Alex LeRoux
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Editor-in-Chief for CoinAcademy.
Curious and passionate about innovation, cryptocurrencies attracted me in 2017 while NFTs absorbed me in 2021.
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In a recent article published on October 16 on the Lido blog, the multi-chain staking solution announced a…
Bitcoin Soars and Crashes on Misinformation
Bitcoin has recently experienced a turbulent period, going from $27,900 to $30,000 within a few minutes, only to…
October 16, 2023
Olky’s Web3 Initiatives: Expanding Their Presence in the European Fintech Landscape
The Olky Group, based in Luxembourg and France, is embarking on new initiatives to expand its footprint in…
October 16, 2023
SEC Chooses Not to Appeal in Grayscale Case
In just a few months, the SEC will finally render its verdict on various Bitcoin ETF applications from…
October 14, 2023
EU Regulator Warns About Risks of DeFi
In recent days, numerous reports have been published about the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The latest one? A report from…
October 14, 2023
WOO Repurchases Shares and Tokens After Three Arrows Capital Disappearance
In light of recent events surrounding the once-prominent hedge fund, Three Arrows Capital (3AC), the cryptocurrency exchange WOO…
October 11, 2023
FCA Imposes Strict Restrictions on Rebuilding Society
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed strict restrictions on Rebuilding Society, the partner chosen by Binance…
October 10, 2023
EtherMail Airdrop Guide
EtherMail plans to distribute EMT tokens to all users who accumulate points during the testing phase, upon the…
October 10, 2023
Jobbio: Your Partner for Web3 Recruitment
Welcome to the ninth edition of CoinJobs, your article series dedicated to guiding you through the opportunities and…
October 9, 2023
Sui Network Allocates 117 Million SUI for Future Development
While waiting for the return of good days in the blockchain and cryptocurrency market, some projects continue to…
October 8, 2023
Yuga Labs Announces Layoffs in Response to Challenging Market Conditions
The current bear market is a challenging time for companies in the crypto and NFT market, as evidenced…
October 7, 2023
Opening of SBF Trial
The true trial of Sam Bankman-Fried begins today with the opening statements. What can we expect from today’s…
October 4, 2023
Exploring Opportunities in Web3
Welcome to the seventh edition of CoinJobs, your series of articles dedicated to guiding you through employment opportunities…
October 4, 2023
Co-founder of Three Arrows Capital Arrested in Singapore
More than a year after the bankruptcy of investment fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), one of its co-founders…
September 30, 2023
Buenos Aires to Provide Identity Documents through Blockchain Wallets
In a historic integration of blockchain with bureaucratic processes, Buenos Aires, the lively capital of Argentina, will provide…
September 29, 2023
Discover the Celestia Airdrop Eligibility and How to Claim
If you haven’t heard of the Celestia platform, you might have come across it for the first time…
September 28, 2023
Investors Acquire FTX Debts Amid Credit Boom
In an unprecedented turn of events, renowned credit investors such as Silver Point Capital, Diameter Capital Partners, and…
September 25, 2023
Brian Armstrong Opposes AI Regulation
Artificial intelligence continues to assert itself as an inevitable element of the future of our society. At the…
September 24, 2023
JP Morgan Expresses Impatience with Ethereum’s Progress
Is the traditional finance sector tired of the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector? As the bear market persists, the…
September 23, 2023
Google Expands Blockchain Data Analytics Service
The giant digital company Google continues to be greatly attracted to blockchain technology. After delving into its web3…
September 23, 2023
The Collapse of FTX: A Crypto Giant’s Demise
Looking Back on the Collapse of a Giant It’s safe to say that the year 2022 was notably…
September 19, 2023
Bubblemaps: Pioneering Blockchain Research and Due Diligence Through Engaging Visuals
In a sector where there is high demand for simple and insightful blockchain intelligence, Bubblemaps is positioning itself…
September 18, 2023
FTX Users Receive Update on Restructuring: Reopening the Claims Portal
FTX Users Receive Update on Restructuring: Reopening the Claims Portal Former users of FTX have just received reassuring…
September 17, 2023
Controversy Arises Over Composition of Jury for Upcoming SBF Trial
The hour is approaching for Sam Bankman-Fried. Nearly a year after the announcement of the bankruptcy of FTX…
September 16, 2023
Gemini Accuses DCG and Genesis of Deceiving Creditors
Gemini Accuses DCG and Genesis of Deceiving Creditors Digital Currency Group (DCG) is edging towards a solution to…
September 16, 2023
Ethereum Launches Testnet Holesky on First Anniversary of The Merge
On the occasion of the first anniversary of The Merge, Ethereum developers have launched a new testnet called…
September 16, 2023
Unusual Bitcoin Transaction: $500k Fees for $2,000 Transfer
In an unusual turn of events, the crypto world witnessed an aberration on September 10th – a Bitcoin…
September 15, 2023
Binance.US Undergoing Notable Executive Changes Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
In a context evoking increased volatility in the cryptocurrency exchange platform sector, Binance.US is undergoing notable changes in…
September 15, 2023
Vitalik Buterin Falls Victim to Hack: Lessons in Blockchain Security
No one is immune to a hack, not even the creator of one of the most important blockchains…
September 10, 2023
SBF’s Lawyers Striving to Release Their Client
Weeks away from SBF’s trial, the former FTX CEO’s lawyers are still maneuvering to get their client out…
September 10, 2023
Binance’s New Strategy and CZ’s Response on Twitter
Since the beginning of 2023, Binance has been under the surveillance of almost every country in which its…
September 9, 2023
SEC Crypto War Continues
The month of September is definitely proving to be an obstacle course for the US financial watchdog. Constantly…
September 9, 2023
BRICS Summit: Major Revelations and Expansion Plans
BRICS Summit 2023: Major Revelations and Expansion Plans Johannesburg has been the focal point of international discussions this…
September 7, 2023
Arkham Intelligence Uncovers Grayscale’s Holdings: Second-Largest Cryptocurrency Entity
The blockchain analysis specialist, Arkham Intelligence, has announced the discovery of addresses belonging to the titan Grayscale. With…
September 7, 2023
XTB: A Guide to the Trading Platform and Account Opening
The finance sector is constantly evolving. As the popularity of the industry continues to grow, the historic online…
September 6, 2023
The OpBNB Airdrop: A Step-by-Step Guide to Eligibility
The OpBNB Airdrop: How to Participate and What You Need to Know The OpBNB network has already made…
September 6, 2023
Fungible Apparel x NFT Factory: Redefining Fashion and NFTs
Fungible Apparel and NFT Factory: A Partnership Redefining Fashion and NFT Interaction In the dynamic world of blockchain,…
September 6, 2023
Revolutionizing Web3 Recruitment: CoinAcademy Partners with Jobbio and Amply
Revolutionizing Web3 Recruitment: CoinAcademy Partners with Jobbio and Amply In an ever-evolving ecosystem, CoinAcademy, your go-to source for…
September 5, 2023
Token Terminal Airdrop: Key Information
In this article, our attention will turn to the “Token Terminal” project, which continues to grow and increase…
September 5, 2023
Surfin’ Bitcoin in Biarritz: Unveiling the Insights from Media Merge
‘Surfin’ Bitcoin in Biarritz: The Third Edition of Media Merge’ The ‘Surfin’ Bitcoin in Biarritz’ event witnessed the…
September 5, 2023
The Anticipated Base Airdrop: How to Qualify
Base is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated Airdrops at the moment. Although nothing has been officially announced…
September 5, 2023
The Battle Rages On Between Ripple and the SEC
The battle between Ripple and the SEC is in full swing. A few weeks after suffering a significant…
September 4, 2023
Vitalik Buterin Sells All His MakerDAO (MKR) Tokens
After the publication of an article on the future of MakerDAO by its co-founder, Rune Christensen, Vitalik Buterin…
September 3, 2023
MakerDAO Founder Falls in Love with Solana
The aftermath of FTX’s bankruptcy has left Solana in a particularly delicate situation. Subject to user skepticism due…
September 2, 2023
Navigating the NFT Renaissance: The Return of Mintmade
In 2017, Mintmade was founded as a survival show on the blockchain. It has evolved from its origins…
September 1, 2023
CryptoWallet Launches Airdrop Campaign: Earn Rewards in $SPEND Tokens
Pursuit of Airdrops: CryptoWallet Launches Its Own Airdrop If you’re on the lookout for airdrops, then a new…
August 29, 2023
PEPE: The Controversial Meme Coin and Its Rug Pull Saga
Meme coins are gaining popularity in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. However, the fragility of their fundamentals and the opportunism…
August 27, 2023
Binance Removes Russian Banks from P2P Service
After the recent revelations by the Wall Street Journal regarding the alleged links between Binance and its Russian…
August 27, 2023
Crypto’s Failure to Harness Innovation for Society
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a report on cryptocurrencies and explains that the technology has…
July 13, 2023
BNB Chain Hackvolution: Unleashing the Power of opBNB and Greenfield
BNB Chain’s Hackvolution is receiving support from COMBO, Google Cloud, CyberConnect, Hooked Protocol, and Ultiverse, as well as…
July 13, 2023
Former Celsius Network CEO Arrested and SEC Files Lawsuit
The former CEO of Celsius Network – Alex Mashinsky – has been arrested Thursday morning, according to a…
July 13, 2023
LBRY Inc: Closing Shop After Losing Case Against SEC
LBRY Inc – the firm that’s responsible for developing the LBRY Protocol – announced that it will be…
July 13, 2023
SEC Expected to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF
Mike Novogratz – a prominent bitcoin supporter and founder of Galaxy Digital – believes the US Securities and…
July 13, 2023
Crypto Inflows to Criminal Addresses Decline, but Ransomware Crimes Rise
Crypto Inflows to Criminal Addresses Decline, but Ransomware Crimes Rise Crypto inflows to known criminal addresses are down…
July 12, 2023
Chainlink Partners with MarketAcross to Support Startups in BUILD Program
Chainlink Labs, a Web3 services provider and developer of data oracle solution Chainlink, has partnered with blockchain public…
July 12, 2023
Europe’s Premiere Interchain Builders Conference Returns to Paris
Europe’s Premiere Interchain Builders Conference Returns to Paris [PRESS RELEASE – Paris, France, July 11th, 2023] Nebular Summit,…
July 11, 2023
Sega Revamps Strategy: Changes Ahead for Blockchain Gaming
Sega Changes Its Approach to Blockchain Gaming Sega, one of Japan’s leading game developers, has recently revealed its…
July 11, 2023
Dubai Regulators Crack Down on BitOasis Crypto Exchange
Dubai Regulators Crack Down on BitOasis Crypto Exchange On July 10, the Emirate’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)…
July 11, 2023
Global Interest Surges in BRICS Summit and Expanding Membership
Set to take place in less than two months, the upcoming BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, scheduled for August…
July 10, 2023
Swaap Launches V2 Protocol for DeFi Market Making
[PRESS RELEASE – Paris, France, July 10th, 2023] Leveraging its successful $4.5m fundraising, Swaap launches its v2 protocol,…
July 10, 2023
BTC and Altcoins Market Update: Situated at $30K, Altcoins Experience a Red Day
Monday starts on a similar note as the entire weekend went, with BTC sitting still at around $30,000.…
July 10, 2023
Bolivian President Calls for De-Dollarization and Diversification
Bolivian President Calls for De-Dollarization and Diversification Bolivian President Luis Arce called for the de-dollarization and the diversification…
July 10, 2023
FBI Investigates Kraken Founder for Alleged Cyberstalking
The FBI Investigates Jesse Powell, Founder of Kraken, for Alleged Cyberstalking The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted…
July 7, 2023
OKX’s Signal Trading: Enhancing the Crypto Trading Experience
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, July 6th, 2023] OKX’s Signal Trading: Bridging the Gap in Crypto Trading OKX,…
July 6, 2023
BlackRock CEO Discusses Spot Bitcoin ETF
Praising Crypto (Bitcoin) Larry Fink – Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock – raised hopes that his company’s recent…
July 6, 2023
Celsius Crypto Platform Under Investigation
Investigations into Celsius’ Business Practices Three days after Celsius imploded on the 13th of July 2022, the CFTC,…
July 6, 2023
Aave Proposal: Fate of $3 Million in the Protocol’s Treasury
A new Aave proposal took place to decide the fate of $3 million in the protocol’s treasury. The…
July 6, 2023
Hong Kong’s Proposal for a Stablecoin to Compete with Major Cryptocurrencies
On July 4, the Vice President of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Cai Wensheng, penned a…
July 5, 2023
Mark Cuban Slams SEC for Crypto Regulation Mistakes
Mark Cuban, a Shark Tank star and owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, has slammed the U.S.…
July 5, 2023
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Push for Increased Use of National Currencies in Settlements
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pushed for the increased use of national currencies…
July 5, 2023
BRC69 Token Standard: Enhancing Efficiency of Ordinal Inscriptions on Bitcoin
While Ordinal inscriptions continue to rise, nearing the 15 million range, a new token standard was revealed on…
July 5, 2023
Winklevoss Demands Action from DCG’s Silbert
Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder and president of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, has given Barry Silbert, the founder and CEO…
July 4, 2023
Bitcoin Sees Consecutive Green Quarters in 2023
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen positive returns for two consecutive quarters, ending the first half of 2023 in green,…
July 4, 2023
Thailand Implements Crypto Risk Warning for Investors
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has announced new guidelines that will require digital asset service providers to warn…
July 4, 2023
TRON Welcomes First Real World Asset Product: stUSDT
Today, the TRON ecosystem welcomes its first Real World Asset (RWA) product, stUSDT, which is operating through the…
July 4, 2023
UK Economy Gets Boost From Regulation of Crypto Assets and Stablecoins
Rocket Boost for UK Economy On June 28, King Charles III granted Royal Assent to a landmark bill…
June 30, 2023
Javier Milei Advances Dollarization Plan in Argentina
Javier Milei, a liberal presidential candidate in Argentina, stated recently that he has the funds needed for the…
June 30, 2023
Paxos Partners with Mercado Libre to Bring USDP Stablecoin to Mexico
Blockchain fintech company Paxos has partnered with online marketplace Mercado Libre to bring the Pax Dollar (USDP) stablecoin…
June 30, 2023
FTX Halts Sale of Stake in AI Startup Anthropic
Failed crypto exchange FTX has unexpectedly halted the sale of its stake in the artificial intelligence (AI) startup…
June 30, 2023
Cryptocurrency Market Update – July
Ethereum (ETH) After a significant rally from $1,660, Ethereum failed to move above $1,930 while the overall market…
June 29, 2023
Dark Web Administrator Extradited to U.S. to Face Drug Market Charges
The suspected administrator of the Monopoly Market darknet marketplace has been extradited from Austria to face charges in…
June 29, 2023
Islamic Coin Secures $200 Million from ABO Digital
Islamic coin, the “Sharia-compliant” digital asset, has secured $200 million from ABO Digital, the digital asset investment arm…
June 29, 2023
Judge Denies Binance’s Motion Against SEC
Binance’s attempt to prevent the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from making public statements alleging that the…
June 29, 2023
FTX Stake in Anthropic Sale Freeze
On June 28, it was reported that the investment bank acting as an adviser to FTX, informed bidders…
June 28, 2023
Shanghai Clearing House Announces Support for Digital Yuan
The Shanghai Clearing House, Asia’s first counterparty clearing institution, announced support for payments made with the digital yuan…
June 28, 2023
New Memecoin PEPE (BEP20) Launches on BNB Chain
A New Memecoin, PEPE (BEP20), Launches on BNB Chain A new memecoin called PEPE is set to launch…
June 28, 2023
OKX Launches ‘Nitro Spreads’ for Institutional Traders
OKX, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, has launched a new…
June 27, 2023
Bybit Crypto Exchange Expands Operations with Cyprus License Acquisition
Prominent crypto exchange Bybit has expanded its operations by obtaining a license to operate a crypto exchange and…
June 26, 2023
Seoul Meta Week 2023: Asia’s Leading Web3 and Metaverse Conference
Seoul Meta Week 2023, Asia’s leading conference on Web3 and Metaverse, is gearing up to take place at…
June 26, 2023
The Sluggish Crypto Market: Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain $31K While Ripple Falls from $0.5
The Sluggish Crypto Market: Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain $31K While Ripple Falls from $0.5 Bitcoin Price Unable to…
June 26, 2023
50 Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Crypto Mining Operation in Libya
Around 50 Chinese nationals have reportedly been apprehended by Libyan authorities following allegations of running a cryptocurrency mining…
June 26, 2023
FTX Files Lawsuit Against Hedge Funds for Spurious Investment
In a bid to recover as many assets as possible and potentially even reboot FTX, the bankrupt exchanges’…
June 23, 2023
Bitcoin remains stable at $30k as Ethereum sees minor pullback
Bitcoin Holds Stable Around $30k, Ethereum Sees Minor Retracement Bitcoin remained above the $30,000 level on Friday, as…
June 23, 2023
Weekly Update: Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Dogecoin & Shiba Inu Prices Surge
This week, cryptocurrency investors witnessed a surge in prices of some of the most popular digital coins, including…
June 23, 2023
Regulating Crypto Conglomerates Requires International Cooperation, Says Bank of France Governor
Regulating Crypto Conglomerates Requires International Cooperation, Says Bank of France Governor The head of the central bank of…
June 19, 2023
Bitcoin Dominance Jumps as Altcoins Stumble
BTC Dominance Soars as Altcoins Stumble The dominance of Bitcoin on CoinMarketCap (CMC) has crossed the 48% mark,…
June 19, 2023
Crypto Exchanges Adapt and Overcome Following FTX Collapse
Exchanges like Bybit, Kraken, and Bitget have boosted their trading volumes during the first half of 2023 following…
June 19, 2023
JPMorgan Talks About Future of US Dollar Amid China’s Rise
JPMorgan’s strategists have explained that even if China overtakes the U.S. as the world’s largest economy around 2030,…
June 19, 2023
BTC and Altcoins Plummet after Fed Halts Key Interest Rate Hikes
Bitcoin took a sharp turn south shortly after the US Fed’s announcement about pausing interest rate hikes, dropping…
June 15, 2023
Bittrex Receives Withdrawal Approval From Judge Shannon
The US Affiliate of Bittrex, the cryptocurrency platform, is reportedly going to allow user withdrawals from June 15.…
June 15, 2023