Laurent Pignot

Europe, a world leader in crypto ETP - Crypto Recap

Financial products backed by crypto-assets, such as ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products), are growing by leaps and bounds in both Europe and the United States. While the United States dominates in terms of volumes, Europe is quietly establishing itself as the world leader in terms of the number of crypto-listed ETPs. We talk about it in lAnalyse Cryptique, after this week's essential news.

December 13, 2024 at 09:18 pm IST

Will Microsoft soon be investing in Bitcoin? - Crypto Recap

MicroStrategy has struck another blow, having added 15,400 BTC to its portfolio, reaching an impressive total of 402,100 bitcoins, or almost 2% of all BTC ever created. Michael Saylor, the company's executive chairman, is pushing even further for the mass adoption of Bitcoin by major corporations, including Microsoft. We talk about it in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

December 06, 2024 at 03:38 pm IST

MicroStrategy, the company that outperforms Nvidia - Crypto Recap

MicroStrategy, once a discreet player in the software sector, is now in the global financial spotlight. Its bold strategy of betting on bitcoin has taken it to new heights, but the colossal risks involved beg the question: how long will this gamble hold up? We talk about it in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

November 21, 2024 at 08:45 pm IST

Pro-crypto regulators: Trump's team unveiled - Crypto Recap

Barely elected, Donald Trump wants to change the people holding the reins of federal financial agencies, which could largely influence the evolution of cryptocurrencies in the USA. We talk about it in Crypto Recap, after the essential news to remember this week.

November 14, 2024 at 03:54 pm IST

Here are the crypto companies that most supported Donald Trump - Crypto recap

Donald Trump's election marks a potential turning point for the cryptocurrency industry, which is expecting more favorable regulation. Backed by sizeable pro-crypto funds, industry leaders see the victory as an opportunity to unlock the potential of the US market. We talk about it in the Crypto Review, after this week's essential news.

November 07, 2024 at 03:25 pm IST

Bitcoin at the top: ETFs set the market alight - Crypto Recap

Bitcoin is once again nearing all-time highs, flirting with $74,000, as US Bitcoin spot ETFs attract record inflows of capital. This movement, fuelled by US election momentum and speculation around the Trump trade, puts the crypto ecosystem at the heart of the financial scene this week. We talk about it in Crypto Analysis, after the essential news to remember this week.

October 30, 2024 at 10:43 pm IST

Remember the metaverse? - Crypto Recap

The metaverse, once heralded as the future of digital by giants like Meta, now seems to have disappeared. As investments are redirected massively towards artificial intelligence, the question arises: is the metaverse still a project for the future, or have we already turned the page on this vision of an immersive virtual world? We talk about it in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

October 17, 2024 at 08:26 pm IST

Bitcoin: Satoshi Nakamoto's identity finally revealed? - Crypto Recap

The mystery surrounding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has persisted for over 15 years. The latest twist? An HBO documentary that claims to have unmasked this elusive genius. But behind the revelations, one question remains: does this investigation really provide answers, or does it simply feed a never-ending plot? We talk about it in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

October 11, 2024 at 07:15 pm IST

Sport and Crypto: Glory, fall and caution - Crypto Recap

In 2021, cryptocurrencies invaded the world of sport, signing dizzying sponsorship deals with the biggest teams and events. But after the crash of 2022 linked to the collapse of FTX, these partnerships came to a screeching halt. Where do we stand in 2024? We talk about it in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

October 03, 2024 at 09:39 pm IST

From star to culprit: Caroline Ellison's descent into hell - Crypto Recap

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, played a central role in the collapse of FTX, one of the biggest financial frauds of recent decades. Sentenced to two years in prison after testifying against Sam Bankman-Fried, her former partner and business associate, she escaped a harsher sentence thanks to her cooperation with the law. We talk about it in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

September 26, 2024 at 07:38 pm IST

Three key aspects of DeFi: Manage, Borrow and Tokenize

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is one of the cornerstones of the cryptosphere. But what are its practical benefits? Let's take a closer look at three aspects that decentralized finance is set to revolutionize.

September 23, 2024 at 09:39 pm IST

BlackRock: Bitcoin, a unique diversifier - Crypto Recap

Bitcoin, once seen as marginal, could become the key to protecting against economic and geopolitical crises. So says BlackRock in its latest report. We talk about it right after the essential news to remember this week.

September 20, 2024 at 02:18 pm IST

World Liberty Financial: What's behind Trump's new cryptocurrency platform?

Donald Trump, with the help of his sons and influential friends, has announced World Liberty Financial, a new crypto platform. However, questions hover over the details of the project, raising significant concerns just weeks before the election.

September 17, 2024 at 09:05 pm IST

Real assets appear on the Blockchain

What if finance reinvented itself entirely? The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is gradually making its mark in the investment world. With industry giants like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton joining this digital revolution, tokenization is poised for a promising future. Here's a closer look at this emerging trend.

September 14, 2024 at 12:08 am IST

DogeGate: Musk wins $258 billion lawsuit - Crypt On It

In August 2024, Elon Musk and Tesla won a major legal victory after being accused of manipulating the dogecoin price. The plaintiffs, who were seeking $258 billion, had their case dismissed by a federal judge in New York, who deemed Musk's statements "aspirational" and not factual. Disappointed, the investors plan to appeal, reigniting the debate over Musk's influence on this parody cryptocurrency. We talk about it in CryptoAnalysis, after this week's essential news to remember.

September 06, 2024 at 02:51 pm IST

Bitcoin traders bet big on US elections - Crypto Recap

Crypto traders are actively preparing for the US elections in November, locking up millions of dollars in bitcoin options specifically designed for the event. With twice as many call options as put options open, the market seems to be betting on a rise in BTC prices in response to the election results. We talk about it in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

August 22, 2024 at 07:11 pm IST

Crypto: 5 charts to remember from the 1st half of 2024

Wondering what the main trends were in the cryptosphere over the first few months of 2024? You've come to the right place. Zoom in on five charts (+1 bonus) that reflect activity on the cryptocurrency market.

August 14, 2024 at 02:12 pm IST

Bitcoin: A week to forget? - Crypto recap

The summer of 2024 was shaping up to be a relatively good time for the cryptocurrency world: bitcoin was flirting with all-time highs, ETFs were democratizing digital assets, and Donald Trump was promising a pro-crypto White House. But things didn't turn out as planned. We talk about it in Crypto Analysis, after the essential news to remember this week.

August 09, 2024 at 07:04 pm IST

Bitcoin miners: diversifying into AI and HPC - Crypto Recap

In search of new revenue streams, bitcoin miners are diversifying their activities by hosting AI computers and providing high-performance computing (HPC) services. Given the growing energy demands of generative AI, these facilities offer a suitable infrastructure.

July 26, 2024 at 02:41 pm IST

Trump and Bitcoin: A strategic turning point on the campaign trail - Crypto Recap

Despite injuries sustained in the recent assassination attempt, former US President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a Bitcoin conference in Nashville on July 27. In the midst of an election campaign, Trump is looking to attract cryptosphere supporters, a growing group of voters if the latest statistics on the subject are to be believed. In 2023, 7% of US adults used or held cryptocurrencies according to the Fed, and Trump hopes to capitalize on this trend. We talk about it in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

July 19, 2024 at 07:33 pm IST

ETF Ethereum Spot: Approval this summer? - Crypto Recap

US SEC Chairman Gary Gensler recently announced the likely arrival of Ethereum Spot ETFs before September. Discussions around the necessary regulatory documents, such as 19b-4 and S-1, have intensified speculation about final approval. If forecasts hold, the first Ethereum Spot ETFs could be traded this summer. We talk about it in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

July 04, 2024 at 07:45 pm IST