Getting informed

The deceptive calm of the Bitcoin market can, in an instant, turn into an unpredictable financial whirlwind. Recently, a malicious tweet set off a powder keg, causing the precarious stability of BTC to wobble. The Twitter account @SECGov was compromised, spreading fake news about the acceptance of Bitcoin spot ETFs. The SEC had to step in to restore the truth, but the damage was done: Bitcoin experienced an hour of speculative frenzy.

Here is a selection of figures putting the year 2023 into perspective for bitcoin. Fifteen years already...

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As the hashrate has soared by 102% in 2023 and the halving is approaching, bitcoin miners continue to strengthen their operations.

The American bank JP Morgan believes that the Chinese yuan could take over the crown of hegemony in the financial markets from the dollar. In 2023, the currency of the Middle Kingdom has continued to gain importance. This situation benefits the BRICS, of which China is one of the most influential members.

Bitcoin always seems ready to take us on a financial rollercoaster ride. So, what does 2024 have in store for us? Matrixport, a company specializing in crypto investment products, has opened Pandora’s box with its predictions. Buckle up, the year is shaping up to be full of twists and turns!…

The CFTC has published a detailed report on DeFi, highlighting the lack of accountability and AML/CFT compliance in the crypto space.

Throughout 2023, Ripple, the crypto company behind XRP, maintained a growth rate among the most notable in the crypto ecosystem. The question now is whether in 2024, Ripple could continue to make headlines in terms of performance and adoption. This remains possible under certain conditions.

Standard Chartered Bank expects Bitcoin to reach $100,000 this year and $200,000 next year.

The race for Bitcoin ETFs has reached its climax, but Gary Gensler, the big boss of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has just issued a serious warning. Yesterday, via his Twitter account, he shared some crucial advice for those considering investing in crypto assets. Stay tuned to find out everything!

As the fateful date of January 10 approaches rapidly, over one billion dollars in Bitcoin have been abruptly withdrawn from the Kraken exchange platform in recent days. These unusually massive transactions, exceeding 900 BTC, have aroused curiosity and sparked numerous speculations within the crypto community.

With 1.5 million active crypto users per day by early 2024, Tron remains the leader in this criterion, ahead of Ethereum which dominates in terms of TVL.

The SEC is expected to make a long-awaited decision this week on Bitcoin spot ETF applications. Approval seems very close, but is still being awaited. In the event of a green light, ETFs could start trading as early as the following business day.

The SEC's decision on bitcoin ETFs is imminent. Is it an opportunity to sell the news? Or not...

Week after week, the world of cryptos continues to surprise and reshape the paradigms of digital finance and technology with boldness and ever-renewed innovation. In our weekly recap, we will explore the most captivating and significant events of the past week. From the enigmatic transfer of Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet, to Solana's controversial strategy against Layer 2 solutions, to the turbulence in the stablecoin market and the lively debates surrounding the upcoming Ethereum update.

1.11 million bitcoins purchased between $42,560 and $43,245 have not yet been resold, forming a strong support wall for the crypto.

The Ethereum crypto platform continues to perform. This time, it is the total value locked (TVL) of layer 2 blockchains linked to it that has caught the attention of the crypto community. It is currently valued at just over $21 billion. An all-time high.

The payment giant Visa is considering enhancing its customer relationship through the launch of a Web3 loyalty rewards system.

It seems that the recent troubles of Binance have benefited Yi He, the co-founder of the exchange. The latest news is that she now holds a somewhat significant role in steering Binance, which is facing major challenges.

Recent data show that US debt has significantly increased. This, beyond previous forecasts. The crisis situation in the American finance sector is undoubtedly bad news for the country's economy. However, the crypto industry could benefit from it.

Although very different at first glance, the beginnings of the crypto market bear troubling similarities to those of the stock exchange.

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is doing very well after an intervention by Vitalik Buterin.

Recently, Matrixport has found itself at the center of controversy. As the price of the flagship cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC), surprisingly decreased by 10%, Matrixport faced allegations of cryptocurrency market manipulation. This came about through the publication of a report. These accusations are rejected by Jihan Wu, the co-founder of Matrixport.

Microsoft creates the "Copilot" key for instant access to artificial intelligence (AI) on Windows 11 PC keyboards.

As Bitcoin once again takes center stage, a major revelation by Fox Business adds thrilling suspense to the financial saga: The SEC could start signaling its approval for Bitcoin ETF issuers as soon as this Friday, with trading set to begin the following week.

The year 2023 has ended, but the case involving the SEC and Binance is not yet over. As recently as yesterday, the U.S. crypto regulator filed a notice of supplemental authority, inviting the court to consider a decision made in the SEC vs. Terraform Labs lawsuit. Binance's legal team has their work cut out for them once again.

The USDC lost its peg to the dollar yesterday. Instead of trading at 1 dollar, this stablecoin from Circle saw its value drop to an alarming level on Binance. This created a situation of panic within the crypto community.

The Binance exchange platform announced on Thursday, January 4th, the tightening of trading rules for 10 cryptocurrencies, including Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC). These will now be placed under "enhanced monitoring" due to the increased risks they present.