Osprey Funds and Rex Shares have filed ETF applications with the SEC for several cryptocurrencies, including the famous memecoins TRUMP and DOGE. This move comes amid a major transformation of the American regulatory landscape, marked by Gary Gensler's departure from the SEC.
A federal court in Texas has just overturned the sanctions imposed against the crypto mixing protocol, Tornado Cash. This decision marks a turning point in the regulation of privacy technologies and could redefine the authorities' approach to decentralized protocols.
In the world of crypto, it is generally expected that innovation and decentralization go hand in hand. However, a recent controversy surrounding the leadership of Ethereum has shaken this ideal. The departure of a lead developer, Eric Conner, following a public disagreement with Vitalik Buterin, raises new questions about the project's direction.
Telegram no longer accepts anything but Toncoin. An exclusive partnership for its crypto services, with only one winner: the TON network. Other blockchains? Excluded. The queen of crypto is crowned.
In the face of the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally positioning itself to structure the regulatory framework for this booming universe. On January 21, the official announcement of the creation of a dedicated working group, led by Hester Peirce, marks a strategic turning point. But what are the implications for the future of digital assets and, more specifically, Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has maintained its position above $100,000 for the sixth consecutive day, allowing 80% of short-term holders to reconnect with profits. This momentum is accompanied by an intensification of the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) phenomenon, according to several market analysts.
Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, expressed her optimism about the future of crypto regulation under the Trump administration. In a recent interview, Johnson predicted that the Trump administration would work towards the integration of traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrencies, thereby providing the necessary regulatory clarity in the United States.
At the beginning of 2025, financial markets and the crypto sector exhibit opposing dynamics. U.S. stock indices are hitting historical highs, while Bitcoin hovers around the symbolic threshold of $106,000. Despite the absence of the anticipated presidential decree from Donald Trump in favor of cryptos, Bitcoin has managed to bounce back after a brief decline. This context blends the optimism created by a growth-oriented economy with the frustration of a crypto community still seeking political recognition.
Billionaire Mark Cuban suggests an unexpected approach to tackling the U.S. national debt: creating a dedicated memecoin. This proposal, which seems laced with irony, comes as the crypto market experiences a new wave of speculation surrounding the TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins, currently at the center of a heated controversy.
On January 21, 2025, MicroStrategy, the economic intelligence company led by Michael Saylor, announced the acquisition of an additional 11,000 bitcoins for a total amount of $1.1 billion. This transaction was made at an average price of $101,191 per BTC. With this new acquisition, MicroStrategy now holds an impressive total of 461,000 BTC, acquired for a total amount of $29.3 billion, at an average price of $63,610 per bitcoin.
On January 21, 2025, the cryptocurrencies $TRUMP and $MELANIA experienced a drastic drop following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. This situation highlights the risks associated with memecoins and intrigues analysts. Is this a revolt from the crypto market due to Trump's oversight during his inauguration?
Donald Trump's term begins on an unexpected note for the crypto sphere. While many hoped for strong announcements on the first day, the president remained silent on digital assets, plunging the markets into doubt. However, beyond this first day, encouraging signals are emerging.
On January 20, 2025, the National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced the addition of 12 new bitcoins to its strategic reserves, bringing the total to 6,044 BTC, worth over 617 million dollars. This decision comes despite a recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at reducing some of the country’s crypto policies in exchange for a loan of 1.4 billion dollars.
The US debt has surpassed the historic threshold of $36 trillion, forcing the Treasury to temporarily halt its debt issuances. This decision, driven by the necessity to contain the crisis, intensifies tensions in financial markets. Among the assets likely to be affected, bitcoin, often seen as a safe haven amid economic uncertainties, could experience a notable correction. However, this situation goes beyond mere market fluctuations. It reflects the vulnerabilities of a global economic system in search of balance, where institutional responses will be crucial for the future of cryptocurrencies.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, at noon (Eastern Time), Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States during a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington D.C. This inauguration undoubtedly marks the beginning of a new era for the cryptocurrency industry! With anticipated pro-crypto policies, investors are expecting significant changes and increased adoption of blockchain technologies. In his inauguration speech on January 20, Donald Trump made no mention of the strategic reserve of Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies are not among the immediate priorities in the document sent by Republican lawmakers, raising concerns among investors.
The crypto world has recently been shaken by the emergence of $Melania, a new memecoin launched by Melania Trump. This token quickly attracted the attention of investors but also raised concerns about the possibility of a Rug Pull, a scam where developers abandon the project after taking investors' funds. These concerns intensified when analysts discovered that nearly 90% of the total supply of the Melania memecoin was held in a single crypto wallet.
World Liberty Financial, the crypto project backed by Donald Trump, has just made a massive investment of 48 million dollars in Ethereum. This strategic acquisition comes as ETH shows signs of strengthening against Bitcoin, in a context already marked by the meteoric success of memecoins associated with the Trump family.
Bitcoin recently crossed the mythical threshold of $109,000. This new record comes against a backdrop filled with symbols and expectations, as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. A meteoric rise that marks a key moment in the history of cryptocurrencies.
When Trump arrives, cryptocurrencies explode: Bitcoin flirts with 108K, Ethereum rebounds, Ripple bursts. A market in a trance or a bubble dancing?
The cryptocurrency market has recently witnessed extreme volatility, marked by a significant drop in Bitcoin (BTC) followed by an equally spectacular rebound. This sequence of events led to massive liquidations, reaching $1.18 billion! Leaving many investors perplexed and worried.
In the unpredictable world of cryptocurrencies, a single event can be enough to disrupt the market balance. The recent launch of the memecoin TRUMP, directly supported by the elected President of the United States, is a perfect illustration. Within a few days, Google searches for terms like "buy Solana" and "buy crypto" reached record levels, revealing an unprecedented interest in this universe. Such a phenomenon, at the intersection of politics, popular culture, and blockchain technology, reflects the growing influence of cryptocurrencies on once-distinct domains. How has a simple memecoin propelled Solana to the forefront of the global stage and redefined market dynamics?
The cryptosphere has just witnessed an unexpected jolt with the launch of MELANIA, the memecoin created by Melania Trump, now the First Lady of the United States. Deployed on the Solana blockchain, this token reached a spectacular market capitalization of 5 billion dollars in just one hour. This caused a shockwave in the market. However, such rapid success had direct consequences on the memecoin TRUMP, associated with Donald Trump, which saw its value plummet by 38%. This event sheds more light on how public figures influence crypto dynamics and raises new questions about the relationship between popularity and blockchain innovation.
The cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) is currently experiencing a spectacular comeback with a rise of $1.5 billion in payment volume. This increase in on-chain metrics and user engagement is attracting the attention of crypto investors, especially with the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump, which could further boost demand.
Michael Saylor, the visionary co-founder of MicroStrategy, sees considerable potential for Bitcoin adoption in France. This statement follows a meeting with Sarah Knafo, a Member of the European Parliament, during a lunch where they discussed the future of cryptocurrencies and energy.
The memecoin $TRUMP shook up the crypto market this weekend, seeing its value soar by 490% in less than 24 hours. This spectacular performance could have quintupled the fortune of former U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, according to analysts.
The cryptosphere is going through a period of uncertainty marked by sustained volatility in the markets. Among the most monitored assets, Shiba Inu (SHIB) particularly draws attention. This memecoin, often compared to Dogecoin, is at the heart of an intense mobilization of its community, which recently burned over 66 million tokens to reduce the circulating supply. Despite these efforts, the price of SHIB has plunged, highlighting the limits of token burn mechanisms in the face of market forces. This situation raises questions about the effectiveness of these strategies in a complex economic context.
The Solana blockchain has just written a new chapter in its history and reached a historical peak, with its native token SOL valued at nearly 269 dollars. This spectacular spike is attributed to the launch of the meme token TRUMP, backed by the elected American president, which triggered a wave of enthusiasm among investors. In just 24 hours, the trading volume of this token surpassed that of Dogecoin, confirming Solana as a major platform for memecoins. This event reignites discussions on the potential and risks of blockchains centered around these atypical assets.
The betting markets, particularly Kalshi and Polymarket, are seeing a significant increase in the odds that the elected U.S. president, Donald Trump, will establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve after taking office on January 20. Bettors on Kalshi estimate the probability that Trump will create a BTC reserve in the U.S. by 2026 at nearly...
Long regarded as a speculative asset, Bitcoin is gradually establishing itself as a strategic element in the management of national reserves. In the face of evolving financial markets and geopolitical tensions, several governments and central banks are considering its integration into their foreign exchange reserves. In the United States, a bill proposes the gradual acquisition of 1 million BTC over five years. In the Czech Republic, the governor of the central bank is exploring the possibility of diversification into crypto. Similarly, in Russia, policymakers are advocating for a strategic reserve in Bitcoin, while in Brazil, a project foresees an allocation of 5% of sovereign reserves to this asset. This movement represents a notable shift in the institutional perception of Bitcoin, which now transcends the framework of private diversification to become an economic and geopolitical issue. While El Salvador has already taken the leap, other countries are proceeding cautiously, hindered by the volatility of cryptocurrencies and regulatory uncertainties. Between experimentation and resistance, a new financial dynamic is emerging, suggesting a potential shift in balance within the global monetary system.
The famous trader and technical analyst Peter Brandt claims that Cardano (ADA) has hit its lowest point and is about to enter a major bullish phase. This analysis comes as the cryptocurrency has remained above the symbolic threshold of 1 dollar for the first time in nearly two years.