Brussels wields MiCA, Binance complies: nine stablecoins face regulatory guillotine. The ailing European crypto market witnesses the burial of USDT and others.
As the war in Ukraine enters a new phase of uncertainty, a major agreement between Washington and Kiev is reshaping the contours of Western support. Volodymyr Zelensky is set to travel to the United States this Friday, February 28, 2025, following the adoption of a pact that allows for American access to Ukrainian rare earths and establishes a reconstruction fund for the country. This compromise, which intertwines economic stakes and military considerations, marks a critical step in the relationship between the two nations. The discussions, conducted under tension, ultimately led to an agreement that could play a decisive role in the geopolitical future of the region.
Kraken removes USDT from its platform in Europe and is considering a USD stablecoin. Discover this upheaval in the crypto market!
A recent survey conducted by Independent Reserve reveals that only one third of Australians consider Donald Trump a positive figure for the cryptocurrency sector, despite the significant rise in Bitcoin since his election. This study comes at a time when Trump’s pro-crypto promises are reshaping the American digital landscape.
Public financial management is a sensitive topic, especially when it is championed by a polarizing figure like Elon Musk. Since his appointment at the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the entrepreneur has promised a drastic reduction in federal spending to avoid a "bankruptcy of the United States." He announced that he has saved 8 billion dollars by canceling a government contract. A spectacular figure, but quickly contested by several media outlets: the contract in question was actually worth only 8 million dollars.
Elon Musk's DOGE is literally about to "break down" the doors of the SEC in his quest to eliminate unnecessary government spending. This new step in Musk's crusade for government efficiency could transform financial regulation in the United States. An initiative sprinkled with a hint of personal vengeance?
Crypto: Tether strikes back after JPMorgan's predictions of a massive Bitcoin sell-off. Should we be worried? Analysis.
The foreign exchange market is abuzz. While the American Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance on interest rates, the dollar is sinking against major currencies. In a context of economic uncertainty, between rising inflation and trade tensions exacerbated by Donald Trump, investors and analysts are closely monitoring every statement from the Fed chair, Jerome Powell. His testimony before the Senate confirmed that the monetary institution would not hasten interest rate cuts, despite market expectations. Meanwhile, the announcement of new protectionist measures by the U.S. executive fuels fears of a tightening global economic climate.
Donald Trump's crypto program could have significant repercussions on the acceleration of the development of the digital euro, according to Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank (ECB). He expresses hope that the European Parliament and the Council will finalize discussions on the legislation governing the digital euro by the summer of 2025.
Kicked out of the SEC but not off the radar, Gensler bounces back at MIT. Supreme irony: he will teach what he methodically fought against. New stance or even an imposture?