Getting informed

The year 2023 will be remembered as a tumultuous period for cryptocurrency investors. While the market faced challenges, such as the overall cryptocurrency market cap contraction, Ethereum's depreciation, and a decline in total value invested in decentralized finance (DeFi), it also witnessed significant progress. Among these advancements, notable developments include continued institutional adoption, a growing interest in layer 2 solutions, and, most importantly, significant changes in cryptocurrency regulation. This article will specifically explore the recent developments in cryptocurrency regulation within the EU and on a global scale. Let's take a closer look.

On Monday October 23, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) had listed BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (iBTC), to which it had added the ticker. This symbol, used to identify the asset manager's ETF, was withdrawn on Tuesday October 24. The latest news confirms the relisting of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.

The crypto industry is rocked by a series of major departures at Binance, one of the key players in the sector. These resignations, including that of the head of Binance UK and the director of Binance France, reflect the turbulence the crypto company is currently facing. Let's delve into the behind-the-scenes of these departures.

A Chinese multinational has just made its first-ever purchase of oil using the digital yuan (CBDC). The petrodollar is facing challenges.

The rapid rise of Bitcoin has not only been a windfall for optimistic investors. It has also triggered an unexpected wave of liquidations, hitting hard traders who had bet on a drop in the digital currency. A true earthquake in the volatile world of crypto, where nothing is ever truly predictable.

Chainalysis has published its annual ranking of countries based on their affinity for Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin, the digital currency often seen as the barometer of the entire crypto market, has seen a meteoric rise. But what are the reasons for this rise, and what are the stakes for the future?

New York investment bank Morgan Stanley suggests that bitcoin is slowly entering a bull market.

Binance réalise régulièrement des travaux de maintenance opérationnelle des cryptos disponibles sur sa plateforme d’échange crypto. La plus récente activité de ce genre en date a concerné la crypto Tron, effectuée mercredi 18 octobre dernier.

Today, within the Eurasian Economic Union, economic transactions are settled with national currencies, which are increasingly overshadowing the dollar. Most economic exchanges involving Russia are now conducted in rubles. The euro and the dollar are undergoing displacement. This transformation in the global financial landscape cannot go unnoticed. The possibility of a common commercial currency emerging within the BRICS is back at the center of discussions. In a recent interview, Russian economist and politician Sergei Glaziev dropped a bombshell: a common BRICS currency is inevitable. Details.

MicroStrategy, long seen as a Bitcoin stalwart, is actually eclipsed by an elusive player, Block.One. But who is this giant lurking in the shadows?

After outlining a comprehensive strategy to spearhead the development of blockchain-powered tools and Web3 solutions that leverage and extend the reach of emerging AI technologies, MultiversX, the leading layer-1 smart contract platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, the global public cloud leader, renowned for exceptional artificial intelligence…

Bitcoin has never ceased to fascinate, intrigue, or even perplex. Its ecosystem is vast and complex. The recent decision by the main developer of the Lightning Network, Antoine Riard, to reveal a vulnerability and step down sheds a harsh light on the challenges and dilemmas of this universe. Let's delve deeper into it.

In the crypto sphere, some actors stand out from the crowd with their ingenuity and performance. One of them is MakerDAO, which recently made a significant impact by achieving a record annualized revenue. But what lies behind these impressive figures? A Meteoric Rise in Crypto While the crypto industry is…

China has formally expressed its opposition to the rise of cryptocurrencies. In a recent detailed economic statement, the Middle Kingdom reaffirmed this stance and announced its determination to toughen its position on the matter.

Since June, bitcoin (BTC) had been struggling to reach the $30,000 valuation mark it had reached a few months earlier. Now it's done it again. In the following lines, we'll explain what's behind this latest upturn in the market for the flagship crypto.

The ascent of cryptocurrency in the modern economic world is undeniable. At the heart of this revolution, XRP, whose reputation is steadily growing, has just received a significant vote of confidence from the Old Continent. The Banque de France appears ready to adopt this token for its digital euro project.

The explosive rise of Bitcoin and crypto in general is undeniable. Among the many harbingers of this new financial era, the announcement by Standard Chartered, a colossal $840 billion bank, to enter the Bitcoin arena is undoubtedly one of the most significant.

Bitcoin has long held the position of the largest cryptocurrency, and it's poised to strengthen its position further. What if it were possible to issue real-world assets like gold and silver within the crypto ecosystem? Well, that's precisely what Lightning Labs' new feature is all about.

The legendary event, known as Crypto Whales Meeting Point, brings together over 7,000 visitors from 120 countries on October 24-25.

A few months ago, French lawmakers introduced the SREN bill aimed at securing the digital space in France. This regulatory initiative, also known as the Sorare law, proposed, among other things, the adoption of a legal framework applicable to games based on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies. Now, it's a reality.

Bucharest, Romania - xPortal, the crypto wallet for finance, Web3 and spatial computing, that launched in February 2023 by MultiversX (formerly known as Elrond Network), has announced a series of groundbreaking new features set to elevate its position as an apex SuperApp for a global user base.

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and CEO of BitTorrent, recently made significant transfers of stablecoins to Binance. These actions have piqued the curiosity of the crypto community and, more importantly, have become a source of speculation. These transfers could indeed indicate that Sun is anticipating a crypto price increase.

Lugano, 17 October 2023 – Gabbani, the esteemed Lugano-based hospitality company, is unveiling a new project that will help propel Lugano’s status as the leading European blockchain hub. This initiative combines sustainable energy practices with cryptocurrency mining and aims to harness the excess energy from Gabbani’s food production facilities for a…

Rumor has it that the SEC is about to approve Ishares' Bitcoin ETF. Verdict tomorrow.

In the current digital era, a mere rumor about Bitcoin can spread instantly and disrupt the global market in the blink of an eye. Recently, this reality was strikingly demonstrated when inaccurate information led to a soaring surge in Bitcoin’s price, followed by an equally abrupt fall. So, what’s the…

SHIB is volatile like other cryptocurrencies: there are times when it makes investors lose money. But investors seem confident about its future.

In an economic landscape where the dollar fluctuates and traditional financial markets waver, a rising star is making a comeback: Bitcoin. The digital currency, which has stabilized around $27,000, is preparing for an unprecedented ascent. But how and why is this phenomenon happening? A Hedge Against Market Volatility While Bitcoin…