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CBDCs ‘costly fiat copy’, not fintech success so far: Ex-Binance exec

CBDCs ‘costly fiat copy’, not fintech success so far: Ex-Binance exec

The United States’ rejection of a central bank digital currency has not halted the progress of CBDCs globally, but their success has been questionable so far, according to a former Binance executive. Global CBDC projects have not failed, but they have also not become what they were anticipated to be, according to Olga Goncharova, CEO […]

Ethereum price has several reasons to break $2,000 next

Ethereum price has several reasons to break $2,000 next

Key takeaways: Strong Ethereum ETF inflows signal high institutional demand. Ethereum’s $51.8B TVL and 30% DEX weekly volume rise show robust network strength. A bull flag pattern on the ETH’s four-hour chart targets $2,100. Ether’s (ETH) price rose to a new range high at $1,860 on April 28, its highest value since April 2. Several […]

Bitcoin To Explode To $210,000 This Year, Says Quant Powerhouse Presto

Bitcoin To Explode To $210,000 This Year, Says Quant Powerhouse Presto

In a live interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday, Peter Chung, Head of Research at quantitative trading firm Presto, reaffirmed his conviction that Bitcoin can reach $210,000 before the end of 2025, arguing that the asset is evolving into a macro-level refuge during moments of stress in the global financial system. Bitcoin Set To […]

Bitcoin : BlackRock achète 1 milliard de dollars de BTC pour son ETF IBIT

L’ogre financier dévore les BTC. Depuis l’approbation des ETF Bitcoin au comptant par la SEC (Securities and Exchange Comission) en janvier 2024, le fonds négocié en bourse proposé par BlackRock est clairement celui qui a vu le plus d’afflux de capitaux. Ce lundi 28 avril 2025 n’a pas fait exception à cette tendance, puisque l’ETF […]

Technical Indicators Suggest Bitcoin May Reach $120,000 In Q2, Says Standard Chartered

Technical Indicators Suggest Bitcoin May Reach $120,000 In Q2, Says Standard Chartered

A recent forecast by financial services company Standard Chartered, indicates that the market’s leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), would hit new record highs of almost $120,000 in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.  By the end of 2025, the cryptocurrency might have risen to $200,000, a 65% gain from the Q2 aim and over 110% from […]

Crypto : Abu Dhabi lance un stablecoin en dirham pour booster son économie numérique

Un stablecoin de plus. Alors que les stablecoins adossés au dollar américain ont le vent en poupe, d’autres pays envisagent de lancer le leur. C’est notamment le cas des Émirats arabes unis qui viennent d’annoncer le lancement d’un stablecoin adossé au dirham national. Ces cryptomonnaies pas comme les autres sont résolument les nouvelles stars de […]

Trump’s first 100 days ‘worst in history’ despite crypto promises

Trump’s first 100 days ‘worst in history’ despite crypto promises

The first 100 days of the administration of US President Donald Trump have deeply impacted the crypto industry, starting with his own memecoin and culminating in a Bitcoin reserve and a spate of blockchain policymaking.  Trump’s trade war with the entire world has had the largest short-term impact on crypto markets, as crypto prices have […]

A16z leads $25M funding for Miden blockchain project

A16z leads $25M funding for Miden blockchain project

A16z Crypto led a $25 million investment round into Miden, an independent blockchain project spun out of Polygon Labs. Miden closed its $25 million seed rounds led by a16z Crypto, 1kx, and Hack VC, with participation from Finality Capital Partners, Symbolic Capital, P2 Ventures, Delta Fund, MH Ventures, as well as from angel investors, including […]

Circle gets Abu Dhabi regulatory nod to expand in Middle East

Circle gets Abu Dhabi regulatory nod to expand in Middle East

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the company announced on April 29. The approval moves Circle closer to obtaining a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) license, allowing it to operate as a regulated money services provider in the […]

Lutnick et Trump : quand le minage de Bitcoin devient la nouvelle ruée vers l’or des États-Unis

Début mars, le président Donald Trump a signé un décret historique, ouvrant la porte à une réserve stratégique Bitcoin. Dans ce contexte pro-crypto, la SEC a également drastiquement changé de position à l’encontre des cryptomonnaies. Désormais, c’est au tour du département du commerce de se mettre à l’heure de la crypto. Les points clés de […]

Your digital identity got stolen — Now what?

Your digital identity got stolen — Now what?

What is digital identity? Your digital identity is the fingerprint you leave across the internet, a living map of who you are. Your digital identity is more than just your name or email; it stretches from your social media profiles and crypto wallet addresses to your device fingerprints and even the rhythms of your daily […]

Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group adds 52 MW of mining capacity in Ethiopia

Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group adds 52 MW of mining capacity in Ethiopia

Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group announced the addition of 52 megawatts (MW) worth of mining capacity to its capabilities in Ethiopia. According to an April 29 announcement, with this latest addition, Phoenix’s Bitcoin mining capacity in Ethiopia reaches 132 MW. The firm’s global capacity now reportedly exceeds 500 MW. Phoenix’s co-founder and CEO, Munaf Ali, […]

Bitcoin : Le nouveau Premier ministre canadien Mark Carney est-il anti-crypto ?

Crypt-ô Canada ! Le 28 avril, le Parti libéral du Canada a annoncé que Mark Carney avait remporté l’élection fédérale, remplaçant ainsi Justin Trudeau. Cette élection a suscité des interrogations dans la communauté crypto, notamment en raison des déclarations passées de M. Carney sur les cryptomonnaies et les stablecoins privés. Alors que le Canada se […]

Will Trump’s 100-day speech end Bitcoin’s 'compressing' range?

Will Trump’s 100-day speech end Bitcoin’s 'compressing' range?

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s price consolidates as the market awaits President Trump’s 100-day speech. Over $4.7 billion in BTC has been withdrawn from exchanges since April 22, reducing supply and boosting price sensitivity to demand. Trump’s crypto policy clarity could spark a BTC surge, but tariffs may cap gains. Traders say Bitcoin price must clear key […]

Record-Breaking Week: Bitcoin Climbs Over $95,000 Amidst $3 Billion ETF Inflows

Record-Breaking Week: Bitcoin Climbs Over $95,000 Amidst $3 Billion ETF Inflows

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, is witnessing a notable resurgence, with its price nearing the $100,000 mark for the first time since February 2025.  This upward trend has been significantly supported by substantial inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reflecting growing investor confidence and interest once again in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin And Major Cryptos […]

Crypto : L’idée d’un stablecoin en rouble populaire comme l’USDT fait son chemin en Russie

Un « USDT » russe ? Alors que la Russie a récemment annoncé la légalisation des cryptomonnaies pour le commerce international, le pays semble vouloir aller encore plus loin dans l’adoption de ces technologies. En effet, lors d’un récent forum sur la blockchain à Moscou, l’idée d’un stablecoin du rouble russe a été évoquée, avec […]

US DOJ requests 20-year sentence for Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky

US DOJ requests 20-year sentence for Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky

Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius, faces a 20-year prison sentence as the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks a severe penalty for his role in a multibillion-dollar fraud. The DOJ on April 28 filed the government’s sentencing memorandum against Mashinsky, recommending a 20-year prison sentence for […]

Loopscale recovers $2.8M after weekend DeFi hack and bounty talks

Loopscale recovers $2.8M after weekend DeFi hack and bounty talks

DeFi protocol Loopscale has recovered nearly half of the funds stolen during a major exploit over the weekend, as white hat negotiations with the attacker show signs of progress. In an April 29 update posted to X, Loopscale confirmed that approximately 19,463 Wrapped SOL (WSOL) (worth roughly $2.88 million) have been returned to its wallets […]

Bitcoin targets $115K as BTC supply metric nears 'historic euphoria' zone

Bitcoin targets $115K as BTC supply metric nears 'historic euphoria' zone

Key takeaways: Bitcoin supply in profit has climbed back above 85%, nearing the classic euphoric area. Onchain data shows strong accumulation from new and momentum buyers with minimal profit-taking. Bitcoin could rally toward $110,000–$115,000 helped by a “max buying” zone. Bitcoin (BTC) is charging toward a potential new all-time high near $115,000, as a surge […]

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF buys $970M in BTC as inflows surge, boost market

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF buys $970M in BTC as inflows surge, boost market

BlackRock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) bought nearly $1 billion worth of Bitcoin on behalf of its clients on April 28, with continued inflows providing “structural support” for Bitcoin’s price appreciation, according to market analysts. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF bought $970 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) on April 28, its second-largest day of inflows on […]