The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, recently warned that the U.S. debt ceiling could be reached as early as mid-January 2025. According to her statements, the Treasury expects to hit this new limit between January 14 and 23, at which point extraordinary measures will need to be taken to avoid a default.
The stablecoin market has just crossed a historic threshold, reaching a total capitalization of over $200 billion. This growth is largely dominated by Tether's USDT, which accounts for $142.9 billion in circulating assets.
On the chessboard of cryptocurrencies, AI is the king of scammers, ruining the French in a game where only fraudsters win.
A renowned financial analyst, Dr. Jim Willie, recently sounded the alarm about a massive debt crisis that could hit the U.S. economy in 2025. According to him, the United States is heading toward a critical point with $7 trillion in debt maturing, which could trigger a major economic crisis.
With a magical stablecoin flick, Ripple sparks 106% growth. Dancing numbers, talking millions.
The large holders of Dogecoin, commonly known as "whales," have engaged in massive accumulation of over 90 million DOGE in just 48 hours. This activity comes as the meme crypto is trading around $0.31, in a critical consolidation phase.
In the global financial landscape, few nations dare to adopt a strategy as bold as that of El Salvador. Under the leadership of its president Nayib Bukele, this Central American country is establishing itself as a pioneer in cryptocurrency adoption. With the achievement of the symbolic milestone of 6,000 BTC accumulated, El Salvador is not only strengthening its commitment to Bitcoin but also aims to transform this cryptocurrency into a cornerstone of its economic and diplomatic strategy. This unprecedented bet sparks both admiration from proponents of decentralized finance and criticism from international institutions, which warn against the risks associated with such exposure.
In December 2024, the memecoin market experienced a significant decline, losing over 40 billion dollars in market capitalization. This drop of 32.38% in one month reflects a decrease in demand and momentum for these meme cryptos, despite some notable exceptions.
Bitcoin could reach between $150,000 and $400,000 by 2025, according to a report by Blockware Solutions. The projections depend on several key factors: the policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve, corporate adoption, and the potential strategic reserve of bitcoins under Trump.
As the inauguration of Donald Trump approaches on January 20, 2025, observers are closely examining his economic policies, particularly their potential impact on bitcoin. According to Ki Young Ju, founder of CryptoQuant, Trump's policies may depend on the balance between dollar supremacy and the opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies. This analysis sheds light on the issues related to the hegemony of the dollar, which continues to dominate global trade despite losing over 90% of its value since 1913. While some countries are adopting digital solutions to escape monetary crises, such as the rise of stablecoins in emerging economies, the role of bitcoin remains ambiguous. This topic, at the intersection of traditional finance and disruptive technologies, raises questions about the future of cryptocurrencies in an economic system where U.S. policies still influence the rest of the world.