The American markets experienced a spectacular turnaround this Wednesday, April 9, leading to a surge in bitcoin-related stocks. The cause: the 90-day pause on tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. A partial truce that excludes China but was enough to rekindle the appetite for crypto assets.
Binance makes a significant move by announcing the removal of 14 tokens from its platform starting April 16. This unprecedented decision, guided by a community vote and enhanced quality criteria, marks a turning point in the giant exchange's strategy for selecting crypto projects.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a roundtable titled "Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading" on April 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together key figures from the crypto industry and traditional finance to discuss the development of a regulatory framework tailored to crypto trading.
Pakistan, often seen as a sleeping economic giant, seems determined to rewrite its financial destiny. In a masterstroke strategic move, the country has just appointed Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, as a key advisor to its Crypto Council (PCC). This bold, almost provocative decision reflects how he embodies both the promises and the turbulence of the crypto ecosystem. While the rupee wavers and capital flees, Islamabad is counting on digital assets to reshape its economic landscape.
The highly anticipated launch of the REAL token, backed by former UFC champion Conor McGregor, has faced a crushing failure. Despite significant media buzz, the sealed auction launched on April 5, 2025, did not meet the financial targets set. The project led by Real World Gaming (RWG) failed to raise the necessary funds, and the team is forced to reimburse the crypto investors.
As clouds gathered over the crypto landscape, a lightning bolt split the sky: Ethereum, an indispensable pillar, lost 14% of its value in 24 hours. A brutal drop, amplified by the liquidation of an Ethereum whale for $106 million on Sky, the DeFi platform rebranded in August. Behind these numbers lie cold mechanisms, ruthless mathematical ratios, and a chain reaction cruelly reminiscent of the fragility of decentralized ecosystems. What if this debacle reflected a market still too sensitive to geopolitical shocks, such as Donald Trump's recent customs announcements? A deep dive into the guts of algorithmic carnage.
The storm is hitting crypto. On the night of April 7, 2025, Bitcoin collapsed below the symbolic threshold of $75,000, hitting an intraday low of $74,637! In just 24 hours, the leading cryptocurrency lost more than 10%, triggering a shockwave across the entire market.
The FTX saga continues to shake the crypto ecosystem. Nearly 400,000 creditors of the now-bankrupt platform risk permanently losing their rights to refunds, estimated at over $2.5 billion. The cause: the failure to adhere to the mandatory identity verification process, the famous KYC (Know Your Customer).
The crypto market is experiencing one of its most violent crashes today. After resisting the Trump storm until now, it has finally given in! In just 60 minutes, over 200 million dollars have been liquidated, taking with them the hopes for a short-term rebound. As a result, the total market has fallen to 2.51 trillion dollars, showing a loss of more than 5% in less than 24 hours.
In an uncertain macroeconomic context, a clear trend is emerging: stablecoins are entering an independent bull market, according to the asset manager VanEck in its April 2025 report. While smart contract platforms like Solana and Ethereum are experiencing a significant slowdown, stablecoins are rapidly gaining ground in the crypto ecosystem.
As waves of economic uncertainty overwhelm the markets, the crypto universe holds its breath. Circle, the stablecoin giant, wavers between ambition and caution. Its IPO project, though firmly anchored, could sink into the murky waters of Trumpian policies. A decision that speaks volumes about the storms to come.
PayPal is accelerating into the crypto space by directly integrating Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) into its wallet. This new feature is currently reserved for American users and associated territories. More than just a technical update, this decision is a significant boost for the massive adoption of cryptocurrencies. The intermediary MoonPay is no longer needed, making the experience seamless: buying, selling, and transferring these tokens becomes as simple as a few clicks. But behind this novelty lie much broader stakes. Here’s what you need to know.
In a context where crypto is infiltrating the corridors of power, an accusation shakes Washington. Representative Maxine Waters, a key figure of the Financial Services Committee, accuses Donald Trump of manipulating the legislative chessboard to impose his own crypto interests. Behind the semblance of a technical debate on stablecoins lies a much more troubling battle: that of a president seeking to replace the dollar with a digital currency bearing his likeness.
The crypto market is heading straight towards an impending cataclysm: a staggering crash of assets with a bewildering 70% probability! This, fueled by chaotic global economic factors and the ruthless tariffs imposed by Trump. Investors are increasingly worried, but a fragile hope remains, the only thing capable of stopping this descent into hell.
In 2025, declaring your cryptocurrencies has never been so strategic. With the entry into force of the European MiCA regulation and the tightening of tax controls, holders of Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets must be extra vigilant. Mistakes can be costly: penalties, adjustments, or even suspicions of fraud. Here is a powerful guide to navigate the key dates and nuances of the French tax regime, without getting lost in administrative maze.
The Shiba Inu ecosystem is about to reach a historic milestone. The Shibarium blockchain, a layer 2 solution dedicated to this crypto universe, is nearing the billion transactions mark. At the time these lines are written, the counter shows more than 992 million transactions, with a daily rate exceeding 3.8 million. Just a few more days, and Shibarium will make history.
Ethereum is dead. For several venture capitalists, Ethereum has ceased to be a relevant investment asset. Layer-2 solutions, poorly controlled inflation, loss of revenue... Ethereum seems caught in a downward spiral that challenges its long-term financial viability. Analysis of a major strategic shift.
The storm is rumbling in the crypto market. This Saturday, the charts display an alarming red: bitcoin plunges below $84,000, Ethereum wavers around $1,880, and XRP crashes by 5%. A brutal correction, but not entirely unpredictable. Behind these numbers lie complex dynamics, where on-chain data and macroeconomic factors intertwine. Analysis.
This is a strong gesture that marks the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States: the president has officially granted his presidential pardon to the three co-founders of the crypto exchange platform BitMEX - Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed.
Binance unveils the winners of its first "Vote to List" campaign: four crypto tokens elected by the community, but one of them collapses immediately after the announcement. An unprecedented initiative that challenges the codes of decentralized governance while revealing the flaws in the crypto market. Discover the full story.
Blockchain, often perceived as a shadowy area conducive to illicit activities, has just shown its other face: unrelenting traceability. In March 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of $201,400 in crypto linked to Hamas. Behind this spotlight is hiding much broader stakes than merely the confiscation of assets. Between increased regulation and myths to be deconstructed, this case raises crucial questions about the future of terrorist financing in the digital age.
Bitcoin is taking a pause. While the flagship cryptocurrency struggles to sustainably break through the $86,000 mark, gold is smashing all records. This Thursday, the yellow metal reached a new historical peak of $3,059 per ounce, fueled by a tense macroeconomic context.
And if the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried was just the tip of a vast political machinery? His recent surprise transfer to Oklahoma, after an explosive interview with Tucker Carlson, raises suspicions. Money, crypto, elections, Ukraine... What if FTX was just a cog in a much more disturbing machine?
There are moments when politics and tech collide head-on. And this time, it is crypto that has won a decisive round in Washington. The IRS rule regarding "brokers" of digital assets, which was set to take effect in 2025, has just been completely swept away. The Senate voted to repeal it, and Donald Trump is expected to sign it, serving as a final stamp on a rule that no one really wanted to enforce.
Ethereum has long embodied a technological fortress in the crypto universe. But today, the ship is rocking. As the network prepares to deploy its Pectra update, developers are navigating murky waters. Delays, unexpected bugs, sly attacks... Behind the promises of innovation lies a less glamorous reality: that of an exhausted team facing technical challenges that threaten to push back the long-awaited deadline. A stark spotlight on the backstage of an ecosystem in search of perfection.
Is Solana about to deliver a fireworks display for investors? After breaking an ultra-bullish technical pattern, SOL is taking off and now aims for 235 dollars. But the road is fraught with obstacles: mere excitement or the beginning of a real rally? An analysis of a high-stakes April.
Crypto regulation is entering a crucial phase. The SEC, long seen as an inflexible barrier, is orchestrating a series of four roundtables between April and June. Trading, asset custody, tokenization, and DeFi: these key themes outline an unprecedented roadmap. Behind this initiative, a strategic shift is emerging, marked by the erosion of the Gensler doctrine. Analysis.
ETPs, the heavily scrutinized investment vehicles, have delivered a resounding verdict: Ethereum is losing ground against XRP and Solana. According to CoinShares, net outflows from ETH-related products reached 86 million dollars in one week, while its rivals are nibbling away at market shares. Bitcoin, on the other hand, confirms its status as a safe haven with 724 million in inflows. Is this a breaking scenario or just a simple correction? A deep dive into the entrails of a boiling market.
The announcement was like a pin pulled grenade: Trump Media (DJT), the company behind Truth Social, is partnering with Crypto.com to launch a range of ETFs and exchange-traded products (ETPs) starting in 2025. In the wake of this news, DJT stock jumped by 9% in after-hours trading. Far from being just a media stunt, this partnership marks a key milestone in Donald Trump’s strategy to infiltrate the crypto ecosystem. Between blockchain technology and electoral ambitions, we analyze an audacious move.
Nvidia has triggered the "death cross": this dramatic name for a simple crossover of moving averages could well signal the end of a historic rally. But while Wall Street is concerned, AI cryptos just shrug their shoulders (and sometimes their prices). A three-part dive into this strange ballet.