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The crypto market has just endured one of its harshest shocks since the start of the year. In less than 24 hours, more than 407,000 positions were liquidated, wiping out over 1.5 billion dollars of bullish bets from order books. This quick correction, triggered by the domino effect of margin calls, shook the largest capitalizations while revealing the vulnerability of a market still dominated by leverage and massive speculative movements.

With renewed confidence in the crypto market following macroeconomic events, the decentralized finance (DeFi) niche is showing strong performance, as evidenced by its recent growth. The latest data now shows that the sector could be poised to touch the previous peak it reached nearly four years ago.

AnchorX and BDACS have launched AxCNH and KRW1, stablecoins pegged to the offshore Chinese yuan and South Korean won, aiming to streamline cross-border payments and expand digital currency adoption.

Dogecoin crypto tests the 0.24 $ threshold between negative technical signals and hope for an imminent ETF. Which scenario will win?

Solana does not need a three-piece suit to convince. The network is advancing, fast, and sometimes against the usual crypto habits. Pantera Capital says it bluntly: we are approaching a tipping point. The market, perhaps, has not yet adjusted its glasses.

The Crypto.com exchange finds itself at the center of a new cybersecurity case. According to Bloomberg, an attack carried out by a teenager and his accomplice allegedly allowed the disclosure of users' personal data. An episode all the more worrying as the platform reportedly chose to keep this breach silent.

As October approaches, the crypto market revives a now familiar mechanism: the "Uptober" effect. Behind this term that has become a seasonal mantra, a recurring data point intrigues analysts. Indeed, for several years, October has established itself as one of the most bullish months for bitcoin, often following a September with a slight rebound. This pattern, both statistical and psychological, shapes investors’ expectations and acts as a potential trigger in a context already marked by a progressive market recovery.

Promised for 2026, the digital euro is already causing waves: Lagarde sees sovereignty, Navarrete calls it a useless gadget, and banks fear a digital bank run.

A paralyzed blockchain bridge, more than two million dollars gone, and a community awaiting explanations. Ten days after the Shibarium bridge hack, no trace of the stolen funds, and the system remains completely blocked. This operational silence keeps the Shiba Inu ecosystem in a worrying haze, where each day without an answer erodes trust a little more.

Chat Control wants to scan your messages "to protect." Result? Berlin hesitates, Brussels is confused, and Web3 grabs the popcorn: when Big Brother inspires decentralization.

Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday life, to the point of becoming essential. While its uses are appealing, especially to simplify daily life, it also fuels deep fears. A Pew Research Center survey, conducted in June 2025, highlights a paradox: Americans fear that AI will erode their humanity.

In Albania, ministers are trembling: an AI named Diella enters the government. Promised transparency, shaken democracy… and the opposition pounds their fists like in a theater.

The tokenized dollar machine has been reignited. Following the 25 basis points cut decided by the Fed on September 17, Tether accelerated the issuance of USDT. In total, 5 billion minted in eight days, including an additional 1 billion on September 19 on Ethereum, according to Onchain Lens. The timing is no coincidence: when the cost of money falls, the thirst for liquidity in crypto markets rises instantly.

What if Ethereum abandoned speculation to bet on stability? Vitalik Buterin proposes an unexpected strategic shift: making low-risk DeFi the main economic driver of the network. This is a sober vision, far from memecoins and NFTs, but potentially structuring. Like Google, whose search finances the ecosystem, Ethereum could find in this discreet but steady DeFi a durable foundation. This assumed disruption could redefine the priorities of the entire ecosystem.

Bitcoin records a record of activity on its network, crossing a new milestone. According to data from CryptoQuant relayed by analyst CryptoOnchain, the average volume of confirmed transactions now reaches 540,000 per day. This resurgence of use, driven by protocols like Ordinals and Runes, occurs in an uncertain market context, where fundamental signals take precedence over announcements.

What if the threshold of 850 billion dollars held by the U.S. Treasury became the new catalyst for the crypto market? Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, estimates that once the U.S. Treasury general account (TGA) is filled at 850 billion dollars, cryptos will enter a continuous upward phase. This position comes as the Fed has just cut its rates, reigniting debates on the impact of U.S. monetary policies on the dynamics of bitcoin and altcoins.

France is preparing to give up its surplus nuclear energy to an American bitcoin miner instead of favoring the French solution.

Bitcoin is reportedly very bored. But when Michael Saylor talks about a "digital rush," one wonders: calm waters or storm brewing in the crypto arena?

Paul Atkins, the current chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Gary Gensler, the agency’s former chief, both appeared before the media this week to discuss the regulatory atmosphere under the current administration, particularly policies proposed by President Donald Trump.

X is taking legal action against banned accounts that tried to regain access through bribery and fraud, some of which are linked to the larger Com network under FBI scrutiny.

Bitcoin is becoming scarce… at least on the open market. The “illiquid supply” has just registered a new high at 14.3 million BTC, while whales absorb more than the annual production. As a result, there are fewer coins available for sale and selling pressure is weakening.

MetaMask, the essential crypto wallet of the Ethereum ecosystem, could finally launch its token. Joe Lubin, CEO of Consensys, has just announced that this launch could happen "sooner than expected." A promise that excites traders… but also leaves many doubts.

Washington goes back to the drawing board. The US Treasury opens a new comment window to transform the GENIUS Act, the future framework law on payment stablecoins, into applicable rules. The stated objective is to secure the use of tokenized dollars while maintaining a workable playground for crypto innovation. Let's get into the specifics.

As the conflict in Ukraine drags on, the European Union opens a new front: that of cryptos. For the first time, Brussels plans to directly sanction crypto platforms, integrating these decentralized infrastructures into its economic measures against Moscow. A discreet but strategic shift, integrating cryptos into the realm of international pressure tools.

When equations shipwreck, a Google AI comes to the rescue. Result: stunned mathematicians and a scientific future that looks like science fiction.

The Bitcoin network has never been stronger. Its mining difficulty has just reached an all-time high at 142.3 trillion, up 29.6% since January. This figure reflects both the rise in hashrate power and the growing pressure on mining companies. While the blockchain strengthens against potential attacks, technical and economic requirements impose an increasingly tough selection among sector players.

This month could finally initiate a concrete turn in the endless FTX saga. Indeed, the FTX Recovery Trust plans to release 1.6 billion dollars for the creditors, marking the third wave of reimbursements since February. In a climate still imbued with distrust, this massive redistribution crystallizes hopes for a credible recovery. However, as payments progress, pressures intensify on the crypto industry, urged to close the chapter of the scandal and restore widely eroded trust.

Kevin Durant, two-time NBA champion and recognized investor, has just regained access to a Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive for nearly ten years. Created in 2016, at a time when BTC was trading around 600 dollars, this forgotten wallet illustrates the decisive role of time in the valuation of cryptos. Its reactivation reveals a spectacular gain: a 195-fold increase of the initial investment.