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In his recent intervention, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar sought to dispel any ambiguity about India's position regarding the dollar: "there is no policy on our part aimed at replacing the dollar. At the end of the day, the dollar as a reserve currency is a source of international economic stability."

In the ruthless world of crypto, being listed on a platform like Binance can propel a project towards success. However, Pi Network faces a categorical rejection from the exchange giant, raising questions about its transparency and viability. This decision casts doubts on the future of the project and highlights the growing demands of platforms towards new cryptocurrencies.

The battle between Ripple and the SEC lasted four years, plunging the crypto market into increasing uncertainty. Thus, investors remained skeptical, while XRP faced constant pressure on its legitimacy. Against all odds, the SEC dropped its lawsuits, a decision perceived as a historic victory for Ripple and a decisive turning point for its native token.

Tensions between Washington and Brussels are taking a disturbing turn. While transatlantic trade represents a colossal market of $9.5 trillion, the new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump risk upsetting an already fragile balance. A trade war between the two economic powers could lead to increased production costs, a drastic drop in trade, and growing instability for businesses.

Is the bitcoin market entering a phase of prolonged retreat? This is the question that is stirring the crypto community after the shocking statement from Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant. Indeed, known for his precise on-chain analyses, he claimed on the social network X (formerly Twitter) that the bitcoin bull cycle is over. This radical shift in rhetoric is all the more surprising given that he asserted as recently as early March that the bull run was still in place, although slowed down.

The battle for crypto custody is intensifying. Ripple Labs, a key player in cross-border payments with XRP, takes a new step by filing the trademark "Ripple Custody." This application reflects a clear ambition: to expand its influence beyond transactions and target the strategic sector of institutional custody, a booming market fueled by growing demand from investors and the rise of crypto ETFs.

The forecasts of major financial institutions are often scrutinized closely by investors. Indeed, when a renowned bank like Standard Chartered drastically lowers its price target for Ethereum (ETH), the news does not go unnoticed. From a marked optimism of 10,000 dollars for 2025, the bank has reduced its estimate to 4,000 dollars, which is more than a halving of its previous anticipation.

Amid revolutionary announcements, technological evolutions, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground of regulatory and economic challenges. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.

Buying a property without a significant down payment is an increasingly difficult challenge, especially for first-time buyers. While mortgage rates continue to exceed 3%, and new prices remain high despite the crisis, the government is expanding access conditions for zero-interest loans (PTZ) starting from April 1, 2025. This is a new initiative that pertains to two lesser-known schemes that allow purchasing a home at a lower cost and spreading out the acquisition.

Financial markets are wobbling, investors are worried, and cryptocurrencies are undergoing another unstable period. At the heart of this turmoil, one name keeps coming up: Donald Trump. According to several analysts and market observers, the American president is allegedly pursuing a strategy aimed at deliberately weakening financial markets in order to pressure the Federal Reserve (Fed) to lower interest rates. A hypothesis that, while dramatic, is based on public statements and concerning economic signals.

The crypto market is going through a turbulent period marked by a brutal correction of bitcoin and massive capital outflows. With a decline of over 18% from its historic peak of $106,000 in December 2024, some investors are already talking about the most painful cycle in bitcoin's history. However, for seasoned players in the industry, this scenario is nothing new. Even darker periods have marked the evolution of the crypto market, and many see this correction as a temporary adjustment rather than a lasting collapse.

Bitcoin, fueled by post-election euphoria, reached a peak of $108,000 before falling below $80,000. Global economic instability and rising trade tensions contribute to increased volatility. Despite pro-crypto rhetoric, Donald Trump is adopting a protectionist policy that worries investors. Amid fears of recession and monetary uncertainty, the crypto market wavers in the face of macroeconomic turmoil.

Trade wars are reshaping the global economy. They impact entire industries and reconfigure strategic balances. Among the companies directly affected, Tesla finds itself on the front line facing the new tariff measures imposed by Donald Trump. Tesla, for which China is the second-largest market after the United States, could pay a heavy price for this economic escalation.