Washington sanctions crypto platforms linked to Iran for the first time
For the first time, the United States targets crypto platforms linked to Iran, triggering a shockwave in the markets and a geopolitical escalation. Bitcoin free fall, Middle East tensions, and tightened regulation: what are the risks for investors and global stability?
For the first time, the United States targets crypto platforms linked to Iran, triggering a shockwave in the markets and a geopolitical escalation. Bitcoin free fall, Middle East tensions, and tightened regulation: what are the risks for investors and global stability?
Crypto: ETH staking reaches unprecedented levels
A silent revolution is underway on Ethereum. The network has reached a major milestone with 36.6 million ETH staked, representing 30% of the total supply. Giants like Bitmine and BlackRock are accumulating and locking their positions, radically transforming the crypto market structure.
A silent revolution is underway on Ethereum. The network has reached a major milestone with 36.6 million ETH staked, representing 30% of the total supply. Giants like Bitmine and BlackRock are accumulating and locking their positions, radically transforming the crypto market structure.
Bitcoin Leads Crypto ETF Outflows as Nearly $1B Exits in Risk-Off Sell-Off
Crypto investment products suffered steep losses on Thursday as a broad sell-off swept through global markets. The total crypto market value fell roughly 6%, prompting one of the largest single-day fund outflows of the year. Bitcoin and Ether investment products bore the brunt of the decline as investors moved decisively to reduce risk.
Crypto investment products suffered steep losses on Thursday as a broad sell-off swept through global markets. The total crypto market value fell roughly 6%, prompting one of the largest single-day fund outflows of the year. Bitcoin and Ether investment products bore the brunt of the decline as investors moved decisively to reduce risk.
Tether Profit Drops in 2025 as Treasury Holdings and USDt Supply Surge
Tether, the world's apex stablecoin issuer, reported a sharp decline in profit in 2025 while continuing to expand its holdings of U.S. government debt. New financial data shows a clear shift toward capital preservation and liquidity as global demand for stablecoins rises. Despite weaker earnings, asset growth remained strong throughout the year. The results confirm Tether's continued importance to global crypto market activity.
Tether, the world's apex stablecoin issuer, reported a sharp decline in profit in 2025 while continuing to expand its holdings of U.S. government debt. New financial data shows a clear shift toward capital preservation and liquidity as global demand for stablecoins rises. Despite weaker earnings, asset growth remained strong throughout the year. The results confirm Tether's continued importance to global crypto market activity.
Bitcoin Plunges : Targets Under $50K In Sight
Bitcoin is faltering, and warning signals are multiplying. As hopes for a recovery fade, the market seems to be returning to the bearish patterns of previous cycles. Key technical thresholds have broken, reviving projections of a return below $50,000. This scenario, long considered extreme, is gaining ground among analysts and seasoned traders. The prospect of a prolonged bearish phase is no longer a mere hypothesis but is becoming a concrete risk for investors still exposed.
Bitcoin is faltering, and warning signals are multiplying. As hopes for a recovery fade, the market seems to be returning to the bearish patterns of previous cycles. Key technical thresholds have broken, reviving projections of a return below $50,000. This scenario, long considered extreme, is gaining ground among analysts and seasoned traders. The prospect of a prolonged bearish phase is no longer a mere hypothesis but is becoming a concrete risk for investors still exposed.
Mining Giants Cut Output As Winter Storm Hits
The Bitcoin network is faltering in the face of the American winter. In January, an extreme cold wave paralyzed part of the territory of the United States, causing a sharp slowdown in mining activity. As the United States now concentrates a large share of the global hashrate, this episode highlights the sector's dependence on local energy infrastructures. The sudden drop in production raises questions about the network's real ability to withstand climate shocks and the limits of a model nonetheless considered resilient.
The Bitcoin network is faltering in the face of the American winter. In January, an extreme cold wave paralyzed part of the territory of the United States, causing a sharp slowdown in mining activity. As the United States now concentrates a large share of the global hashrate, this episode highlights the sector's dependence on local energy infrastructures. The sudden drop in production raises questions about the network's real ability to withstand climate shocks and the limits of a model nonetheless considered resilient.
US Inflation Gap Raises Doubts On Monetary Policy
The official figures of American inflation are directly opposed to those of alternative indicators. While the Fed is cautious about a possible monetary pivot, independent data suggest that real inflation would already be well below the 2% mark. This discrepancy raises doubts about the relevance of the tools used by the authorities and could disrupt market expectations, especially in the crypto ecosystem, where every macroeconomic signal is closely scrutinized.
The official figures of American inflation are directly opposed to those of alternative indicators. While the Fed is cautious about a possible monetary pivot, independent data suggest that real inflation would already be well below the 2% mark. This discrepancy raises doubts about the relevance of the tools used by the authorities and could disrupt market expectations, especially in the crypto ecosystem, where every macroeconomic signal is closely scrutinized.
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Institutions Return to Crypto Funding as Infrastructure Takes Center Stage
Venture capital and institutional investors are moving back into digital asset companies at the start of 2026, even as crypto markets remain under strain. Industry data shows around $1.4 billion committed through venture rounds, ecosystem funds, and public listings. Activity spans on-chain finance, market infrastructure, and consumer-facing platforms, pointing to renewed confidence in select areas of the sector.
Venture capital and institutional investors are moving back into digital asset companies at the start of 2026, even as crypto markets remain under strain. Industry data shows around $1.4 billion committed through venture rounds, ecosystem funds, and public listings. Activity spans on-chain finance, market infrastructure, and consumer-facing platforms, pointing to renewed confidence in select areas of the sector.
Sudden Weekend Drop in Bitcoin Pressures Futures
Bitcoin sharply dropped this weekend, and the clearest signal does not come from the spot market. It comes from derivatives. The drop of over 10% between a peak at $84,177 and a low at $75,947 opened a rare gap on CME futures contracts, with a price difference exceeding 8% at reopening. It's the fourth largest gap since the launch of Bitcoin futures in 2017.
Bitcoin sharply dropped this weekend, and the clearest signal does not come from the spot market. It comes from derivatives. The drop of over 10% between a peak at $84,177 and a low at $75,947 opened a rare gap on CME futures contracts, with a price difference exceeding 8% at reopening. It's the fourth largest gap since the launch of Bitcoin futures in 2017.
$500M Trump Crypto Sale to UAE Royal Sparks Ethics and Policy Concerns
A new Wall Street Journal investigation raises questions about a $500 million crypto deal involving Donald Trump and a senior member of the United Arab Emirates royal family. According to the report, entities linked to Trump sold nearly half of the Trump family's crypto venture just days before his second inauguration, a transaction that was not publicly disclosed at the time. Lawmakers and ethics experts are now examining whether the deal created conflicts of interest connected to later U.S. policy decisions.
A new Wall Street Journal investigation raises questions about a $500 million crypto deal involving Donald Trump and a senior member of the United Arab Emirates royal family. According to the report, entities linked to Trump sold nearly half of the Trump family's crypto venture just days before his second inauguration, a transaction that was not publicly disclosed at the time. Lawmakers and ethics experts are now examining whether the deal created conflicts of interest connected to later U.S. policy decisions.
New York Prosecutors Criticize the GENIUS Law on Stablecoins
Five New York prosecutors denounce a major legal gap in the US regulation of stablecoins. According to them, the GENIUS law protects issuers more than fraud victims. Tether and Circle find themselves at the center of explosive accusations.
Five New York prosecutors denounce a major legal gap in the US regulation of stablecoins. According to them, the GENIUS law protects issuers more than fraud victims. Tether and Circle find themselves at the center of explosive accusations.
Bitcoin Dips Below $75K As Strategy Adds 855 More Coins
While bitcoin briefly fell below $75,000, Michael Saylor did not hesitate to strengthen his positions. The Executive Chairman of Strategy invested $75.3 million to acquire an additional 855 BTC. A strategic choice, made official via the SEC, that fits into an uninterrupted accumulation policy since 2020. In a tense market, this move confirms the long-term vision of a key player on the crypto scene.
While bitcoin briefly fell below $75,000, Michael Saylor did not hesitate to strengthen his positions. The Executive Chairman of Strategy invested $75.3 million to acquire an additional 855 BTC. A strategic choice, made official via the SEC, that fits into an uninterrupted accumulation policy since 2020. In a tense market, this move confirms the long-term vision of a key player on the crypto scene.
BitMine adds 41,000 ETH to its balance sheet, while its unrealized losses amount to $6B
In crypto, there are two ways to get noticed: announce a cautious strategy (nobody listens) or buy when it stings. This week, BitMine Immersion Technologies chose the second option: a big block of ether is added to the vault, while the "on paper" losses grow.
In crypto, there are two ways to get noticed: announce a cautious strategy (nobody listens) or buy when it stings. This week, BitMine Immersion Technologies chose the second option: a big block of ether is added to the vault, while the "on paper" losses grow.
Crypto Prices Up, But Tension Remains High
While the market digests a wave of massive liquidations, bitcoin and Ethereum register an unexpected rebound. In a still tense climate, this recovery intrigues as much as it divides. The contrast between extreme volatility and price increase reignites debates about the market's real solidity. After a week marked by instability, signals are blurred and positions are opposed.
While the market digests a wave of massive liquidations, bitcoin and Ethereum register an unexpected rebound. In a still tense climate, this recovery intrigues as much as it divides. The contrast between extreme volatility and price increase reignites debates about the market's real solidity. After a week marked by instability, signals are blurred and positions are opposed.