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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.

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.

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.

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.

New thunderbolt on Bitcoin: Strategy buys 1420 BTC in one day after a record fundraising on the markets. Details here!

A supply level is currently capturing all the market's attention. Shiba Inu is trading close to a strategic threshold. Nearly 80 trillion tokens are still held on exchange platforms. This configuration occurs in a context of weakened trends and mixed on-chain signals. At this level, the evolution of reserves becomes a crucial indicator of the next move.

Vitalik Buterin pushes a simple idea in appearance, but heavy with consequences for crypto: making Ether staking almost as easy to start as software. Behind this ambition, there is a clear objective. To bring more institutional players into staking without reinforcing the technical concentration of the network.

American spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a strong recovery on Monday with $167 million in net inflows. Meanwhile, Ether, XRP, and Solana funds saw a third consecutive day of outflows. A gap is widening, revealing much about institutional investors’ mindset.

BitMine is clearly accelerating on Ethereum (ETH). The company has added 60,976 ETH to its reserves, bringing its total stock to about 4.5 million ETH. This move confirms a simple strategy: to bet stronger on Ethereum crypto just as the market tries to exit a weakness phase.

Imagine: three armed men burst into your home and force you to transfer €900,000 in Bitcoin. This nightmare scenario became reality for a couple in Yvelines, France.

The Bitcoin network has just reached a historic milestone: 20 million coins mined out of a total of 21 million. So only one million BTC remains to be created, and this last million will take more than a century to come to light. 

XRP plunges a large portion of its holders into the red. The latest on-chain reading shows that a considerable amount of tokens has now fallen below its purchase price, bringing unrealized losses to 50.8 billion dollars. This shift reveals the extent of the asset's reversal and raises concerns about the market's strength.

Cardano returns to the center of criticism. This time, the reproach is direct. The network is accused of having accumulated promises without managing to impose strong usage in DeFi or in mainstream applications. Behind the shocking phrase, the question is simple: Does Cardano still matter in crypto due to its real utility, or mainly because of its history and community?

Nigel Farage makes a strong move by investing $1.5 million in Bitcoin via Stack BTC. Between political strategy and economic opportunity, this bold move revives the debate on the future of cryptos in the United Kingdom.

Bitcoin mining leaves the realm of mere science fiction. Starcloud, an American startup supported by Nvidia, claims it will carry mining ASICs on its second spacecraft later in 2026. If the trial succeeds, the company would become the first to mine bitcoin from Earth orbit. In…

Analyst PlanB estimates that the price of bitcoin could reach an average of $500,000 during the current cycle. This projection is based on the update of his Stock-to-Flow model, which analyzes the scarcity of BTC and the historical cycles of the crypto market.

The rise in bitcoin does not solve the economic equation of mining. At Riot Platforms, the increase in prices covers the electricity bill, without absorbing all charges or depreciation. This gap brings the debate back to a more demanding question: from what price does a mining company actually become profitable again? The analysis distinguishes three thresholds, from energy cost to accounting result.

Bitcoin ETFs finally return to the green. Does the return of capital signal a new phase for bitcoin? Analysis here.

This Sunday evening, bitcoin fell nearly 2% at the very moment when oil jumped by about 20%, driven by fears of shortages due to the escalation in the Middle East. This sudden divergence reveals a deeper shift. Faced with energy risk, the speculative narrative fades, and BTC becomes an asset exposed to geopolitical shocks again.

For Willy Woo, the bitcoin rebound does not mark the end of the bear market. The on-chain analyst believes a bullish trap is forming, while BTC might not have reached its bottom yet. His reading is based on liquidity, as the current movement looks less like a sustainable reversal than a simple market spurt.

Bitcoin dropped below 70,000 dollars, and the rebound is slow to convince. While small investors see a golden opportunity in this drop, large wallets have chosen to sell. According to the Santiment analysis platform, this discrepancy between the two camps suggests that the correction could continue.

At Strategy, the STRC stock is establishing itself as an increasingly scrutinized financing lever. The sudden surge in trading around this preferred stock launched in summer 2025 raises a specific question: Does Michael Saylor have new leeway to buy BTC? The answer will depend on a very concrete appointment, with the next document expected by the SEC on March 9, 2026.

Political pressure is mounting around Binance in the United States. The world’s leading crypto platform breaks its silence and openly contests a US Senate investigation into alleged financial links with Iran. Media accusations, international sanctions issues, and power rivalries in Washington: this sensitive case places the exchange at the heart of the standoff between the crypto industry and regulators.

Crypto prediction markets are at the heart of a political debate in the United States after massive bets related to Iran. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been wagered on sensitive geopolitical scenarios, prompting several lawmakers to consider stricter regulation of these platforms.