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.
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.
In light of the deadlock in the conflict in Ukraine, Donald Trump is changing his tone and threatening Moscow with an economic sledgehammer. The American president, who has so far been measured towards the Kremlin, is now brandishing the card of tariff sanctions on Russian oil. The stated objective is indeed to force Vladimir Putin to move towards a ceasefire. A shocking statement that fractures diplomatic balances and elicits reactions even in European capitals, at a time when the slightest tension can redefine the global geopolitical chessboard.
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.
