At the end of May 2026, the FBI seized 303 gold bars worth about 40 million dollars at the home of David Rush, a former senior CIA official. Donald Trump took the opportunity to publicly renew his call for a physical audit of U.S. gold reserves. Is the world's most famous vault really full?
The White House opens a new regulatory phase around prediction markets. Donald Trump clearly supports the CFTC, while several American states want to keep their control power over these sensitive contracts.
The unexpected postponement of the presidential decree on artificial intelligence revives the debate in Washington. Trump suspended the signing ceremony after judging that some measures could slow down the American lead. In a context of technological rivalry with China, the White House is seeking a balance between national security, industrial innovation, and international competitiveness, according to the American president.
A few months before the U.S. midterm elections, crypto prediction markets have already chosen their side. On Polymarket and Kalshi, more than 12.5 million dollars have been wagered on a scenario that worries Republicans: a takeover of Congress by the Democrats. This rise in betting comes as Donald Trump faces unfavorable polls, gradually turning these crypto platforms into real political barometers followed even in Washington circles.
Trump imposes Kevin Warsh on the FED under political pressure, while markets and crypto already fear a violent monetary turbulence.
While Donald Trump sets foot in Beijing for a visit presented as "historic", another battle is being fought far from the cameras: that of global industrial control. In Brussels, the meeting between the American president and Xi Jinping fuels growing concern. Behind the diplomatic smiles, Europe fears an agreement capable of reshuffling the cards of trade, technologies, and critical materials. Rare earths, supply chains, economic warfare: the Sino-American summit could accelerate Europe's industrial decline.
Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian ceasefire proposal immediately shook global markets. Oil prices crossed the $100 mark, US futures fell, and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz returned to the forefront of concerns. In this nervous climate, Bitcoin nevertheless surprises by its stability around $81,000. Such behavior contrasts with previous geopolitical crises.
Trump Media & Technology Group starts the year with pressured accounts. Despite nearly $900,000 in revenue, the parent company of Truth Social reports a net loss of $405.9 million in the first quarter. The net loss is largely due to the impact of crypto on Trump Media’s balance sheet, even though Bitcoin remains a pillar of its financial strategy. This discrepancy illustrates the direct impact of digital assets on its results.
Only 2% of young Americans rate the American economy as "excellent." The figure is tiny, but it tells a larger divide: for a large part of 18-34 year olds, the promised growth does not show in bills, gasoline, or the grocery basket. According to Generation Lab, 52% of respondents describe the situation as bad and 29% as catastrophic.
World Liberty Financial and Justin Sun turn their conflict over the WLFI token into an open legal battle. The case goes beyond a simple disagreement between investors. It concerns reputation, governance, and trust in highly politicized crypto projects.
The United States has just crossed a historic threshold. Indeed, their debt now exceeds the size of their economy. This shift fits into a sustainable trajectory marked by repeated deficits and postponed budget decisions. Despite these imbalances, market confidence remains intact, revealing growing tension between the perceived strength of the world's leading power and the reality of its public finances.
WLFI traverse une crise de confiance. Le projet crypto lié à la famille Trump est accusé d’avoir favorisé des acheteurs privés pendant que ses premiers investisseurs restent largement bloqués.
Can a technology deemed too risky become a strategic asset overnight? In Washington, the Anthropic case illustrates this shift. After being excluded from federal systems, the AI company is returning to the center of discussions, as its capabilities trigger as much interest as concern. Between military requirements, cybersecurity issues, and ethical limits claimed by its leaders, the US administration is now seeking a compromise path in a highly sensitive case.
Tensions are rising around the Strait of Hormuz after Trump refused to accept an Iranian proposal to reopen the maritime route before any progress is made on the nuclear issue. This position keeps pressure on Tehran and is already shaking global markets. Oil reacted sharply, jumping to nearly $120 per barrel, while Bitcoin and Ethereum fell in a constrained liquidity environment. Investors are now watching the impact of this crisis on energy, the dollar, and risk assets, including crypto.
American justice closes a critical case weighing on the Federal Reserve. By dropping charges against Jerome Powell, it ends a controversial investigation into $2.5 billion worth of renovations and dissipates an unprecedented climate of tension between political power and monetary authority. As his departure approaches, the Fed chairman leaves the stage without conviction, while this decision unblocks a previously paralyzed succession and revives questions about the institution's real independence.
At Mar-a-Lago, Trump repainted crypto with the stars and stripes while his token was sinking. The guests smiled, the chart, meanwhile, was flushing.
The White House has just lifted the veil: Donald Trump will indeed speak Saturday at the gala organized for holders of the TRUMP memecoin. An event as fascinating as it is controversial, mixing presidential power, crypto, and suspicions of conflicts of interest.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key passage through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil transits, is tipping into a zone of extreme tension. Donald Trump now claims to have total control over access, stating that no ship can pass without the approval of the United States Navy. This stance comes after several military incidents between Washington and Tehran, escalating an already explosive crisis. Between shows of force and direct responses, this standoff is redrawing energy and strategic balances on a global scale.
Bitcoin briefly touched 78,100 dollars after two very clear triggers: the extension of the truce with Iran announced by Donald Trump and Strategy's new massive purchase. The market not only welcomed a geopolitical respite. It also regained an old reflex: to closely follow the return of large buyers.
Crypto news: Justin Sun calls the WLFI proposal a "governance scam." We provide you with all the details in this article.
The Trump token has plummeted, but the circus continues at Mar-a-Lago: less fortune, same scent of privilege. In crypto as in politics, the badge survives better.
In a few hours, the price of oil has crossed the 100 dollar mark again after the announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Washington. This nerve center of global energy trade becomes again a major pressure lever in the confrontation between the United States and Iran. Behind this surge, an immediate risk: to see geopolitical tension turn into a global economic shock, with direct repercussions on inflation and financial markets.
The story no longer looks like a simple speculative fall. It now takes the form of a political problem. As tokens associated with Donald Trump sink, the criticism changes tone. It is no longer just about losses for crypto investors. It is about access, influence, and conflict of interest. The fall of Trump-linked crypto projects now goes beyond market correction. The memecoin TRUMP hit an all-time low of 2.73 dollars and remains crushed by more than 96% compared to its peak of 73.43 dollars. Meanwhile, WLFI set a new floor around 0.077 dollar on April 11 and remains sharply down from its 2025 peak.
US President Donald Trump is set to attend a private lunch reserved for holders of the TRUMP memecoin on April 25. Problem: the same day, he promised to attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington. A coincidence not missed by three Democratic senators, determined to get answers.
Bitcoin reacted immediately to Donald Trump's statements on the conflict between the United States and Iran. In a context of heightened tensions, the crypto market recorded a rapid increase, driven by contradictory signals between threats and negotiations. The possibility of a ceasefire strengthened this dynamic, placing investors in an environment where each political announcement directly influences prices.
In a full-blown war with Trump, Anthropic launches AnthroPAC, a political committee to influence the 2026 elections. Between legal tensions and AI regulation, this clash could change everything. Why this move is a turning point for tech and markets?
The Trump family claims over $1 billion in crypto profits, but Democrats denounce favoritism and security risks. Between Kraken, Bitmain, and World Liberty Financial, the case reveals an explosive collision between digital finance and political power.
New episode in the confrontation between the Trump administration and Anthropic. The American judiciary has just abruptly halted a Pentagon offensive against the company behind Claude. A decision that could reshape the balance of power in a sector that has become highly strategic for the economy and American sovereignty.
While Trump plays the war pause and oil heats up, bitcoin gets dizzy, while markets count shells, rates and cold sweats now.
Oil prices fell within hours, driven by a sudden change in the Middle East context. The announcement of a ceasefire triggered an immediate market reaction, causing Brent and WTI to plummet. This rapid correction reflects investors adjusting their expectations in light of reduced geopolitical tensions.