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Crypto venture capital is showing signs of slowing down, but key startups in AI, DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure continue to attract major investments, signaling ongoing innovation in this field.

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The French economy shows a trade deficit of 7.6 billion euros in May. A worrying trend for investors.

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As the world of cryptocurrencies becomes increasingly closed and competitive, Vitalik Buterin sounds the alarm. The creator of Ethereum now advocates for 'copyleft', a license that requires those who reuse open source code to publish their improvements. This turnaround aims to counter the private appropriation of collective knowledge and to preserve the collaborative ideal that has been the strength of Web3.

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Larry Fink approves bitcoins faster than the miners can produce them. While staking is coming in, the ETF makes BTC a nice juicy pawn.

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The launch plans for Pump.fun tokens face uncertainty after Gate quietly withdrew its PUMP sale notice. This decision comes as the platform sees a decrease in engagement and questions arise about its next steps.

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When the world of crypto dreams of physical anchoring, it sometimes gives birth to projects as bold as they are vague. The latest? An initiative by the TON Foundation aimed at offering a 10-year Golden Visa to Toncoin investors. The idea, appealing on paper, was quickly dampened by a blunt denial: the authorities of the United Arab Emirates have never approved the program. Behind the announcement effect, the tension between decentralized innovation and state sovereignty resurfaces.

Since the beginning of July, investors have been lending to Italy at a lower rate than that required for France. Indeed, the curve has inverted for the first time since 2005, weakening Paris's position in the hierarchy of sovereign risk in the eurozone. And yet, France maintains a better rating. This paradox points to a perceptible reality: the markets are in doubt. And in this hesitation, alternative assets are gaining ground.

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While Strategy, a pioneer in Bitcoin balance sheets, temporarily suspends its purchases, two listed companies opt for an opposite trajectory. Metaplanet and Semler Scientific are making massive bets on BTC, redefining the balance of power in the market. In a context of macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent volatility, these bold acquisitions raise questions: is it merely a speculative bet or a sustainable strategic repositioning?

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Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is intensifying its bet on Bitcoin with a record raise of $4.2 billion through perpetual preferred shares STRD at 10%. Under the leadership of Michael Saylor, the firm is reinforcing its accumulation strategy despite a notable pause in its BTC purchases. This tactical shift, between liquidity seeking and financial optimization, marks a new phase in the controversial alliance between traditional markets and crypto.

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2025 marks a turning point in the quantum race. Japan has unveiled a superconducting computer with 256 qubits, the most powerful ever designed in this format. A few days later, China struck hard by activating a system exceeding 1,000 qubits. Even better, Beijing announces concrete industrial goals in the next 18 months. But one event shakes global cybersecurity: a Chinese team has reportedly managed to break RSA encryption using a quantum machine. These advancements render classical cryptographic systems obsolete, including those currently used by blockchains.

Bitcoin moves forward, unperturbed, flirting with 110,000 dollars. The bullish momentum seems unstoppable, but beneath the surface, signals are multiplying. Trapped liquidity, extreme euphoria, macro tensions: this week could very well be the one of breakthrough... or false start.

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Investor confidence remains strong, as crypto ETPs see inflows of $1.04 billion, with Bitcoin leading and Ethereum gaining strength.

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The cryptocurrency market may not move much in terms of price, but investor interest is not slowing down. Even though the situation remains relatively calm, funds continue to flow into digital assets – particularly Bitcoin. Just last week, $1.04 billion was invested in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), with Bitcoin leading the way. This marks twelve consecutive weeks of positive net inflows, showing that confidence in the broader market remains strong.

Elon Musk's break with President Trump took a new turn after the Tesla CEO announced the creation of a new political party that will accept Bitcoin. According to Musk, this third-party aims to oust lawmakers who supported the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' which he believes will collapse the American economy.

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Bitcoin may be trading near its historical highs, but activity on the blockchain shows very different things. Despite BTC hovering around $109,000, the network's mempool, the queue of unconfirmed transactions waiting to be included in a block, is almost empty. As of Saturday, fewer than 5,000 transactions were waiting in line. This is dramatically lower than the 150,000+ observed during the last major Bitcoin surge in late 2024.

The economy is at risk of a commercial earthquake: suspended tariffs could come into effect in August. Details here!

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Bitcoin shows remarkable strength, even in a slowing market. Its market capitalization now exceeds 2 trillion dollars, and importantly, 93% of BTC wallets are currently in profit. A demonstration of strength that says a lot about the resilience of the queen of cryptos.

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Limiter to better protect. Vitalik Buterin, the brain behind Ethereum, wants to impose a gas cap per transaction. A decision that surprises in an ecosystem used to constant expansion. But behind this technical constraint lies a clear intention: to make Ethereum more stable, safer, and finally ready for the future.

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After a promising start in June, the momentum of Chainlink's price has significantly slowed down. It is difficult to surpass the resistance level of $15. Despite a brief rally that took it from $13 to nearly $16, the token sharply retraced, falling as low as $11.20 before recovering slightly.

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The debate about leaving the euro resurfaces regularly in France. As new presidential elections will take place in 2027, the victory of the National Rally could lead to an exit from the euro. The French could end up ruined!

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