Laurent Pignot

Nakamoto's coefficient: The ultimate decentralizing weapon?

Followers of the cryptosphere will recognize the name of the inventor of Bitcoin in the title of this article. Looking at Satoshi Nakamoto's writings, we can see that the decentralized nature of a blockchain network is, according to him (or them), essential to creating an efficient, reliable, secure and tamper-proof infrastructure, while eliminating the need for trust (trustless). Moreover, beyond Bitcoin, the notion of decentralization has become a marketing argument for a good number of crypto-blockchain projects seeking to capitalize on the anarcho-libertarian ethos instilled by the mysterious creator(s) of the digital currency launched in 2009. But how do you calculate the decentralized nature of a blockchain?

May 29, 2024 at 11:58 am

ETF Bitcoin Spot in Hong Kong, is it a flop? - Crypto Recap

Six new Spot ETFs, three based on bitcoin (BTC) and three on ether (ETH), were launched in Hong Kong on April 30. However, trading volume remains relatively low compared with expectations. We come back to this in the Crypto Review, after this week's essential news.

May 16, 2024 at 05:02 pm

Stablecoins trickle down to institutional investors - Crypto Recap

Stablecoins represent a market worth over $150 billion. Faster settlements, optimized cash management and cross-border payments: these features are attracting institutional investors to these cryptocurrencies, which do not fluctuate (well, in principle). We return to this topic in the Crypto Review, after this week's essential news.

April 26, 2024 at 12:06 pm

Hong Kong approves Bitcoin Spot ETFs - Crypto Recap

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved Spot ETFs for bitcoin and ether, according to local sources, marking a significant step towards the institutionalization of these crypto-assets in the region, and perhaps anticipating more profound changes in mainland China. We come back to this in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

April 19, 2024 at 12:25 pm

Telegram: The messaging platform's crypto explodes - Crypto Recap

Toncoin (TON), the digital currency of messaging platform Telegram, has experienced phenomenal growth, climbing more than 180% since the beginning of March. This surge has propelled TON into the ranks of the giants in terms of valuation. We come back to this in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

April 12, 2024 at 05:29 pm

Ethereum: Soon to be reclassified as a security? Crypto Recap

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering classifying ether, Ethereum's native token, as a security. Such a change of direction could shake the cryptocurrency ecosystem to its core. We come back to this in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

March 28, 2024 at 06:13 pm

BlackRock launches tokenization on Ethereum - Crypt On It

BlackRock, the global asset management giant, is breaking new ground once again with the creation of the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund. In partnership with Securitize, this initiative seems to mark a turning point towards the tokenization of real assets, known in the industry as RWAs (Real-World Assets). We come back to this in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

March 21, 2024 at 12:58 pm

The explosion of AI-linked cryptocurrencies - Crypto Recap

We're living an era where blockchain technology is embracing artificial intelligence, Crypto-IA tokens are all the rage, and are mainly driven by the successes of giants like Nvidia and the advances of OpenAI. But are these cryptocurrencies really up to the challenge of technological upheaval? We come back to this in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

March 14, 2024 at 05:29 pm

Bitcoin: Towards new heights - Crypto Recap

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $69,250 this week. This momentum has naturally been boosted by the introduction of Bitcoin Spot ETFs, which have drastically increased demand for BTC. With evolving regulatory frameworks and increased commitment from traditional financial institutions, such as BlackRock's inclusion of bitcoin in its fund, the cryptosphere could be on the cusp of a new era. We come back to this in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

March 07, 2024 at 05:57 pm

Bitcoin at $62,000, closing in on its all-time high

Trading at around $62,000, bitcoin is fast approaching its all-time high of November 2021, when the digital currency reached $69,000. So what explains this meteoric rise? We come back to this in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

February 29, 2024 at 06:27 pm

Satoshi Nakamoto on trial: The Wright case

In a high-profile legal drama that has captured the attention of the finance and cryptocurrency industries, Craig Steven Wright, an Australian who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of bitcoin, faces a whirlwind of legal scrutiny and challenges. Accusations of forgery, fraud and intimidation tactics We come back to this in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

February 23, 2024 at 06:35 pm

Ethereum: Ultra-dependent on Geth - Crypt On It

Almost 80% of all Ethereum validators, including those relying on the leading staking services Coinbase and Binance, are entirely dependent on a single software client, known as Geth. A technical problem or bug in Geth could have catastrophic consequences for the network. We come back to this in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

February 16, 2024 at 06:10 pm

Innovation or interruption? - Crypto Recap

The Solana blockchain stopped working for four hours on Tuesday. Despite its rapid growth and innovative approach to blockchain technology, Solana's repeated problems and the extended beta phase of its core network raise questions about its stability. We come back to this in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

February 09, 2024 at 12:38 pm

Tether: A cash machine that runs on stablecoins - Crypto Recap

In the fascinating industry of crypto-assets, Tether (USDT) has taken the lion's share in 2023, with performances that would make even the largest financial institutions green with envy. With a USDT capitalization flirting with the $100 billion mark, this stablecoin giant has crushed the competition. We come back to this in Crypto Analysis, after this week's essential news.

February 02, 2024 at 05:47 pm

How is GBTC contributing to Bitcoin's downfall? - Crypto Recap

The introduction of bitcoin cash exchange-traded funds (ETFs) marked a turning point in the cryptosphere, but not in the way we had anticipated. Since their approval, the bitcoin price has suffered a 15% fall. The sale of shares in Grayscale's GBTC has fuelled this trend. How did this happen? We come back to this in Crypto Analysis after the week's essential news.

January 26, 2024 at 05:46 pm

After bankruptcy, Core Scientific plans return to Nasdaq - Crypto Recap

Core Scientific, a major player in bitcoin mining, is preparing its big return to the Nasdaq after officially filing for bankruptcy at the end of 2022. How is the company making a major comeback? We come back to this in the Crypto Analysis after the week's essential news.

January 22, 2024 at 12:15 pm

Bitcoin: Rally and controversy - Crypto Recap

The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency industry, a hot topic that will inevitably invite itself to the Christmas dinner table. Amidst the toasts and turkey, conversations could quickly turn to BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF, and the legal scandals that have implicated industry leaders. What do you need to know before you pop the champagne? We come back to this in Cryptic Analysis, after the essential news.

December 22, 2023 at 01:45 pm

BlackRock facilitates banks' access to Bitcoin ETF - Crypto Recap

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has revised its application to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for bitcoin spot. This strategic adjustment aims to streamline the process for Wall Street banks, allowing them to engage more directly with the cryptosphere, and specifically with the financial behemoth's Bitcoin ETF. We come back to this in Crypto Analysis, after the essential news.

December 15, 2023 at 06:34 pm

Bitcoin gives you wings - Crypto Recap

Amid the whispers of Wall Street and the echoes of the trading floor, bitcoin is once again the stuff of financial analysts' fantasies. While many predicted a long descent into hell a little over a year ago in the wake of the FTX collapse, the digital currency is back on everyone's lips after rising by over 60% in a month and a half. We come back to this in Cryptic Analysis, after this week's essential news.

December 08, 2023 at 05:11 pm

The race for tokenization: It's happening in Asia - Crypto Recap

In Asia, Singapore and Hong Kong are emerging as key players in the promising field of tokenization. The two financial centers are strategically positioning themselves to capitalize on this innovative market, which is expected to peak at $5,000 billion by 2030. We come back to this in the Crypto analysis, after this week's essential news.

December 01, 2023 at 05:07 pm

Worldcoin: Innovation or Hype?

OpenAI, a forerunner in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including the inescapable ChatGPT, now occupies a prominent place in the world of technology. Unless you've been on a pilgrimage to the Tibetan mountains over the past few months, you can't have missed an article mentioning the man everyone is talking about, especially Microsoft: Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI. But the young American, who is approaching 40, has also made an excursion into the cryptosphere. Does Worldcoin ring a bell? A crypto project decried by many, but adored by some investors, not necessarily for its intrinsic value, but rather because Altman is behind it.

November 30, 2023 at 06:27 pm