Michael Saylor puts one billion dollars back into bitcoin. Strategy bought 13,927 BTC between April 6 and 12, 2026, bringing its total reserve to 780,897 BTC. Despite volatility and latent losses, the accumulation machine is still running.
Hungary could become a more breathable ground for crypto after Viktor Orbán's fall. This political shift goes beyond Budapest: it also affects how the European MiCA rules will be applied, or overinterpreted, in a member state.
PARIS, April 13, 2026 - Laurent Nuñez, Minister of the Interior, Anne Le Hénanff, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, Jean-Didier Berger, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior, and Clara Chappaz, Ambassador for Digital and Artificial Intelligence, will speak at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, which will also welcome around twenty Members of the National Assembly.
The conflict between WLFI and Justin Sun reaches a decisive stage by entering a judicial phase. Between accusations of blacklisting, suspicions of token control, and lack of transparency, this case highlights potential governance flaws in DeFi and could mark a turning point for investors.
The countdown to the 2028 halving has already begun… and it exposes a reality that few investors anticipate. At the midpoint, the mining ecosystem enters an unprecedented tension zone, far from the balances observed during the previous cycle. Rising costs, increased competition, and structural changes reshape the rules of the game. This halfway point is not trivial, as it marks the beginning of a decisive turning point for companies in the sector as well as for the entire Bitcoin market.
Crypto news - Senator Lummis warns: the CLARITY Act must be voted now or wait until 2030. Full analysis in this article!
While Ethereum (ETH) stagnates around $2,200, the Glamsterdam upgrade enters advanced testing phase. Will this latest technical evolution be enough to revive the momentum of the second largest crypto network?
The story no longer looks like a simple speculative fall. It now takes the form of a political problem. As tokens associated with Donald Trump sink, the criticism changes tone. It is no longer just about losses for crypto investors. It is about access, influence, and conflict of interest. The fall of Trump-linked crypto projects now goes beyond market correction. The memecoin TRUMP hit an all-time low of 2.73 dollars and remains crushed by more than 96% compared to its peak of 73.43 dollars. Meanwhile, WLFI set a new floor around 0.077 dollar on April 11 and remains sharply down from its 2025 peak.
While the price of the crypto XRP tries to extend a recent rebound, activity on its network plummets. This divergence between market and actual usage weakens the ongoing momentum and raises questions about the strength of the movement. On-chain data therefore draws a signal that investors cannot ignore.
Bitcoin ETFs have just recorded their best week in nearly two months. A strong signal, as the crypto market was barely emerging from a dark streak marked by massive withdrawals and persistent volatility.
At World, the tap is closing a bit to create scarcity. WLD is twitching, traders are smiling, but the crypto market has known the song by heart for a long time.
98% of stablecoins depend on the dollar, a threat to Europe. The Bank of France demands urgent tightening of MiCA rules. Why this decision? What risks for investors and markets? Analysis of the issues and proposed solutions.
Coca-Cola and American Airlines explore XRP payments, illustrating the growing interest of major corporations in Ripple. Between innovation with the XRP Ledger and a more favorable regulatory framework, blockchain could sustainably transform global financial flows.
The United States transferred seized bitcoins to a Coinbase Prime address. The important point is not the amount, modest in market terms. The real signal is that Washington is increasingly treating confiscated bitcoin as an asset to be organized, stored, and integrated into a broader public strategy.
After a prolonged hesitation phase, buyers regain the initiative, supported by aligned technical and on-chain indicators. Traders now set a clear course for bitcoin at 88,000 dollars, in a context where the market structure recalls phases preceding major impulses. Between a critical threshold and strategic accumulation, a new dynamic seems to be settling, with a potential lasting shift in sentiment favoring bullish investors.
The Gustave Eiffel Lounge on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower is about to resonate to the rhythm of Web3. On April 17, 2026, INDIGO Fund, the American production company Rasa, and the token $NRG are organizing a private party on the first floor of the Parisian monument, as…
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical hub of global oil, could become the site of an unexpected monetary experiment. According to several revelations, Iran is considering imposing crypto payments on tankers passing through this strategic route. Behind this hypothesis lies an attempt to circumvent international sanctions while testing an alternative financial model. At the crossroads of energy and digital challenges, this initiative places bitcoin at the heart of an unprecedented power struggle between states and markets.
Bitcoin reaches 73,000 dollars amid a mixed macroeconomic context. The latest US inflation data signal a moderate price increase but mask a historic surge in energy costs. This gap fuels an uncertain market reading, between apparent stability and underlying tensions.
US President Donald Trump is set to attend a private lunch reserved for holders of the TRUMP memecoin on April 25. Problem: the same day, he promised to attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington. A coincidence not missed by three Democratic senators, determined to get answers.
Japan is clearly shifting gears. By approving, on April 10, 2026, a reform that brings crypto assets into the realm of financial instruments, Tokyo no longer treats crypto as a mere extension of digital payments. The country now chooses a logic of market, oversight, and investor protection.
Crypto has settled into the French landscape but without causing a clear shift. In 2026, the topic no longer frightens as much. It intrigues, it circulates, it joins conversations. Yet, when it comes time to buy, France is still moving forward in small steps.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) stirs after weeks of consolidation between $0.0000057 and $0.0000060. Crypto investors are massively accumulating and a breakout could propel the price by +85%! Analysis of possible scenarios and levels not to be missed.
Are stablecoins about to disrupt the global financial order? An industry projection puts forward a staggering figure: up to $1.5 quadrillion in volume by 2035. Long seen as tools of the crypto market, these assets could now establish themselves as key infrastructures for international payments. This rise directly challenges the dominance of traditional networks and reveals a profound transformation of financial flows on a global scale.
Bitcoin has just reached a new milestone on Wall Street. With MSBT, Morgan Stanley places bitcoin at the heart of traditional wealth management finance, no longer only in the realm of already convinced investors. The signal goes beyond a simple product launch. It shows that the battle is now about access, fees, and distribution.
While Satoshi's identity continues to fascinate the crypto ecosystem, a new controversy rekindles the debate. A recent investigation puts forward the name Adam Back as the creator of Bitcoin, but Michael Saylor strongly disputes this hypothesis. Between linguistic analyses, old exchanges, and lack of cryptographic evidence, the mystery remains unsolved. In a sector seeking certainties, this new confrontation mainly illustrates one thing: the Satoshi enigma still resists all identification attempts.
The Strait of Hormuz becomes the ground for an economic revolution. Indeed, Iran now imposes a Bitcoin toll to let tankers pass. A decision that propels cryptos to the heart of geopolitical conflicts and threatens oil markets.
An unexpected purge shakes the crypto ecosystem: YouTube removes dozens of crypto channels without warning. Details here!
Zcash recorded one of the most violent moves of the day, but this jump of more than 20% to 30% looks more like a speculative surge under tension than a clean and sustainable reversal. The context helps, of course. The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran triggered a broad relief rally on risk markets, with oil falling and a sharp return of risk appetite.
The mystery surrounding the creator of Bitcoin resurfaces. A new investigation by the New York Times points to Adam Back as the probable Satoshi Nakamoto. But between firm denials and weak evidence, the truth still seems out of reach. Are we finally witnessing the end of a myth... or yet another false lead?
Trust has become the single most important factor separating reputable crypto exchanges from the rest. The collapse of FTX in 2022 reminded the entire industry that volume and brand recognition mean nothing without solid fundamentals. In 2026, the bar has been raised considerably: cold storage, proof-of-reserves reporting, multi-layer risk monitoring, regulatory licenses, and insurance funds are no longer optional. They are the baseline. The EU’s MiCA regulation is now fully enforced, with 14 exchanges holding CASP authorization as of March 2026. Approximately 30 smaller platforms have exited the European market due to compliance costs. For investors navigating this landscape, choosing the right platform can be the difference between security and catastrophe. Here are the 10 most trusted crypto exchanges in 2026, ranked by their security infrastructure, regulatory track record, and operational reliability.