Laurent Pignot

Amazon reportedly eyeing Globalstar to accelerate its low-Earth orbit ambitions (FT)

According to the Financial Times, Amazon is in talks to acquire satellite operator Globalstar, in a move that remains uncertain but strategic as it seeks to challenge SpaceX and its Starlink network.

April 02, 2026 at 10:39 am

Amazon said to be eyeing Globalstar to speed its push into low Earth orbit (FT)

According to the Financial Times, Amazon is in talks to buy satellite operator Globalstar, a deal that remains uncertain but strategically important as it seeks to compete with SpaceX and its Starlink network.

April 02, 2026 at 09:26 am

Why Circle has plunged 25% in a week

Shares in Circle - the issuer of the $78bn market-cap USDC - fell by approximately about a quarter last week, just as Washington, D.C. lawmakers were drafting a compromise text on the future of stablecoins.

March 31, 2026 at 11:19 am

Currencies: Between Hopes of De-escalation and Energy Realities

Markets are navigating a pivotal phase where geopolitics dictate the tempo, while the real economy remains resilient. The conflict with Iran continues to set the tone, based on a simple equation: as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained, oil remains the primary risk factor.

March 30, 2026 at 11:40 am

Major Indices Dive into the Red Since the Iran Conflict Began

Markets have been falling since the beginning of March. At best, they are bouncing fitfully on the back of rumors.

March 26, 2026 at 11:03 pm

When gold no longer protects… and investors bail out

War, surging oil prices and global uncertainty: all the ingredients were in place to send gold soaring. And yet, the exact opposite has happened.

March 25, 2026 at 01:50 pm

The 28th State: How the EU is Creating a New Corporate Frontier

The European Union consists of 27 Member States. However, a 28th, a virtual state, may soon emerge. This Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a proposal dubbed "EU Inc," designed as an optional "28th regime": a harmonized corporate law framework at the European level that would complement national systems without replacing them. This long-standing concept, which has been debated for decades, has been repeatedly derailed by European capitals which fear that it might facilitate tax evasion and social dumping.

March 18, 2026 at 10:38 pm

Bitcoin Reborn Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

In just a few days, Bitcoin has caught its second wind. While war has reignited fear, the queen of cryptos has staged a spectacular $10,000 rebound. Beneath the apparent volatility, one question remains: a simple dead cat bounce… or the gradual return of a true bullish dynamic?

March 18, 2026 at 09:59 am

Kraken Connects Directly to the Federal Reserve

A historic boundary has just fallen: the crypto platform Kraken has plugged directly into the payment rails of the US Federal Reserve. This is unprecedented in the short history of the cryptosphere. This precedent brings digital assets one step closer to the heart of the American monetary system.

March 16, 2026 at 10:30 am

Iranian chaos is playing into the Kremlin's hands

The Middle East is on fire, and Russia is breathing easier. A surge in oil prices and a loosening of sanctions are giving fresh oxygen to the Kremlin's war economy.

March 10, 2026 at 01:24 pm

Gas prices surge… and Europe is playing with fire

A targeted attack, a blocked strait, and the entire global gas market is set on fire. In 48 hours, the TTF gas price has doubled-a stark reminder of how Europe remains at the mercy of global market balances. Here is what it means.

March 04, 2026 at 11:06 am

Half of the bitcoins in circulation are underwater

Bitcoin is down 26% since the start of 2026, and nearly 50% from its all-time high of $126,000 reached in October 2025. How are crypto investors behaving in this kind of environment? A closer look at the latest trends.

March 02, 2026 at 01:47 pm

Half of bitcoins in circulation are down

With bitcoin down 26% since the start of 2026, and nearly 50% from its all-time high of $126,000 in October 2025, the pain is starting to bite for crypto investors. Beyond macroeconomic factors, let's lift the lid on the Bitcoin network to look at trends directly on-chain.

March 02, 2026 at 10:07 am

Asia is comfortably outperforming Wall Street in 2026

The performance gap between Asian and Western equities is widening in 2026. In Seoul, the Kospi has soared 44%, for example. Meanwhile, in Taipei, the TWSE has +25% an finally, in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 is up +16%. Against a US market seen as expensive and heavily reliant on a handful of mega-caps, Asia looks like a dynamic and diversified alternative - at least on the surface.

February 25, 2026 at 02:06 pm

The Arctic could become Beijing's biggest geopolitical win

At the top of the world, where the ice is retreating, Beijing is moving in. While the major Western powers squabble over American imperialism in Greenland, China is already drawing its lines on the Arctic map. A closer look at the Middle Kingdom's polar manoeuvres.

February 23, 2026 at 12:17 pm

Strategy is now worth less than its bitcoin treasury

Yesterday, crypto treasuries looked like a machine for amplifying the bull run. Today, the market is flipping the premium: some of these stocks now trade below the value of their bitcoins. The most emblematic case? Strategy, Michael Saylor's giant.

February 18, 2026 at 11:00 am

China's industrial juggernaut threatens Europe's manufacturing heartland

In just a few years, China's industrial rise has become a systemic threat to Europe's productive base. What was once merely the "world's workshop" making low-cost goods has turned into a technology giant capable of taking on Europe on its own turf.

February 11, 2026 at 12:49 pm

The reasons behind Bitcoin's bloodbath

With each passing week, crypto investors are hurting more. The week of January 19: -5.7%. The following week: -11.17%. This week: -12.57% so far. In four months, BTC has lost 40% of its value, or nearly $1 trillion up in smoke. What is happening in the crypto market?

February 06, 2026 at 11:50 am

Norway's sovereign wealth fund earns EUR565m a day

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund booked NOK 2,362bn in profits in one year, or around 206 billion euros - the equivalent of over EUR565m in gains per day. In 2025, Norway's sovereign wealth fund posted a performance of +15.1%. Staggering figures. Let's take a deeper dive into this outsized financial machine.

January 31, 2026 at 10:43 pm

Ledger targets IPO of over $4bn in 2026

The countdown to Ledger's stockmarket debut has begun. After a decade of growth, marked by both successes and turbulence, Ledger is preparing to clear a hurdle that few crypto start-ups can afford.

January 26, 2026 at 10:50 am

Crypto at Walmart: real adoption or an illusion?

The American retail giant has begun a Web3 pivot: since January 2026, it has been accepting cryptocurrencies to pay for purchases-at least indirectly, via its mobile app. This is the first time a retailer of this scale has integrated digital assets into its payment system, underscoring the arrival of bitcoin and its peers in the day-to-day lives of millions of Americans.

January 13, 2026 at 08:28 pm