blockchain are vulnerable to a critical flaw that could cause them to fail. This vulnerability, identified in May 2023, still persists on several nodes that have not yet been updated with the latest version of the Bitcoin Core software. While Bitcoin's security is often touted for its robustness, this issue reveals systemic flaws related to the management of essential software for the proper functioning of the network.

A wave of massive ETH sales from the PlusToken affair, an old Ponzi scheme that wreaked havoc in 2019, is bringing back ghosts from the past. This situation, reminiscent of the events of 2021, is putting pressure on the price of Bitcoin and causing panic among some investors.

This Wednesday, October 9, 2024, François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, made a direct call: "It is time for everyone to make an effort." In a context where public finances are spiraling out of control, with a deficit that has widened by 100 billion euros since January, this statement leaves no room for ambiguity. Every economic actor, from citizens to businesses and local authorities, must accept sacrifices to avoid a budgetary collapse.

The TON blockchain, once developed by Telegram, has just crossed a key threshold: that of 100 million active users. This figure reflects rapid and massive adoption, propelled by a series of technological developments within the ecosystem. However, this rise raises questions about the mixed performance of Toncoin, the native cryptocurrency of TON.

As the year 2025 looms on the horizon, crypto investors are closely monitoring the forecasts from major financial institutions. The report from Standard Chartered could well redefine market expectations. Indeed, the British bank anticipates a major upheaval among the leading cryptos, with Solana (SOL) potentially surpassing Ethereum (ETH) and even Bitcoin (BTC), should Donald Trump be re-elected as President of the United States. Beyond the usual fluctuations, it is the correlation between American economic policies and the evolution of cryptocurrencies that is highlighted.

France is facing an unprecedented financial deadlock, with public debt estimated at 110.6% of GDP and a deficit well beyond European criteria. Indeed, the era of half-measures seems to be over, and the Montaigne Institute, an influential Parisian think tank, is sounding the alarm with a bold report titled "Public Finances: The End of Illusions." This document proposes ambitious reforms aimed at saving nearly 150 billion euros by 2050.

In a volatile context, JPMorgan analysts identified in a report the key elements likely to influence the upcoming weeks for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the entire crypto market. These observations are particularly relevant at a time when regulation, monetary policies, and technological advancements converge to reshape an ever-changing ecosystem.

The legal saga of FTX is finally coming to an end. After nearly two years of battles and attempts to recover funds, the courts have finally ordered the repayment of 16 billion dollars to the former clients of the asset exchange platform through the approval of a plan.

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tokens is far from being just a passing trend in the crypto world. Fueled by the growth of machine learning technologies and the integration of AI across various sectors, these assets are capturing the attention of investors and redefining the crypto landscape. Over the past week, several AI tokens have seen their trading volumes skyrocket, reaching unprecedented levels, as revealed by a recent analysis from Phoenix Group.

Amid revolutionary announcements, technological evolutions, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battlefield of regulatory and economic challenges. Here is a summary of the most notable news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.

Bitcoin is increasingly establishing itself as an essential player. While individual investors were the first to jump into the crypto race, it is now large financial institutions that are turning massively to Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds). This major shift in market dynamics reveals much more than just a passing craze for cryptocurrencies. It marks a profound evolution in the way investors perceive and adopt these new asset classes.

Saudi Arabia, a heavyweight in the oil sector, is making headlines with a new price increase for oil buyers in Asia. This decision comes amid heightened volatility, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainties surrounding global energy demand.