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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The Danish government plans to introduce a tax on unrealized crypto gains starting in early 2025, which means…
Tesla Retains Bitcoin Assets Despite Transfer
Tesla’s Bitcoin Assets Remain Intact Despite Large Transfer to Anonymous Wallets Tesla has not sold its Bitcoin assets…
October 24, 2024
France’s National Assembly Confirms Increase in Flat Tax Rate
L’Assemblée nationale confirms increase in the Flat Tax rate to 37.2% for incomes over €250,000 for single individuals…
October 23, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs Record Net Outflows After a Week of Inflows
After a week of strong capital inflows, US Bitcoin Spot ETFs saw a return to negative net flows…
October 23, 2024
The Clash of Ideologies: Saylor vs. Buterin in the Debate on Regulated Bitcoin Custody
Michael Saylor: Regulated Bitcoin Custody is Safer, Critics Labelled ‘Crypto-Anarchist Paranoiacs’ Vitalik Buterin Reacts Strongly Michael Saylor, founder…
October 23, 2024
Nigeria Drops Charges Against Binance Employee
The Nigerian government drops charges against Binance employee, Tigran Gambaryan The Nigerian government has decided to drop all…
October 23, 2024
Tokenization: Innovation or Threat to Financial Stability?
Tokenization of Real Assets: Innovation or Threat? The Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Bank for International Settlements…
October 22, 2024
Pump.Fun: A Profitable Token Creation Platform on Solana
Pump.Fun: A Profitable Token Creation Platform on Solana Since its launch in March, Pump.Fun, a token creation platform…
October 22, 2024
Rethinking the Future of the Sky Project
The Sky project, formerly known as Maker, is considering returning to its original name after just two months,…
October 22, 2024
How the US Elections Could Impact Crypto ETFs
Experts believe that a Kamala Harris presidency could slow down the approval of new crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin…
October 22, 2024
Scroll’s Token Airdrop Sparks Controversy over Distribution Fairness
Scroll Announces First Token Airdrop to Support Ecosystem Contributors The team behind Scroll, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain,…
October 21, 2024
Pump.fun Unveils Upgrades and Plans for Native Token
Pump.fun Announces Major Upgrades and Future Launch of Native Token The famous Pump.fun platform, known for deploying memecoins…
October 21, 2024
Japanese Authorities Arrest 18 People for Money Laundering Using Monero
For the first time in cryptocurrency history, Japanese authorities have successfully traced transactions made through Monero, a crypto…
October 21, 2024
Stripe Set to Acquire Bridge for $1.1 Billion: A Strategic Move in the Crypto Space
Stripe to Acquire Bridge, a Blockchain and Stablecoin Platform, for $1.1 Billion Stripe, one of the giants in…
October 21, 2024
ApeChain Launch: Catalyst for ApeCoin’s Soaring Value
ApeCoin (APE) skyrockets as ApeChain is launched by Yuga Labs The value of ApeCoin (APE), the ERC-20 token…
October 21, 2024
Bitcoin Regulation Debate: A Call for Strict Measures or an Outright Ban?
A New Report Calls for Strict Regulation or Even a Ban on Bitcoin A recent report from the…
October 21, 2024
DBS Revolutionizes Banking with Blockchain-based Services for Institutional Clients
The Singaporean Bank DBS Launches Blockchain-based Banking Services for Institutional Clients The largest bank in Singapore, DBS, has…
October 18, 2024
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Experience Inflows of Billions
US Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of over $1.85 billion this week, with an additional $470 million…
October 18, 2024
The Trump Family Claims Majority of Revenue in World Liberty Financial
Donald Trump, the perennial news-maker, is extending his influence into the cryptocurrency sector with his project World Liberty…
October 18, 2024
FBI Arrests Eric Council Jr. for Hacking SEC Account and Spreading Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet
The FBI Arrested Eric Council Jr. for Hacking SEC’s Account and Spreading a Fake Tweet about the Approval…
October 18, 2024
A Universal Tax: Impact on French Residents and Crypto Sector Players
A Universal Tax for French Residents in Tax Havens The newly adopted amendment by the National Assembly adds…
October 17, 2024
ECB Lowers Interest Rates in Response to Economic Conditions
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to lower its interest rates by 0.25%, bringing the benchmark rate…
October 17, 2024
Kraken Launches kBTC: Bringing Bitcoin to DeFi Without Conversion
Kraken Launches kBTC: Bringing Bitcoin to DeFi Without Conversion Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has…
October 17, 2024
Tax Increase in France: Impact on Crypto and Bitcoin Investments
The Flat Tax in France Set to Increase to 33% in 2025 A new amendment proposes to raise…
October 17, 2024
Robinhood Expands Offerings with Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Trading
Robinhood, the renowned trading platform, has recently confirmed its intention to expand its offerings by introducing Bitcoin and…
October 17, 2024
Radiant Capital Suffers $50 Million Dollar Hack
Radiant Capital, a decentralized lending protocol, has suffered a new hack, costing them over $50 million. According to…
October 17, 2024
Tesla Moves $760 Million Worth of Bitcoin to Unknown Wallets
Tesla has transferred approximately 11,500 BTC, equivalent to around $760 million, to unknown wallets, leaving only $6.65 in…
October 16, 2024
Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval to Convert GDLC to ETF
Grayscale Investments has filed an application with the SEC to convert its Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC)…
October 16, 2024
Donald Trump Promotes World Liberty Financial After Disappointing ICO
Former US presidential candidate Donald Trump has taken to social media to promote a new crypto project, World…
October 16, 2024
Ripple Labs Prepares to Launch RLUSD Stablecoin with Strategic Partnerships
Ripple Labs Prepares to Launch RLUSD Stablecoin with Strategic Partnerships Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP Ledger…
October 15, 2024
Merging Projects Create Singularity Finance: Revolutionizing the Tokenization of the AI Economy
Three blockchain projects, SingularityDAO, Cogito Finance, and SelfKey, have announced their merger to form the innovative Singularity Finance…
October 15, 2024
Base Surpasses Arbitrum as Leading Layer 2 Solution in TVL
Base surpasses Arbitrum to become leading Layer 2 solution in terms of TVL Developed by Coinbase, Base has…
October 15, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs See Record Inflow of Capital
Bitcoin Spot ETFs saw a remarkable comeback at the beginning of the week after a relatively quiet period.…
October 15, 2024
Ethereum’s Future Post-Merge: Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for the Network
Ethereum’s Future Post-Merge: Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for the Network Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, believes that the network…
October 14, 2024
Recall of Gaming Funds Proposed by Influential Arbitrum DAO Member
An Influential Member of Arbitrum’s DAO Proposes a Recall of $120 Million in Gaming Funds An influential member…
October 14, 2024
Ethena Labs Proposes Adding SOL Token as Collateral for USDe Stablecoin
Ethena Labs Proposes Adding SOL Token as Collateral for USDe Stablecoin Ethena Labs, the development team behind the…
October 14, 2024
Bitcoin Surges Above $64,000 Mark, Liquidates Over $100 Million of Short Positions
This morning, Bitcoin surpassed the $64,000 mark, marking an impressive start to the week for major cryptocurrencies. This…
October 14, 2024
Worldcoin Announces Partnership with Dune Analytics to Enhance Transparency and Accessibility of Data on World Chain
Worldcoin Announces Partnership with Dune Analytics to Enhance Transparency and Accessibility of Data on World Chain Worldcoin, known…
October 11, 2024
MicroStrategy: Transforming into the First Global ‘Bitcoin Bank’
MicroStrategy: Transforming into the First Global ‘Bitcoin Bank’ MicroStrategy, under the leadership of CEO Michael Saylor, is aiming…
October 11, 2024
Stripe Embraces USDC Payments: Meeting Global Demand for Crypto Solutions
Stripe Integrates USDC Payments to Meet Global Demand for Crypto Transactions Stripe, the payment service provider, recently reached…
October 11, 2024
Decentralized Prediction Platforms: The New Players in US Election Analysis
Decentralized Prediction Platforms like Polymarket Gain Importance in Political Projections Decentralized prediction platforms based on blockchain, such as…
October 11, 2024
SEC Commissioner Criticizes Cryptocurrency Policies as a Disaster
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda has described the agency’s cryptocurrency policy as a “disaster”, citing a lack of clarity…
October 11, 2024
Ripple Strengthening Ripple Custody with Real-Asset Tokenization
Ripple Enhances Ripple Custody with Real-Asset Tokenization Ripple has improved its Ripple Custody solution by introducing real-asset tokenization…
October 10, 2024
Uniswap Labs Announces Unichain: A Layer 2 Blockchain Revolution
Uniswap Labs recently announced the launch of Unichain, a layer 2 blockchain based on Optimism’s OP Stack technology…
October 10, 2024
Optimism Airdrop: Rewarding Active Users
The layer 2 Optimism continues to reward its active users by launching its fifth airdrop, distributing 10.3 million…
October 10, 2024
World Liberty Financial Integrates Aave V3 on Ethereum Mainnet
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a controversial DeFi project linked to the Trump family, has recently proposed launching its…
October 10, 2024
Crypto Market Weakness Despite US Stock Highs
The crypto market has shown signs of weakness in recent hours, with a notable drop in Bitcoin below…
October 10, 2024
The FBI’s Cryptocurrency Infiltration Operation Exposes Market Manipulation
The FBI’s Cryptocurrency Infiltration Operation Exposes Market Manipulation In an unprecedented move, the FBI has launched an infiltration…
October 10, 2024
Hyperliquid’s Temporary Closure of Arbitrum Bridge
This Monday, Hyperliquid, one of the most prominent decentralized perpetual contract exchange platforms, encountered an unexpected situation regarding…
October 9, 2024
KRYPTO-TOUR Lyon 2024: A Key Milestone for the Web3 Ecosystem in France
The KRYPTO-TOUR 2024 will take place in Lyon on October 19, marking a key milestone for the web3…
October 9, 2024
The Babylon Protocol Attracts 24,000 BTC for Staking
The Babylon protocol, a Bitcoin staking platform, attracted 24,000 BTC (about $1.5 billion) during its “Cap-2” staking session…
October 9, 2024
Former Alameda Research Director Makes Deal with FTX to Compensate Creditors
Former Alameda Research Director Caroline Ellison Makes Deal with FTX to Compensate Creditors Caroline Ellison, former director of…
October 9, 2024
The Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto: Could Peter Todd Be the Creator of Bitcoin?
The recent release of the documentary “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery” on HBO has revived one of the…
October 9, 2024
Solana’s Potential Growth Depending on US Presidential Elections
According to Geoff Kendrick from Standard Chartered, the value of Solana (SOL) could multiply by five by the…
October 8, 2024
Speculation Surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto Intensifies Ahead of HBO Documentary
Speculation surrounding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, has reached new heights as the…
October 8, 2024
Crypto.com Takes Legal Action Against SEC and Gary Gensler
Crypto.com Files Lawsuit Against SEC and Gary Gensler Crypto.com has filed a complaint against the U.S. Securities and…
October 8, 2024
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Continue to Attract Massive Flows, While Ethereum Struggles
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Continue to Attract Massive Flows, While Ethereum Struggles Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to cryptocurrencies continue…
October 8, 2024
FTX Bankruptcy Plan Approved: Creditors to Receive Generous Refunds
The Delaware court has approved FTX’s bankruptcy plan, allowing creditors to recover an average of 118% to 143%…
October 8, 2024
Sui Integrates SCION Network Architecture to Enhance Security and Performance
Sui Integrates SCION Network Architecture to Enhance Security and Performance Sui, a layer 1 blockchain, is fortifying its…
October 7, 2024
Worldcoin Shifts Growth Strategy towards APAC and LATAM Markets
Worldcoin Shifts Growth Strategy towards APAC and LATAM Markets Worldcoin, the digital identity project co-founded by OpenAI CEO…
October 7, 2024
Ethereum Proposal Seeks to Reduce Slot Time, Enhance Scalability
Ethereum, the leader in blockchain technology for smart contracts and decentralized applications, continues its efforts to increase scalability…
October 7, 2024
UAE Exempts VAT for Crypto Transactions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the exemption of value-added tax (VAT) for all crypto transactions, applying…
October 7, 2024
Trump Gains Ground Against Harris in Predictions: Elon Musk’s Surprising Support and the Role of Predictive Markets
Donald Trump is gaining ground against Kamala Harris in the predictions of Polymarket, a predictive market platform that…
October 7, 2024
Vitalik Buterin Emphasizes the Need for Alignment with Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin Highlights the Importance of Alignment with Ethereum In a recent blog post, Vitalik Buterin discusses the…
September 28, 2024
CZ, Founder of Binance, Released from Prison Ahead of Schedule
CZ, founder of Binance, released from prison ahead of schedule CZ, also known as Changpeng Zhao, the founder…
September 28, 2024
AIBI: Integrating AI Models into Blockchain dApps Made Easy
AIBI: Integrating AI Models into Blockchain dApps Made Easy AIBI by Warden Protocol allows for the seamless integration…
September 26, 2024
PayPal Expands Crypto Services to US Business Accounts
PayPal Extends Crypto Services to US Business Accounts PayPal is expanding its crypto services to US business accounts,…
September 26, 2024
Ethena Launches UStb: A New Stablecoin Backed by Tokenized Treasury Bonds
Ethena Launches UStb: A New Stablecoin Backed by Tokenized Treasury Bonds via BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund Ethena, a major…
September 26, 2024
Former Alameda CEO Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Forfeit $11 Billion in FTX Scandal
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Forfeit $11 Billion in FTX Scandal…
September 25, 2024
Telegram’s Privacy Policy Shifts Following CEO’s Arrest
Telegram’s Privacy Policy Change in Response to CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest Telegram, one of the most popular messaging…
September 24, 2024
Approval of BlackRock’s Bitcoin Spot ETF Options Could Trigger Unprecedented Volatility
Approval of BlackRock’s Bitcoin Spot ETF Options by the SEC Could Trigger Unprecedented Volatility According to Bitwise, the…
September 23, 2024
Coinbase to Launch cbBTC on Solana: Expanding Tokenization Options
Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms, is expanding its presence in the blockchain ecosystem with…
September 23, 2024
Kamala Harris Stands Behind Innovative Technologies in 2024 Presidential Campaign
Kamala Harris Supports Innovative Technologies in 2024 Presidential Campaign Kamala Harris, as part of her 2024 presidential campaign,…
September 23, 2024
Bitcoin ETF Options Approved by SEC: An Opportunity for Cryptocurrency Investors
The SEC has approved the introduction of options on BlackRock’s Bitcoin Spot ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust, marking a…
September 21, 2024
Exclusive XTB Event: Prepare for 2025 with Expert Debates
XTB France Presents Exclusive Live Event to Prepare Investors for 2025 On October 10, 2024, at 7 pm,…
September 20, 2024
LogX Raises $4 Million in Funding to Expand Trading Platform
LogX Raises $4 Million in Additional Funding to Expand Trading Platform LogX, a rapidly expanding decentralized trading platform,…
September 19, 2024
SEC Expresses Regret for Using ‘Crypto Asset Securities’ Against Binance
The SEC has admitted that it regrets using the term ‘crypto asset securities’ in its legal action against…
September 13, 2024
MicroStrategy Bets Big on Bitcoin
MicroStrategy recently purchased 18,300 bitcoins for $1.1 billion, increasing its portfolio to 244,800 BTC, valued at nearly $14…
September 13, 2024
Starknet Token Holders Vote in Favor of Staking
Starknet Token Holders Vote in Favor of Staking, Marking a Key Milestone for Network Governance In a key…
September 13, 2024
UK High Court Rules USDT as Real Estate, Reinforcing Legal Recognition of Cryptocurrencies
The High Court of England considers USDT as real estate, reinforcing the legal recognition of cryptocurrencies In a…
September 13, 2024
eToro Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement and Reduces Crypto Services in the US
eToro Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million Settlement and Reduce Crypto Services in the US The financial services platform…
September 12, 2024
Grayscale Announces Launch of XRP Trust, Moving Towards Potential ETF
Grayscale Announces Launch of XRP Trust, Moving Towards Potential ETF Crypto asset manager Grayscale has taken a significant…
September 12, 2024
European Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Slowdown
European Central Bank Reduces Interest Rates Amid Economic Slowdown The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a 0.25%…
September 12, 2024
Coinbase Launches cbBTC: A Tokenized Version of Bitcoin for DeFi
Coinbase has launched cbBTC, a tokenized version of Bitcoin, available on the Ethereum and Base networks, allowing BTC…
September 12, 2024
Tether Becomes Profit Leader in the Tokenization of Real Assets
Tether Generates $6.2 Billion Profit in 2023, Surpassing BlackRock Tether, one of the major players in the cryptocurrency…
September 11, 2024
Cudos Joins ASI Alliance, Reimagining Decentralized Computing
The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI), formed by SingularityNET, Fetch.ai, and Ocean Protocol, may welcome Cudos, a provider of…
September 11, 2024
Former CEO of Alameda Research Seeks Leniency Despite Involvement in FTX Collapse
Former CEO of Alameda Research Seeks Leniency Despite Involvement in FTX Collapse Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of…
September 11, 2024
Missing Debate on Cryptocurrencies: An Industry Overlooked
Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump: The Missing Discussion on Cryptocurrencies During the debate between Kamala Harris…
September 11, 2024
PayPal and Venmo Integrate Ethereum Name Service for Simplified Cryptocurrency Transactions
PayPal and Venmo are integrating with the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), making cryptocurrency transactions easier for US users…
September 10, 2024
Pavel Durov: From Telegram Founder to French Citizen
Pavel Durov: From Telegram Founder to French Citizen Pavel Durov, the creator of the messaging app Telegram, joined…
September 10, 2024
Tether and Tron Join Forces to Combat Financial Crime
Tether and Tron have launched the T3 Financial Crime Unit, in partnership with TRM Labs, to combat crime…
September 10, 2024
Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: A Crucial Crypto Debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet for the first time tonight in a crucial presidential debate. Harris is…
September 10, 2024
Hybrid Crypto Exchange GRVT Secures $3.3 Billion in Monthly Trading Volume
GRVT: Securing $3.3 Billion in Monthly Trading Volume With 16 Market Makers As the official launch of its…
September 9, 2024
Coinbase Shareholders File Lawsuit Over Regulatory Risks
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the United States, is facing a lawsuit filed by…
September 9, 2024
Friend.Tech: A Promising Project Turned Stagnant
Friend.Tech: A Promising Project Turned Stagnant The web3 platform Friend.Tech, once a thriving decentralized social networking ecosystem, now…
September 9, 2024
The US Presidential Election and Its Impact on Bitcoin
The future of Bitcoin seems more uncertain than ever as Bernstein analysts predict a drastic divergence in the…
September 9, 2024
Pavel Durov Announces Changes and Content Moderation Focus on Telegram
Pavel Durov Announces Removal of ‘People Nearby’ Feature on Telegram On September 6, 2024, Pavel Durov, the founder…
September 6, 2024
Ethereum Foundation to Release Financial Report Amid Calls for Transparency
The Ethereum Foundation spends approximately $100 million per year while holding a portfolio of around $650 million, aiming…
September 6, 2024
Telegram’s Revised Policy: Balancing Privacy and Moderation
Telegram, the famed advocate of free speech in content moderation, is now compelled to revise its policy on…
September 6, 2024
Mixed Results in August Job Report Ahead of Fed Meeting
August Job Report Shows Mixed Results In August, the US economy created 142,000 jobs, falling short of economists’…
September 6, 2024