Bitcoin is wobbling. In three months, a staggering drop of 30%: from $109,590 to $77,041. Bitfinex dissects this debacle. Behind the sawtooth charts, a narrative is woven: panic of small investors, desertion of institutions, and a grinding macroeconomy. But is this crisis a shipwreck or a wave to surf?
The battle for crypto custody is intensifying. Ripple Labs, a key player in cross-border payments with XRP, takes a new step by filing the trademark "Ripple Custody." This application reflects a clear ambition: to expand its influence beyond transactions and target the strategic sector of institutional custody, a booming market fueled by growing demand from investors and the rise of crypto ETFs.
Moscow opens the golden cage: billions of Russian assets finally released, but under conditions. A masterstroke before a call where Trump will play the geopolitical illusionist.
The markets are currently buzzing around a growing hypothesis: the American Federal Reserve (FED) could end its quantitative tightening (QT) program by May. This scenario, which seemed unlikely just a few months ago, is now considered a certainty by bettors on the Polymarket platform. A decision that, if realized, could have major consequences for the crypto market.
Solana, the rising star of cryptocurrencies, dances with the giants of the CME. Its futures contracts sow the hope for an ETF, but the SEC plays the cautious divas. Guaranteed suspense!
Is the bitcoin market entering a phase of prolonged retreat? This is the question that is stirring the crypto community after the shocking statement from Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant. Indeed, known for his precise on-chain analyses, he claimed on the social network X (formerly Twitter) that the bitcoin bull cycle is over. This radical shift in rhetoric is all the more surprising given that he asserted as recently as early March that the bull run was still in place, although slowed down.
In response to criticism and predictions regarding the emergence of a superior cryptocurrency, Anthony Pompliano, an investor and influential Bitcoin advocate, firmly maintains his position. This statement directly addresses claims made by Jason Calacanis, co-host of the All In podcast, who envisions the imminent arrival of a "better Bitcoin."
MEXC is taking a new step in the crypto world with DEX+, a hybrid platform that merges the advantages of centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX). This innovative product promises a seamless trading experience, both on-chain and off-chain, marking a significant advancement in the evolution of hybrid platforms.
Siemens, a pillar of the European industry, is accelerating into crypto. Its integration of the Minima blockchain into its connected machines goes beyond mere innovation. The group is redefining digital trust with a decentralized network capable of transforming entire sectors. IoT and crypto are joining forces to secure critical infrastructures and automate industrial processes.
Microsoft has just issued an alert regarding new sophisticated malware specifically targeting crypto wallets. This malware, capable of bypassing security systems, threatens 20 of the most popular crypto wallets, including Coinbase and MetaMask.