Luxembourg classified virtual asset service providers (VASPs) as high-risk entities for money laundering in its 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA), highlighting concerns over the crypto industry’s exposure to financial crime. According to the report, the inherent risk level of VASPs is deemed “High,” driven by factors including transaction volume, client reach, distribution channels, legal structures […]
Hyperliquid has quickly become a main character in the crypto space after it became the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange for perp trading. As its popularity has grown, so has the price of its native HYPE token. This has seen it rally even at a time of bearish divergence in the crypto market, moving up […]
Strategy did what Strategy does best – buy more Bitcoin. This, as rumors swirl that Trump Media is raising some $3B to buy more crypto, though the company later denied them. The initial rumors emerged from Trump’s hotly debated crypto dinner, where not everyone was pleased. As Trump continues to raise eyebrows and Saylor pushes […]
Fake news ? Le Financial Times affirmait récemment que le groupe Trump Media and Technology cherchait à lever 3 milliards de dollars pour acheter de la crypto, et notamment Bitcoin (BTC). L’entreprise, qui est notamment derrière le réseau social Truth Social, a depuis démenti l’information. Le média britannique a même été qualifié de « stupide » par […]
Why are central banks looking at blockchains? Central banks are tiptoeing into the world of blockchain not because it is fashionable but because every part of the money-making machine, from settlement rails to asset custody, is slowly being rewritten as code. The financial industry is already tokenizing money-market funds, Treasurys and even bank deposits. According […]
Blockchain.com is stepping up its presence in Africa, targeting markets where governments are beginning to implement formal crypto regulations. The United Kingdom-based exchange plans to open a physical office in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2025 — its “fastest-growing market” in West Africa — amid broader expansion efforts in Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, […]
As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to turn the $110,000 resistance into support, some analysts believe its price discovery rally has just started, forecasting new highs for the flagship crypto. Bitcoin Starts Second Price Discovery Uptrend Last week, Bitcoin’s momentum propelled its price to its new all-time high (ATH) of $111,814 before retracing to its current range. […]
Poisoning scam. La cybersécurité est un sujet crucial dans l’écosystème crypto et il faut absolument se tenir informé des dernières techniques utilisées par les hackers pour ne pas tomber dans leurs pièges. Aujourd’hui, c’est la société Cyvers qui nous met en garde contre une technique de phishing appelée zero-value transfer qui a fait une nouvelle […]
Ethereum has maintained a position above $2,500 following a mild retracement from its recent high above $2,700 last week. At the time of writing, the asset trades at $2,564, reflecting a 2.4% increase in the past 24 hours. While the broader crypto market remains in a bullish structure, largely driven by Bitcoin’s sharp upward movement, […]
Les produits dérivés liés aux cryptos ont enregistré 3,3 milliards de dollars d’entrées nettes en une semaine, confirmant l’enthousiasme des investisseurs. Et depuis le début de l’année, plus de 10 milliards de dollars ont été investis dans ces produits, principalement sur le Bitcoin. Le BTC a validé une septième semaine consécutive dans le vert, mais […]
Thailand is preparing to let tourists spend cryptocurrency via credit card-linked platforms as part of a broader strategy to modernize its financial system and embrace digital assets. The plan was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira during an investment seminar in Bangkok on May 26, according to reports from Bangkok Post […]
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin ‘SLRV’ Ribbons have recently once again been giving a green signal. Here’s what this could mean for the asset. Short-Term MA Of Bitcoin SLRV Has Crossed Above The Long-Term In a new post on X, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards has talked about the latest trend in the SLRV Ribbons […]
La macroéconomie en faveur du BTC. Le bitcoin a récemment atteint un nouveau sommet historique, dépassant les 112 000 dollars, et certains analystes suggèrent que cette hausse pourrait être liée à des problèmes macroéconomiques persistants comme la crise – passagère ? – sur les marchés obligataires américains et japonais. Les rendements des obligations à long […]
Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum in an advisory role, where he will help the crypto bank navigate global regulations amid growing institutional interest in digital assets. Giancarlo’s appointment as senior policy adviser places him alongside 11 other members of Sygnum’s Advisory Council, the company disclosed […]
Four artificial intelligence-enhanced robots have been put through their paces in a Chinese robot fighting competition, duking it out in kickboxing matches until one was declared the champion. The World Robot Competition Mecha Fighting Series had four human-controlled robots built by China-based firm Unitree compete in three, two-minute rounds with winners crowned through a points […]
French authorities have arrested more than 12 people who have been linked to two high-profile crypto kidnapping cases in Paris, France, local media reports. Those arrested include several minors, with charges against them including kidnapping, attempted kidnapping and criminal conspiracy, Le Parisien reported on May 26. French investigators are exploring the possibility that a criminal […]
Bitcoin maintains upward momentum despite a recent market retracement that briefly pulled the asset off its all-time highs. After climbing past the $111,000 level last week to set a new record, the cryptocurrency experienced a modest correction. BTC trades at $109,874 at the time of writing, reflecting a 2.3% daily increase. The move comes amid […]
Bitcoin made in France. La société française Blockchain Group est en passe de devenir un acteur majeur de la cryptomonnaie. En effet, cette dernière vient de réaliser une importante levée de fonds pour financer l’achat de 590 BTC supplémentaires. Une opération qui s’inscrit dans sa stratégie de conversion vers le modèle des sociétés comme MicroStrategy. […]
The Instagram account of former US rap trio Migos was hacked in an apparent attempt to blackmail Solana co-founder Raj Gokal. On May 27, Migos’ Instagram account posted at least seven images seen by Cointelegraph, which have since been deleted. Two of the images appeared to depict Gokal holding up his passport and driver’s license, […]
Bitcoin markets recently experienced two major liquidation events, causing a cascade of forced selling from over-leveraged traders, but analysts say a distinct pattern has emerged. “Overleveraged short-term traders were flushed out, long-term holders have been quietly capitalizing on the reset,” CryptoQuant analyst Amr Taha said on May 26. They noted the first flush occurred when […]