Week after week, the crypto sector continues to innovate and redefine the boundaries of finance and technology with audacity and creativity. In this weekly recap, we will explore the most significant news of the past week.
This weekend, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the symbolic threshold of $40,000, reaching $40,846 on Sunday evening. This is its highest level since April 28, 2022. Fueled by optimism, the flagship cryptocurrency is beginning its return to the heights after over a year of turmoil.
Canadians would be disappointed with cryptocurrencies. According to the latest statistics, a significant number of them have regretted their investments in this digital asset. Details !
The fact that Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is facing the full force of U.S. law has not prevented him from sharing a poignant testimony about Bitcoin (BTC). The former CEO of Binance recounts how his decision, a decade ago, to invest his entire being into the flagship cryptocurrency, completely changed his life. However, he does not call on users to emulate him.
Major Jason Lowery of the US Space Force has just sent a passionate open letter to the Defense Innovation Board, an advisory body to the US Department of Defense, regarding Bitcoin. His aim: to convince the Pentagon to consider this cryptocurrency as a national strategic issue.
Bitcoin is on its way to the moon. Its recent performances have sparked unprecedented enthusiasm, leading to a dramatic increase in the number of addresses with a non-zero balance. Details !
The Machiavellian origin of the petrodollar is no more. Henry Kissinger has passed away at the age of 100.
Is the future of Bitcoin in the hands of small investors? Indeed, 74% of holders have less than 0.01 BTC.
Everything is going according to plan for Standard Chartered Bank, which reiterated its April forecast that Bitcoin would reach $100,000 by the end of 2024.
Things are heating up between Venezuela and Guyana right now. The reason? Nicolás Maduro wants to reclaim Essequibo, a territory awarded to the British in 1899 following a “partial” decision by the judges of the time. Burdened by massive inflation, Venezuela needs to find other alternatives to get its economy back on track. And if that means the annexation of 2/3 of Guyana, where there are oil and other mineral resources, so be it.
A mysterious "whale" has been buying bitcoins without counting since the beginning of the month. This is an unmistakable sign.
Discover the impact of the Bitcoin halving on investors. Analysis of past events and anticipation of the crypto 2024 halving.
Bitcoin acts as the conductor of an unprecedented symphony. 2023 witnessed a meteoric rise of this cryptocurrency pioneer, catapulting interest not only from tech geeks but also from financial titans.
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Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has thrown a spanner in the works with a bold prediction: an imminent rise in Bitcoin, fueled by an increase in dollar liquidity under the auspices of Janet Yellen. It's a scenario that sends shivers down the keyboards of crypto-enthusiasts and sets the skeptics' teeth on edge. Let's dissect this prophecy with a critical yet amused eye.
On November 26, 1998, Wei Dai, computer scientist and cryptographer, published an essay entitled "B-Money: An Anonymous and Distributed Electronic Cash System" on a Cypherpunk mailing list. This document described the foundations of a peer-to-peer payment system based on cryptography, laying the groundwork for what would become Bitcoin 10 years later.
An alternative theory regarding Bitcoin cycles predicts that the next crypto market peak will arrive earlier than expected, potentially mid-2025 instead of late 2025. This theory challenges the standard model of halvings, which has accurately predicted the peaks of the last three cycles.
Is the trend towards de-dollarization exaggerated? Is the petrodollar system coming to an end? Will the BRICS go all the way?
While the cryptocurrency market eagerly awaits the approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF by the SEC, Grayscale Investments seems to be on the right track to achieve the holy grail. Its meeting with US regulators yesterday brings the digital asset manager closer to its goal.
Is Bitcoin poised to break through the $40,000 barrier? Or even more? For now, it's peaking at $37,000, a level it hasn't seen since May 2022. But in the meantime, here is another performance that deserves your full attention.
Javier Milei, elected during economic turmoil in Argentina, claims to embody anarcho-capitalism and professes to be a bitcoin enthusiast. However, behind this facade lies a character with radical ideas, far from the cherished principles of freedom by Satoshi Nakamoto. His victory raises concerns, not only for Argentinians but also for the image of Bitcoin, associated with aggressive rhetoric and a dangerous economic agenda.
A recent survey conducted by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) reveals a growing preference among French people for cryptocurrencies compared to stocks and ETFs. Currently, 9% of French adults hold cryptocurrencies, compared to 7% in stocks and 2% in ETFs. This trend is particularly pronounced among young people, with 31% of them open to being paid in cryptocurrencies. The impact of the pandemic has played a role in this shift in investment preference. Additionally, 24% of French adults invest in various financial instruments, and over 10% are turning to real estate funds.
In recent weeks, statistics reveal a strong enthusiasm from institutional investors for Bitcoin. This week, Bitcoin whales have broken the annual record for the amount of BTC held. Yet, exactly one year ago - November 11, 2022 - they all suffered the consequences of the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange. What justifies this rapid and massive accumulation of BTC just a few weeks before the end of 2023?
The crypto community is eagerly awaiting the approval, by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), of several ETFs, including potentially the first Bitcoin ETF in cash. Regarding the latter, for example, analysts have suggested that a decision should be made by January 2024. The SEC has postponed its decision.
Despite the cheers, the fact is that inflation continues to erode Americans' savings. Much more than what official figures suggest.
The long-awaited moment has finally arrived: today the U.S. government is revealing October's inflation figures, an announcement that could give new momentum to the recent surge in Bitcoin.
The crypto arena lights up under the spotlight of a titanic clash: Binance against the US SEC. This legal duel, which unfolds on the delicate terrain of data privacy, marks a new chapter in the tumultuous history of relations between crypto behemoths and regulatory authorities. Binance is now in pursuit of a protective order, a move that reveals the complexity and sharpness of this confrontation.
In a world where crypto embodies the ultimate frontier of modern finance, the approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin was anticipated as a revolution. However, JP Morgan, a giant in the banking sector, casts a shadow over this enthusiasm. According to them, the arrival of these Bitcoin ETFs might not trigger the expected avalanche of fresh capital. A statement that sharply contrasts with the bullish momentum recently observed in the crypto market.
For Michael Saylor, Bitcoin doesn't need to replace fiat currency to reach several hundred trillion dollars.
In the crypto universe, the market has just experienced a major shock. Within 24 hours, a wave of liquidations swept away $200 million, a tremor that not only shook investors but also revealed the hidden forces that govern this market. This sharp correction, following a period of uptrend, raises crucial questions about volatility and stability in the world of crypto.