Pavel Durov breaks his silence and hits hard. The founder of Telegram claims that French intelligence services tried to force him to censor political content related to the Moldovan elections. A revelation that rekindles tensions between the messaging platform and French authorities. The case takes a worrying turn for freedom of expression in Europe.
Europe’s digital euro may not be ready for mainstream use in the near or medium term, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone. Despite recent progress in discussions and political negotiations, Cipollone noted that mid-2029 remains the most realistic timeframe for a launch, as key technical decisions are still pending.
While retail investors tremble at the slightest dip, corporate whales are devouring millions in bitcoin. Coincidence? Or a new strategy from the "private central bankers" of crypto?
At Saylor's, the vaults overflow: 639,835 bitcoins in reserve! While Wall Street grimaces, Strategy plays the global treasurer of an increasingly coveted digital gold.
Two crypto platforms are fiercely competing: Kalshi captures the volumes, Polymarket buys respectability. Sports betting, regulators, and billions join the prediction feast.
Paul Atkins, the current chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Gary Gensler, the agency’s former chief, both appeared before the media this week to discuss the regulatory atmosphere under the current administration, particularly policies proposed by President Donald Trump.
Powell cuts timidly, Trump shouts louder than ever, and crypto cheers. In Washington, the FED lowers its arms, while Bitcoin and stablecoins revise their choreography.
France threatens to block the MiCA passport for certain crypto companies deemed too lenient. Towards stricter regulation in Europe?
Bitcoin wavers, whales sell, Wall Street sulks... and Strategy laughs. The former MicroStrategy continues to fill its vaults, defying volatility and skeptics of a crypto market that is always surprising.
President Donald Trump has renewed his efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook just days before the central bank is expected to deliver its first rate cut in nearly a year. The case has turned into a controversial legal battle that is now overlapping with one of the most significant policy decisions in the US economy. As the administration continues with its appeal, new evidence looms to erode its claims and heightens its political and financial stakes.
European regulators are targeting $17.5 billion of cat bonds held in UCITS funds. ESMA considers these securities, exposed to natural disasters, too complex and risky for retail investors. If the European Commission follows this recommendation, a wave of forced sales could shake an already strained market.
The ECB freezes its rates, the FED is preparing to cut them... What if, in this monetary ping-pong, it was ultimately the real economy that served as the lost ball?
Poll results from decentralized betting site Polymarket show that bettors are heavily tipping former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) to be granted a presidential pardon. Following a guilty plea and subsequent application for a pardon, indications suggest that most within the crypto circle expect a favourable ruling from the White House.
The SEC changes its tone and no longer considers crypto assets as securities. Discover all the details in this article!
When the largest crypto company becomes a gold prospector: Tether aligns billions and mining ambitions. Ingots, royalties, and stablecoins on the menu, all seasoned with a sovereign fund flavor.
American crypto-focused prediction platform Polymarket has been granted operational greenlight after the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action notice to two entities linked to the company. This action follows the application for regulatory relief in July.
Regulated exchange platforms can conduct spot cryptocurrency trading activities, according to a joint statement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on September 2, 2025. This policy clarification marks a key regulatory step that could help drive crypto trading and promote investor protection.
While bitcoin melts and shareholders groan, Michael Saylor continues his XXL crypto shopping spree: diluted shares, questionable dividends, and a dream of joining the S&P 500. What a financial farce!
After several years of heightened caution, the US Federal Reserve changes course regarding banks' crypto activities. The institution ends its specific monitoring program. It believes, indeed, that the risks linked to digital assets are now better understood and manageable within the traditional supervisory framework.
A jury in Manhattan has found Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmission business, while deadlocking on more serious charges of money laundering and sanctions violations tied to the North Korean hacker group Lazarus.
Crypto: Changpeng Zhao denies all responsibility in the fall of FTX and asks for the cancellation of the 1.8 billion lawsuit. Details here!
Donald Trump plans to sign a presidential decree to protect crypto companies and other entities targeted by banking exclusion. The text will order regulators to investigate banks' practices and sanction those that have broken the law by closing accounts for political reasons
U.S. stocks suffered a blow on August 1, losing $1.1 trillion in value after President Donald Trump reportedly fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer. The decision came hours after a disappointing July jobs report.
The Federal Reserve Board is confronting fresh turmoil as Adriana D. Kugler resigns during a critical period of political tension. Her departure comes as former President Donald Trump steps up efforts to influence the central bank’s operations.
The SEC has announced the launch of “Project Crypto,” an initiative to modernize securities regulations and turn the United States into the global hub for crypto and blockchain innovation.
Bitcoin hit a three-week low early Friday as investors reacted to Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order on trade tariffs, triggering a broader sell-off across stocks and crypto markets.
E-commerce giant JD.com is getting ready to enter the stablecoin race as Hong Kong’s regulatory regime for digital currencies officially kicks off. The company has registered two potential stablecoin-linked entities, Jcoin and Joycoin, through its fintech arm JD Coinlink Technology, just days before the city’s new framework takes effect.
A federal initiative to incorporate crypto holdings into mortgage applications is facing growing resistance, as lawmakers warn of potential shocks to the housing finance system.
Just one week after the U.S. passed its first comprehensive crypto legislation, the stablecoin market has added over $4 billion in fresh supply entering circulation. The newly signed GENIUS Act is already changing the sector. By providing a federal framework for fiat-backed stablecoins, it gives banks, asset managers, and fintech startups a regulatory greenlight. It allows for new capital, new players, and a clear path forward for tokenized dollars.
After years of uncertainty and tug-of-war between innovation and crypto regulation, the United States finally seems ready to define its course on the burning issue of crypto. On July 17, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) heralded a historic legislative turning point: the passage of the GENIUS Act in the House of Representatives. This ambitious text, now on its way to Donald Trump's desk for enactment, aims to lay the groundwork for clear, proactive, and decidedly future-oriented regulation. Behind the acronyms and well-rehearsed speeches, a message is emerging: crypto is no longer a regulatory anomaly but a strategic lever for the American economy.