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The challenges facing Binance post-CZ

The challenges facing Binance post-CZThe challenges facing Binance post-CZ
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The challenges facing Binance post-CZ
Binance is going to have to radically rethink its organization in order to comply with the various regulations. The challenge now is to reinvent itself without losing its identity.

Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom): "Governments will have to print unprecedented amounts of money".

Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom): "Governments will have to print unprecedented amounts of money".Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom): "Governments will have to print unprecedented amounts of money".
Monday, September 30, 2024
Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom): "Governments will have to print unprecedented amounts of money".
Arthur Hayes, the former head of trading platform BitMEX, has revealed his investment strategy for the coming months.

Stablecoins: euro time at last?

Stablecoins: euro time at last?Stablecoins: euro time at last?
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Stablecoins: euro time at last?
The market for euro stablecoins could see a major acceleration with the entry into force of MiCA regulations. Numerous players are beginning to position themselves.

Sébastien Dérivaux (Steakhouse Financial): "DeFi makes tools accessible that were reserved for institutional users".

Sébastien Dérivaux (Steakhouse Financial): "DeFi makes tools accessible that were reserved for institutional users".Sébastien Dérivaux (Steakhouse Financial): "DeFi makes tools accessible that were reserved for institutional users".
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Sébastien Dérivaux (Steakhouse Financial): "DeFi makes tools accessible that were reserved for institutional users".
As part of our series on "DeFi pioneers", we spoke to Sébastien Dérivaux, an active member of the MakerDAO community and co-founder of Steakhouse Financial.

Rapport stablecoins 2024: an ever-richer ecosystem

Rapport stablecoins 2024: an ever-richer ecosystemRapport stablecoins 2024: an ever-richer ecosystem
Monday, September 23, 2024
Rapport stablecoins 2024: an ever-richer ecosystem
The Big Whale brings you a comprehensive report on all stablecoins in the crypto sector.

Paolo Ardoino (Tether): "After USDT, we want to disrupt many sectors"

Paolo Ardoino (Tether): "After USDT, we want to disrupt many sectors"Paolo Ardoino (Tether): "After USDT, we want to disrupt many sectors"
Monday, September 23, 2024
Paolo Ardoino (Tether): "After USDT, we want to disrupt many sectors"
To coincide with our stablecoin season, The Big Whale brings you an exclusive interview with Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

Sky (ex-Maker): What's the value of the new DeFi protocol and its ecosystem?

Sky (ex-Maker):  What's the value of the new DeFi protocol and its ecosystem?Sky (ex-Maker):  What's the value of the new DeFi protocol and its ecosystem?
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Sky (ex-Maker): What's the value of the new DeFi protocol and its ecosystem?
MakerDAO was officially renamed Sky on September 18, in line with the "Endgame" plan initiated almost two years ago by its iconic co-founder Rune Christensen.

Stani Kulechov (Aave): "Traditional financial institutions will continue to flock to DeFi".

Stani Kulechov (Aave): "Traditional financial institutions will continue to flock to DeFi".Stani Kulechov (Aave): "Traditional financial institutions will continue to flock to DeFi".
Monday, September 16, 2024
Stani Kulechov (Aave): "Traditional financial institutions will continue to flock to DeFi".
As part of our "season" devoted to the state of the art in decentralized finance (Aave, Maker, etc.), we spoke to Stani Kulechov, founder of the Aave protocol.

Vaibhav Chellani (Socket)

Vaibhav Chellani (Socket)Vaibhav Chellani (Socket)
Monday, September 2, 2024
Vaibhav Chellani (Socket)
To coincide with our "Season" on chain abstraction, here's an interview with Vaibhav Chellani, co-founder of Socket.

Pendle

PendlePendle
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Pendle
After experiencing very rapid growth in the first half of 2024, the Pendle protocol now needs to reinvent itself to continue attracting users. We interviewed its CEO.

VIDEO - Sankha Banerjee (Babylon): "Offering bitcoin holders a new source of return".

VIDEO - Sankha Banerjee (Babylon): "Offering bitcoin holders a new source of return".VIDEO - Sankha Banerjee (Babylon): "Offering bitcoin holders a new source of return".
Friday, August 23, 2024
VIDEO - Sankha Banerjee (Babylon): "Offering bitcoin holders a new source of return".
Read the interview with Sankha Banerjee, Chief Protocol Economist at Babylon, a protocol that proposes to introduce staking and restaking on Bitcoin.

VIDEO - Nicolas Consigny (Ethereum Foundation): "No other Layer 1 can catch up with Ethereum".

VIDEO - Nicolas Consigny (Ethereum Foundation): "No other Layer 1 can catch up with Ethereum".VIDEO - Nicolas Consigny (Ethereum Foundation): "No other Layer 1 can catch up with Ethereum".
Monday, July 29, 2024
VIDEO - Nicolas Consigny (Ethereum Foundation): "No other Layer 1 can catch up with Ethereum".
More than ever, Ethereum seems to have closed the gap with its main challengers. According to Nicolas Consigny (Ethereum Foundation), there are cultural reasons for this.

VIDEO - Jesse Pollak (Coinbase): "Base's aim is to develop a kind of decentralized App Store".

VIDEO - Jesse Pollak (Coinbase): "Base's aim is to develop a kind of decentralized App Store".VIDEO - Jesse Pollak (Coinbase): "Base's aim is to develop a kind of decentralized App Store".
Friday, July 26, 2024
VIDEO - Jesse Pollak (Coinbase): "Base's aim is to develop a kind of decentralized App Store".
With its Base blockchain, Coinbase aims to build a new kind of App Store. The opposite of centralized models such as Apple.

VIDEO - Jai Prasad (Definitive): "Base is one of the fastest-growing layer 2s".

VIDEO - Jai Prasad (Definitive): "Base is one of the fastest-growing layer 2s".VIDEO - Jai Prasad (Definitive): "Base is one of the fastest-growing layer 2s".
Monday, July 22, 2024
VIDEO - Jai Prasad (Definitive): "Base is one of the fastest-growing layer 2s".
Definitive co-founder Jai Prasad has chosen to deploy his protocol on Base, the layer 2 developed by Coinbase. In a video interview, he explains his choice.

Thanks to Forex, Monerium is set to revolutionize the stablecoin market

Thanks to Forex, Monerium is set to revolutionize the stablecoin marketThanks to Forex, Monerium is set to revolutionize the stablecoin market
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Thanks to Forex, Monerium is set to revolutionize the stablecoin market
Monerium is set to become the first crypto player to gain access to the Forex market. The Icelandic company could become a force to be reckoned with, both in the crypto world and in traditional finance.

Charles d'Haussy (dYdX Foundation): "Only Cosmos gave us total control over our project".

Charles d'Haussy (dYdX Foundation): "Only Cosmos gave us total control over our project".Charles d'Haussy (dYdX Foundation): "Only Cosmos gave us total control over our project".
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Charles d'Haussy (dYdX Foundation): "Only Cosmos gave us total control over our project".
Trading platform dYdX has recorded volumes of $166 billion since migrating from Ethereum. Charles d'Haussy, the president of its foundation, explains the strategy.

EXCLUSIVE: Former head of Binance France joins Société Générale-Forge

EXCLUSIVE: Former head of Binance France joins Société Générale-ForgeEXCLUSIVE: Former head of Binance France joins Société Générale-Forge
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Former head of Binance France joins Société Générale-Forge
As we revealed, Stéphanie Cabossioras, the former general manager of Binance France, has just joined the crypto subsidiary of Société Générale bank.

VIDEO - Jonathan Schemoul (Aleph.im): "Without decentralization, AI will be a dystopia"

VIDEO - Jonathan Schemoul (Aleph.im): "Without decentralization, AI will be a dystopia"VIDEO - Jonathan Schemoul (Aleph.im): "Without decentralization, AI will be a dystopia"
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
VIDEO - Jonathan Schemoul (Aleph.im): "Without decentralization, AI will be a dystopia"
Launched in 2019, France's Aleph project has emerged as one of the leading proposals for decentralizing the development of artificial intelligence.

VIDEO - Marc Tillement (Pyth Network): "Data transmission will be key to the development of interoperability".

VIDEO - Marc Tillement (Pyth Network): "Data transmission will be key to the development of interoperability".VIDEO - Marc Tillement (Pyth Network): "Data transmission will be key to the development of interoperability".
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
VIDEO - Marc Tillement (Pyth Network): "Data transmission will be key to the development of interoperability".
Launched in 2021, Pyth Network has established itself as one of the leading players in the on-chain data market. Its aim is to promote a decentralized market in this field.

Stablecoin: Circle now MiCA-compliant

Stablecoin: Circle now MiCA-compliantStablecoin: Circle now MiCA-compliant
Monday, July 1, 2024
Stablecoin: Circle now MiCA-compliant
The American company has officially obtained its Electronic Money Establishment (EME) license, a prerequisite for issuing regulated stablecoin in the European Union.

VIDEO - Mike Silagadze (EtherFi): "Our long-term goal is to build the equivalent of a bank".

VIDEO - Mike Silagadze (EtherFi): "Our long-term goal is to build the equivalent of a bank".VIDEO - Mike Silagadze (EtherFi): "Our long-term goal is to build the equivalent of a bank".
Monday, June 24, 2024
VIDEO - Mike Silagadze (EtherFi): "Our long-term goal is to build the equivalent of a bank".
This week, The Big Whale focuses on restaking. For the occasion, we interview Mike Silagadze, CEO of Etherfi.

Layer 2: what makes Zircuit different (with Jan Gorzny)

Layer 2: what makes Zircuit different (with Jan Gorzny)Layer 2: what makes Zircuit different (with Jan Gorzny)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Layer 2: what makes Zircuit different (with Jan Gorzny)
To set itself apart from the competition, Zircuit offers a security system that detects and blocks fraudulent transactions. We interviewed one of the co-founders.

Stablecoins: with 15 days to go before MiCA comes into force, the situation remains unclear

Stablecoins: with 15 days to go before MiCA comes into force, the situation remains unclearStablecoins: with 15 days to go before MiCA comes into force, the situation remains unclear
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Stablecoins: with 15 days to go before MiCA comes into force, the situation remains unclear
Many stablecoin issuers explain that they will not be ready for MiCA. In particular, they point to the difficulty of meeting all the regulatory criteria to continue operating.

What makes a good memecoin (with Rusk0f)

What makes a good memecoin (with Rusk0f)What makes a good memecoin (with Rusk0f)
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
What makes a good memecoin (with Rusk0f)
There are thousands of memecoins, but only a handful are capable of taking off. We take a look at this very special subculture with specialist Rusk0f.

Bitstamp acquired by Robinhood for $200 million

Bitstamp acquired by Robinhood for $200 millionBitstamp acquired by Robinhood for $200 million
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Bitstamp acquired by Robinhood for $200 million
Launched in 2011, Bitstamp was one of the last major European platforms. Bitstamp's takeover has been the subject of much comment, particularly in the run-up to MiCA's entry into force.

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.

Wallets: the big adoption challenge

Wallets: the big adoption challengeWallets: the big adoption challenge
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Wallets: the big adoption challenge
Wallets are the subject of major innovations aimed at simplifying their operation without compromising security. Here's an overview of the different solutions and strategies.

Europe: unregulated stablecoins could remain accessible via the private market

Europe: unregulated stablecoins could remain accessible via the private marketEurope: unregulated stablecoins could remain accessible via the private market
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Europe: unregulated stablecoins could remain accessible via the private market
While unregulated stablecoins will no longer be available to retail customers from June 30, they may continue to be accessible via private markets.

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.

Crypto regulation: State of play and major global deadlines

Crypto regulation: State of play and major global deadlinesCrypto regulation: State of play and major global deadlines
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Crypto regulation: State of play and major global deadlines
While the United States is currently lagging behind, Europe and Asia have developed specific frameworks. The UK has chosen to regulate on the basis of existing financial regulations.

Cross The Ages raises $3.5 million and announces token listing

Cross The Ages raises $3.5 million and announces token listingCross The Ages raises $3.5 million and announces token listing
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Cross The Ages raises $3.5 million and announces token listing
With this round of financing, the company aims to continue developing the brand around the Cross The Ages universe. A TV series is also in the pipeline.

Blockchain company Hylé closes $2.6 million financing round

Blockchain company Hylé closes $2.6 million financing roundBlockchain company Hylé closes $2.6 million financing round
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Blockchain company Hylé closes $2.6 million financing round
This 1st layer solution aims to encourage the development of zero-knowledge proofs by drastically reducing the cost of proof verification.

Privacy business: the impossible equation?

Privacy business: the impossible equation?Privacy business: the impossible equation?
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Privacy business: the impossible equation?
The Samourai Wallet case is a reminder that it is becoming increasingly difficult to develop privacy-friendly tools in cryptos.

Former Ledger executives launch start-ups

Former Ledger executives launch start-upsFormer Ledger executives launch start-ups
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Former Ledger executives launch start-ups
Today, Ledger counts many former employees at the head of innovative companies. Here's an overview of the Ledger mafia's projects.

Tokens and/or equity: Crypto projects' recipes for raising funds

Tokens and/or equity: Crypto projects' recipes for raising fundsTokens and/or equity: Crypto projects' recipes for raising funds
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Tokens and/or equity: Crypto projects' recipes for raising funds
Selling shares, tokens or both? Crypto start-ups have a wide range of options for raising funds. Here's an overview of the most common.

Evan Cheng (Sui Network): "Succeeding where Libra failed".

Evan Cheng (Sui Network): "Succeeding where Libra failed".Evan Cheng (Sui Network): "Succeeding where Libra failed".
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Evan Cheng (Sui Network): "Succeeding where Libra failed".
Former Libra member Evan Cheng founded Mysten Labs, the start-up behind the Sui blockchain. He talks to The Big Whale about the prospects for this new project.

Bitcoin: How miners prepared for halving

Bitcoin: How miners prepared for halvingBitcoin: How miners prepared for halving
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Bitcoin: How miners prepared for halving
Despite its predictability, bitcoin's halving requires expert management on the part of miners to adapt to the protocol's monetary reduction.

From rejection to adoption: why finance has converted to public blockchain

From rejection to adoption: why finance has converted to public blockchainFrom rejection to adoption: why finance has converted to public blockchain
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
From rejection to adoption: why finance has converted to public blockchain
Long shunned in favor of private iterations, public blockchains like Ethereum are now winning over financial institutions.

Why DEX is not (yet) in favor with traditional finance

Why DEX is not (yet) in favor with traditional financeWhy DEX is not (yet) in favor with traditional finance
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Why DEX is not (yet) in favor with traditional finance
Often heralded as the future of stock exchanges, decentralized exchanges (DEX) such as Uniswap are still struggling to win over traditional players.

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.

Sreeram Kannan (EigenLayer): "Our ambition goes far beyond restaking".

Sreeram Kannan (EigenLayer): "Our ambition goes far beyond restaking".Sreeram Kannan (EigenLayer): "Our ambition goes far beyond restaking".
Monday, April 8, 2024
Sreeram Kannan (EigenLayer): "Our ambition goes far beyond restaking".
EigenLayer has given birth to restaking, whose principles promise to reinvent security on Ethereum. Interview with founder Sreeram Kannan.

"An enormous slap in the face": BlackRock puts the squeeze on Europe's financial giants

"An enormous slap in the face": BlackRock puts the squeeze on Europe's financial giants"An enormous slap in the face": BlackRock puts the squeeze on Europe's financial giants
Thursday, April 4, 2024
"An enormous slap in the face": BlackRock puts the squeeze on Europe's financial giants
Often heralded as the most advanced territory in the development of digital assets, Europe has been hit hard by the launch of BlackRock's tokenized fund.

EXCLUSIVE: OlkyPay prepares to launch a euro stablecoin

EXCLUSIVE: OlkyPay prepares to launch a euro stablecoinEXCLUSIVE: OlkyPay prepares to launch a euro stablecoin
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: OlkyPay prepares to launch a euro stablecoin
The Franco-Luxembourg neo-bank is preparing to launch its stablecoin.

Pablo Veyrat (Angle Protocol): "We want to become the most efficient way to exchange stablecoins".

Pablo Veyrat (Angle Protocol): "We want to become the most efficient way to exchange stablecoins".Pablo Veyrat (Angle Protocol): "We want to become the most efficient way to exchange stablecoins".
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Pablo Veyrat (Angle Protocol): "We want to become the most efficient way to exchange stablecoins".
Issuer of the euro stablecoin EURA (ex-agEUR), the protocol of French origin Angle has recently launched a dollar version (USDA).

BUIDL: Understanding BlackRock's tokenized fund

BUIDL: Understanding BlackRock's tokenized fundBUIDL: Understanding BlackRock's tokenized fund
Thursday, March 28, 2024
BUIDL: Understanding BlackRock's tokenized fund
The world's largest fund manager has launched a product that promises to boost the use of decentralized finance.

Austin Federa (Solana): "We have everything we need to attract companies".

Austin Federa (Solana): "We have everything we need to attract companies".Austin Federa (Solana): "We have everything we need to attract companies".
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Austin Federa (Solana): "We have everything we need to attract companies".
Often presented as the second most developed blockchain after Ethereum, Solana is not lacking in assets to attract some of the corporate and institutional sector.

BlackRock launches its first Ethereum tokenized fund

BlackRock launches its first Ethereum tokenized fundBlackRock launches its first Ethereum tokenized fund
Thursday, March 21, 2024
BlackRock launches its first Ethereum tokenized fund
With this fund, BlackRock is further affirming its positioning in the crypto universe.

Sveinn Valfells (Monerium): "We have around 2,500 customers, including nearly 100 companies".

Sveinn Valfells (Monerium): "We have around 2,500 customers, including nearly 100 companies".Sveinn Valfells (Monerium): "We have around 2,500 customers, including nearly 100 companies".
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Sveinn Valfells (Monerium): "We have around 2,500 customers, including nearly 100 companies".
Still little known to the public, Iceland's Monerium stablecoin has a good chance of being the first regulated project in Europe when MiCA comes into force.

Fund segregation: AMF puts pressure on exchanges

Fund segregation: AMF puts pressure on exchangesFund segregation: AMF puts pressure on exchanges
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Fund segregation: AMF puts pressure on exchanges
The Autorité des marchés financiers is pushing for French PSANs to stop collaborating with platforms that do not segregate their users' funds.

Businesses: how to incorporate crypto into your cash flow

Businesses: how to incorporate crypto into your cash flowBusinesses: how to incorporate crypto into your cash flow
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Businesses: how to incorporate crypto into your cash flow
With prices on the rise, more and more companies, large and small, are taking an interest in cryptos. Here are a few tips to help you avoid the headache.

Crypto adoption: 12% of French people say they own cryptos

Crypto adoption: 12% of French people say they own cryptosCrypto adoption: 12% of French people say they own cryptos
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Crypto adoption: 12% of French people say they own cryptos
France is the only country in Europe where adoption accelerated in 2023. Young people are increasingly represented.

Rok Kopp (EtherFi): "We want to become a kind of bank".

Rok Kopp (EtherFi): "We want to become a kind of bank".Rok Kopp (EtherFi): "We want to become a kind of bank".
Monday, March 18, 2024
Rok Kopp (EtherFi): "We want to become a kind of bank".
EtherFi launches its ETHFI governance token today. Its co-founder, Rok Kopp, tells The Big Whale exclusively about the ambitious strategy of the "Lido of restaking".

ConsenSys: the Ethereum ecosystem giant's plans

ConsenSys: the Ethereum ecosystem giant's plansConsenSys: the Ethereum ecosystem giant's plans
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
ConsenSys: the Ethereum ecosystem giant's plans
ConsenSys is now focusing its efforts on developing tools that will enable Ethereum to reach "one billion users", to the detriment of support for businesses.

CoinShares acquires U.S.-based Valkyrie to showcase its global ambitions

CoinShares acquires U.S.-based Valkyrie to showcase its global ambitionsCoinShares acquires U.S.-based Valkyrie to showcase its global ambitions
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
CoinShares acquires U.S.-based Valkyrie to showcase its global ambitions
With this acquisition, CoinShares will be able to offer an expanded range of regulated products, enabling US investors to gain exposure to the crypto industry.

Europe: four stablecoins soon to be regulated

Europe: four stablecoins soon to be regulatedEurope: four stablecoins soon to be regulated
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Europe: four stablecoins soon to be regulated
In just under four months' time, stablecoins will need to have the mandatory regulatory licenses to continue operating in Europe. A handful of players stand out.

Real estate tokenization: where does the long-awaited revolution stand?

Real estate tokenization: where does the long-awaited revolution stand?Real estate tokenization: where does the long-awaited revolution stand?
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Real estate tokenization: where does the long-awaited revolution stand?
Although promised a bright future thanks to the fluidity of exchanges, the tokenization of real estate is stagnating.

How Fipto helps companies repatriate funds from foreign subsidiaries using cryptos

How Fipto helps companies repatriate funds from foreign subsidiaries using cryptosHow Fipto helps companies repatriate funds from foreign subsidiaries using cryptos
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
How Fipto helps companies repatriate funds from foreign subsidiaries using cryptos
The French start-up offers an ingenious system to facilitate transfers from exotic currencies.

MiCA: Tensions over stablecoins

MiCA: Tensions over stablecoinsMiCA: Tensions over stablecoins
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
MiCA: Tensions over stablecoins
The future European regulation of stablecoins is still subject to many uncertainties. This ambiguous situation seems to benefit traditional banking institutions.

Morpho Blue ready to bring DeFi to the real world

Morpho Blue ready to bring DeFi to the real worldMorpho Blue ready to bring DeFi to the real world
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Morpho Blue ready to bring DeFi to the real world
Morpho Blue is very popular with traditional financial players. The protocol is designed to help them meet their DeFi compliance needs.

Gauntlet: Morpho attracts long-standing Aave partner

Gauntlet: Morpho attracts long-standing Aave partnerGauntlet: Morpho attracts long-standing Aave partner
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Gauntlet: Morpho attracts long-standing Aave partner
This arrival confirms the market's interest in Morpho Blue, the new protocol launched earlier this year by French start-up Morpho Labs.

EXCLUSIVE: Visa very close to joining Adan

EXCLUSIVE: Visa very close to joining AdanEXCLUSIVE: Visa very close to joining Adan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Visa very close to joining Adan
The American giant is said to be on the verge of joining the Association for the Development of Digital Assets (Adan).

TBW Awards 2024: Greenfield voted Professional Investor of the Year

TBW Awards 2024: Greenfield voted Professional Investor of the YearTBW Awards 2024: Greenfield voted Professional Investor of the Year
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TBW Awards 2024: Greenfield voted Professional Investor of the Year
Greenfield enjoys a solid reputation in the ecosystem and is one of the funds that have continued to finance companies in the sector despite the difficult times.

TBW Awards 2024: Paul Frambot (Morpho Labs) voted best young talent

TBW Awards 2024: Paul Frambot (Morpho Labs) voted best young talentTBW Awards 2024: Paul Frambot (Morpho Labs) voted best young talent
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TBW Awards 2024: Paul Frambot (Morpho Labs) voted best young talent
The man who heads Morpho Labs turned the company around by launching Morpho Blue, believing that his original product, Morpho Optimizer, had "reached its limits".

TBW Awards 2024: Carbonable voted best impact project

TBW Awards 2024: Carbonable voted best impact projectTBW Awards 2024: Carbonable voted best impact project
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TBW Awards 2024: Carbonable voted best impact project
Operational since 2022, Carbonable enables "greens" projects to be financed directly via blockchain.

TBW Awards 2024: Centrifuge voted best financing and investment project

TBW Awards 2024: Centrifuge voted best financing and investment projectTBW Awards 2024: Centrifuge voted best financing and investment project
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TBW Awards 2024: Centrifuge voted best financing and investment project
The German start-up has become a key player in 2023 liquidity management for the arrival of RWAs (Real World Assets) on the blockchain.

Digital art: how NFTs have become a new asset class

Digital art: how NFTs have become a new asset classDigital art: how NFTs have become a new asset class
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Digital art: how NFTs have become a new asset class
In recent months, the NFT market has picked up again, and the arrival of new investors bears witness to a certain maturity.

Ledger and Coinbase join forces to make buying cryptos easier

Ledger and Coinbase join forces to make buying cryptos easierLedger and Coinbase join forces to make buying cryptos easier
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Ledger and Coinbase join forces to make buying cryptos easier
This partnership illustrates both Ledger's strategic pivot towards software and the American exchange platform's desire to expand.

Luc Falempin (Tokeny): "ERC-3643 should help meet the need for standardization".

Luc Falempin (Tokeny): "ERC-3643 should help meet the need for standardization".Luc Falempin (Tokeny): "ERC-3643 should help meet the need for standardization".
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Luc Falempin (Tokeny): "ERC-3643 should help meet the need for standardization".
The new Ethereum standard should serve as the technological foundation for the tokenization of financial assets, enabling compliance elements to be included.

MiCA: a decisive year for European players

MiCA: a decisive year for European playersMiCA: a decisive year for European players
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
MiCA: a decisive year for European players
New European regulations will come into force by the end of the year. While crypto companies will benefit from a transition period, many may not succeed.

Engie sells one of its blockchain activities to FeverTokens 

Engie sells one of its blockchain activities to FeverTokens Engie sells one of its blockchain activities to FeverTokens 
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Engie sells one of its blockchain activities to FeverTokens 
After several years of operation, French energy giant Engie has decided to sell Rockside, which is one of its blockchain activities.

Gajesh Naik (EigenLayer): "Without crypto, I wouldn't have had the career path I've had."

Gajesh Naik (EigenLayer): "Without crypto, I wouldn't have had the career path I've had."Gajesh Naik (EigenLayer): "Without crypto, I wouldn't have had the career path I've had."
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Gajesh Naik (EigenLayer): "Without crypto, I wouldn't have had the career path I've had."
He's only 15, but Gajesh Naik already has a solid background in crypto. He has already worked with FTX and Solana, and is now a member of EigenLayer'steam team of developers.

ETF Ethereum Spot: a political dossier

ETF Ethereum Spot: a political dossierETF Ethereum Spot: a political dossier
Thursday, January 25, 2024
ETF Ethereum Spot: a political dossier
Although bitcoin has paved the way, the game couldn't be simpler for Ethereum.

CCIP, Chainlink's institutional weapon

CCIP, Chainlink's institutional weaponCCIP, Chainlink's institutional weapon
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
CCIP, Chainlink's institutional weapon
Chainlink has developed the CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol), which aims to solve a number of interoperability problems.

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.

Staking: Kiln raises $17 million

Staking: Kiln raises $17 millionStaking: Kiln raises $17 million
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Staking: Kiln raises $17 million
The French start-up specializing in staking for institutional investors aims to increase sales fivefold by 2023. New investors include Crypto.com.

EigenLayer: understanding the new wave of opportunities on Ethereum

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
EigenLayer: understanding the new wave of opportunities on Ethereum
This new way of conceiving security on Ethereum is gaining momentum, notably via its main promoter EigenLayer. Here's a look at what's at stake.

Falling interest rates: what are the consequences for the crypto sector?

Falling interest rates: what are the consequences for the crypto sector?Falling interest rates: what are the consequences for the crypto sector?
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Falling interest rates: what are the consequences for the crypto sector?
While centralized stablecoins have benefited, decentralized finance (DeFi) is eagerly awaiting a return to a more accommodating monetary policy.

ETF Bitcoin Spot: how to access it in Europe?

ETF Bitcoin Spot: how to access it in Europe?ETF Bitcoin Spot: how to access it in Europe?
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
ETF Bitcoin Spot: how to access it in Europe?
Since January 11, American investors have been able to gain exposure to bitcoin via simple securities accounts. But what about Europeans?

Liquid staking: the great comparison

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Liquid staking: the great comparison
A major innovation in recent months, liquid staking offers significant opportunities for crypto users. Here's an overview of the various market players.

Brokers vs Exchanges: Understanding the differences for investing in crypto

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Brokers vs Exchanges: Understanding the differences for investing in crypto
Globally, investors have a choice between a broker and an exchange platform to make a first crypto purchase. Here's how to choose.

EXCLUSIVE. Ledger could obtain a (large) loan from Bpifrance

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
EXCLUSIVE. Ledger could obtain a (large) loan from Bpifrance
The world leader in digital asset preservation is in talks with the public investment bank for a loan of just over 10 million euros.

PSAN: the challenges of Circle and Coinbase's arrival in France

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Friday, December 22, 2023
PSAN: the challenges of Circle and Coinbase's arrival in France
The two crypto giants have just obtained their registration with the AMF, further enhancing France's attractiveness.

EXCLUSIVE. Swift makes progress on blockchain settlement system

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
EXCLUSIVE. Swift makes progress on blockchain settlement system
The company behind the interbank messaging system has presented several banks with a system for settling transactions on blockchain

Base: the huge potential of Coinbase layer 2

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Base: the huge potential of Coinbase layer 2
Presented in February and officially launched in August, Base has rapidly established itself as one of the most widely used Ethereum scalability solutions.

Celestia: the reasons for the early hype

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Celestia: the reasons for the early hype
Just over a month and a half after its launch, the Celestia blockchain cryptocurrency is in sparkling form. Here are the reasons behind its rise.

Stablecoins: 13 major projects compared and analyzed

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Stablecoins: 13 major projects compared and analyzed
Stablecoins are fundamental assets for the development of the ecosystem. Their number continues to grow, to the point where it is sometimes difficult to keep track of them all.

Marwan Alzarouni (Dubai): "As the ecosystem grows, so will our regulation".

Marwan Alzarouni (Dubai): "As the ecosystem grows, so will our regulation".Marwan Alzarouni (Dubai): "As the ecosystem grows, so will our regulation".
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Marwan Alzarouni (Dubai): "As the ecosystem grows, so will our regulation".
The head of the Dubai Blockchain Center, the government's arm, details the emirate's strategy.

Inflation, yield: are the French increasingly tempted by cryptos?

Inflation, yield: are the French increasingly tempted by cryptos?Inflation, yield: are the French increasingly tempted by cryptos?
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Inflation, yield: are the French increasingly tempted by cryptos?
According to a YouGov poll conducted for The Big Whale, nearly one in five French people say they want to invest in cryptocurrencies as a hedge against inflation and for better returns.

EXCLUSIVE. Delubac bank to enable its customers to invest in crypto

EXCLUSIVE. Delubac bank to enable its customers to invest in cryptoEXCLUSIVE. Delubac bank to enable its customers to invest in crypto
Thursday, December 7, 2023
EXCLUSIVE. Delubac bank to enable its customers to invest in crypto
The Delubac bank is about to make its crypto offer available to enable its customers to invest in cash.

Uniswap's corporate ambitions

Uniswap's corporate ambitionsUniswap's corporate ambitions
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Uniswap's corporate ambitions
Start-up Uniswap Labs is stepping up discussions with traditional financial institutions to encourage them to adopt its products.

Coinbase: what the platform's "transparency" report says

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Coinbase: what the platform's "transparency" report says
While platforms are regularly accused of being too opaque, some, such as Coinbase, have chosen to play the transparency game, particularly with regard to their relations with governments.

EXCLUSIVE: Salvus becomes the first French stablecoin to obtain e-money approval

EXCLUSIVE: Salvus becomes the first French stablecoin to obtain e-money approvalEXCLUSIVE: Salvus becomes the first French stablecoin to obtain e-money approval
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Salvus becomes the first French stablecoin to obtain e-money approval
It is the third crypto player to obtain this accreditation in Europe, after the Finnish company Monerium, which issues the stablecoin EURe, and the American platform Gemini.

Stablecoins: the great blur in Europe

Stablecoins: the great blur in EuropeStablecoins: the great blur in Europe
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Stablecoins: the great blur in Europe
From June 30, 2024, stablecoin issuers will have to comply with a set of rules, the details of which have yet to be clarified.

Bitcoin ETFs: how are files prepared?

Bitcoin ETFs: how are files prepared?Bitcoin ETFs: how are files prepared?
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Bitcoin ETFs: how are files prepared?
A dozen leading US financial players are preparing to launch Bitcoin ETFs. All are facing the challenge of reassuring the regulator before launching these novel products.

Polygon: major projects to speed things up

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Polygon: major projects to speed things up
A pioneer in improving Ethereum's scalability, Polygon offers many solutions, but it's sometimes hard to find your way around. We take a look at its various solutions.

After Binance's conviction, subsidiaries under pressure

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
After Binance's conviction, subsidiaries under pressure
The agreement with the US Department of Justice and the conviction of Binance and its CEO will have consequences for the group's subsidiaries, particularly in France.

Cryptocurrencies: 5 points to check before investing

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Cryptocurrencies: 5 points to check before investing
As you may have noticed, the crypto market has been picking up color since the autumn and, inevitably, this can once again make people want to invest 😏. But in what?

Bear Market: crypto companies that defy the laws of gravity

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Bear Market: crypto companies that defy the laws of gravity
While most crypto companies are suffering from the crisis, some, such as Cross The Ages, Flowdesk and Kiln, continue to grow. We set out to find out how.

With Ordinals, the NFT and meme coins craze spreads to Bitcoin

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
With Ordinals, the NFT and meme coins craze spreads to Bitcoin
Since the beginning of the year, it has been possible to launch NFTs or cryptocurrencies on Bitcoin thanks to the Ordinals protocol. A whole industry is building up around it.

Web3 incubators: which one to choose?

Web3 incubators: which one to choose?Web3 incubators: which one to choose?
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Web3 incubators: which one to choose?
Web3 "incubators" are springing up like mushrooms, particularly in France. These structures enable start-ups to develop, but their models differ. Here's an overview.