Tether, this whale of the digital seas, seizes 8,888 BTC, its unwavering quest for the elevation of the dollar in a fluctuating world where only the stability of Bitcoin shines.
The crypto world has experienced a financial earthquake. In the first quarter of 2025, hackers siphoned off $1.63 billion, shattering all records. A staggering figure, boosted by the titanic attack on Bybit, which alone accounts for 92% of the losses. But behind these brutal statistics lie more nuanced realities: exploited vulnerabilities, vulnerable ecosystems, and fragile resilience. A dive into the depths of a crisis that shakes the foundations of decentralization.
Michael Saylor, president of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is making a provocative call to investors amid a cryptocurrency market correction. His message comes after a new massive purchase of bitcoins by his company, reinforcing his position as the largest institutional holder.
While European markets are experiencing a technical rise, attention turns to Washington. Supported by encouraging economic indicators, the main stock indices of the Old Continent closed in the green this Tuesday. However, this improvement remains fragile. Investors are holding their breath ahead of potentially decisive announcements from Donald Trump, who could reignite the United States' trade offensive. The possibility of new customs barriers raises tensions and threatens to reshape the dynamics of the global economic balance.
Elon Musk's influence now transcends the boundaries of the technology industry. As the billionaire expands his grip on key sectors – from electric cars to social media – his unprecedented closeness with the SEC raises urgent concerns. Maxine Waters, an influential Democratic figure, sounds the alarm: Musk's privileged access to sensitive data from the financial agency could threaten market stability. Between conflicts of interest and systemic risk, the stakes go beyond mere corporate rivalries.
Solana groans, Bitcoin stumbles. The crypto market, drunk with hope yesterday, is reeling under the blows of tariffs. Trump did not free the dollar, but rather chained digital assets.
OpenAI raises $40 billion. Objective: generative AI, data centers, and a change of status to reach a $300 billion valuation. Details here!
Elon Musk announced on Friday evening the sale of his social network X to his own artificial intelligence company, xAI. This major transaction values X at $33 billion, slightly less than the initial purchase price of Twitter in 2022, but also includes $12 billion in debt.
The viral trend of Ghibli-style images generated by ChatGPT has overwhelmed OpenAI's servers, which are now on the brink of technical saturation. This phenomenon reveals the technical limits of generative AI and raises questions about the use of copyright-protected styles in automated art.
