Evans S.

May 2025. Bitcoin is navigating beyond $103,000, but this seemingly dizzying figure may just be a warm-up. Behind the scenes, a structural imbalance is taking hold: supply is melting away like snow in the sun, while institutional demand is skyrocketing. Some already speak of a point of no return. Others, like Bitwise or Strategy, are betting on an explosion in prices — up to $200,000 before the end of next year. Myth or inevitable mechanism? What is certain is that the race is on, and the stakes are colossal.

In the already tumultuous galaxy of Elon Musk, a star named Grok has just made a notable swerve. The AI chatbot of the South African-American billionaire, meant to embody an anti-woke alternative to ChatGPT, has recently distinguished itself with unexpected responses. To unrelated questions, Grok has repeatedly brought up – unsolicited – an alleged "white genocide" in South Africa. Is this a bug, a bias, or a programmed ideological impulse? The boundary is becoming blurred.

A crooked smile, an evasive response. During a recent episode of The Block's Crypto Beat podcast, Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, reignited speculation about a hypothetical native token for the Ethereum wallet. "Maybe," he dropped, implying a long-simmering possibility behind the scenes. While the idea of a home crypto has excited the community since 2021, Finlay's statements reveal as much enthusiasm as caution. Amid gradual decentralization, shifting regulations, and fears of fraud, MetaMask is navigating a landscape where every step counts.

It's a paradox that would make even the most seasoned economists raise their eyebrows: while the dollar wavers, the Asian economy is rising up with an almost insolent confidence. At a time when the American Federal Reserve is hesitating on interest rates, and trade tensions seem to be easing without really dissipating, Asia is benefiting from an unexpected boost. This shows that even in the global monetary fog, some find their way.

This Tuesday morning, Paris shivered. The daughter of a famous crypto magnate narrowly avoided a kidnapping worthy of a failed thriller in the heart of the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The incident, violent and unexpected, shook residents and authorities. Quickly, the news spread through financial circles. The words Crypto and audacity have never sounded so loud.

Ethereum, powered by the Pectra update, is surprising. In just five days, the crypto ETH jumps by 42%. It surpasses Coca-Cola and Alibaba in market capitalization. This meteoric rise shakes traditional markets. Today, the time is no longer for the anonymous ambitions of established values. It is about the emergence of a decentralized network that is redefining the financial hierarchy.

Uniswap has just etched its name in the digital marble of the crypto universe. Three trillion dollars in cumulative volume. A staggering figure, a historic first for a DEX. However, behind the confetti, some signals call for caution. Because while the numbers shine, the backdrop is more nuanced.

As Ethereum cheerfully crosses the $2,600 mark this week, a thrill runs through the crypto community. Behind this skyrocketing rise of 37% lies a rare technical signal: maintaining the price above the realized price of $1,900. An indicator that, combined with the Petra update, paints an unprecedented bullish scenario. But why does this symbolic threshold electrify the experts? A deep dive into the insides of a boiling market.

The European Union is ending anonymity in crypto transactions. Starting July 1, 2027, any transfer exceeding €1,000 will be required to reveal the precise identity of the sender and the recipient. According to Paschal Donohoe, president of the Eurogroup, these new anti-money laundering rules (AMLR) clearly place blockchain and digital assets under the direct oversight of European authorities. For crypto enthusiasts, this measure represents both a necessary revolution and a painful betrayal.

Bitcoin is still struggling to reach the symbolic target of $150,000, despite a recent rebound to $104,000 recorded on May 8th. Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy and a staunch advocate of Bitcoin, has clearly identified the culprits behind this slowdown: opportunistic investors, whom he labels as tourists or weak hands, who exit the market at the slightest sign of quick gains.

The bitcoin market has recently freed itself from its winter timidity. Fueled by a resurgence of optimism in financial markets, it has reached its highest level since January. Good news is piling up: an unexpected trade agreement, rising global indices, and a massive influx of digital capital. This combination of factors creates fertile ground for bitcoin.

It is rare for an NFT project to still create an authentic thrill in the crypto universe. Yet, Doodles has just made a splash. In just 24 hours, this colorful collection saw its sales soar by 97%, flirting with $1.1 million. This surge is no coincidence: on the horizon, a certain crypto DOOD is tantalizing investors.

Arizona makes a significant move in the emerging world of digital assets. In May 2025, the state makes headlines by announcing the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR). This bold decision demonstrates an unprecedented political will. It illustrates how dollars forgotten by citizens can be transformed into a forward-looking position. More than just a symbolic gesture, it represents a step toward the integration of bitcoin into the dominant economic landscape.