As the Federal Reserve (Fed) starts to change course on interest rates, Tether and four other stablecoin issuers risk seeing $625 million in annual interest income melt away. This upheaval, revealed by a recent CCData report, highlights stablecoins’ reliance on U.S. Treasury bonds, a crucial pillar of their economic model.
Bitcoin is skating at $63,000, while SUI is diving faster than a stone. The crypto market is going wild... downwards.
Promise, sworn, spit! FTX creditors recover their funds... finally, just 10%. The rest? For the shareholders, of course!
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, recently launched a new product called cbBTC, a wrapped version of Bitcoin (BTC). This launch marks a significant step in the integration of Bitcoin into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
For a long time, memecoins, these cryptos inspired by online popular culture, have intrigued as much as they have divided, but their ability to capture billions in record time is undeniable. Last week, Shiba Inu, one of the most popular memecoins, saw a spectacular jump of 42%, adding 6 billion dollars to its market capitalization. What explains this sudden resurgence of interest in memecoins, and what implications could this have on the broader crypto ecosystem?
A few days after reaching a peak of $161, the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) pauses in its recent ascent. The flagship token of the high-performance blockchain ecosystem is experiencing a slight correction, raising questions about the sustainability of its bullish momentum.
The crypto market, led by Bitcoin and altcoins, is going through a turbulent phase. After a notable rise last week, the market abruptly shifted, plunging many investors into uncertainty. This decline does not seem to be a mere blip, but rather the result of multiple combined factors, ranging from geopolitical…
As the crypto sector appears to be entering a maturation phase, Grayscale's new report for the fourth quarter of 2024 unveils key trends to watch. With the rise of decentralized artificial intelligence platforms, the tokenization of traditional assets, and significant changes within major cryptos, this report outlines a valuable roadmap for understanding the upcoming developments.
Amid revolutionary announcements, technological evolutions, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battlefield of regulatory and economic strife. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
Bitcoin on the rise! However, this increase could be jeopardized by investors if they do not adopt the right approach. Which one?
The FED has just made a major change in its monetary policy. After 17 months of status quo, the central bank has decided to cut its key interest rates by 0.50 percentage points at its September meeting. Are you ready for the return of the printing press?
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Is Europe doomed to economic decline? This is the question that haunts minds as the Old Continent loses ground against the United States in terms of productivity. A much-anticipated report from Mario Draghi, former Italian Prime Minister, paints an alarming picture of the situation!
Amid a period of global economic volatility, Saudi Arabia has made a decision that could redefine energy and geopolitical balances. As the price of a barrel of oil reached 100 dollars, Riyadh chose to significantly increase its oil production, a maneuver aimed at lowering crude prices in international markets.
Traditional finance is closely monitoring the fluctuations in the crypto market. These last few days could well redefine the future of these assets in the United States. Indeed, Bitcoin ETFs based in the land of Uncle Sam have experienced a record week, with over $1.1 billion in inflows. These figures reflect the increased confidence of institutional investors, as well as the growing influence of Bitcoin-backed financial products in American portfolios.
The highly anticipated Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) airdrop ended in massive disappointment within the crypto community. This "tap-to-earn" game on Telegram, which had generated significant interest, saw its token launch turn into a fiasco on September 26, 2024. Let's analyze the reasons behind this resounding failure that shakes the crypto world.
For the past two years, a surprising trend has emerged in financial markets: Bitcoin and Wall Street seem more connected than ever. A correlation that intrigues both traditional finance experts and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. This phenomenon marks a new stage in the complex relationship between these two worlds, once perceived as…
Bitcoin keeps sparking debates and heated discussions. This time, it’s Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, who is in the spotlight. Her optimism is unprecedented: she predicts a base scenario where Bitcoin reaches $600,000, but she doesn’t stop there. In her bullish scenario, the crypto could hit $1.5 million by…
Over the past few months, Chinese stocks have experienced a real surge in global stock markets. This resurgence in activity is largely attributed to Beijing’s stimulus initiatives aimed at pulling the Chinese economy out of a slowdown that has worried more than a few investors. However, behind this sudden enthusiasm,…
While the entire market appeared to be sinking into a slowdown phase in recent weeks, the trading volumes of decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the Solana, Base, and Sui networks have surged significantly. This unexpected resurgence is partly fueled by the performance of memecoins and the general optimism surrounding global economic decisions. In a context where every decision made by major financial players can create waves, this increase is drawing the attention of keen observers.
The financial markets are on red alert. While the dollar hits its lowest level in 14 months against the euro, the Chinese yuan keeps plummeting. This dual monetary crisis, which shakes the major economies, makes the global stock exchanges tremble. In face of this instability, the stock market becomes the…
While the BNS adjusts its rates, the franc bulks up its biceps, and bitcoin benefits from the sidelines!
Whales have dived into Dogecoin, and boom, 1.4 billion DOGE on the menu. It's going to bubble up!
Changpeng Zhao, the charismatic founder of Binance, has recently regained his freedom after four months of incarceration. While his release from prison marks the end of a tumultuous chapter, it also raises questions about his future within the crypto empire he has built.
As the cryptocurrency market begins a new phase of acceleration, Ethereum seems to be at the center of attention. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has just crossed significant technical levels, generating renewed interest among investors and analysts.
As the battle for supremacy between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) continues to dominate discussions within the crypto community, a new element is changing the game. Analyst Leon WAIDMANN from the Onchain Foundation has revealed that Ethereum may have greater growth potential than Bitcoin in the context of transitioning to spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This analysis is based on data from Grayscale's products, a leader in crypto management, which has recently converted its trusts into ETFs.
Bitcoin up 22% in September thanks to the Coinbase Premium. BTC could soon reach unprecedented heights!
The crypto market's emotional barometer has just shifted into the "greed" zone, marking a dramatic turnaround in investor sentiment. The Fear & Greed Index has reached 64%, its highest level since July, signaling renewed optimism in the crypto ecosystem.
The early return of Changpeng ZHAO, founder of Binance, to the forefront after his surprise release on Friday, September 27, 2024, has shaken the crypto market. After serving a prison sentence for regulatory violations, CZ is released two days ahead of schedule, which immediately impacted the prices of Bitcoin and BNB. This release comes at a time when Binance, the global leader in crypto exchanges, is trying to recover from sanctions imposed by U.S. authorities.