The most celebrated French researcher in the world has just succeeded in one of the most spectacular fundraising rounds in European AI. Behind this success, a radical ambition: to turn away from ChatGPT and chatbots to build an artificial intelligence that truly understands the world. But how far can this vision go?
BlackRock’s Ethereum staking ETF records an impressive trading volume of 15.5 million dollars on its first day on Nasdaq. Why is this launch a game-changer for investors? Discover the secrets of this rapid success and its implications for the crypto market.
Activity in the derivatives markets around XRP is experiencing a brutal acceleration. Demand for these instruments has jumped 803%, signaling a marked return of buyers to the asset. This renewed interest comes as the crypto market looks for new catalysts. For many analysts, derivatives often serve as a leading indicator of investor sentiment. In this context, the current evolution draws the attention of traders, who now monitor XRP to anticipate the next market moves.
The US midterm elections could well provide a new breath to the crypto and stock markets, and give wings back to bitcoin. This is at least what Binance Research states in a report published this week. However, before reaching that point, the path remains littered with geopolitical pitfalls.
A crypto trader just lost nearly $50M on Aave after a bot error. This spectacular liquidation shakes the DeFi ecosystem.
American senators are afraid of the digital dollar. Too much control, not enough privacy. So they killed it in the egg. Stablecoins, on the other hand, are invited to the party. Clever.
Bitcoin is again moving within an uncertainty zone around 70,000 dollars. Behind this apparent stability, markets watch a key factor: U.S. monetary policy. The latest economic data released in the United States have cooled expectations of a rapid rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Thus, the probabilities of easing as early as March have almost evaporated. In this context, the crypto market enters a wait-and-see phase. Between macroeconomic signals and key technical levels, analysts now try to anticipate Bitcoin's next direction.
BlackRock has just launched an Ethereum ETF with staking on Nasdaq, a first that allows investors to generate passive income while benefiting from the rise of ETH. With reduced fees and simplified access, this product could well redefine crypto investment in 2026.
Tether has restarted the engine. The issuer of the market's first stablecoin created 1 billion dollars in USDT on Tron, a move that brings the crypto liquidity issue back to the center of the game at a time when geopolitical tensions are already shaking global markets.
The debate about the future of money has reignited, and it's Nassim Taleb who lit the fuse. A few weeks before the launch of X Money, the author of the famous Black Swan openly praises Elon Musk's initiative and considers it "far smarter than Bitcoin." For him, this project exactly illustrates what finance should encourage: competition between private currencies.
Sam Bankman-Fried faces another setback in the United States. Federal prosecutors ask the judge to reject his new trial request, arguing that the elements presented by the former FTX boss do not meet the required legal criteria. This new stage confirms one simple thing: despite appeals, the criminal case of one of the biggest fallen figures in crypto remains tightly locked.
The idea of an economy where artificial intelligences pay to access digital services is beginning to take shape. Autonomous agents capable of purchasing data, APIs, or computing resources already exist, supported by blockchain and micropayments. Yet, the real figures fall far short of the initial enthusiasm. An analysis shared by Andreessen Horowitz reveals that activity remains very limited, despite much higher estimates. Between adjusted volumes and infrastructures under construction, the emergence of a machine-to-machine economy still appears to be in its early stages.
Sharplink loses $734 million in 2025 but massively accumulates ETH. Madness or genius? Discover why this bold strategy could redefine crypto investing in 2026, and what it means for your portfolio.
Japanese Metaplanet continues its offensive on bitcoin with a new strategic step. Already known for its massive accumulation of BTC, the group now wants to influence the very infrastructure of the ecosystem. With the creation of a new investment entity endowed with 4 billion yen, the company seeks to support the rise of bitcoin in Japan. Between regulatory ambition on the horizon 2028 and an accumulation strategy still intact, Metaplanet broadens its plan to establish itself at the heart of the future Japanese crypto market.
Optimism cuts more than one-fifth of its jobs. The crypto market immediately reacts to this announcement. All the details here!
XRP plunges by 62% but Ripple offers a 50 billion dollar stock buyback. Employees refused to sell at 40, they will get 25% more. Smart bosses.
Elon Musk has just officially announced the public launch of X Money for the month of April. The financial super-app he has promised for years is finally taking shape, but without any trace of crypto. Enough to surprise, and perhaps worry, some industry players.
Binance takes legal action. The world's leading crypto platform filed, on March 11, 2026, a defamation lawsuit against Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, following the publication of a sensitive article discussing possible flows linked to Iran and the internal handling of this case. This procedure marks a turning point, as the exchange no longer limits itself to public denials, but now asks the US justice system to resolve a dispute with significant reputational and regulatory stakes.
The scenario seems huge. However, Bitwise argues that a bitcoin at 1 million dollars does not necessarily imply total dominance over gold. According to Matt Hougan, the company's chief investment officer, bitcoin would only need to capture about 17% of the global store of value market within ten years to reach this symbolic threshold.
Kraken reissues its winning formula: from March 11 to April 13, 2026, the exchange offers a Bitcoin sweepstakes where every dollar traded on the platform gives the right to one entry. Maximum prize: 1 full Bitcoin, with more than 100 winners drawn by lottery and over $60,000 in BTC to distribute. Here is everything you need to know before registering.
Arthur Hayes surprises the bitcoin market. One of his loudest supporters now explains that he wouldn't place 1 dollar on BTC at the current price. His idea is not a rejection of bitcoin. It's a strategic waiting. For him, the real buy signal will mainly come from a return of global liquidity, with a more accommodative Fed and, above all, a resumption of money printing.
Oracle published its results for the third quarter of 2026 with strong growth in its cloud business. Cloud revenues reached $8.9 billion, confirming the central role of these infrastructures in the group’s strategy.
Imagine a world where people bet on death, attacks, wars, or natural disasters. In the United States, a controversial law, the "Death Bets Act", seeks to ban these macabre prediction markets. Between ethics, national security, and financial freedom, the debate is raging.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are delivering good news. On Tuesday, net inflows reached $251 million, bringing the monthly total to $1.56 billion, a level not seen for several months. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs surprises: the bank is now the top institutional holder of XRP ETFs.
Long confined to speculation about bitcoin, quantum computing is now entering a much more sensitive field: that of encrypted messaging. Behind the debate on blockchain security, another more immediate threat is emerging: that of private data intercepted today, then decrypted tomorrow. Researchers and industry warn about this shift, which moves the front line towards tools like Signal or Threema.