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Bitcoin continues its spectacular rise in early 2025, reaching $98,404 on major exchange platforms. This increase comes against a backdrop of growing institutional adoption and promising technical signals, as traditional markets like gold and the S&P 500 also set new records.

A recent survey conducted by Independent Reserve reveals that only one third of Australians consider Donald Trump a positive figure for the cryptocurrency sector, despite the significant rise in Bitcoin since his election. This study comes at a time when Trump’s pro-crypto promises are reshaping the American digital landscape.

Amid the bustling crypto market, Brazil marks a historic turning point by approving the world's first XRP spot ETF, while a local bank prepares to launch an innovative stablecoin on the XRP Ledger network.

A New York court has just ordered the permanent confiscation of the assets of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, with a total value nearing one billion dollars. This historic decision comes as the crypto exchange has just begun to repay its first creditors.

Binance US announces the resumption of deposits and withdrawals in United States dollars (USD), ending 18 months of suspension of its services. This reactivation comes as the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies is becoming clearer in the United States.

The largest NFT marketplace in the world, OpenSea, has just announced the suspension of its new XP rewards system, introduced on January 28, following a wave of criticism from its community. This decision comes at a particular time when the platform is trying to reinvent itself with the recent launch of its SEA token.

According to the latest data from Santiment, Ethereum (ETH) shows encouraging signs of recovery, particularly due to a significant movement of holders who are massively withdrawing their ETH from exchanges.

The long-awaited refunds from FTX officially began on February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM UTC, with already 800 million dollars distributed to 162,000 accounts. Many users confirm having received their funds through the Kraken platform.

OpenSea, the world leader in the NFT market, announced on February 13 the launch of its own token, called SEA. This major decision comes with a complete overhaul of the platform that has dominated the sector since 2017.

Investors are massively taking short positions on the Solana (SOL) cryptocurrency as the ecosystem faces a series of scandals related to memecoins. Data from exchange platforms reveals a significant increase in bearish bets, reflecting a growing sentiment of distrust towards the network.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), co-founder of Binance, and Yi He, head of customer service, firmly denied speculation regarding a potential sale of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. These statements come amidst a backdrop of regulatory tensions and significant asset movements.

The Paris Stock Exchange is going through a marked period of hesitation, facing a double challenge: the threats of a trade war from Donald Trump and the geopolitical developments surrounding Ukraine. On Monday, February 17, 2025, the CAC 40 shows a slight decrease of 0.03% at 8,176.47 points, reflecting the investors' caution in the face of these major issues.

The crypto market is currently experiencing a period of uncertainty, as Bitcoin, which had recently reached historical highs, is showing signs of weakness. Experts from CryptoQuant have identified concerning indicators suggesting a possible impending bearish phase.