Bitcoin fascinates as much as it disturbs. Some see it as a bulwark against inflation, while others deem it too unstable. At the heart of this debate, Semler Scientific draws attention by multiplying its purchases of BTC. This company, active in health technology, has now invested more than 192 million dollars in the cryptocurrency. But why take such a gamble?
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is at a decisive crossroads, facing challenges related to the "debanking" of crypto businesses and calls for regulatory reform. Debanking refers to the practice by which banks refuse or restrict access to financial services for certain sectors, including the cryptocurrency sector. What position will the FDIC take regarding crypto businesses in the United States?
The movements of Bitcoin rhythm the markets, between phases of euphoria and brutal corrections. After a record of 108,268 dollars in December 2024, the crypto is undergoing a period of consolidation. However, a major technical indicator, the 52-week Simple Moving Average (SMA), fuels speculation. According to analyst Dave the Wave, Bitcoin could reach a new peak by July 2025, a pattern already observed during previous bullish cycles. Thus, if this prediction is validated, it would mark a key milestone in the current cycle. Nevertheless, the market's evolution remains uncertain, between technical signals and external factors likely to influence price trajectories.
The global economic landscape, long dominated by Western powers and supported by the preeminence of the dollar, seems on the brink of change. In the face of a financial system centralized around the United States and Europe, many nations are expressing a growing desire to turn to alternatives. This trend is accelerating with the recent announcement: more than twenty countries from several continents have officially submitted their candidacy to join BRICS in 2025. If this project comes to fruition, the expansion of the formed bloc could enhance its economic weight but also redefine the balance of power on a global scale.
Amid revolutionary announcements, technological advancements, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground for regulatory and economic conflicts. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week concerning Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
Under the darkened skies of the budget, the Medef proposes a sharp reform: to withdraw retirees' valuable tax allowance. An idea where the economy dialogues with injustice.
Less than a week after proclaiming a commitment to freedom of expression, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is accused of censoring links to competing decentralized platforms. According to a report by 404 Media, Facebook removed links leading to Pixelfed, a decentralized competitor to Instagram, labeling them as "spam." What is really going on?
Artificial intelligence is progressing at a rapid pace, making the distinction between humans and machines increasingly difficult. In response to this evolution, Worldcoin, now rebranded as World, aims to establish a universal proof of humanity through a biometric identification system based on iris recognition. The company has just announced that it has surpassed the milestone of 10 million verified users, a benchmark that signifies its massive adoption and fuels growing controversy. Indeed, the project relies on a network of orbs tasked with scanning the users' ocular data to assign them an unforgeable digital identity. According to its creators, this technology would secure digital interactions and ensure that only genuine humans access online services. Nevertheless, several governments and data protection authorities are concerned about the potential pitfalls of this model. Between technological promise and regulatory resistance, Worldcoin is part of a debate on digital identity and personal data governance. Its success or failure could shape the future of online authentication in a world where AI challenges the foundations of digital trust.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the technological and economic power dynamics, propelling certain nations into becoming new nerve centers of innovation. Indeed, India, with its rapidly expanding market and substantial talent pool, is attracting tech giants in a race for sector dominance. Microsoft has recently made a decisive move by announcing a $3 billion investment to develop its cloud and AI capabilities in India. This ambitious initiative includes the construction of new data centers, the deployment of cloud infrastructure, and especially a large training program aimed at 10 million Indians by 2030. Far from being just an economic bet, this investment is part of a long-term strategy to anchor Microsoft at the heart of India's digital transformation. With the support of the government, the multinational aims to stimulate the AI startup ecosystem and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies on a large scale.
