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The blockchain oracle giant Chainlink has unveiled a major innovation: the "Chainlink Runtime Environment," a revolutionary framework aimed at creating a unified gateway between traditional finance and the blockchain universe. This technological advancement promises to radically transform the interaction between legacy banking systems and smart contracts.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing an unprecedented legal challenge as 18 U.S. states unite to denounce its aggressive policy towards the cryptocurrency industry. This historic lawsuit, led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, marks a major escalation in the conflict between federal regulators and advocates for digital assets.

The World Liberty Financial crypto project, launched by Donald Trump, has just announced a strategic partnership with Chainlink for the integration of price oracles. This collaboration marks a significant step in the expansion of traditional DeFi, as the project relies on Ethereum's blockchain technology.

American crypto ETFs have experienced their first outflow since Donald Trump's electoral victory, marking a pause in the bullish trend. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant declines, with net outflows of $400.7 million for Bitcoin ETFs and $3.2 million for Ethereum ETFs.

Phantom, a major wallet provider for the Solana ecosystem, is facing a technical crisis following a faulty update of its iOS application that has caused many users to be disconnected. An emergency fix has been deployed, but the situation remains concerning for those who have lost their recovery phrases.

Bitcoin continues its spectacular rise, reaching a new historic peak of $92,559. This impressive performance comes as the leading cryptocurrency is already showing a 117% increase since the beginning of the year.

Bitcoin continues its historic trajectory this week by setting six new consecutive records, driven by an unprecedented wave of purchases. The queen of crypto has surpassed the threshold of $89,000, now exceeding the market capitalization of silver and the GDP of most countries including Spain.

The cryptocurrency market capitalization reaches unprecedented levels of 3.1 trillion dollars, now nearing the GDP of France. This meteoric rise, fueled by Bitcoin approaching 90,000 dollars, reshapes the contours of global finance and disrupts traditional economic hierarchies.

If you have just started to explore the world of Bitcoin, you have surely come across various technical terms that are difficult to understand. Today, we will discuss Proof of Work, the consensus mechanism that ensures the security of Bitcoin. But you are probably wondering: How does it work? Discover in this guide all the inner workings of the most widely used validation mechanism in cryptographic systems.

The entire technology surrounding the Bitcoin ecosystem continues to fascinate us. Every element and feature is important for ensuring the proper functioning, security, and decentralization of the network. This is the case with the hashrate, which is a measure of the total computational power required by the Bitcoin network to validate new blocks. The hashrate is essential for the Bitcoin mining process. But what exactly is it? How does it work? And above all, what is it used for?

Data security is a crucial issue, especially in a digital world where hacking and privacy breaches are becoming increasingly prevalent. To ensure the protection of digital files, one of the most effective means is the use of hashing algorithms. These have the particularity of transforming any type of data into a unique digital fingerprint that preserves its integrity. In this article, we will explain how this fingerprint is calculated for a file. For this practical case, we will use SHA-256, the hashing algorithm used by the Bitcoin protocol. But first, let's explore the fundamentals of hashing in general, and SHA-256 in particular.

Merkle trees are a fundamental element of blockchain technology. They are used by most protocols, starting with Bitcoin, which relies on the Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism. However, they are utilized by most protocols to ensure the security and integrity of data on the network. If you are interested in the queen of cryptocurrencies, you have probably heard of them, but without really grasping how they work. In this article, we will explain to you precisely and in detail what Merkle trees are and their utility for the Bitcoin network. You will also discover the limitations and prospects of this technology.

Solana crypto (SOL) has just crossed a historic milestone by reaching $214, its highest level since December 2021. This spectacular performance marks a rebound of 2,500% since its post-FTX all-time low.

Crypto euphoria is once again gripping the markets as major exchange platforms experience a significant increase in traffic in October 2024, driven by investor optimism and U.S. political prospects.

The U.S. Federal Reserve took a decisive step this Thursday by lowering its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a range of 4.5%-4.75%. This decision, coming the day after Donald Trump's electoral victory, immediately propelled the crypto market to new heights, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $76,951.

In a particularly dynamic crypto market, the memecoin PEPE is showing remarkable performance with over 70% of its holders in positive territory. This spectacular rise comes as the token has just crossed an important psychological threshold by removing a zero from its unit value.

The National Gaming Authority (ANJ) plans to block access to the cryptocurrency betting platform Polymarket in France. This decision comes after record betting during the American presidential election, notably a spectacular gain of 47 million dollars made by a French trader on Donald Trump's victory.

Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election on November 5, 2024, marks a potential turning point for the crypto industry. During his campaign, the freshly elected president of the United States made the crypto sector one of his key arguments, multiplying promises to the community.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has crossed the $0.21 mark, driven by speculation surrounding a possible victory for Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cryptic allusions. This spectacular surge illustrates the growing impact of American politics on the crypto market.

A new study by Bitget Research reveals a significant correlation between the activity of Telegram groups and the growing adoption of crypto, particularly in Africa and Eastern Europe. The analysis, which spans from January 2023 to August 2024, highlights a major transformation in the financial landscape in these emerging regions.

As the crypto market potentially prepares for a new bull run, investors are closely examining projects that offer exceptional performance as well as solid and innovative use cases. In this volatile universe, cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and XRP could stand out, as they combine speed, scalability, and adoption in the financial sector.

As centralized exchanges face increasing pressure, a controversy surrounding Binance erupts over the transparency of its listing policies. Indeed, Binance co-founder Yi He has spoken out to clarify the platform's practices in response to severe accusations made by Moonrock Capital, a consulting firm specialized in crypto investments. The case reveals underlying tensions regarding the governance of exchanges and their ability to convince investors of their impartiality.

The crypto market is holding its breath as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the American Federal Reserve approaches. Investors are closely watching for signals of a possible cut in interest rates, an event that could catalyze a new momentum for Bitcoin and the entire sector.

The crypto market is holding its breath as the latest polls show a significant decline in Donald Trump's chances of winning the American presidential election. This development directly influences the prices of Bitcoin and the main altcoins, which are pausing in their recent ascent.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes challenges conventional wisdom regarding Donald Trump and his purported influence on the crypto market. In an interview with Channel News Asia, he states that the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections will have only a limited impact on the future of digital assets, pointing instead to China as the major catalyst for the upcoming bull cycle.

The asset management giant Fidelity takes the lead over its rival BlackRock in the race for Ethereum ETFs, with capital inflows reaching 5 million dollars. This remarkable performance comes after a two-day period with no notable activity, demonstrating a significant resurgence of interest from institutional investors in the second-largest cryptocurrency.

In response to promising signals in the crypto market, major investors ("whales") are massively accumulating Ethereum. This trend, coupled with a significant increase in new wallets, suggests bullish potential for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Crypto markets are experiencing a massive influx of capital in October, with $3.4 billion in investments, including $900 million just last week. This spectacular increase comes amidst a particular political context in the U.S., where favorable polls for Republicans are boosting institutional investor confidence.