Luc Jose A.

Russia is at a major economic turning point, burdened by surging military expenditures and an escalating energy crisis. As financial resources dwindle, the cost of the conflict in Ukraine becomes unsustainable. By 2025, rising military spending and falling energy revenues will confront the country with an unprecedented economic challenge.

After a decisive legal victory against the SEC, XRP, Ripple's cryptocurrency, is experiencing a meteoric rise. This advancement has propelled its price and rekindled the hopes of investors betting on a bright future for blockchain. Analysts are forecasting a spectacular increase, with price targets potentially reaching unprecedented heights.

The Bank of France finds itself in 2024 facing an unprecedented financial situation with an operating loss of 17.7 billion euros. This loss, far from being anecdotal, highlights deep vulnerabilities within the European financial system, exacerbated by inflation, rising interest rates, and the management of public debts.

Ethereum is once again in the spotlight. While its price flirts with a decisive technical level, indicators point to a possible rebound of 65%. In the shadows, BlackRock is massively increasing its exposure to ETH, surpassing one billion dollars in assets. This dual technical and institutional dynamic is repositioning Ethereum at the heart of bullish speculation.

With over 47 million users, Pi Network intrigues as much as it divides. Driven by a mobile-first ambition, this massively adopted cryptocurrency remains absent from major exchange platforms such as Binance or Bybit. This absence raises questions about the transparency of the project and its strategic choices, in contrast to the standards required by centralized exchanges and institutional investors.

In the midst of a volatility session, crude oil has seen a spectacular turnaround, driven by major geopolitical signals. This resurgence, far more than a technical rebound, fits into a broader strategic dynamic. As markets scrutinize the link between raw materials and cryptocurrencies, this development reconfigures the balances within energy markets.

On March 20, 2025, Elon Musk spoke live from Austin in an attempt to contain the storm shaking Tesla. As the stock collapses on the market and criticism intensifies, the CEO played the card of appeasement and loyalty, and relied on an offensive speech to maintain internal cohesion and reassure about the group’s future.

Bitcoin is wavering, experiencing a loss of over 20% since its all-time high, reviving fears of a sharp reversal. However, some see it as merely a pause in an ongoing cycle. For Timothy Peterson, this decline remains moderate compared to previous bear markets and fits into a classic consolidation phase rather than a structural collapse.

Bitcoin wavers after its surge beyond 100,000 dollars. The ongoing correction rekindles tensions in the markets, fueling doubts about the strength of the bullish trend. While the threshold of 65,000 dollars resurfaces in analysts' projections, the specter of a reversal looms. Between hopes of consolidation and fears of a bearish cycle, uncertainty prevails.

Normandy could soon host the first bitcoin mining farm in France, financed by the Sultanate of Oman. This unique project, at the intersection of energy, technological, and geopolitical issues, crystallizes French ambitions in the digital economy. At a time when energy sovereignty is becoming central, this initiative raises questions about the role that France wants to play in the global crypto ecosystem.

The United Arab Emirates, now members of the BRICS, will invest 1.4 trillion dollars in the United States over ten years. Announced after a meeting with Donald Trump, this maneuver reshapes global balances. Between technological ambition, diplomatic calculation, and projection of influence, Abu Dhabi is shaking up the lines of a world now structured by variable geometry economic alliances.

The end of the endless legal battle between the SEC and Ripple surprised no one, as investors had already anticipated this withdrawal due to a pro-crypto shift driven by the Trump administration. While the announcement marked the closure of one of the sector's most emblematic legal cases, the markets had already priced in this outcome well before it was officially announced.

Ethereum ETFs pave the way for broader institutional adoption, but remain incomplete. According to Robbie Mitchnick of BlackRock, their main drawback lies in the absence of staking, a pillar of yield on Ethereum. This lack could limit their competitiveness against direct investment strategies, calling into question their ability to meet the expectations of professional investors.