After the historic approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the crypto market may soon welcome a new major investment product. WisdomTree, Bitwise, and Canary Capital have filed applications to launch a spot XRP ETF, as Ripple's native token has seen a spectacular rise of over 400% in the past month.
Chainlink (LINK) soars to $25.32 and crypto oracles celebrate: the "bank coin" is here, XRP has become just a banking joke.
As the war in Ukraine drags on, the economic consequences for Russia are beginning to be felt more acutely. Initially noted for its resilience against one of the most severe sanction regimes in modern history, the Russian economy today shows clear signs of fatigue. Inflation is accompanied by soaring interest rates. At the same time, the fragility of the ruble, which is in constant decline against the yuan, reflects an increasing dependence on China, Moscow's main trading partner.
MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm led by Michael Saylor, continues to bolster its position in bitcoins despite market fluctuations. According to new research published by capital advisor Jeff Walton, MicroStrategy could survive a drop in the price of BTC to as low as $20,000 without incurring significant losses. How?
Investors are ramping up their bets on a decrease in the U.S. Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rates in December, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The probability of a 25 basis point reduction has surged to 74.5%, compared to 66% last week.
For years, the altcoin season, this iconic event where secondary cryptos outperform Bitcoin, has captivated investors. However, a new dynamic is emerging. According to the latest analyses from CryptoQuant, this phenomenon, once dictated by capital flows between Bitcoin and altcoins, now relies on the strength of stablecoins. This transformation signals a maturation of the market, but also an evolution in investor behavior.
Ripple is on the rise: massive accumulation, staggering forecasts, and XRP in the race to triple its historical records.
Solana (SOL) has had a remarkable year in 2024, with a 117% increase in its price since the beginning of the year. As we enter December, crypto analysts are wondering whether this bullish trend will continue and if Solana will reach new all-time highs.
Discover the hidden aspects of the ECB's digital euro project, scheduled for 2025, and its implications for the future.
Bitcoin is starting to rebound after experiencing a slight decline. Let's now examine the outlook for BTC.
Historical data suggests that crypto markets typically experience a slowdown following the U.S. presidential inauguration. A new study by TS Lombard highlights this cyclical phenomenon, particularly pronounced during Republican transitions.
Hedera (HBAR), boosted by a golden cross that would make the stock market blush, jumps 40% and leaves other cryptos in awe.
The USA transfers 2 billion dollars in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road, causing tensions in the crypto market.
The price of Bitcoin soared by more than 2% this Monday, December 2, at the opening of Wall Street, boosted by the announcement of a new major investment from MicroStrategy. The company confirmed that it acquired $1.5 billion worth of BTC over the past week, reviving hopes of seeing the cryptocurrency soon surpass the symbolic threshold of $100,000.
Investment products based on Ethereum recorded a net influx of $634 million last week, mainly due to U.S. spot ETFs. As a result, Ethereum funds have reached a new annual record of $2.2 billion in net inflows, surpassing the peak of $2 billion reached in 2021, much to the delight of crypto investors.
In a new verbal escalation, Donald Trump, elected president of the United States, has shaken global markets. Indeed, he has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on the nations of the BRICS alliance. This statement comes in a tense economic context, where the dollar, a cornerstone of international trade, is increasingly being challenged by emerging powers. Such a challenge to the monetary status quo could well reshape the global geopolitical balance, but also lead to significant economic turbulence.
MetaFight, the very first MMA card game, reaches a key milestone in its crypto development with the launch of its native token, $MFT. After a successful IDO on November 26, 2024, the Token Generation Event (TGE) will officially take place on December 3, 2024, on the Base blockchain.
With XRP soaring, Ethereum galloping, and the Fed squawking, the week promises to be as unpredictable as a night market. Watch out for the jolts!
Discover the three key scenarios to watch this week for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple in the crypto market.
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 battlefield of regulatory and economic struggles. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
The founder of MicroStrategy made a bold pitch to Microsoft’s board of directors, suggesting that the company could nearly triple its value by converting its cash and financial assets into bitcoin. This ambitious proposal, detailed in a 44-slide presentation, represents one of the most significant institutional adoption strategies for Bitcoin ever proposed.
"Petty tribalism": Charles Hoskinson, serial crypto provocateur, capitulates. The industry needs billions, not petty squabbles. A former hedgehog reaching out... who would have believed it?
Shiba Inu has just made a stunning entry into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. With an impressive growth of 20% in just 24 hours, this dog-themed coin confirms its major role in the crypto universe. But what hides behind this spectacular rise?
Wikipedia receives a strong reminder from Samson Mow: investing in Bitcoin would have reduced its dependence on donations, but criticisms of the crypto economy persist.
The world of cryptocurrencies is undergoing a silent yet significant transformation: the decrease in bitcoin reserves on centralized exchange platforms. This evolution, much more than a simple technical indicator, reveals fundamental changes in investor behavior and market dynamics. As bitcoin approaches the symbolic threshold of $100,000, the study of reserves on Binance and Coinbase sheds new light on how actors perceive and use this asset.
What if reducing a part of yourself to nothingness was the key to shining even more? This is the bold bet that Shiba Inu is making by destroying 2 billion SHIB tokens in a week. Behind this spectacular fire lies a calculated strategy to redefine the place of this meme coin in the crypto ecosystem. But will this flashy move be enough to transform this popular token into an essential player?
The leading American crypto exchange platform, Coinbase, announces the termination of its USDC Rewards program for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). This decision comes in the context of compliance with the new European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation.
Memecoins, these lightweight tokens often perceived as harmless, could very well be the Achilles' heel of Web3. Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, recently explored their impact through a bold experiment. His conclusions? A Web3 weakened by a lack of consent, transparency, and accountability. A reflection that challenges the certainties of the crypto ecosystem.
When MicroStrategy bets everything on Bitcoin, Anthony Pompliano points out major risks: vague regulations, extreme volatility, and catastrophic scenarios. An explosive cocktail for Michael Saylor's company.
In a context where Bitcoin's dominance is wavering, Ethereum is positioning itself as the protagonist of a bullish dynamic. For the first time, Ethereum-linked exchange-traded funds have surpassed daily flows of Bitcoin ETFs, thus attracting the attention of institutional investors. These signals, coupled with solid technical and fundamental indicators, suggest a promising December for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.