Archive 2025

What if a quarter of the bitcoins in circulation were at risk of being stolen due to a cryptographic flaw? This scenario, now taken seriously, is prompting Jameson Lopp and other developers to propose an unprecedented measure: to freeze the BTC stored on addresses vulnerable to quantum attacks. Among them, the legendary funds of Satoshi Nakamoto. This is an explosive initiative, balancing the need for security and a questioning of the founding principles of the protocol.

Jerome Powell's term will expire in May 2026, and Donald Trump has already announced that he is considering three to four candidates to replace him. This crucial decision could radically transform American monetary policy and create shockwaves in global financial markets.

In a crypto market waiting for new strong signals, XRP has just caught everyone off guard. While Bitcoin and Ethereum stagnate below their resistances, Ripple's crypto is asserting itself as the most dynamic asset of the moment, driven by decisive legal and technical news. With a jump beyond $2.90, it reconnects with forgotten highs and finds itself at the heart of discussions, amidst speculation about an ETF, renewed institutional interest, and the end of a historic conflict with the SEC.

On Tuesday, in a turn as unexpected as it is symbolic, the United States House of Representatives canceled crucial votes on two major cryptocurrency bills. This setback, occurring during the height of "Crypto Week," follows a procedural failure that exposes the deep political divisions surrounding the regulation of digital assets. While attention was focused on the imminent adoption of the "Clarity" and "GENIUS" texts, discussions are now stalled, casting uncertainty on the future of the U.S. crypto framework.

The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWA) is experiencing a spectacular redistribution in 2025. Solana has shown a growth of 218% since January, eclipsing the progress of Ethereum which is limited to 81%. Could this rise redefine the hierarchy of blockchains in this strategic sector?

Independence Day for the United States, July 4th embodies more than just a national holiday. It is an ode to audacity, vision, and innovation. This symbolic date has been chosen by Credefi to mark a decisive turning point: its official entry into the American market. From Silicon Valley, the European DeFi protocol asserts its commitment to anchoring decentralized finance in the real economy. Far from being a mere publicity stunt, this expansion reflects a thoughtful strategy, an engaging dialogue with traditional finance, and a clear ambition: to connect the worlds of blockchain and tangible assets, from Sofia to Wall Street.

Wall Street flirts with a cypherpunk: 30,000 bitcoins, a SPAC, an impatient heir, and a wink to Satoshi. The question remains who will press the button...

Standard Chartered has taken a major step in crypto by launching a fully regulated spot trading service for Bitcoin and Ethereum, specifically targeting institutional clients. This move makes it the first globally systemically important bank to offer direct access to dollar-paired crypto spot trading, opening the door for corporates, investors, and asset managers to gain exposure to digital assets under the umbrella of a trusted banking institution.