The figure hits like a clap of thunder: 30% of Mastercard transactions are now tokenized. A silent revolution, almost sneaky, that redraws the boundaries of finance. Behind this percentage lies a strategic shift, a mockery of the skeptics. But this metamorphosis is just a prelude. The burning question is: what financial world emerges when a traditional giant embraces crypto to this extent?
After a spectacular climb, the XRP price has stabilized below its ATH. Check out Elyfe's analysis to decipher the technical outlook for XRP.
Fort Knox, that golden sanctuary where America hides its reserves, is suddenly in the spotlight. Donald Trump promises to unveil its secrets. Prediction markets are buzzing: bets on an audit before May 2025 are skyrocketing to 70%. Amid skepticism and speculative fever, one question looms: what do the walls of this legendary bunker really hide?
The volatility of the crypto market is nothing unusual, but the recent bearish trends have caught the attention of analysts. Nearly a quarter of the 200 largest cryptocurrencies have hit their lowest level in a year, a phenomenon that, according to some experts, could signify an imminent market capitulation. This situation, characterized by cascading liquidations and panic movements, raises questions about the direction the market will take in the coming weeks.
Under the guidance of Anonymous, the magnate Musk is exposed: crypto manipulations, power excesses, and sacrificed workers, the Tesla empire wobbles in the face of digital anger.
Vitalik Buterin expressed his disappointment over the accusations that Ethereum is "bad and intolerant" due to its lack of support for blockchain casinos. He emphasized that other chains readily accept any application, including gaming platforms, which some argue makes them superior. According to Buterin, this perspective represents a reversal of values.
Financial institutions around the world are scrutinizing blockchain technology, oscillating between skepticism and opportunism. Indeed, the European Central Bank (ECB), after years of analysis, is taking a significant step forward with the announcement of a blockchain-based interbank settlement project. This initiative, which aims to enable banks to settle their transactions in central bank money on a blockchain infrastructure, could mark a decisive turning point in the modernization of payments in Europe.
Microsoft is preparing to host the new versions of OpenAI's language models, including GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. According to recent information, the first implementation of GPT-4.5 could take place as early as next week, while GPT-5 is expected by the end of May.
The SEC, once a bastion of conservatism, is finally awakening to the enchanting song of cryptocurrencies. ETFs are making a grand entrance, and the agency, once inflexible, seems to be discovering the virtues of compromise.
Public financial management is a sensitive topic, especially when it is championed by a polarizing figure like Elon Musk. Since his appointment at the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the entrepreneur has promised a drastic reduction in federal spending to avoid a "bankruptcy of the United States." He announced that he has saved 8 billion dollars by canceling a government contract. A spectacular figure, but quickly contested by several media outlets: the contract in question was actually worth only 8 million dollars.