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The year 2024 will go down in history as a decisive milestone for Nvidia, an emblematic figure of technological innovation in the era of artificial intelligence. Thanks to visionary investments and strategic advances, the company has reached an unprecedented market capitalization of $3 trillion, consolidating its role as a global leader. This success largely relies on its chips, which equip leading global data centers, and on its CUDA ecosystem, favored by developers. However, this triumph comes with increasing challenges. The rise of ambitious competitors, such as AMD and Broadcom, intensifies the pressure. Moreover, key clients, including Google and Amazon, are actively exploring alternatives to reduce their reliance on Nvidia. These contrasting dynamics place the company at a strategic turning point, where the slightest misstep could redefine the balance of power in the market.

The digital world has become the new battleground for international powers, where each attack can have profound and lasting repercussions. Recently, a major cyberattack struck the systems of the U.S. Treasury, revealing the vulnerability of the technological infrastructures of a state renowned for its defensive capabilities. This incident occurs in the context of intense rivalry between the United States and China, as Washington accuses presumed hackers backed by Beijing of being behind the intrusion. For its part, China firmly rejects these accusations, labeling them as unfounded and denouncing a smear campaign orchestrated by U.S. authorities. More than just a mere digital incident, this case sheds light on the growing geopolitical tensions around cybersecurity and the difficulty of identifying those responsible in an increasingly interconnected world.

In a world where technology is evolving at a breakneck pace, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are emerging as pillars of innovation. Their convergence paves the way for profound transformations in key sectors such as finance, logistics, and entertainment. These advancements are attracting growing interest from investors and developers, who are always on the lookout for disruptive solutions. Currently, several AI-based cryptocurrencies, notably TAO, FET, and Render, have dominated the rankings of the most active projects on social media. Such a trend, illuminated by data from LunarCrush, illustrates their growing popularity as well as the impact of these technologies on the blockchain ecosystem. These projects, thanks to their ability to generate massive interactions, reflect a positive dynamic that could redefine priorities within the crypto industry.

On the chessboard of cryptocurrencies, AI is the king of scammers, ruining the French in a game where only fraudsters win.

Cryptos based on artificial intelligence, long perceived as a revolution in the sector, are currently facing a major crisis. At the beginning of December, their market capitalization reached an impressive peak of $70.4 billion, reflecting investors' enthusiasm for this new technological niche. However, within a few weeks, this valuation has dropped by 28%, now standing at $50.5 billion. This decline is explained both by a general downturn in the crypto markets and by declining interest from investors, hindered by the lack of concrete use cases for AI tokens. Such a correction, while critical for some, fits into a cycle where altcoins could soon regain popularity. Experts remain optimistic about a potential rebound of these assets in 2025, thanks to a more favorable expected environment, particularly with altcoin season.

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has just raised an additional $6 billion, bringing its valuation to nearly $50 billion. This strategic funding aims to strengthen its technological infrastructure and position against AI giants like OpenAI.

The performance of Bitcoin, often seen as a barometer for the entire crypto sector, reveals a paradox this year. Indeed, the price of the flagship asset has risen by 128% over a twelve-month period, reaching levels reminiscent of its glory days. However, this exceptional momentum does not seem to benefit mining companies, whose stocks have seen dramatic declines. This situation indicates a disconnect between the soaring Bitcoin price and the stock performance of mining firms. Investors and analysts are questioning: what are the factors behind this divergence? While Bitcoin continues to attract attention with its resilience and the growing enthusiasm for ETFs and institutional purchases, mining companies face major structural challenges, notably related to energy costs, regulatory pressures, and operational inefficiencies.

In 2024, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain has become a major trend. AI-focused crypto projects are now concentrating on developing autonomous agents capable of performing tasks such as trading, investment management, and user interaction.

Crypto, AI, and hybrid worlds: Buterin, like a digital alchemist, presents us with a vision where blockchain and biotechnology intersect to ward off threats from another century.

Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications giant, is heading towards a new digital era with a patent dedicated to the encryption of digital resources. This project could mark a significant advancement in securing crypto assets and blockchain technology.

The sharp-toothed memecoin bites into blockchain innovation with Chainlink, flirting with 12 chains in a disconcertingly elegant technological dance.

Alephium has been chosen as the benchmark blockchain to support GIGATONS' climate revolution, an ambitious project aimed at reducing global CO₂ emissions. This strategic partnership, announced during the Abu Dhabi Finance Week, marks a crucial step in the fight against climate change.

Goodbye Fantom, hello Sonic! With lightning-fast transactions and a brand new S token, the crypto ecosystem is catching its breath. But beware, the blockchain revolution is just getting started.

Ethereum, this giant with feet of gas, launches: fees falling, but stability wavering. The future? A leap into the unknown.

Ubisoft is taking its Web3 gaming vision to new heights with Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., leveraging Aleph.im’s decentralized infrastructure to introduce dynamic NFTs that evolve with player engagement. This marks Aleph.im’s third consecutive integration into Ubisoft’s web3 gaming titles.

The sector of crypto related to artificial intelligence is experiencing rapid growth in 2024. After a chaotic period marked by high volatility and geopolitical challenges such as U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports to China, the market has regained new momentum. This spectacular recovery has resulted in a 208% growth over the year, propelling the total market capitalization of the sector to $61.5 billion. Several dynamics are at play behind this remarkable rebound. On one hand, the increasing adoption of blockchain solutions powered by artificial intelligence has bolstered the credibility of these technologies. On the other hand, the heightened demand for utility tokens that can support expanding ecosystems in areas such as gaming, entertainment, and decentralized services has solidified this trend.

"Between technological shores and headwinds, Nvidia navigates. China strikes, not for a monopoly, but to challenge the hegemony of American chips. A fight where every chip counts."

Solana shines, Ethereum wobbles: 7,625 new talents for the former, Asia at the top and India shines in a borderless crypto world.

Google recently unveiled Gemini 2.0, a major advancement in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) agents. This new version marks a significant milestone in the evolution of AI technologies, aimed at enhancing the interaction and efficiency of intelligent agents with humans.

The American elections have always represented a global symbol of democracy and stability. However, in the digital age, they face unprecedented challenges, exacerbated by technological developments and threats to the integrity of electoral processes. Recently, Nevada has been at the center of a major controversy related to accusations of "fake voters" during the 2020 presidential election. Although these accusations were dismissed, they highlighted critical flaws in the electoral certification system. In the face of this crisis of confidence, the state of Nevada made a bold decision by choosing blockchain technology to ensure the security and transparency of its elections. This adoption, hailed as a major advancement, aims to anchor electoral certifications in an immutable ledger, making any attempt at falsification practically impossible.

CCFD-Terre Solidaire is innovating by now accepting donations in cryptocurrencies, combining modernity and solidarity.

The crypto sector has just crossed a significant milestone with the announcement from Riot Platforms, a major player in Bitcoin mining. Indeed, the company aims to raise 500 million dollars through a convertible bond issuance. This project comes at a time when the iconic cryptocurrency is approaching its historical highs, generating renewed interest from institutional investors. Thus, this strategy emphasizes Riot Platforms' desire to consolidate its dominant position in a market where competition is intensifying.

Discover the hidden aspects of the ECB's digital euro project, scheduled for 2025, and its implications for the future.

While Chrome dozes on its monopoly and Brave brags about Web3, Telegram is quietly weaving its crypto empire. One billion users, that speaks volumes.

Crypto markets are often dominated by spectacular movements, but behind this apparent volatility lies a much more strategic dynamic. Indeed, long-term holders of Bitcoin, silent during periods of calm, have emerged as key players in managing supply and rediscovering prices. A recent analysis by Glassnode further illuminates their essential role in the crypto landscape, where demand and supply balance under unprecedented dynamics.

Wecan Chain, a powerful API designed to simplify businesses' integration with blockchain, is now open to the public. Wecan Chain provides an intuitive and reliable gateway to blockchain technologies. Its goal is to democratize access to the benefits of blockchain while masking the technical complexity, thereby enabling businesses of all sizes to transform their data management and business processes.

Memecoins: shooting stars of crypto, where the euphoria of a moment often hides disillusionment and loss.

Voracious staking, audacious Dencun: Ethereum teeters on the inflationary precipice. Between vision and chaos, the future is being written under tension.