Laurent Pignot

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 12:09 pm

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 10:08 am

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 12:09 pm

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 04:48 am

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 11:35 am

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 13, 2024 at 02:38 pm

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 05:21 am

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 09:41 am

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 04:42 am

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 09:34 am

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 05:11 am

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 10:03 am

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 10:15 am

Victory for Ethereum: SEC ends investigation into Consensys - Crypto Recap

Will Lether (ETH) soon be classified as a commodity like bitcoin (BTC)? The announcement of an SEC investigation against Consensys might suggest so. We talk about it in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

June 20, 2024 at 04:17 am

The threats of AI in cryptocurrencies - Crypto Recap

Is artificial intelligence really good for the cryptocurrency ecosystem? While coders and researchers are using AI to advance the ecosystem, crooks are exploiting it for malicious purposes. We talk about it in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

June 14, 2024 at 09:43 am

US elections: the speculative madness of PoliFi tokens - Crypto Recap

Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency platforms, has just stepped into the world of the US elections by listing new PoliFi tokens on its Kraken Pro platform. These cryptocurrencies, inspired by political memes, now offer US residents a new way to speculate on the winner of the presidential elections in the US. We talk about it in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

June 07, 2024 at 05:01 am

BlackRock: IBIT becomes the world's largest Bitcoin ETF - Crypto recap

BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF (IBIT) has officially overtaken the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in terms of assets under management, and thus becomes the Bitcoin Spot ETF with the largest outstandings. But BlackRock doesn't intend to stop there. We talk about it in the Crypto Review, after this week's essential news.

June 03, 2024 at 05:35 am

Nakamoto's coefficient: The ultimate decentralizing weapon?

Followers of the cryptosphere will recognize the name of the inventor of Bitcoin in the title of this article. Looking at Satoshi Nakamoto's writings, we can see that the decentralized nature of a blockchain network is, according to him (or them), essential to creating an efficient, reliable, secure and tamper-proof infrastructure, while eliminating the need for trust (trustless). Moreover, beyond Bitcoin, the notion of decentralization has become a marketing argument for a good number of crypto-blockchain projects seeking to capitalize on the anarcho-libertarian ethos instilled by the mysterious creator(s) of the digital currency launched in 2009. But how do you calculate the decentralized nature of a blockchain?

May 29, 2024 at 04:58 am

ETF Bitcoin Spot in Hong Kong, is it a flop? - Crypto Recap

Six new Spot ETFs, three based on bitcoin (BTC) and three on ether (ETH), were launched in Hong Kong on April 30. However, trading volume remains relatively low compared with expectations. We come back to this in the Crypto Review, after this week's essential news.

May 16, 2024 at 10:02 am

Stablecoins trickle down to institutional investors - Crypto Recap

Stablecoins represent a market worth over $150 billion. Faster settlements, optimized cash management and cross-border payments: these features are attracting institutional investors to these cryptocurrencies, which do not fluctuate (well, in principle). We return to this topic in the Crypto Review, after this week's essential news.

April 26, 2024 at 05:06 am

Hong Kong approves Bitcoin Spot ETFs - Crypto Recap

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved Spot ETFs for bitcoin and ether, according to local sources, marking a significant step towards the institutionalization of these crypto-assets in the region, and perhaps anticipating more profound changes in mainland China. We come back to this in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

April 19, 2024 at 05:25 am