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Nvidia in the Dow? It's tickling Wall Street! Yet, not so big after all in the kingdom of portfolios...

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.

As global economic tensions redefine financial and political alliances, the role of the US dollar and potential alternatives is coming to the forefront. At the Valdai forum in Sochi, Vladimir Putin clarified Russia's stance on the use of the dollar in response to US sanctions that restrict its access to this currency. This statement is made in a global context where several nations, particularly within the BRICS, are exploring alternatives to the monetary dominance of the United States. Analyzing this Russian strategy, which combines pragmatism with the exploration of new economic options, helps to better understand the current issues and the prospects for a new international financial balance.

The French industrial giant Schneider Electric is facing a new cyberattack, the third in two years. The hacker group "Hellcat" threatens to disclose 40 GB of sensitive data, initially demanding an unusual ransom of 125,000 dollars in baguettes before backtracking to demand payment in Monero cryptocurrency.

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.

The return of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States after his victory in the election on November 5 raises serious concerns well beyond American borders. Indeed, during a recent address in Lyon, Villeroy de Galhau did not mince his words. For him, "this new Trump administration would increase the risks to the global economy." This statement serves as a reminder to Europeans of the urgency to strengthen their economic resilience and to elevate their autonomy in the face of an increasingly protectionist American model.

In the unforgiving world of decentralized predictive markets, an extraordinary bettor known by the pseudonym "Theo4" has just made history with a profit of over 20 million dollars from betting on Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This spectacular gain, which draws attention to Polymarket, a decentralized predictive platform, reveals the magnitude of the bets and the sums at stake when crypto meets politics.

New mandate for Trump: an explosive cocktail of a strong economy, with frantic drilling and impactful tariffs. The party begins!

The crypto community is witnessing an unprecedented phenomenon in the Bitcoin market: as the price reaches historic highs, long-term investors are showing unusual restraint in taking profits. This trend, which contrasts with previous cycles, could signal a new era of maturity for 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.

Trump, Harris... They are competing for the electoral votes, while crypto is investing millions and joining the feast!

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched “Pitch n Slay,” a special initiative under its Blockchain4Her program organized to provide exposure for female entrepreneurs in the blockchain space. Building on Bitget’s larger $10 million Blockchain4Her project, the program extends targeted support to promising women-led startups by offering them a chance to secure up to $100,000 in funding by Foresight Ventures. This funding is accompanied by valuable mentorship from experienced professionals in the blockchain industry.

The asset management giant BlackRock is intensifying its presence in the crypto market with a historic investment of $2.4 billion in Bitcoin this week.

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.

OpenAI has just made a significant impact in the world of online research by launching ChatGPT Search, an AI extension that transforms its famous chatbot into a real search engine. This major evolution marks a turning point in OpenAI's strategy as it now directly targets Google's core business.

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.

Web3 data and entertainment startup Redacted has launched an early stage venture fund, The Redacted Fund, with seven investments.

This time, cryptocurrencies are entering the campaign! At stake: 5% of voters, a tight vote, and a lot of suspense.

Solana is surging, with Raydium leading: crazy volumes, Ethereum under pressure... the crypto duel is intensifying for real.

In a shocking announcement for the crypto market, MicroStrategy, the largest publicly traded institutional holder of Bitcoin, plans to raise a colossal $42 billion over three years to expand its already substantial portfolio.

Bitcoin continues its spectacular rise, crossing the symbolic threshold of $71,000, driven by massive inflows of capital into American spot ETFs that have surpassed $22 billion in net inflows since their launch.

Palo Alto, CA, Oct. 28, 2024 – The Palo Alto AI X Web3 Summit, a two-day event running from October 30 to 31, 2024, is set to kick off at Stanford University. This premier gathering will bring together 50+ industry leaders and innovators to discuss the convergence…

Bitcoin strengthens its dominant position in the crypto market, reaching nearly 60% of the total market capitalization. This performance had not been observed since April 2021, reigniting debates about the future of altcoins.

Doliprane, the star medication against fever and pain, is making headlines due to its controversial sale to an American investment fund. The affair has sparked an outcry, particularly because of a one-time bonus of 200 million euros paid to its CEO.

The crypto giant Ripple is intensifying its legal battle against the SEC by filing an appeal that could redefine the regulation of digital assets in the United States. This new phase of the conflict comes as the company challenges the classification of some of its XRP sales as unregistered securities.

The excitement for spot Bitcoin ETFs has not waned since their launch in January 2024, with a significant surprise: it is individual investors, not institutions, who are leading the way. According to a recent report from Binance, retail investors account for 80% of the assets under management of these financial products.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are approaching a major milestone with 97% of the way to holding one million BTC, with BlackRock leading the charge with nearly 400,000 BTC. This massive accumulation by institutional investors marks a decisive turning point in the adoption of crypto.

Dubai, Oct 23, 2024 - The 13th edition of the Blockchain Life Forum, the premier gathering for cryptocurrency leaders worldwide, recently concluded with an astounding attendance of over 12119 participants.