At the crossroads of financial giants, the crypto arena has become the scene of a legal drama that could redefine the future of digital currencies. At the center of this storm, Binance finds itself in the crosshairs of the dreaded US SEC. And, as the stakes continue to rise, Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USDC, invites itself to the negotiating table.
Ethereum Fails to Attract Validators: Recent statistics have shown that Ethereum is no longer a strong magnet for validators, which has surprised many crypto observers.
Russia, frequently criticized for its discreet involvement in the crypto sphere, is now at the center of a major scandal: the lightning-fast hacking of FTX.
It's a fact: decentralized finance (or DeFi) and crypto are well and truly present on the European market. In a detailed report, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) takes a close look at this new financial era. Read on for more details!
About 6 months from now, the Bitcoin halving, which is the 'halving' of rewards given to miners working with the Bitcoin protocol, is set to take place. The Bitcoin halving has been the subject of various speculations and analyses, with discussions ranging from the potential price increase of BTC to the challenges miners might face, as well as systemic effects. JP Morgan predicts that this event will have a negative impact on the profitability of mining operations.
When we talk about a monetary revolution, it's not just about crypto. Russia, in particular, stands out as a key player. With an ambitious plan for 2025, the country aims to reshape the global financial landscape, going beyond merely integrating its digital currency and forging deep strategic alliances. Let's decode this bold Russian strategy together.
The race for the approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF is gaining ground in the United States. Faced with pressure from legislators, the SEC, the crypto market regulator, could soon put an end to the suspense and make a final decision.
The crypto sphere is abuzz, and Ethereum (ETH) is at the heart of this excitement. As the second-largest cryptocurrency prepares for a potential rise to $8,000, many experts and financial institutions have expressed their opinions, ranging from the most optimistic to the most cautious. Let's delve into the intricacies of this prediction and discover the factors that could support or contradict this view.
Fervent Bitcoin (BTC) advocate, Arthur Hayes, has predicted that the asset will see its price skyrocket to reach a valuation of one million dollars. This could happen if the company BlackRock obtains the Bitcoin ETF they have filed for. However, this perspective, although initially interesting for the crypto industry, does not reassure the investor.
Jim Cramer, CNBC host, has once again expressed concerns about the future of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). He shared his apprehensions during CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' show while discussing potential investment opportunities.
Between China and the United States, the hatchet has never been buried. The trade war initiated by the two superpowers in 2018 took on a different form a year later. Since 2019, analysts have renamed this Sino-American antagonism the 'technology war.' It began with a decree banning Chinese technologies meant for equipping American 5G companies. Packs of sanctions followed this restriction, unfortunately creating a boomerang effect. Electronic giants specializing in bitcoin mining chips like Intel and Nvidia are suffering.
Les transactions anonymes sont-elles devenues un Ă©lĂ©ment capital dans la cryptoshĂšre de demain ? Ă voir les rĂ©centes amĂ©liorations chez Solana, cette commoditĂ© peu apprĂ©ciĂ©e par les rĂ©gulateurs des marchĂ©s financiers lâintĂ©grera bientĂŽt. La version 1.16 de ce protocole inclura Ă©galement dâautres fonctionnalitĂ©s non moins allĂ©chantes. DĂ©tails ! Solana change, la version…
DĂ©couvrez les opinions de Justin Bons sur la gouvernance de la blockchain Ethereum et sur lâunivers de la crypto en gĂ©nĂ©ral.
It's going to be a âlong and painfulâ war, warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last Sunday. Following the series of deadly surprise attacks by Hamas last Saturday, the world is inexorably witnessing yet another bloody Israeli-Arab conflict. At present, provisional reports indicate more than 700 deaths and 2,000 injuries on the Israeli side and approximately 400 deaths on the Palestinian side. Strangely, the 'Al-Aqsa deluge' has not yet affected the cryptocurrency market. However, the crypto community remains on alert.
Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has resurfaced on Twitter recently, and has just announced that he will reveal his identity in 2024. This declaration has piqued the interest of the crypto community, leading to increased speculation and skepticism surrounding this account.
The advent of BitVM promises to bring a new dimension to the Bitcoin sphere, introducing Ethereum-style smart contracts. This innovation could bridge the gap between the capabilities of the two leading blockchains, while preserving the fundamental characteristics of Bitcoin.
Web3TalentFair is an avant-garde event organized in Paris on July 22, 2023 in the mythical HĂŽtel de Massa. For this 2nd edition, a series of fascinating exchanges took place which revealed the immense potential of the Web3 ecosystem and its influence on the future of work.
In the ever-fluctuating realm of the crypto sphere, northern lights are not uncommon. But sometimes, one star shines brighter than the rest, altering the nighttime landscape of the financial sphere. That star today is Binance with its Copy Trading introduced on October 9, 2023.
Entre le tumulte et le dĂ©chirement dâun conflit ancien et persistant, le monde observe, souvent impuissant, la dĂ©vastation au Proche-Orient. Cependant, dans ce tourbillon de tragĂ©dies et de violences, le Bitcoin demeure un roc apparemment inĂ©branlable, dont la rĂ©silience interpelle autant quâelle Ă©tonne.
âPolygon in a Rough Patch? The news of Jaynti Kanani's departure comes in a context where the company is gearing up to launch Polygon 2.0. Of the 4 individuals behind this sidechain project aimed at evolving the parent Ethereum blockchain, 2 have departed, within a 6-month interval. What's really happening? Let's investigate!
Billionaire Elon Musk purchased Twitter last year, a highly publicized acquisition that continues to make waves. Meanwhile, the platform's leaders are strategically positioning it within the crypto ecosystem.
The Iraqi government will ban all cash withdrawals and transactions in US dollars starting from January 1, 2024.
Following the FTX incident, Binance opted for transparency to maintain the trust of its hundreds of millions of users. Thus, in November 2022, the crypto giant engaged Mazars, an international auditing firm, to facilitate access to reliable data concerning customers' holdings in BTC, ETH, USDT, and more. In early October, Binance released its 11th Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) report. Details follow.
Crypto regulation remains a subject that is both complex and controversial. The reason for this is that, at the current moment, there is still no clear and harmonized legal framework within the European Union. Indeed, the European Parliament has already adopted the MiCA crypto standard. However, some uncertainties persist. Hence the second consultation launched by ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority.
Controversy is brewing in the Solana ecosystem, fueled by allegations that the Solana Foundation and Alameda Research are heavily subsidizing the network's validators. The debate is crystallizing around the impact of these subsidies on the decentralization and sustainability of SOL, Solana's native crypto.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: SEC Approves Bitcoin/Ethereum Futures ETFs, but Remains Cautious on Bitcoin Spot ETFs. Crypto Community, Financial Institutions, and U.S. Officials Grow Impatient. When Will Gary Gensler's Team Decide on Bitcoin Spot ETFs? A Former BlackRock Executive Shares Insights.
In an interview with Bitcoin Magazine, a candidate in the U.S. presidential election once again expressed his support for Bitcoin.
No cryptocurrency transaction should go unnoticed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as they develop a suitable system to track cryptocurrency exchange flows throughout the European territory. Several European central banks have joined them in this initiative. Let's take a closer look!
Accusations against SBF, the former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, continue to make headlines. And one thing is certain, the case won't calm down anytime soon, especially when Michael Lewis adds fuel to the fire. According to his statements, it seems that the relationship between Binance and FTX has never been smooth. Why?
The crypto community continues to closely monitor the legal battle between Ripple and the SEC. The reason is simple: the outcome of this legal saga will be crucial for the cryptocurrency market. And precisely, some news could change the game definitively. At the very least, it hints at a victory for Ripple against the SEC.