Archive March 2025

Is the euro doomed to drift according to monetary policies and geopolitical tensions? Michael Saylor, a prominent figure in bitcoin, is convinced of this. In a striking tweet — "EUR gonna need BTC" — the CEO of MicroStrategy warns about the future of the European currency. While the United States is massively adopting cryptocurrencies, the Eurozone hesitates, caught between sovereignty and the risk of obsolescence.

Bitcoin remains around $84,000 after a turbulent and disappointing session for investors, marked by President Trump's statements at the Digital Asset Summit, which did not meet the high market expectations.

In response to the strategic urgency, France is changing course: to support its defense industry, the state is inviting citizens to invest at least 500 euros in a fund managed by Bpifrance. This unprecedented call for popular savings comes amid growing geopolitical tensions and accelerated rearmament, raising as many questions as it intrigues regarding the risks and ambitions of such a financial commitment.

Nearly half of crypto experts express optimism about the future of AI tokens by 2025, according to a recent CoinGecko survey. This positive sentiment may signal favorable momentum for this sector valued at $23.6 billion.

Paris Blockchain Week, the premier global event for blockchain professionals, reveals the first six headline speakers for its sixth edition, which will take place from April 8-10th, 2025, at the Carrousel du Louvre.

Ethereum ETFs pave the way for broader institutional adoption, but remain incomplete. According to Robbie Mitchnick of BlackRock, their main drawback lies in the absence of staking, a pillar of yield on Ethereum. This lack could limit their competitiveness against direct investment strategies, calling into question their ability to meet the expectations of professional investors.

Ah, the SEC... that watchdog of the crypto markets that sometimes gives us cold sweats. But this time, it has decided to put away its whistle and offer us a little breath of fresh air. On March 20, 2025, in an (almost) historic statement, the Securities and Exchange Commission clarified a point that many miners were waiting for like the thaw of spring: NO, mining in Proof-of-Work (PoW) does not constitute an offer of securities!

The end of the endless legal battle between the SEC and Ripple surprised no one, as investors had already anticipated this withdrawal due to a pro-crypto shift driven by the Trump administration. While the announcement marked the closure of one of the sector's most emblematic legal cases, the markets had already priced in this outcome well before it was officially announced.