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After Texas, Russia is also turning to the Bitcoin industry to balance its electrical grid and reduce costs. When will France wake up? And Germany?

The governor of the Czech National Bank, Aleš Michl, recently proposed an ambitious plan to invest up to 7 billion dollars in Bitcoin (BTC) as part of the bank's reserve diversification strategy. This proposal, which will be presented to the bank's board of directors on January 30, 2025, could make the Czech National Bank the first European central bank to invest in Bitcoin.

On January 28, 2025, the Cboe BZX exchange filed new ETF applications focused on Solana for Bitwise, VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital. Following a disappointing outcome in 2024, these initiatives aim to revive the SEC's review, marking a significant milestone for crypto adoption in traditional financial markets.

Nvidia stumbles, Bitcoin shudders. When 600 billion goes up in smoke, the flagship crypto feels the change in the wind. And if the golden future of BTC were to emerge from the ashes of tech?

The crypto market alternates between spectacular surges and abrupt corrections, and Solana is no exception. After a tumultuous start to the year marked by heightened volatility, the SOL token has lost 17.2% in just three days, bringing its price down to $235. This drop, although brutal, does not solely summarize the situation of the ecosystem. Behind the decline in price, contrasting signals are emerging. On one hand, on-chain activity is collapsing with a 40% drop in transaction volumes, weakening major platforms like Orca (-62%) and Meteora (-45%). On the other hand, Total Value Locked (TVL) soars by 27%, surpassing Ethereum and BNB Chain, thanks to platforms like Raydium and Binance Staked SOL. Thus, investors are still hesitant to bet on a true rebound. Three key factors will determine whether Solana can reverse the trend and return to its historic highs.

The Arizona Senate takes a historic step towards institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies with the advancement of a bill allowing the state to invest up to 10% of its public funds in bitcoin. This initiative could trigger a wave of similar adoption in other U.S. states.

The employment situation in France is experiencing a worrying deterioration. According to the latest figures published on January 27, 2025, by the Ministry of Labor, the number of unemployed job seekers without activity (category A) surged by 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. This represents an additional 117,000 unemployed individuals, bringing the total to 3.1 million people, a level not seen in a decade, excluding the Covid-19 period.

Bitwise, a crypto asset management company, recently filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Dogecoin (DOGE). This initiative marks an important step for Bitwise, which had already registered a Dogecoin trust in Delaware earlier this month.

For several decades, French budget management has been a source of recurring tensions, but the current situation has reached an unprecedented level. In 2025, the censorship of the budget voted by the Senate plunged the country into a major financial crisis, with losses estimated at 100 million euros per day. In the absence of a new text validated by the National Assembly, the budget for 2024 remains in effect, depriving the state of essential revenue and savings measures. Amélie de Montchalin, Minister for Public Accounts, warns about the repercussions of this deadlock and emphasizes both its economic cost and the institutional challenges it reveals.

Tuttle Capital Management recently filed for the launch of 10 leveraged crypto ETFs, including the memecoins $TRUMP and $MELANIA, created by current U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. These leveraged ETFs aim to amplify the daily returns of the underlying assets, thus offering potentially high profit opportunities but also increased risks for crypto investors.

The U.S. Senate approved on January 27 the appointment of Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager and staunch advocate of cryptocurrencies, to the strategic position of Secretary of the Treasury. This choice, backed by Donald Trump, marks a potential turning point in the economic and crypto policy of the United States.

The global crypto industry, already under pressure from increasingly strict regulations, is once again shaken. Indeed, French authorities have just opened a judicial investigation targeting Binance, the world leader in crypto exchange platforms. This procedure, which is based on serious accusations such as money laundering, tax fraud, and drug trafficking, highlights the growing tensions between regulators and players in a sector still seeking clear legal frameworks. While Binance denies these allegations, this case could tarnish the platform's image, but also redefine the rules of the game for the entire industry.

When Musk invites Nakamoto on board, the markets tremble. Between humor and strategy, Dogecoin rises, buoyed by a breeze of euphoric speculation. The mystery thickens, profits are displayed.

Runbot, an innovative automated crypto trading platform, announces a strategic partnership with IBC Group as part of its accelerator program. This partnership marks a decisive step in Runbot's mission: to make automated trading accessible to everyone, regardless of coding skills.

The world of crypto, known for its excitement and technological advancements, is once again confronted with a wave of sophisticated scams. Currently, the rapid rise of DeepSeek AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence application that went viral after its launch on January 20, marks a turning point. This popularity, which has propelled the app to the top of the App Store downloads, has also attracted the interest of fraudsters. In just 24 hours, no fewer than 75 fraudulent tokens have been created, exploiting DeepSeek's notoriety to target unsuspecting investors. This phenomenon illustrates how quickly scammers adapt their methods to take advantage of emerging technological trends.

When Solana plays with billions, memes lurking, and stablecoins in abundance, the giants waver. Crypto turns heads and algorithms.

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, recently praised DeepSeek's R1 model, a Chinese startup specializing in artificial intelligence, calling it "impressive." This recognition comes after DeepSeek revealed that training its R1 model cost less than $6 million, a fraction of the cost of equivalent models in the United States. However, this development could be fatal to the crypto market.

The recent drop of Bitcoin below the symbolic threshold of $98,000 has caught the attention of investors. On-chain data, however, reveals a remarkable absence of panic selling, suggesting a temporary correction rather than a major trend reversal.

As Bitcoin remains at the heart of discussions about the future of the global financial landscape, MicroStrategy is ramping up its commitment and announcing a new ambitious initiative. The American company plans to raise funds through an offering of 2.5 million preferred shares, a mechanism designed to finance the acquisition of new bitcoins and bolster its operations. This move, driven by a clear strategy of diversification around cryptocurrencies, comes in a context of declining revenues and shrinking profit margins. By choosing Bitcoin as the cornerstone of its treasury, MicroStrategy reaffirms its long-term vision and raises questions about the potential risks and repercussions of this bold model.

Ripple, the crypto service provider, recently announced that it has obtained money transmission licenses (MTL) in the states of New York and Texas. This strategic expansion enhances Ripple's presence in the United States, bringing the total number of its MTL licenses to over 50 in the country.

OKX and Crypto.com obtain their MiCA licenses. They gain access to 400M customers in 30 European crypto markets. Details here!

For several decades, global economic alliances have been evolving due to geopolitical and economic transformations. The BRICS bloc embodies this dynamic through its expansion to new members in order to consolidate its influence on the international stage. In 2023, Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, received an official invitation to join this strategic alliance. However, unlike other countries such as Iran or the United Arab Emirates, which quickly accepted, Riyadh is adopting a cautious stance. Faisal Al-Ibrahim, the Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning, emphasized that the kingdom continues to carefully assess the implications of membership. This strategic choice raises questions about Saudi Arabia's true intentions and its future role in this new economic balance.

When Trump decrees, cryptos ignite: Bitcoin recently at $109,000, ETPs feast on $1.9 billion.

Bitcoin (BTC) started the last week of January with a significant drop below $100,000, reaching its lowest point in 10 days. Even though the queen of crypto slightly rebounded to $100,000, investors are navigating an environment of increasing tension! Between market volatility and uncertainties from the Federal Reserve... Here are 5 things to know about Bitcoin this week.

The cryptocurrency XRP is making headlines again despite the fact that the Lightning Network has rendered it completely useless for a long time...

The world of cryptocurrencies has experienced a major upheaval, marked by the spectacular rise of XRP, the token of Ripple. Usually dominated by Bitcoin and Ethereum, market attention has shifted at the end of 2024 towards this cryptocurrency, which has seen its market capitalization soar by 246% in just three months. This significant result reflects a growing institutional adoption, as well as the technological advancements of the XRP Ledger network, which facilitates the expansion of the NFT and decentralized finance sectors. Thus, this ascent raises questions about the future role of XRP in the crypto ecosystem and its ability to maintain this extraordinary momentum.

Cryptos are once again captivating attention as 2025 promises to be rich in upheavals. Thus, Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP, close to their historical peaks, could enter a phase of accelerated growth thanks to three major engines. Between large-scale political initiatives, favorable economic developments, and a resurgence of investor confidence, these dynamics intertwine to reshape the crypto landscape. These potential transformations, supported by unprecedented global conditions, could define a new chapter for the crypto industry.

The explosion in the number of altcoins is worrying crypto market experts. With over 36.4 million tokens in circulation today, compared to just 3,000 in 2017-2018, the question of the viability of a new altseason is becoming increasingly pressing.