As simple as a phone call. When it comes to central bank digital currency (CBDC), China is moving fast, very fast, and could soon be the first country to democratize such technology. Far ahead of the United States or Europe, which are still asking many questions, the Middle Kingdom is moving at top speed towards […]
The calm before the storm. Since the recent statements by Hong Kong on cryptos, the Special Administrative Region attracts all the ecosystem’s attention. China’s web 3 rear basethe financial center aims to become one of the world’s leading hubs. And the companies are in a hurry to obtain a local crypto license to take advantage […]
Smart contract scam. In a new crypto scam case, a former security engineer has been apprehended in New York for his alleged involvement in a massive fraud on a decentralized exchange (DEX). Shakeeb Ahmed, 34, is accused of organizing a 9 million dollar scam using smart contracts. Authorities followed a complex path of blockchain transactions, […]
Read more from the Corner of the Eye! – L’Expresso du Coin, the series dedicated to those in a hurry. Lightning-fast reading for beginners and experts alike, to keep you entertained over a cup of coffee. Small stories, crypto vocabulary and news to educate yourself while having a good time. In today’s Expresso, we’re going […]
The single digital currency? For bankers and financiers, Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies seem to be summed up in a single word: « risks ». If they love their future Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) respective, they hate these ugly currencies decentralizedtotally out of their control. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) proves this once again by praising […]
Halving is coming… for Litecoin! – When we talk about Halving, we think directly of Bitcoin. However, it’s not the only one to experience a reduction in rewards. Litecoin is also set to experience a Halving, and this will precede that of Bitcoin. In fact, the event is due to take place at the beginning […]
A + BTC demonstration. L’ETF spot Bitcoin on track for a potential commissioning within the next few months? While the U.S. regulator has consistently refused these requests in recent years, the ecosystem now hasa major supporter: BlackRock. Jay Claytonformer head of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), spoke out on the subject. The Bitcoin spot ETF: […]
What if you took back control? If you’re a gamer – a demographic whose main hobby continues to grow in popularity – you’ve probably already bought video games online. But have you ever managed to resell a dematerialized game? Reselling dematerialized games is a real problem It will not have escaped your attention that sales […]
A winning bet on Bitcoin? The man who almost seemed like a madman in 2020 may turn out to be an outstanding strategist at the dawn of Bitcoin’s halving. Michael Saylorwith 150,000 bitcoins safely tucked away in his piggy bank, patiently awaits April 2024and Bitcoin’s quadrennial rendezvous. MicroStrategy’s bitcoin hoarding strategy pays off? MicroStrategy CEO […]
Misfires at the start? Yesterday was full of good news for the crypto project ofArkham Intelligence. Not only the ARKM token had to be listed on Binancebut its teams presented their new platform On-Chain Intelligence Exchange. But since then, the cryptosphere has been abuzz about a mix-up. L’e-mail address of its customers, used for referral […]
Why them and not us? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which will soon find it difficult to refuse new applications forBitcoin ETF spot view the number of contenders jostling for position. BlackRock, Fidelity, but also Valkyrie and Grayscalewhich is of particular interest to us today, are among them. Michael Sonnenshein’s company was one of […]
When Europe is wary of stablecoins. For a majority of observers, MiCA regulations (Markets in Crypto-Assets) has been well received. However, Europe remains cautious. And there are certainly some points of debate. Such is the case of the limitations imposed by the bill on daily stablecoin transactions. Here are some explanations. Is Europe on the […]
Swaap is back. Swaap is a market making protocol DeFideveloped by Paris-based Swaap Labs. After several months of development, the protocol is back with version 2. Swaap gets a makeover with v2 Last April, the Swaap Labs had successfully raised $4.5 million to finance the development of the second version of the protocol. Four months […]
Binance US, the place to BTC. It will have escaped almost no one’s notice that the Binance exchange has been undergoing the wrath of the US regulator. In fact, US users are fleeing the platform in turmoil, Binance.US, for fear of seeing their funds frozen. This wind of panic is creating unhoped-for opportunities for those […]
A promise made, a promise kept. After clearly threatening Barry Silbert and his DCG of lawsuits last week, and after the latter’s apparent silence in the face of a final offer of out-of-court settlementthe Winklevoss brothers step up a gear and take legal action. On July 7, it was before the Supreme Court of the […]
Arkham steps up a gear. The Arkham Intelligence crypto project wishes to facilitate analysis blockchain data and transactions for everyone. In addition to seeing their token ARKM coming soon proposed on crypto exchange BinanceAt the same time, the Arkham teams announced the release of their On-Chain Intelligence Exchange. The latter will simplify the exchange of […]
The law of the jungle never prescribes anything without reason. BAYC no longer popular. This has been a recurring theme in the crypto media over the past few months. The floor price, floor priceof Yuga Labs’ iconic collection is inescapably plummeting. The latest transaction is a far cry from the dizzying records of yesteryear. Can […]
In this new weekend analysis, we’ll be updating our previous weekend crypto update, which will enable us to identify the technical thresholds to watch over the coming weeks on the cryptocurrencies. With July now underway, will the market stop moving in a range in order to resume a clear direction? Without further ado, let’s go […]
Batracien 2, the return. You missed Dogecoin (DOGE)? You haven’t taken the Shiba Inu (SHIB) ? You just missed Pepe the Frog (PEPE) ? Don’t worry! There’s always a memecoin that appears from nowhere to make us a beautiful pump (& dump). Without foreshadowing the future of the latest in this category: a highly original […]
Old as the hills. What were these two people thinking? Did they really think they’d get away with it? The crypto will be put to all the sauces and will have served to all types of scams and swindles. Including the most ridiculous. Today, we tell you how two malevolent characters managed to extract more […]
More blockchain or more cryptos? The high-tech sector is not spared by the current economic climate. Does the field appeal to you as a place to build your career? Or perhaps you’re already an experienced professional? Securing a role in an emerging sector could well be a smart way to secure your future career. For […]
Butter and butter money. L’European Union would like to become the driving force web 3 under construction, and in particular metavers to come. However, she would like, if possible, keep control over all these new virtual worlds. In a document leaked to the international press, the European Commission exposes the hopes and opportunities of the […]
The never-ending OneCoin affair. In the world of blockchain, the affair OneCoin is marked by a massive fraud that rocked the crypto industry. Touted at the time as a serious competitor to Bitcoin (BTC), OneCoin attracted the attention of thousands of investors eager to profit from juicy returns. At the time, $4 billion (or around […]
Cool, but not essential. The prospect of seeing (finally) approved a Bitcoin Cash ETF (BTC) is on everyone’s lips in the cryptosphere… especially since BlackRock and other financial giants recently jumped on board. But if such an event is highly anticipatedit would not be not so decisive for the sector. At least, that’s what the […]
Drinking whey. We all know this expression, which means to revel in a particularly satisfying situation. Well, well! That’s exactly what the CEO of Grayscale Investmentsin recent weeks. After a very complicated winter which saw his company on the verge of collapse and its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust taking a serious dive, spring is favorable to […]
Stablecoins in the spotlight. Cryptocurrencies like stablecoin have a dazzling success in recent years. Based on assets with a stable value over time, these cryptos are very popular with investors and traders who wish to protect themselves from volatility of other digital assets, without having to switch back to fiat currencies. From now on, a […]
Bitcoin and mining profitable again. To all those who were waiting for some signs positive in the cryptosthe time has come! Between the financial giants poking their heads in to see what’s going on and the miners who earn profits like never before, we seem to have collectively eaten our black bread. Of course, we’re […]
Do your homework! L’education is a prerequisite for serenely navigating the protean universe of blockchains and cryptocurrencies. Even for the simple user, a minimum of information is necessary to make the right choices and avoid the pitfalls of this fast-developing sector. Whether you want to learn the basics or acquire the skills required to your […]
The preliminaries to adoption. And if the regulation was really the preamble toadoption massive ? We’re seeing, in more and more countries, a willingness on the part of the authorities to regulate the cryptocurrency market, but not necessarily to bad effect. It’s not always a question of prohibiting for the sake of prohibiting, but rather […]
Crypto employees go on the couch. Being in a company crypto makes happy ? Does the growth of a crypto platform coincide with the happiness of its employees ? These are the strange questions that True Upthe specialist in employment in new technologies. Its research teams have produced an infographic that brings together the 27 […]
Capital turnover towards altcoins? – Imagine being in possession of $320,000 without knowing it, because you lost it in the fork leading to Ethereum (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC). It’s a crazy story told by Coinbase’s product manager. Meanwhile, Bitcoin marked a new high in 2023, briefly rising above $31,500. For the time being, altcoins […]
Out of stock! Since the announcement of a possible Bitcoin spot ETF by giant BlackRockcrypto market prices back on track upwards. Individuals and institutions in particular are snapping up the two most highly-valued cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), but also the ethers ofEthereum (ETH). This is not without consequences for crypto exchanges, as recounted in a recent […]
Preparing the ground. Her Majesty’s Country has recently shown a growing interest in cryptocurrencies and the approval of the bill on financial services and markets (Financial Services and Markets Bill) by parliamentarians marked the start of a new political and legislative sequence. Indeed, before going any further in the development of the « European Web hub3 […]
Bitcoin, an alternative to inflation. A few weeks ago, Blackrock made a Bitcoin ETF request with the SEC (the US financial regulator). Pending SEC response, Larry Finkthe boss of blackrock, makes thein praise of Bitcoin. Sweet words that come just in time, because the Bitcoin price is slowing down and evil to stay above 31,000 […]
Since the start of its dispute with the SEC, Coinbase has always defended itself by opposing the regulator’s attacks. However, the case has just taken a new turn: Brian Armstrong’s company has just appealed to a Manhattan court judge to dismiss the charges made against it. Coinbase is denouncing the SEC’s abuse of power, claiming […]
After rumors, it’s now official. Asset manager Fidelity Investments, with over $4.2 trillion in assets under management, has officially filed for a Bitcoin spot ETF. It joins other giants such as BlackRock, WisdomTree and Invesco in the spot ETF race. Fidelity joins the spot Bitcoin ETF race We reported on this yesterday in our columns, […]
Stables has unleashed the horses. After several months of preparation and impatience, the owners of NFT Stables were finally able to thrill to the first races of their digital foals! The project is beginning to deliver its first thrills, and the least we can say is that the fans are delighted to see their digital […]
Following the scandal surrounding the Terra (LUNA) ecosystem and its co-founder Do Kwon, South Korea has taken the initiative to introduce its first regulation of digital assets. These new laws will regulate companies in the sector, defining the rules to be followed and potential sanctions. However, this first regulation is seen by some as insufficient. […]
In recent days, announcements of new financial products using Bitcoin (BTC) have been multiplying. Following applications for a Bitcoin Spot ETF by BlackRock, Fidelity and Ark Invest, to name but a few, CME Group has declared the launch of a futures contract, composed of BTC and ETH, for the end of July. Why is the […]
Currently stuck around $30,000, Bitcoin could end up at $42,000 in the next few weeks if it manages to regain this level in support. For the time being, however, nothing is certain. Here are the different targets to watch for BTC. Bitcoin (BTC) stalls below weekly resistance In June, the price of bitcoin (BTC) finally […]
Can altcoins continue to rebound? – Recent requests for Bitcoin ETFs by Blackrock, Fidelity, Ark Invest and Invesco have benefited the cryptocurrency market. Indeed, the Bitcoin price marked a new high in 2023, surpassing $31,000. Ethereum, meanwhile, remains below $2,000 for the time being. Altcoins are benefiting from institutional interest to bounce back, but the […]
June was a prolific month for the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin (BTC) up over 10%. Against this backdrop, let’s take a look together at the 5 best-performing cryptocurrencies in June 2023. The 5 biggest crypto gains in June While May marked a pause in the bullish rally begun in 2023, June saw the cryptocurrency market […]
Inexpensive censorship. The network Ethereum finalized its transition to Proof of Stake last September. Shortly afterwards, censorship exploded following the addition of Tornado Cash to the OFAC blacklist. More recently researchers have reportedly found an extremely inexpensive method of censoring the. Only €85 to censor Ethereum Special Mechanism Group (SMG) is a company specializing in […]
After scouring the French dancefloors, DJ Bufalo endured 2 years of club closures due to the Covid19 pandemic. That’s when he decided to immerse himself in the metaverse to continue earning a living by thrilling electronic music fans. Today, he’s one of the rare artists to be able to tour thanks to Web3 and, above […]
Caught in the crossfire. The bitcoin mining is a bit like crypto canary. When the sector is doing well and prices are rising, miners rake in bitcoins and sell a small portion to pay their bills. Conversely, in wintry weather, unpaid bills pile up, and these mining professionals are forced to sell at a loss […]
Crypto platform Young Platform is launching a striking summer offer: 3 months with no fees on all cryptocurrency transactions. From buying to selling, trading and depositing cryptos, everything is free from July 3 to September 30. What’s more, every week until the end of July, a user also has the opportunity to win €1,000 in […]
The great leap forward in crypto. The arm wrestling between the China and the United States is not new. But it has publicly reactivated on the occasion of the war in Ukraine led by the Russia. Diplomatic tensions surrounding US support for Taiwan, military maneuvers in the China Sea, trade disagreements, latent geopolitical rivalries in […]
What’s been happening to Paymium over the last few days? Although the French company has suspended trading activities on its platform, it wants to be reassuring and still allows its users to withdraw their funds if they wish. We interviewed their teams to find out more about the situation. Trading inaccessible for 7 days It […]
Institutional investors take cover. The IA narrative seems to be slowing down, liquidity is tightening, Russia was a worry all weekend and the regional banks are not out of the woods yet. Today, let’s take advantage of the general calm in the markets to recap the various events. Need to understand the intricacies of the […]
Surprising as it may seem, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin only stakes a tiny fraction of his ETHs. Does this mean that Vitalik Buterin has no real confidence in the Ethereum blockchain? Part of the crypto community, including Charles Hoskinson, seems to share this view. Is Vitalik Buterin afraid of ETH staking? On June 29, during […]
Forward-looking investments. If, on the front stage, the flat calm of the crypto bear market is dampening investor spirits, behind the scenes it’s a completely different story. Tech companies are in a veritable frenzy. bull run in blockchain initiatives and crypto is getting organized. A race against time has begun between companies in the top […]
Two years after suffering a $611 million hack, the Poly Network bridge is once again being robbed of funds. The protocol has closed its platform to users and is attempting to block the attacker’s assets by any means necessary. Fortunately, thanks to a lack of liquidity, the losses incurred by the attack have been kept […]
The race for scalability d’Ethereum goes through solutions known as « of secondary layer » (layer 2). These infrastructures lighten the load on the main blockchain (layer 1). Among the techniques used, the ZKP (zero-knowledge disclosure proofs) are reputed to be efficient and secure. We present to you Scrolla brand-new scalability solution based on these famous […]
In the face of recent SEC considerations, neo-bank Revolut has announced it is ceasing to support Polygon (MATIC), Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL) in the USA. What does this mean for users? Let’s take a look. Revolut delists MATIC, ADA and SOL in the U.S. Within a few weeks, American Revolut users will no longer […]
In this latest weekend crypto update, we take a look back at the evolution of cryptocurrency prices over the last few days. While Bitcoin is just shy of the $31,000 mark, Ethereum is still unable to break the $2,000 barrier. This situation must change if we are to see any upward momentum in altcoins, which […]
Shares, a promising young fintech, becomes the first platform to receive registration as a digital asset service provider (PSAN) and investment services provider (PSI) license to offer equities, ETFs and cryptocurrencies in France. Shares arrives in France with shares, ETFs and cryptocurrencies Shares, a neobroker offering a mobile app bundling financial products such as ETFs, […]
It’s not for lack of warning – Don’t keep your funds on centralized exchanges. Jesse Powell, former Kraken bosswarned. Exchanges know everything about you, and they might have to collaborate with the Treasury or with governments. An octopus can be very deceiving In making such remarks, the former Kraken boss was keen to remind us […]
Bankrupt Celsius can now convert its altcoins under management into Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), thanks to a ruling by its New York bankruptcy court. The move may be a consequence of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) aggressive policy towards certain cryptocurrencies, which it considers to be financial securities. Celsius follows the SEC’s lead […]
Scams, crime and cryptography. As you know, the US regulation is waging a fierce battle against cryptocurrencies. Sometimes unfair, the financial gendarme across the Atlantic also knows how to dismantle crypto scams, scourges of our ecosystem. In a new relentless hammer blowjustice has struck a blow for a Ohio crook up to his neck in […]
Fight crime, by banning cryptocurrency exchanges between private individuals. This is the position of the Belarusian government, which has just announced a future legislative framework. In practice, however, the ban could prove difficult to implement. Cryptocurrency exchanges between individuals soon to be banned in Belarus? The Ministry of the Interior announced the move in a […]
Soon, the end of the tunnel… or not. What has happened in the tumultuous Celsius affair since our last news item? In March, we learned that some customers could recover up to 72.5% of their funds. A few dozen Stretto notifications later, the situation has changed a little. Let’s take a closer look. Recap of […]
The alliance between the soccer and cryptocurrency sectors seems to be going well across the Channel. The OKX platform has just renewed its partnership with Manchester City, with a contract worth $70 million. Guarantees have been signed that the platform’s reserve proofs will be used. Manchester City and OKX renew contract The multi-year partnership was […]
Sorting out the real from the fake. Debates over the place of the artificial intelligence in the years to come are blooming on social networks and dividing our political decision-makers. It has to be said thatAI has shown some great capabilities in recent months, including the GPT Chat which has democratized its use in the […]
A few days after the controversial sale of Azuki’s new NFTs collection, a DAO emerged as a matter of urgency within the community. The single ballot proposal to « hire a lawyer and help the community recover the 20,000 ETH » received 88% positive support. Azuki misses collection launch The members of « Azuki DAO », a community freshly […]
A repentant hacker. Every week, new hacks occur in the decentralized finance. Fortunately, in some cases, hackers choose to return funds in exchange for a reward. Recently, the Euler Finance hacker made headlines by publicly revealing his identity. Euler Finance hack: a look back at the facts On March 13, the Euler Financewas the target […]
Is the UK’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) threatening local banks? That seems to be the conclusion of a publication by UK Finance, which calls on the government to lower the maximum balance held by individuals. This shows once again that banks fear being left out of global MNBCs. UK banks fear panic over future […]
TradFi in pole position. Ever since it became known that major players in international finance, such as BlackRock or Fidelity, have applied to the SEC to propose a ETF Bitcoin to their clientsthe entire ecosystem is feverishly awaiting the regulator’s response. Between thehope of a rising price and the fear of the arrival of the […]
Is the tide turning in Coinbase’s favor? After coming under attack from the SEC, the American giant is experiencing a sudden resurgence of interest thanks to its involvement in the Bitcoin Spot ETF that BlackRock and Nasdaq are looking to roll out. The company’s share price has reached its highest level since March 2023. Coinbase […]
Cryptocurrencies have « failed to deliver on their promises « . These are the words of Fabio Panettamember of the European Central Banka European financial institution which is preparing to launch a central bank digital currency (MNBC) within the next few months. Cryptocurrencies, « usual suspects » for Fabio Penetta In detail and in this remarksFabio Penetta invites you […]
BlackRock’s announcement of demand for spot ETFs on Bitcoin has catalyzed the return of institutional interest in BTC, making a non-negligible contribution to the recent rise in price. What’s more, the current market structure bears notable similarities to the early bull markets of previous BTC cycles, in June 2012, February 2016 and May 2019. Bitcoin […]
« Not even Sam Bankman-Fried was capable of such delirium. ». This is perhaps the best punchline of this open letter from Cameron Winklevoss to Barry Silbertmade public on July 4. The Gemini executive issues an ultimatum to the head of the Digital Currency Group (DCG) as part of thea dispute that has been raging between them […]
Trading volumes are the lowest they’ve been in over two years. In the last quarter alone, they fell by a factor of 2.5 on centralized exchanges. Although significant, this drop in volumes does not affect all cryptocurrencies equally: altcoins are the biggest victims of this bear market. Falling trading volumes Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent rise […]
Breach of trust. We’d so much like to stop seeing people get pitifully robbed their money by teams of developers maliciousUnfortunately, not a month goes by without a new cryptocurrency scam case. This time, it’s the project team itself that has swindled all users by leaving with the cash register after only a few weeks […]
In a decisive turn of events, Cameron Winklevoss, one of the co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, has made a final proposal to Barry Silvert, CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), to resolve a major financial dispute concerning its Genesis subsidiary. The latter has 2 days to respond favorably, or risk being sued by Gemini. Cameron […]