Grégory Raymond

Grégory Raymond

Head of research at The Big Whale
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Alexandre Stachtchenko (Paymium): "If you don't think you can comply with MiCA regulations, let's talk".

Alexandre Stachtchenko (Paymium): "If you don't think you can comply with MiCA regulations, let's talk".Alexandre Stachtchenko (Paymium): "If you don't think you can comply with MiCA regulations, let's talk".
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Alexandre Stachtchenko (Paymium): "If you don't think you can comply with MiCA regulations, let's talk".
Paymium's Chief Strategy Officer presents the French exchange's new strategy and urges smaller PSANs to concentrate.

Charles Guillemet (Ledger): "With this protocol, your data really belongs to you".

Charles Guillemet (Ledger): "With this protocol, your data really belongs to you".Charles Guillemet (Ledger): "With this protocol, your data really belongs to you".
Friday, September 27, 2024
Charles Guillemet (Ledger): "With this protocol, your data really belongs to you".
Charles Guillemet, CTO of Ledger, presents Ledger Key Ring Protocol, a new protocol focused on data privacy and sovereignty in the blockchain ecosystem.

Francis Pouliot (Bull Bitcoin): "My role is to swallow the regulatory pill to advance the cause of Bitcoin".

Francis Pouliot (Bull Bitcoin): "My role is to swallow the regulatory pill to advance the cause of Bitcoin".Francis Pouliot (Bull Bitcoin): "My role is to swallow the regulatory pill to advance the cause of Bitcoin".
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Francis Pouliot (Bull Bitcoin): "My role is to swallow the regulatory pill to advance the cause of Bitcoin".
As the arrival in France of the Bull Bitcoin platform, originating in Canada, becomes clearer, its CEO Francis Pouliot explains the uniqueness of his model.

Jeremy Allaire (Circle): "We want to be at the center of the global financial system".

Jeremy Allaire (Circle): "We want to be at the center of the global financial system".Jeremy Allaire (Circle): "We want to be at the center of the global financial system".
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Jeremy Allaire (Circle): "We want to be at the center of the global financial system".
While in Paris, Circle's CEO spoke at length to The Big Whale. He spoke about the European MiCA regulation and his immense global ambitions.

Usual (USUAL): The new era of decentralized stablecoins?

Usual (USUAL):  The new era of decentralized stablecoins?Usual (USUAL):  The new era of decentralized stablecoins?
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Usual (USUAL): The new era of decentralized stablecoins?
Presentation, operation, strengths, weaknesses, role of the USUAL token, roadmap, etc. Analysis of the Usual project by our team team of independent analysts.

Bitcoin institutionalization: state of play and outlook

Bitcoin institutionalization: state of play and outlookBitcoin institutionalization: state of play and outlook
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Bitcoin institutionalization: state of play and outlook
The massive acquisition of bitcoins by major financial institutions has become a reality in 2024. The United States leads the way, far ahead of Europe.

Nicolas Liochon (Linea): "Our aim is not for Consensys to manage everything".

Nicolas Liochon (Linea): "Our aim is not for Consensys to manage everything".Nicolas Liochon (Linea): "Our aim is not for Consensys to manage everything".
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Nicolas Liochon (Linea): "Our aim is not for Consensys to manage everything".
On the eve of Linea's decentralization, its director Nicolas Liochon (Consensys) shares the achievements and roadmap of Ethereum layer 2.

How Base relies on Coinbase (and vice versa)

How Base relies on Coinbase (and vice versa)How Base relies on Coinbase (and vice versa)
Monday, July 22, 2024
How Base relies on Coinbase (and vice versa)
Despite a technology that is not the most advanced, Coinbase's blockchain benefits from a strong brand, capable of promoting the applications developed on it.

Analysis of Celestia (TIA), the modular blockchain

Analysis of Celestia (TIA), the modular blockchainAnalysis of Celestia (TIA), the modular blockchain
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Analysis of Celestia (TIA), the modular blockchain
Financing, tokenomics, team, governance, pricing... Celestia's independent study (TIA) carried out by our team analysts, to help you better understand this project and potentially invest in it.

Cosmos: a brilliant ecosystem on the wane?

Cosmos: a brilliant ecosystem on the wane?Cosmos: a brilliant ecosystem on the wane?
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Cosmos: a brilliant ecosystem on the wane?
Discover how the Cosmos ecosystem stands out thanks to its interoperability and scalability, while overcoming its major challenges.

Layers 2 Ethereum: status and challenges

Layers 2 Ethereum: status and challengesLayers 2 Ethereum: status and challenges
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Layers 2 Ethereum: status and challenges
Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Blast, ZkSync... There are around fifty "layer 2" projects whose mission is to make the Ethereum blockchain lighter and more efficient.

EXCLUSIVE. Spiko raises 4 million euros and launches its first products based on US vouchers

EXCLUSIVE. Spiko raises 4 million euros and launches its first products based on US vouchersEXCLUSIVE. Spiko raises 4 million euros and launches its first products based on US vouchers
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
EXCLUSIVE. Spiko raises 4 million euros and launches its first products based on US vouchers
The French start-up announces the launch of two tokenized mutual funds. This product could well revolutionize access to so-called "safe" investments.

Why memecoins are a lasting trend in cryptos

Why memecoins are a lasting trend in cryptosWhy memecoins are a lasting trend in cryptos
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Why memecoins are a lasting trend in cryptos
Often mocked, memecoins (DOGE, WIF, PEPE, etc.) should no longer be ignored, as they are at the heart of crypto culture. For better or worse.

Comparison: What are the best crypto wallets (2024)

Comparison: What are the best crypto wallets (2024)Comparison: What are the best crypto wallets (2024)
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Comparison: What are the best crypto wallets (2024)
Browser extensions, mobile apps, Ledger... The Big Whale brings you its independent comparison of the best wallets for storing and using your cryptos.

Toncoin: the secret story of Telegram's crypto resurrection

Toncoin: the secret story of Telegram's crypto resurrectionToncoin: the secret story of Telegram's crypto resurrection
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Toncoin: the secret story of Telegram's crypto resurrection
Abandoned in 2020 under pressure from the United States, the cryptocurrency of popular messenger Telegram finally saw the light of day and quickly established itself among the biggest projects in the sector.

Europe: Binance to restrict access to unregulated stablecoins

Europe: Binance to restrict access to unregulated stablecoinsEurope: Binance to restrict access to unregulated stablecoins
Monday, June 3, 2024
Europe: Binance to restrict access to unregulated stablecoins
While stablecoins like USDT will still be available for trading, they will be removed from certain features.

Ethereum ETFs authorized on Wall Street: what consequences for ether?

Ethereum ETFs authorized on Wall Street: what consequences for ether?Ethereum ETFs authorized on Wall Street: what consequences for ether?
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Ethereum ETFs authorized on Wall Street: what consequences for ether?
Authorized to everyone's surprise, Ethereum ETFs will soon be making their debut on Wall Street. Here's everything you need to know about the direct consequences.

United States: The political backstage of a historic turnaround

United States: The political backstage of a historic turnaroundUnited States: The political backstage of a historic turnaround
Thursday, May 23, 2024
United States: The political backstage of a historic turnaround
Ethereum ETFs are benefiting from a favorable electoral climate for the sector. With the hope that a new regulatory framework will be voted through soon.

EigenLayer (EIGEN): Analysis of the restaking champion

EigenLayer (EIGEN): Analysis of the restaking championEigenLayer (EIGEN): Analysis of the restaking champion
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
EigenLayer (EIGEN): Analysis of the restaking champion
Token, airdrop, financing, team, roadmap... The independent and detailed study of the EigenLayer project by our team analysts.

Renzo (REZ): Analysis of the restaking project supported by Binance

Renzo (REZ): Analysis of the restaking project supported by BinanceRenzo (REZ): Analysis of the restaking project supported by Binance
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Renzo (REZ): Analysis of the restaking project supported by Binance
How it works, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, the role of the REZ token... Independent study of the Renzo project by our team analysts.

Ethena (ENA): Analysis of the USDe stablecoin issuer

Ethena (ENA): Analysis of the USDe stablecoin issuerEthena (ENA): Analysis of the USDe stablecoin issuer
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Ethena (ENA): Analysis of the USDe stablecoin issuer
How it works, opportunities, strengths, limits, USDe stablecoin... A study of the Ethena project and its ENA token by our team independent analysts.

Paolo Ardoino (Tether): "Nobody in Europe or the United States really needs a stablecoin".

Paolo Ardoino (Tether): "Nobody in Europe or the United States really needs a stablecoin".Paolo Ardoino (Tether): "Nobody in Europe or the United States really needs a stablecoin".
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Paolo Ardoino (Tether): "Nobody in Europe or the United States really needs a stablecoin".
Tether's iconic CEO Paolo Ardoino (also CTO of exchange platform Bitfinex) has granted The Big Whale a lengthy interview.

Ondo Finance (ONDO): Analysis of the RWA star

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Ondo Finance (ONDO): Analysis of the RWA star
Opportunities, comparisons, prospects... The Ondo Finance project and its ONDO token studied by our team analysts.

Ethereum: what the Dencun update will change

Ethereum: what the Dencun update will changeEthereum: what the Dencun update will change
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Ethereum: what the Dencun update will change
The Ethereum blockchain is about to undergo a fundamental update that will substantially lower the costs of its layers 2.

Worldcoin (WLD): analysis of the flagship AI project in cryptos

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Worldcoin (WLD): analysis of the flagship AI project in cryptos
How it works, opportunities, regulation, the role of the WLD token... Our analysts' independent study of the Worldcoin project.

Polygon (MATIC): Analysis of a sleeping giant ready for revolution

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Polygon (MATIC): Analysis of a sleeping giant ready for revolution
Potential, opportunities, risks, token evolution.... Our analysts' independent study of Polygon and its MATIC token.

Bitcoin (BTC) exceeds $69,000 and sets a new all-time record

Bitcoin (BTC) exceeds $69,000 and sets a new all-time recordBitcoin (BTC) exceeds $69,000 and sets a new all-time record
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Bitcoin (BTC) exceeds $69,000 and sets a new all-time record
Bitcoin's meteoric rise (58% in one month) is attributed to two key factors that have fuelled increased demand: the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs in the US and the imminence of halving.

Dymension (DYM): Analysis of the new modular blockchain

Dymension (DYM): Analysis of the new modular blockchainDymension (DYM): Analysis of the new modular blockchain
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Dymension (DYM): Analysis of the new modular blockchain
Potential, operation, opportunities, risks... The independent and detailed study of the Dymension project and its DYM token by our team analysts.

TBW Awards 2024: Sorare voted best entertainment app

TBW Awards 2024: Sorare voted best entertainment appTBW Awards 2024: Sorare voted best entertainment app
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TBW Awards 2024: Sorare voted best entertainment app
Despite the downturn in the NFT market, the digital sports card game continues to expand, and is delighted to have acquired a specific regulatory framework in France.

TBW Awards 2024: Starknet voted best technology

TBW Awards 2024: Starknet voted best technologyTBW Awards 2024: Starknet voted best technology
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TBW Awards 2024: Starknet voted best technology
Among the many projects aimed at improving Ethereum's scalability, the Starknet rollup has been singled out for the excellence of its design. The challenge for the project will now be to conquer its p

TBW Awards 2024: Jeremy Allaire voted best CEO

TBW Awards 2024: Jeremy Allaire voted best CEOTBW Awards 2024: Jeremy Allaire voted best CEO
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TBW Awards 2024: Jeremy Allaire voted best CEO
Circle boss Jeremy Allaire has achieved some remarkable feats in recent months. Recovering brilliantly from the banking crisis of early 2023 that affected his stablecoin, he presents himself as

Starknet (STRK): Analysis of Ethereum's most technological layer 2

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Starknet (STRK): Analysis of Ethereum's most technological layer 2
Potential, operation, opportunities, risks... The independent and detailed study of the Starknet project and its STRK token by our team analysts.

Abdelhamid Bakhta (Starknet): "There will be a second airdrop".

Abdelhamid Bakhta (Starknet): "There will be a second airdrop".Abdelhamid Bakhta (Starknet): "There will be a second airdrop".
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Abdelhamid Bakhta (Starknet): "There will be a second airdrop".
Three days after the turbulent announcement of the STRK token airdrop, the project'steam explains its strategy and acknowledges its mistakes.

Airdrop: Starknet to launch STRK token on February 20

Airdrop: Starknet to launch STRK token on February 20Airdrop: Starknet to launch STRK token on February 20
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Airdrop: Starknet to launch STRK token on February 20
Ethereum rollup, one of the ecosystem's most ambitious scalability projects, has announced the launch of its STRK token. The Starknet Foundation has revealed the eligibility criteria.

Lido (LDO): Analysis of the liquid staking champion

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Lido (LDO): Analysis of the liquid staking champion
The independent study of the Lido project (LDO) carried out by our team analysts before considering an investment.

Mark Karpelès (Ungox): "I'm going to investigate Tether".

Mark Karpelès (Ungox): "I'm going to investigate Tether".Mark Karpelès (Ungox): "I'm going to investigate Tether".
Friday, January 19, 2024
Mark Karpelès (Ungox): "I'm going to investigate Tether".
Ten years after the collapse of his MtGox exchange platform, Frenchman Mark Karpelès is preparing to launch a crypto project rating agency, Ungox. We caught up with him.

Bitcoin ETF: "Approval is clearly a turning point for the entire crypto industry"

Bitcoin ETF: "Approval is clearly a turning point for the entire crypto industry"Bitcoin ETF: "Approval is clearly a turning point for the entire crypto industry"
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Bitcoin ETF: "Approval is clearly a turning point for the entire crypto industry"
After years of waiting and refusal, the US financial regulator has authorized the launch of the first Bitcoin ETFs.

Benoît Pellevoizin (CoinShares): "The arrival of Bitcoin Spot ETFs will clearly accelerate adoption"

Benoît Pellevoizin (CoinShares): "The arrival of Bitcoin Spot ETFs will clearly accelerate adoption"Benoît Pellevoizin (CoinShares): "The arrival of Bitcoin Spot ETFs will clearly accelerate adoption"
Friday, December 22, 2023
Benoît Pellevoizin (CoinShares): "The arrival of Bitcoin Spot ETFs will clearly accelerate adoption"
The likely approval of the first Bitcoin Spot ETFs on Wall Street should institutionalize bitcoin as a new asset class. Here's an overview of what's in store for European investors.

Jean-Marc Stenger (SG-Forge): "No stablecoin in the world offers this level of guarantee".

Jean-Marc Stenger (SG-Forge): "No stablecoin in the world offers this level of guarantee".Jean-Marc Stenger (SG-Forge): "No stablecoin in the world offers this level of guarantee".
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Jean-Marc Stenger (SG-Forge): "No stablecoin in the world offers this level of guarantee".
Available since Wednesday on a major exchange platform (Bitstamp), the euro stablecoin from SG-Forge (Société Générale Group) is preparing to change dimension.

PSAN approval: skepticism from traditional players

PSAN approval: skepticism from traditional playersPSAN approval: skepticism from traditional players
Thursday, November 23, 2023
PSAN approval: skepticism from traditional players
Despite the guarantees of PSAN approval, many traditional players, particularly in finance, are not necessarily ready to work with 100% crypto players.

Bitcoin: 5 indicators to know when to invest

Bitcoin: 5 indicators to know when to investBitcoin: 5 indicators to know when to invest
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Bitcoin: 5 indicators to know when to invest
Investing requires knowledge of the market in which you are evolving, as well as a mastery of... timing.

Taxation of staking: towards legal clarification

Taxation of staking: towards legal clarificationTaxation of staking: towards legal clarification
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Taxation of staking: towards legal clarification
An amendment to harmonize the taxation of staking income with that of mining income has been approved by the government. These revenues will be considered as non-commercial profits (BNC).

EXCLUSIVE. Jonum" regime: Ubisoft may not be able to release its Web3 games in France

EXCLUSIVE. Jonum" regime: Ubisoft may not be able to release its Web3 games in FranceEXCLUSIVE. Jonum" regime: Ubisoft may not be able to release its Web3 games in France
Thursday, October 19, 2023
EXCLUSIVE. Jonum" regime: Ubisoft may not be able to release its Web3 games in France
Barely passed by the French National Assembly, the bill to regulate video games using NFTs is drawing criticism from the gaming world.

EXCLUSIVE: Voodoo suspends its cryptocurrency project

EXCLUSIVE: Voodoo suspends its cryptocurrency projectEXCLUSIVE: Voodoo suspends its cryptocurrency project
Thursday, October 12, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Voodoo suspends its cryptocurrency project
In the absence of regulatory stability in the United States, the French mobile gaming giant has decided to postpone the launch of "Voodoo Coin", originally scheduled for the end of the year.

EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Bacca: "No one imagined Ledger would reach this size".

EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Bacca: "No one imagined Ledger would reach this size".EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Bacca: "No one imagined Ledger would reach this size".
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Bacca: "No one imagined Ledger would reach this size".
Crypto figure Nicolas Bacca has just left Ledger, which he co-founded in 2014. In an interview, he looks back on his role in the company, his vision of the market and his new projects.

Nicolas Duvinage (Gendarmerie nationale): "We have around a hundred cryptocurrency experts"

Nicolas Duvinage (Gendarmerie nationale): "We have around a hundred cryptocurrency experts"Nicolas Duvinage (Gendarmerie nationale): "We have around a hundred cryptocurrency experts"
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Nicolas Duvinage (Gendarmerie nationale): "We have around a hundred cryptocurrency experts"
Colonel Nicolas Duvinage is head of the Centre de lutte contre les criminalités numériques (C3N). For The Big Whale, he looks at the role of cryptocurrencies in cybercrime.

EXCLUSIVE. Ledger Stax: the supplier that slows down production

EXCLUSIVE. Ledger Stax: the supplier that slows down productionEXCLUSIVE. Ledger Stax: the supplier that slows down production
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
EXCLUSIVE. Ledger Stax: the supplier that slows down production
In a race against time, Ledger was faced with production problems with its German subcontractor Plastic Logic, which has since been replaced.

EXCLUSIVE. Crypto adoption in 2023: India leads the way

EXCLUSIVE. Crypto adoption in 2023: India leads the wayEXCLUSIVE. Crypto adoption in 2023: India leads the way
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
EXCLUSIVE. Crypto adoption in 2023: India leads the way
The most populous country on the planet has become the one where cryptocurrencies are most widely used by the population. Nigeria and Vietnam complete the podium.

EXCLUSIVE. 3Commas: behind the scenes of a hack that affected hundreds of French customers

EXCLUSIVE. 3Commas: behind the scenes of a hack that affected hundreds of French customersEXCLUSIVE. 3Commas: behind the scenes of a hack that affected hundreds of French customers
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
EXCLUSIVE. 3Commas: behind the scenes of a hack that affected hundreds of French customers
Hundreds of French people have lost several million euros following the hack of 3Commas, which offers trading bots. According to our information, a complaint has been filed in Paris...

Michael Gronager (Chainalysis): "Blockchain is the best tool for getting to know your customers"

Michael Gronager (Chainalysis): "Blockchain is the best tool for getting to know your customers"Michael Gronager (Chainalysis): "Blockchain is the best tool for getting to know your customers"
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Michael Gronager (Chainalysis): "Blockchain is the best tool for getting to know your customers"
Thanks to the analysis of blockchain data, the US company Chainalysis has become a key player in crypto. Exclusive interview with its co-founder, Michael Gronager.

Grayscale: "The SEC has just lost its main argument against a Bitcoin ETF"

Grayscale: "The SEC has just lost its main argument against a Bitcoin ETF"Grayscale: "The SEC has just lost its main argument against a Bitcoin ETF"
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Grayscale: "The SEC has just lost its main argument against a Bitcoin ETF"
Grayscale's legal victory over the SEC undermines the US regulator's anti-Bitcoin ETF stance. Morgane Fournel-Reicher (Kramer Levin), a lawyer specializing in financial law.

Exclusive. Woorton acquired by British B2C2

Exclusive. Woorton acquired by British B2C2Exclusive. Woorton acquired by British B2C2
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Exclusive. Woorton acquired by British B2C2
The French market maker had been struggling since the collapse of FTX. Thanks to this operation, B2C2 will be able to accelerate its development in Europe.

Arthur Breitman: "The Web3 industry is currently oversized in relation to demand".

Arthur Breitman: "The Web3 industry is currently oversized in relation to demand".Arthur Breitman: "The Web3 industry is currently oversized in relation to demand".
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Arthur Breitman: "The Web3 industry is currently oversized in relation to demand".
In the space of a few years, the French creator of the Tezos blockchain has given very few interviews, but for The Big Whale, he agreed to be interviewed.

TBW #68: Summer break!

TBW #68: Summer break!TBW #68: Summer break!
Thursday, July 27, 2023
TBW #68: Summer break!
Read all about The Big Whale's 68th Premium newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE: Flowdesk is on the verge of closing a Series B deal

EXCLUSIVE: Flowdesk is on the verge of closing a Series B dealEXCLUSIVE: Flowdesk is on the verge of closing a Series B deal
Thursday, July 27, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Flowdesk is on the verge of closing a Series B deal
The French market maker is expected to raise around 40 million euros on a valuation of several hundred million euros.

Cometh, the rising star of Web3 gaming

Cometh, the rising star of Web3 gamingCometh, the rising star of Web3 gaming
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Cometh, the rising star of Web3 gaming
The French video game studio will soon be offering one of the first Web3 games on the Epic Games Store... Investigation into a phenomenon.

Bpifrance: Atlendis obtains a €1 million loan

Bpifrance: Atlendis obtains a €1 million loanBpifrance: Atlendis obtains a €1 million loan
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Bpifrance: Atlendis obtains a €1 million loan
After Morpho, this is the second time that the public investment bank has financially supported a project resulting from decentralized finance (DeFi).

Worldcoin: Sam Altman's project launches its WLD cryptocurrency

Worldcoin: Sam Altman's project launches its WLD cryptocurrencyWorldcoin: Sam Altman's project launches its WLD cryptocurrency
Monday, July 24, 2023
Worldcoin: Sam Altman's project launches its WLD cryptocurrency
The 2 million or so users who have already had their irises scanned will receive the WLD cryptocurrency.

Joseph Lubin: "European regulators are smarter than the rest".

Joseph Lubin: "European regulators are smarter than the rest".Joseph Lubin: "European regulators are smarter than the rest".
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Joseph Lubin: "European regulators are smarter than the rest".
In an exclusive interview with The Big Whale, the co-founder of Ethereum and start-up ConsenSys looks back at the evolution of the planet's second-largest blockchain.

TBW #67: Future of France 🚀

TBW #67: Future of France 🚀TBW #67: Future of France 🚀
Thursday, July 20, 2023
TBW #67: Future of France 🚀
Read all about The Big Whale's 67th Premium newsletter.

Mt Pelerin to launch an IBAN combined with a crypto wallet

Mt Pelerin to launch an IBAN combined with a crypto walletMt Pelerin to launch an IBAN combined with a crypto wallet
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Mt Pelerin to launch an IBAN combined with a crypto wallet
This summer, Swiss start-up 🇨🇭 will be launching a product that will be the talk of the town: a bank IBAN connected to a non-custodial wallet.

Ethereum: how to reach the general public?

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Ethereum: how to reach the general public?
One of the main problems with Web3 is that it is still difficult to access. To improve matters, Ethereum is working on several new features.

EXCLUSIVE. Edenred is working on a "crypto" meal voucher

EXCLUSIVE. Edenred is working on a "crypto" meal voucherEXCLUSIVE. Edenred is working on a "crypto" meal voucher
Monday, July 17, 2023
EXCLUSIVE. Edenred is working on a "crypto" meal voucher
The French giant, which has just joined the CAC40, has tested its famous "Ticket Restaurant" on Ethereum. The Big Whale reveals all the details.

XRP: why Ripple has not yet won against the SEC

XRP: why Ripple has not yet won against the SECXRP: why Ripple has not yet won against the SEC
Friday, July 14, 2023
XRP: why Ripple has not yet won against the SEC
A New York court ruled on Thursday that XRP is not a "financial security". But this position only applies to sales of tokens via exchange platforms.

Ethereum: the L2 war can begin

Ethereum: the L2 war can beginEthereum: the L2 war can begin
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Ethereum: the L2 war can begin
After years of development, there are now nearly a dozen secondary layer protocols on Ethereum, and each wants to establish itself as the benchmark L2.

TBW #66: Talk about products!

TBW #66: Talk about products!TBW #66: Talk about products!
Thursday, July 13, 2023
TBW #66: Talk about products!
Read all about The Big Whale's 66th Premium newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE. Crypto: illicit activities down sharply in 2023

EXCLUSIVE. Crypto: illicit activities down sharply in 2023EXCLUSIVE. Crypto: illicit activities down sharply in 2023
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
EXCLUSIVE. Crypto: illicit activities down sharply in 2023
In its latest report, Chainalysis points out that illegal activity linked to cryptocurrencies fell by 65% in the first six months of the year.

How to invest in Web3? Exclusive interview with Marguerite de Tavernost

How to invest in Web3? Exclusive interview with Marguerite de TavernostHow to invest in Web3? Exclusive interview with Marguerite de Tavernost
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
How to invest in Web3? Exclusive interview with Marguerite de Tavernost
In a lengthy interview with The Big Whale, the woman who manages the Web3 fund Cathay Ledger Capital, looks back on her role as an investor in an ever-changing crypto market.

Paul Frambot (Morpho): "Aave has its limits, and we're here to push them back".

Paul Frambot (Morpho): "Aave has its limits, and we're here to push them back".Paul Frambot (Morpho): "Aave has its limits, and we're here to push them back".
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Paul Frambot (Morpho): "Aave has its limits, and we're here to push them back".
One year after its launch, French-based protocol Morpho wants to emancipate itself from Aave. In an interview with The Big Whale, co-founder Paul Frambot explains why.

Ethereum: all you need to know about Linea, the L2 from ConsenSys

Ethereum: all you need to know about Linea, the L2 from ConsenSysEthereum: all you need to know about Linea, the L2 from ConsenSys
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Ethereum: all you need to know about Linea, the L2 from ConsenSys
The American giant will launch its second-layer protocol on July 18. It should enable transactions to be carried out up to 15 times more cheaply.

EXCLUSIVE: Narval raises $4 million

EXCLUSIVE: Narval raises $4 millionEXCLUSIVE: Narval raises $4 million
Monday, July 10, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Narval raises $4 million
Founded in 2022, this French start-up has developed a wallet management system for businesses.

DeFi: Swaap steps up a gear with V2

DeFi: Swaap steps up a gear with V2DeFi: Swaap steps up a gear with V2
Monday, July 10, 2023
DeFi: Swaap steps up a gear with V2
Following on from the success of V1, the decentralized market maker will be able to offer liquidity providers much greater flexibility.

DeFi: How Morpho is preparing its transformation

DeFi: How Morpho is preparing its transformationDeFi: How Morpho is preparing its transformation
Thursday, July 6, 2023
DeFi: How Morpho is preparing its transformation
At a time when the industry is in the doldrums, Morpho is one of the few decentralized finance protocols (DeFi) on the upswing. The application, symbolized by a butterfly, is soon ready to be used by the public.

TBW #65: Twitter is broken

TBW #65: Twitter is brokenTBW #65: Twitter is broken
Thursday, July 6, 2023
TBW #65: Twitter is broken
Read all about The Big Whale's 65th Premium newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE. Layer 2: Starknet promises several hundred transactions per second with Quantum Leap

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Ethereum's secondary layer network announced on Wednesday the imminent release of an update to "greatly" improve its transaction capabilities.

TBW #64: Why Binance?

TBW #64: Why Binance?TBW #64: Why Binance?
Thursday, June 29, 2023
TBW #64: Why Binance?
Read all about The Big Whale's 64th Premium newsletter.

Decentralized finance: a landmark court ruling

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Decentralized finance: a landmark court ruling
In a judgment handed down on June 21, the Paris Criminal Court ruled for the first time on a case following the filing of a complaint by an investor in "DeFi".

Nicolas Chéron: "Our economies revolve around creating more and more debt".

Nicolas Chéron: "Our economies revolve around creating more and more debt".Nicolas Chéron: "Our economies revolve around creating more and more debt".
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Nicolas Chéron: "Our economies revolve around creating more and more debt".
As global inflation continues to fall, some believe that central banks could resume their liquidity injections to boost... growth. A risky policy

Digital Euro: Brussels unveils its legal framework

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Digital Euro: Brussels unveils its legal framework
The European Commission has just published draft legislation for its future central bank digital currency.

TBW #63: The world upside down

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
TBW #63: The world upside down
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Investigations, regulation... What future for crypto Exchanges?

Investigations, regulation... What future for crypto Exchanges?Investigations, regulation... What future for crypto Exchanges?
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Investigations, regulation... What future for crypto Exchanges?
‍The regulatory battle opening up in the US could shatter the historical model of exchange platforms. What impact will this have on European players?

TBW #62: AI vs Web3?

TBW #62: AI vs Web3?TBW #62: AI vs Web3?
Thursday, June 15, 2023
TBW #62: AI vs Web3?
Read all about The Big Whale's 62nd Premium newsletter.

TBW #61: SEC goes on the attack

TBW #61: SEC goes on the attackTBW #61: SEC goes on the attack
Thursday, June 15, 2023
TBW #61: SEC goes on the attack
Read all about The Big Whale's 61st Premium newsletter.

StackinSat launches community fundraising campaign

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
StackinSat launches community fundraising campaign
With this operation, the French investment platform, which specializes in bitcoin, aims to accelerate its focus on corporate services.

GHO, crvUSD... What new-generation stablecoins are worth

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
GHO, crvUSD... What new-generation stablecoins are worth
Two decentralized stablecoins are arriving on a market crushed by DAI. What are Aave and Curve, the two stars of DeFi, worth? We investigated.

Ooki DAO: behind the scenes of a historic decision

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Ooki DAO: behind the scenes of a historic decision
A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) has just been recognized as a legal entity by an American court.

Stéphane Distinguin (EY Fabernovel): "Today's Internet is comfortable, but not viable".

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Stéphane Distinguin (EY Fabernovel): "Today's Internet is comfortable, but not viable".
For the founder of the consulting firm specializing in digital transformation (acquired by EY in 2022), Web3 and its tools will give the Web a new dynamic.

Metavers: French government to invest 150 million euros in cultural projects

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Metavers: French government to invest 150 million euros in cultural projects
The French Ministry of Culture will release a budget to support French cultural sovereignty in immersive worlds...

TBW #60: Brian Armstrong fears... China

TBW #60: Brian Armstrong fears... ChinaTBW #60: Brian Armstrong fears... China
Thursday, June 1, 2023
TBW #60: Brian Armstrong fears... China
Read all about The Big Whale's 60th Premium newsletter...

TBW #59: Lessons from the Ledger crisis

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
TBW #59: Lessons from the Ledger crisis
Read all about The Big Whale's 59th Premium newsletter...

David Prinçay (Binance): "There will be no adoption as long as it's the Wild West".

David Prinçay (Binance): "There will be no adoption as long as it's the Wild West".David Prinçay (Binance): "There will be no adoption as long as it's the Wild West".
Thursday, June 1, 2023
David Prinçay (Binance): "There will be no adoption as long as it's the Wild West".
Having joined Binance in 2020, David Prinçay has made France one of the strategic countries for the world's largest platform...

Valentin Demé (Cryptoast): "Cube3's goal is to finance and structure Web3 projects".

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Valentin Demé (Cryptoast): "Cube3's goal is to finance and structure Web3 projects".
The founders of Cryptoast media have just announced the launch of Cube3, a web3 incubator in Angers...

Pablo Veyrat (Angle): "We almost stopped everything".

Pablo Veyrat (Angle): "We almost stopped everything".Pablo Veyrat (Angle): "We almost stopped everything".
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Pablo Veyrat (Angle): "We almost stopped everything".
Just over two months after the Euler Finance hack, Pablo Veyrat* looks back on the episode that could have taken Angle...

TBW #58: When the industry shoots itself in the foot 😬

TBW #58: When the industry shoots itself in the foot 😬TBW #58: When the industry shoots itself in the foot 😬
Thursday, May 18, 2023
TBW #58: When the industry shoots itself in the foot 😬
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DeFi: Can Uniswap continue to dominate the market?

DeFi: Can Uniswap continue to dominate the market?DeFi: Can Uniswap continue to dominate the market?
Thursday, May 18, 2023
DeFi: Can Uniswap continue to dominate the market?
‍The decentralized exchange platform (DEX) has been crushing the competition for a few years, but its lack of a business model could gradually cause it to lose ground...

Charles Guillemet (Ledger): "The fear surrounding Ledger Recover is totally irrational".

Charles Guillemet (Ledger): "The fear surrounding Ledger Recover is totally irrational".Charles Guillemet (Ledger): "The fear surrounding Ledger Recover is totally irrational".
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Charles Guillemet (Ledger): "The fear surrounding Ledger Recover is totally irrational".
In a long interview with The Big Whale, the CTO of the French unicorn looks back at the controversy surrounding his new product and explains what it will be used for...

TBW #57: Fear on European platforms 😱

TBW #57: Fear on European platforms 😱TBW #57: Fear on European platforms 😱
Thursday, May 11, 2023
TBW #57: Fear on European platforms 😱
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Crypto platforms: Is there room for everyone in Europe?

Crypto platforms: Is there room for everyone in Europe?Crypto platforms: Is there room for everyone in Europe?
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Crypto platforms: Is there room for everyone in Europe?
In just a few years, the number of crypto applications and exchanges has exploded in Europe...

Kraken seeks to buy a PSAN in France

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Kraken seeks to buy a PSAN in France
The U.S.-based exchange platform could buy an already PSAN-registered company to speed up its regulatory process in Europe...

TBW #56: Don't see yourself too pretty

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
TBW #56: Don't see yourself too pretty
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