Once is not a habit, the French government once again shows its blatant distrust towards bitcoin.
Tron, the outsider no one expected, overshadowed Bitcoin in 2024, riding a tsunami of stablecoins and memecoins, turning the blockchain into a true transaction fair.
The financial elite is gradually abandoning gold for Bitcoin. This massive adoption could redefine the role of digital assets in the economy.
The crypto market continues to face regulatory uncertainties in the United States. While institutional investors were hoping for a major breakthrough with the introduction of Ethereum ETF options, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its decision. This choice underscores the caution of the financial authority, despite the precedent set by Bitcoin ETF options, which are already in place. Behind this delay lies a whole segment of the crypto finance that remains suspended under still vague regulations, caught between growth potential and increased control by authorities.
And if the disappointing figures of American employment were hiding a backdoor to an unprecedented opportunity for Bitcoin? While the media is mired in economic forecasts, another story is quietly weaving itself: that of a cryptocurrency ready to defy the gravity of traditional markets. Amid frozen expectations from the Fed and surprising legislative advances, Bitcoin positions itself as a mischievous outsider. Ready to leap?
The world of traditional finance is increasingly intertwined with that of Bitcoin, and BlackRock's recent moves only confirm this dynamic. Indeed, the asset management giant, with its $11.6 trillion under management, has just increased its stake in MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, to 5%. This rise does not go unnoticed: it comes as Strategy continues to accumulate Bitcoin massively, in order to strengthen its role as a pioneer among publicly traded companies. More than just an investment, this strategic alignment raises questions about the future of Bitcoin in institutional portfolios and the place that giants like BlackRock wish to occupy in this rapidly expanding ecosystem.
The crypto universe remains a legal battleground where technology and law clash mercilessly. Alexey Pertsev, the emblematic figure of the Tornado Cash mixing protocol, has just reached a key milestone: released under electronic surveillance after eighteen months of detention, he is preparing his appeal. A mixed victory. For while the Dutch jails are opening slightly, the Russian developer remains chained to an electronic bracelet, a symbol of freedom under control. His case, much more than a simple judicial fact, embodies the burning tensions between decentralized innovation and legal responsibility.
Crypto market analysts anticipate a significant increase in the price of XRP, the native cryptocurrency of Ripple, due to several ETF (exchange-traded funds) applications currently under review. These initiatives could transform the investment landscape in XRP and attract a substantial influx of institutional capital that could propel XRP up to 1500%!
The United States is ramping up its efforts to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins. A new bill, led by Republican lawmakers, aims to establish a clear regulatory framework. This initiative reflects the desire to strengthen the dominance of the dollar while promoting innovation in the crypto sector.
Traders fear the impact of the US employment report on bitcoin. In this article, we explain why.
While traditional end-of-reign predictions for Bitcoin were still circulating, the queen of cryptocurrencies responded with a stunning performance: a 125% explosion in options volumes in just one month. Behind this shocking figure, revealed by CCData, lies a deeper reality. Bitcoin is no longer just defying expectations – it is rewriting the investor's manual. Amid institutional plot twists and bold innovations, we dive into a month that shook Wall Street… and beyond.
The Ethereum derivatives markets have just recorded their largest outflow of ETH since August 2023, with over 300,000 ETH withdrawn from exchanges on February 6, 2025. This massive movement, amounting to approximately $817.2 million, comes amid increased market volatility.
On February 6, 2025, the Cboe BZX exchange filed, on behalf of four asset managers, applications for the creation of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on XRP. The companies involved are Canary Capital, WisdomTree, 21Shares, and Bitwise. These filings mark a significant milestone in the expansion of crypto-related financial products in the United States.
Bitcoin has just experienced an unexpected hiccup: its mining difficulty has decreased for the first time in four months. A fragile breath in an ecosystem accustomed to constant escalation. However, behind this seemingly technical number lies a much more tumultuous story. Amid site closures, rapid updates, and survival strategies, the mining sector is navigating a silent storm. What if this decline were a symptom of a deeper transformation?
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has tightened the noose on cryptocurrencies. On February 5, the regulator excluded crypto funds from reduced margin eligibility, citing their high volatility and liquidity risks.
The crypto market has always been marked by periods of extreme volatility, where panic and opportunities intersect in an instant. Indeed, the recent crash on February 3rd once again illustrated this reality. While XRP plummeted sharply to $1.78, some investors, far from succumbing to panic, seized the opportunity to massively bolster their positions. Among them, Korean traders played a key role. They bought large volumes, allowing XRP to rebound above $2 in record time. But, is this sudden influx of liquidity a sustainable bullish signal or just a temporary reaction from Asian markets?
Holding bitcoin for three years and permanently avoiding capital gains tax? This once-unimaginable scenario is becoming a reality in the Czech Republic. Starting in 2025, cryptocurrency investors will benefit from a full exemption on their capital gains, provided they adhere to a holding period and certain specific rules. This initiative is shaking up the European tax landscape, stirring both the enthusiasm of investors and the questions of experts. What are the stakes of this bold reform? An analysis of a measure with significant implications.
Financial markets have their prophecies, and those of the crypto world are no exception. Indeed, when a $100 billion asset manager like VanEck makes an ambitious prediction such as Solana (SOL) rising to $520 by the end of 2025, the crypto ecosystem stops, observes, and analyzes. Should this be seen as a reliable indicator or an excess of optimism? This announcement is already provoking reactions from investors and analysts. Between technological prospects and market realities, let's revisit this forecast that could reshape the crypto landscape.
Cryptocurrencies continue to divide the academic and financial world. While some see them as an inevitable monetary revolution, others persist in viewing them as a bubble destined to burst. Eugene Fama, a renowned economist and Nobel Prize winner, has thrown a stone into the pond by claiming that Bitcoin is doomed to become worthless. According to him, fundamental economic principles make its long-term survival impossible. A radical prediction that provokes numerous reactions, particularly in a context where BTC continues to be adopted by financial institutions and governments.
Bitcoin maintains its position around 98,000 dollars at the opening of Wall Street on February 6, as analysts closely scrutinize technical indicators to anticipate the next direction of the market.
A new survey by JPMorgan reveals that the majority of institutional investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrencies, despite the improving regulatory framework in the United States. Only 29% of participants are active or plan to engage in this market.
Crypto donations surpassed one billion dollars in 2024, reaching a historic record driven by rising markets and a more favorable regulatory framework.
The crypto landscape is undergoing a silent earthquake. As altcoins attempted to rise into the spotlight, a giant regained control: Bitcoin. By the end of 2024, the "altcoin season" had faded, yielding to an overwhelming dominance of BTC. According to Rekt Capital, a respected analyst, Bitcoin could reach a 71% market share before any altcoin revival. A scenario that resonates as a warning for overly optimistic investors. But how did we get here? And what does this dynamic reveal about the evolution of the market?
The American company MicroStrategy, known for its massive commitment to BTC, announced a major rebranding. From now on, it will simply be called "Strategy" and will adopt the orange color and the bitcoin logo, marking a new step in its evolution. This rebranding is accompanied by a massive investment in bitcoin, with a purchase of 20.5 billion dollars in BTC during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Solana signs a spectacular performance in the fourth quarter of 2024 with a 213% increase in revenue generated by its applications, amounting to $840 million compared to $268 million in the previous quarter. This rapid surge is based on the explosion of memecoin trading, as well as the rise of tokens related to artificial intelligence. Once criticized for its repeated outages, the blockchain now establishes itself as a key player in the sector, attracting traders, developers, and investors. This swift transformation, indicated by Messari, illustrates Solana's evolution towards a more structured ecosystem, fueled by growing adoption and a massive influx of liquidity.
The crypto market is going through a turbulent period, and altcoins seem far from reaching their December highs. According to analyst Matthew Hyland, it will likely take until April, or even longer, to see a full recovery.
Crypto traders are disoriented by a market that no longer reacts according to traditional patterns, despite an apparently favorable context with the pro-crypto initiatives of the U.S. government.
Solana (SOL), one of the leading cryptocurrencies in the market, is currently at a decisive crossroads. After reaching a peak of $220, the price began to decline, breaking through support levels at $215 and $212. Currently, SOL is trading below $205 and the 100-hour simple moving average, indicating persistent bearish pressure. But everything could soon swing!
A new threat looms over the crypto world. According to a recent analysis conducted by Kaspersky, a malware called "SparkCat" integrates into the software development kits (SDKs) used to create applications available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. This malware is specifically designed to extract recovery phrases of crypto wallets from images stored on users' devices, thus jeopardizing the security of their funds.
Dogecoin (DOGE) is experiencing a period of instability. The memecoin is losing ground and is now below $0.30. This sharp decline revives uncertainty among investors as selling pressure increases. However, some analysts see it as merely a technical pullback, necessary before a new leap to unprecedented heights. Trader Tardigrade and DOGECAPITAL, influential figures in the market, believe that this correction fits into a larger bullish cycle, already observed in the past. In 2016 and 2021, Dogecoin experienced similar drops before soaring by 9,222% and 30,693%, respectively. If history repeats itself, DOGE could soon embark on a spectacular rise. But is this scenario really credible?