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At the occasion of the World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2024, in Armenia from October 5 to 7, Nvidia unveiled ambitious projects to democratize humanoid robots that incorporate advanced artificial intelligence. "Soon, these machines could live and work alongside us," said Rev Lebaredian, Nvidia's Vice President. This announcement echoes the rise of AI across all sectors of society. At the heart of this ambition, Nvidia envisions a revolution similar to that of smartphones, making all these robots that will imitate both human appearance and behavior accessible.

As Bitcoin flirts with the symbolic threshold of $72,000, investors, energized by recent gains, are showing signs of "extreme greed." The "Fear and Greed Index," traditionally monitored by them to anticipate corrections, is reaching alarming levels. This momentum is further exacerbated by an explosion of short position liquidations, with $48 million evaporated in a single day.

Will the BRICS embrace bitcoin? This is at least the thesis of the head of digital asset research at the investment firm VanEck.

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.

While the market is experiencing a resurgence, Ripple's cryptocurrency unfortunately stands out due to significant stagnation. If the soaring prices of Bitcoin and other altcoins invigorate traders' enthusiasm, XRP seems unable to keep up with the trend. Once among the most promising cryptos, it now shows the worst performance in the top 10 of the market.

In a tense stock market context, Ubisoft, the French video game giant, is set to unveil its semi-annual financial results this Wednesday. The company, which has faced headwinds for several months, sees its stock price fluctuate as rumors of a possible acquisition by Tencent intensify.

The international payment blockchain mBridge, overseen by the Bank for International Settlements, seems to be struggling. Good news for Bitcoin.

Microsoft plans to invest in Bitcoin. An innovative strategy against monetary erosion and a protection against inflation?

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Brussels approved a drastic increase in customs tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. Such a measure follows a thorough investigation into the massive subsidies granted by Beijing to its national manufacturers. For Europe, it is a matter of industrial survival. While some applaud a necessary step to protect a struggling automotive market, others fear global economic repercussions.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Saudi Arabia took a major strategic step by launching the largest ETF in the Middle East, backed by Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong. Indeed, this exchange-traded fund, named Albilad CSOP MSCI Hong Kong China Equity ETF, goes beyond a mere financial operation, as it is part of a long-term vision aimed at consolidating the relationships between these two economic powers. In the face of volatility in the Chinese markets and global economic uncertainties, this launch is a clear indicator of Saudi ambitions to diversify their partnerships and increase their influence on the international financial stage.

The asset management giant Fidelity takes the lead over its rival BlackRock in the race for Ethereum ETFs, with capital inflows reaching 5 million dollars. This remarkable performance comes after a two-day period with no notable activity, demonstrating a significant resurgence of interest from institutional investors in the second-largest cryptocurrency.

The crypto market has recently been shaken by a spectacular news: the price of bitcoin has reached the equivalent of 100,000 dollars in Canada. This impressive increase, which reflects the current global bullish trend, is the result of several factors that we will explore in a moment.

In response to promising signals in the crypto market, major investors ("whales") are massively accumulating Ethereum. This trend, coupled with a significant increase in new wallets, suggests bullish potential for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Bitcoin has shown spectacular performance in recent weeks, on the eve of the 2024 U.S. presidential elections. Indeed, the price of Bitcoin, which surpassed the $71,000 mark in October, seems to benefit from a particular economic context and increased attention from investors. But is this renewed interest in Bitcoin merely temporary, or does it reveal a deeper trend, particularly related to the imminent American election? According to VanEck, a major player in the investment field, current signals suggest a "very bullish" configuration for Bitcoin, a situation that strangely resembles the 2020 election.

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.

Attention, traders! The golden cross is all well and good, but beware: this signal often shines brighter than it yields.

Cardano in full storm: investors in panic anticipate a possible liquidation. What does the future hold for the ADA crypto?

Crypto markets are experiencing a massive influx of capital in October, with $3.4 billion in investments, including $900 million just last week. This spectacular increase comes amidst a particular political context in the U.S., where favorable polls for Republicans are boosting institutional investor confidence.

As the debate over budgetary receipts rages on and tensions mount, a new tax of 40 billion euros could further destabilize France's already fragile economy. In a statement this Sunday, October 27, Pierre Lellouche, former minister, sounded the alarm: "the French economy will suffer a shock that will bring it to a halt at the worst possible moment." This heavy statement comes in a context where economic recovery is more necessary than ever, but where room for maneuver is shrinking day by day.

Many signs are in favor of Bitcoin, particularly the unexpected rise in borrowing rates in the United States.

Amid revolutionary announcements, technological advancements, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground of regulatory and economic conflicts. Here is a summary of the most notable news from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.

On October 21, a sudden move of Bitcoin towards $69,000 reignited investor attention. This rally, which comes after months of stagnation, is not just a technical flare-up but a reflection of deeper underlying dynamics. According to a recent report by Glassnode, one of the leading on-chain analytics firms, this surge is not a matter of chance. The data reveals encouraging trends in terms of capital inflow and institutional positions, suggesting that this rally could have solid foundations.

In Russia, it's no joke anymore: Putin is cracking down on crypto mining with strict rules. No more tranquility.

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.

As the U.S. debt skyrockets to unprecedented levels, Musk warns of the dangers this situation poses to global economic stability. This crisis, beyond its implications for the United States, could have a domino effect on financial markets, particularly on Bitcoin, which is often seen as a safe haven amidst economic uncertainties.

As the G7 considers tapping into frozen Russian assets to support a massive loan to Ukraine, the Kremlin does not hide its concern. Through warnings from its senior officials, Russia warns of consequences that could weaken the supremacy of the dollar and redefine international monetary balances.

Bitcoin ETFs, these new darlings of the stock market, are causing a frenzy while Ethereum is still lagging behind.

Many cryptocurrencies continue to show remarkable performances despite volatility and significant declines. This is the case for Polygon, whose native token, POL, has reached a historical low of $0.34. Such a price drop, representing a decline of 45.65% since the beginning of the year, further worries investors. However, behind this apparent downturn lies a solid infrastructure, supported by rapidly expanding sectors such as DeFi and gaming.