In the shadow of the economic restrictions imposed by the West, Moscow is charting a new path for its energy trade. In the face of exclusion from the international financial system, Russia has found an alternative solution: the use of Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDt) to bypass sanctions and ensure the continuity of its oil exports.
In the trade tug-of-war between the United States and the European Union, a new episode has rekindled tensions. Indeed, Donald Trump, true to his protectionist approach, is once again wielding the threat of massive tariffs, this time on European wines and champagnes. The announcement of a 200% tax on these products follows Brussels' decision to increase tariffs on American whiskey to 50%.
The United States is preparing to accumulate millions of bitcoins. Goal: to lighten the burden of debt.
The European financial landscape has just undergone a major turning point with the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision to lower its key interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. This measure does not go unnoticed in a context where access to mortgage credit remains a key issue for households and investors. This decrease could stimulate demand and reshape market dynamics, but observers remain divided on its actual impact.
Alephium, the innovative blockchain project focused on scalability and security, continues its expansion in terms of adoption and compatibility. Users can now securely store and manage their ALPH tokens thanks to the support of Tangem Wallet, a hardware wallet known for its simplicity and unique approach to managing digital assets.
The tax regimes for cryptocurrencies in France and Switzerland present significant differences. While Switzerland is known for its favorable tax conditions for private investors, France imposes a stricter taxation with a flat tax of 30% on capital gains realized. Here is a detailed comparison of the tax obligations in these two countries.
The EU defends its economy against new American sanctions. We provide all the details in this article.
The global economic order is trembling under the impact of protectionist decisions from the United States. While the BRICS aim to reduce their dependence on the dollar, a major upheaval could be on the horizon. The resurgence of American tariffs could fuel a rise in the greenback, threatening to weaken emerging economies and hinder their efforts for dollarization. This potential rise of the dollar, far from being trivial, could mark a turning point for global monetary balance.
As the United States embraces bitcoin, Europe bogs down by continuing to promote the dystopia of the digital euro.
Crypto: Banking giant BBVA gets the green light to offer Bitcoin and Ether. Find out the details in this article!
The landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi) resembles a battlefield. In just a few months, $45 billion has evaporated, sweeping away the hopes sparked by Donald Trump's election in 2024. Amidst dashed hopes, technical errors, and secret accumulation strategies, Crypto is weathering a storm. How did we get here? A deep dive into the guts of a collapse that questions the very future of DeFi.
Amid revolutionary announcements, technological advancements, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a realm of limitless innovations and a battlefield of regulatory and economic conflicts. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
Investors are closely monitoring every signal from the American Federal Reserve (Fed), whose monetary policy could trigger a bear market. While some were hoping for rate cuts as early as 2024, the latest statement from Fed Chair Jerome Powell has dampened those expectations. The absence of rate reductions could put pressure on financial markets, particularly on risky assets like Bitcoin. Economist Timothy Peterson warns: if the Fed does not cut rates by 2025, the Nasdaq could collapse, dragging the cryptocurrency market along with it. A new correction of Bitcoin below $70,000 is now a serious possibility.
A European stock market in full swing, investors overjoyed, and Wall Street wondering where its crown has gone... Is the stock market history now being written the European way?
The American economy is going through a turbulent phase. Between rising inflation and a marked slowdown in growth, a long-forgotten specter resurfaces: stagflation. This phenomenon, which combines economic stagnation and rising prices, evokes the crises of the 1970s. Today, Donald Trump's new tariff policies rekindle fears of a return to that time when growth was stalled and purchasing power was eroding rapidly. The American president's decision to impose heavy taxes on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian imports raises many questions about their real effects on the economy. As the Federal Reserve is pushed to its limits, markets are wavering, and businesses are concerned about the repercussions on their profitability.
Access to mortgage credit is a key barometer of economic health and the purchasing power of households. After a drastic decline in lending volumes in 2023, the European Central Bank (ECB) has initiated a shift with its first rate cut. This decision, welcomed by the Governor of the Bank of France, François Villeroy de Galhau, is accompanied by a series of indicators that suggest a gradual recovery in the market. But is this upswing sustainable? And above all, will it be enough to permanently reverse the trend for borrowers and actors in the real estate sector?
Bitwise is preparing an Aptos ETF: a major breakthrough or too risky a bet for crypto investors? The details in this article.
The global economic scene is in full turmoil. In just a few months, trade tensions between China and the United States have reached a new level, severely impacting the foreign trade of the Asian giant. Official figures released by Chinese customs indicate a brutal slowdown, much more pronounced than expected, in exports and imports. In the background, a declining internal consumption and an uncertain economic climate amplify concerns. As Beijing sets an ambitious growth target, this halt raises many questions about the country's ability to maintain its dynamism in the face of repeated attacks from Washington.
The fragile balance of the conflict in Ukraine has just experienced a new twist. Donald Trump, the American president, discussed the possibility of imposing massive bank sanctions and high tariffs against Russia. This statement comes as Moscow intensifies its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, while Washington's position wavers between conditional support for Kiev and seeking a diplomatic solution. However, this posture of firmness is accompanied by contradictory decisions, raising questions about Trump's true intentions in foreign policy.
Between ideology and regulation, the debanking war rages: a battle where crypto and "risky" industries fight for their survival.
The Trump administration has just taken a new step in the regulation and integration of cryptocurrencies in the United States. President Donald Trump signed a presidential decree late last night that establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile, an initiative that transforms the American approach to cryptocurrencies.
Between the requisitioned Livret A, lightly tapped fortunes, and a starving military budget, Manu juggles: finding billions without upsetting anyone, this is an art worthy of the French budget circus.
The integration of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) into decentralized finance (DeFi) opens up new opportunities for investors and borrowers. Credefi, as a DeFi lending platform specialized in financing SMEs and trade, is well positioned to capitalize on this trend and offer attractive returns while mitigating the risks of the crypto market.
Michael Saylor dropped some crumbs on the Fox News microphone on the eve of the roundtable organized by the White House with leaders of the crypto community.
The United States has taken the bull by the horns both economically and geopolitically. Many things are going to change and, in the end, bitcoin will find its way.
The economic confrontation between the United States and China is taking on a new dimension. Indeed, far from being limited to traditional exchanges, this trade war is now affecting the crypto market. Thus, between Donald Trump's announcement regarding the creation of a national strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies and the Chinese response to American economic sanctions, investors are witnessing market movements of rare intensity. The question now arises: is this instability temporary or should we expect a lasting impact?
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, has confirmed his intention to participate in the acquisition of TikTok's U.S. operations to transform it into a blockchain-based platform. This initiative comes in the context of the Chinese application facing a potential ban in the United States under the Trump administration.
Like a rising tide, Aave is reshaping its economy: buybacks, redistribution, protection... The fragile balance of decentralized finance wavers under this bold overhaul.
Oil markets have been caught off guard. While traders expected a delay in the increase of oil production by OPEC+, the cartel ultimately confirmed that it would return 2.2 million barrels per day to the market starting in April. This decision immediately triggered a brutal price reaction: Brent crude fell to $70.60, its lowest level in five months. This strategic choice, which comes after several successive delays, profoundly alters the balance of supply and demand in an already uncertain economic context.
The American stock market has just experienced a financial earthquake. In just a few hours, 3.4 trillion dollars evaporated, erasing the post-election gains in one fell swoop. A disastrous scenario that plunges Wall Street into an unprecedented stupor. And in the crosshairs? Donald Trump, whose new tariffs have ignited the fuse of a crisis with global repercussions.