Alex LeRoux
1800 posts
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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Trump Media & Technology Group has officially filed a 19b-4 form via NYSE Arca to launch a Bitcoin…
Wave of Cryptocurrency Kidnappings Sweeping France
Twenty-five people, including six minors, have been indicted in Paris for a series of attempted kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency-related…
June 4, 2025
Confusion Surrounding Crypto App ‘Trump Wallet’ and Trump Family’s Distancing
An application called “$TRUMP Wallet” is causing confusion in the crypto world: despite being widely associated with the…
June 4, 2025
Paul Krugman’s Scathing Critique of Cryptocurrency Industry
Paul Krugman denounces stablecoins as useless and dangerous, stating that they serve only to bypass regulations and facilitate…
June 3, 2025
Nasdaq-Listed Company Increases SOL Reserve with Mega Financing Deal
Classover Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed edtech company, has announced a financing agreement of up to $500 million to build…
June 3, 2025
Robinhood’s Strategic Move: Acquiring Bitstamp
Robinhood completes acquisition of Bitstamp for $200 million, marking a strategic expansion into international and institutional markets. Bitstamp,…
June 3, 2025
Strategy Introduces High-Yield Preferred Stock Offering
STRD is a new preferred stock offering a 10% yield, with no convertibility or cumulative dividends, and subordinated…
June 3, 2025
Revamping the Future: Ethereum Foundation’s Evolution
The Ethereum Foundation undergoes a major restructuring of its research department, renamed “Protocol”, with layoffs to focus on…
June 3, 2025
Leadership Transition and Technological Innovation in Morph
Cecilia Hsueh, co-founder of the Bitget Layer 2 project, announced her departure as CEO on Monday. She is…
June 2, 2025
Circle’s IPO Expansion Strategy: Riding the Wave of Investor Enthusiasm
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, is accelerating its IPO plans and significantly raising its ambitions. Faced…
June 2, 2025
Deblock Introduces Revolutionary Metal LED Visa Card
Deblock unveils its new Visa metal LED card In a market saturated with neobanks and premium cards, Deblock…
June 2, 2025
Revealing Strategy’s Latest Bitcoin Acquisition
Strategy continues to fuel its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. From May 26th to June 1st, Strategy acquired 705 BTC…
June 2, 2025
Elon Musk Introduces XChat Messaging App with Bitcoin-Style Encryption
Elon Musk unveils the new messaging platform XChat with encryption ‘à la Bitcoin’ New bombastic announcement from Elon…
June 2, 2025
Unlocking Crypto Security Training with CoinAcademy and Ledger
CoinAcademy is proud to announce the launch of its new exclusive training dedicated to cryptocurrency security, in collaboration…
May 30, 2025
Cetus Protocol Revival After DeFi Hack
The Cetus protocol is on the brink of a revival. An on-chain governance led on the Sui network…
May 30, 2025
Trading Titan James Wynn’s Epic Loss on Hyperliquid
James Wynn, the flagship trader of Hyperliquid, lost nearly $110 million in just a few hours due to…
May 30, 2025
Cryptocurrency Showdown on Binance
HYPE, the native token of HyperLiquid, has been listed on Binance Futures with leverage of up to x75.…
May 30, 2025
SEC’s Stance on Crypto Staking: Reshaping Regulation for Stakers
The SEC removes crypto staking from its legal scrutiny Amid the American regulatory saga, the latest SEC staff…
May 30, 2025
SEC Drops Lawsuits Against Binance: Political Shifts and Crypto Victory
The SEC has definitively dropped its lawsuits against Binance and Binance.US, ending a legal battle initiated in 2023…
May 30, 2025
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF Reigns Supreme in Bitcoin Market
The Dominance of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF in Bitcoin Market BlackRock’s ETF Bitcoin Receives $4 Billion in 10 Days…
May 29, 2025
Bitcoin Treasury Merger Achieves $685 Million Raised
Twenty One Capital raises an additional $100 million through secured convertible bonds, reaching a total of $685 million…
May 29, 2025
Bybit Expands in Europe: Strategic Moves and Regulatory Compliance
In a strategic move, Bybit obtains its MiCA license in Austria and establishes its European headquarters in Vienna,…
May 29, 2025
Argentina’s Memecoin Drama: Frozen Funds and Political Intrigue
Circle freezes $58 million in USDC on two wallets linked to the memecoin LIBRA, accused of fraud after…
May 29, 2025
Elon Musk’s Departure from DOGE and Trump Administration
Elon Musk officially leaves his role at the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ after a tumultuous five months. Elon…
May 29, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Overturned: Economic Tensions Rise
A federal judge has overturned a significant portion of the customs duties imposed by Trump, deemed unconstitutional as…
May 29, 2025
Crypto Investigator Accuses Trader of Memecoin Scams
Nouvelle passe d’armes sur le Crypto Twitter. Le célèbre enquêteur on-chain ZachXBT accuse frontalement James Wynn d’avoir orchestré…
May 28, 2025
Telegram Secures Grok Partnership and Raises $1.5 Billion
Coup de tonnerre dans la tech: Telegram has just sealed a strategic deal with xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial…
May 28, 2025
Christine Lagarde’s Potential Move: From ECB to Lead WEF
Christine Lagarde would be considering leaving the ECB before the end of her term to succeed Klaus Schwab…
May 28, 2025
GameStop’s Bold Bitcoin Move
GameStop has announced the purchase of 4,710 bitcoins for an estimated amount of $513 million, marking a major…
May 28, 2025
IMF Urges El Salvador to Halt Bitcoin Accumulation
While El Salvador continues to stack bitcoins, the International Monetary Fund prefers to tread lightly on the diplomatic…
May 28, 2025
Breaking News: Plasma’s ICO Launch on Sonar Platform by Cobie and Echo
The star crypto trader Cobie (Jordan Fish) has finally unveiled Sonar, his new ICO platform, with an ambitious…
May 27, 2025
Circle’s IPO Journey: From Filing to Fray
Circle has officially filed for its IPO on the NYSE, offering 24 million shares, with 9.6 million issued…
May 27, 2025
Trump’s Bold Move: $2.5 Billion Raised for Bitcoin Treasury
Trump Media & Technology raises $2.5 billion, with $1.5 billion in stocks and $1 billion in convertible bonds,…
May 27, 2025
Celebrity Accounts Hacked: Personal Data Exposed
The Instagram account of the group Migos was hacked on Monday night, exposing highly sensitive personal information about…
May 27, 2025
Cetus Protocol: Decrypting the Liquidity Exploit Recovery Efforts
Unforeseen bug in a critical function led to the draining of Cetus DEX’s liquidity pools on Sui. Last…
May 27, 2025
Google Researcher Redefines Quantum Threat on Bitcoin
A Google Quantum AI engineer has shown that a quantum computer with less than a million qubits could…
May 27, 2025
Elon Musk’s X Money Launch: Redefining the Future of Payments
Elon Musk has launched the very limited test phase of X Money, his integrated payment application on X…
May 26, 2025
Trump’s Ambitious $3 Billion Crypto Investment Plan
Trump plans to raise $3 billion to invest in crypto. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), controlled by…
May 26, 2025
Strategy’s Bold Move: Acquiring $427 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Strategy has acquired 4,020 BTC between the 19th and 25th of May for $427.1 million, financed through three…
May 26, 2025
Trader Wynn’s Crypto Adventures: From High Stakes to Memecoins
The trader James Wynn, known as moonpig, closed his 1.2 billion dollar long position on Bitcoin with a…
May 26, 2025
Trump’s Crypto Dinner Debacle: Rotating Revelations and Federal Frenzy
The Disappointing Crypto Dinner Organized by Trump Trump’s lackluster and confusing speech on crypto has been labeled as…
May 26, 2025
Crypto Market Rebounds as Trade Tensions Ease
After a weekend marked by a slight correction, the crypto market is already bouncing back. The Bitcoin rebounds…
May 26, 2025
Cryptocurrency Drama: Accusations and Denials
Changpeng Zhao is accused by the Wall Street Journal of acting behind the scenes to promote World Liberty…
May 23, 2025
Breaking News: French Crypto Company Deblock Secures MiCA Approval in Landmark Achievement
Deblock becomes the first French crypto company to obtain MiCA approval, allowing it to operate legally throughout the…
May 23, 2025
American Banking Giants Discuss Shared Stablecoin
The giants of American finance are no longer content to be mere bystanders. JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup,…
May 23, 2025
Trump Escalates Trade War: Europe and Bitcoin React
Trump wants 50% tariff against Europe, Bitcoin drops The truce did not last. In a single post on…
May 23, 2025
Hyperliquid’s Dialogue with CFTC: HYPE Hits New Highs
The protocol Hyperliquid is shaking up the crypto scene. By submitting two official letters to the CFTC (Commodity…
May 23, 2025
Sun Defends Trump at Memecoin Dinner
Justin Sun, once targeted by the SEC, appeared at the presidential dinner for $TRUMP holders, praising the end…
May 23, 2025
Kraken Revolutionizes Trading with Tokenized US Stocks on Solana
Kraken becomes the first exchange to successfully launch tokenized US stocks, available 24/7 on Solana, including shares like…
May 22, 2025
Massive $223 Million Hack Rocks Sui DEX
Cetus, the Sui DEX, falls victim to a $223 million hack A thunderclap rumbles through the Sui ecosystem.…
May 22, 2025
FIFA Embraces Blockchain with Avalanche Partnership
The FIFA is stepping up its game in Web3. The global football governing body has just announced the…
May 22, 2025
Whale’s Billion-Dollar Bet Shakes DeFi Realm
Une whale ouvre un long d’un milliard sur Hyperliquid C’est un pari délirant qui fait trembler le marché…
May 22, 2025
Bitcoin Surges to $111,000 with ETF Fever
Bitcoin has surpassed $111,000, with a daily volume of $7.64 billion and 609 million net entries on ETFs…
May 22, 2025
Bitcoin’s Soaring Success in the Era of Trump-Driven Market Convergence
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High at $109,767, Supported by Over 30% Rebound Since April and Favorable Geopolitical Environment.…
May 21, 2025
Solana Mobile Unveils SKR Token, TEEPIN Architecture, and Seeker Crypto Smartphone
Solana Mobile lance son token SKR, destiné à récompenser développeurs, utilisateurs et fabricants, afin de casser le modèle…
May 21, 2025
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Soars: A Market Shifting Moment
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has surged from 47th to 5th place globally in terms of annual net flows,…
May 21, 2025
Genesis Launches Legal Battle Against DCG and Barry Silbert
Genesis accuses its parent company DCG and Barry Silbert of orchestrating massive fund withdrawals just before its bankruptcy,…
May 21, 2025
Bitcoin Momentum and Risk: Breaking Down the $110,000 Threshold
Bitcoin closed near $107,000 for the first time in its history A new milestone for the king of…
May 21, 2025
SEC President Faces Congressional Inquiry on Crypto Connections
As soon as he assumed office, the President of the SEC, Paul Atkins, found himself in a storm…
May 20, 2025
Argentina’s Crypto Scandal: Unraveling a Political Storm
Coup de théâtre en Argentine : l’unité spéciale chargée d’enquêter sur les liens entre le président Javier Milei,…
May 20, 2025
Solana Unveils Revolutionary Consensus Protocol: Alpenglow
Solana is on the verge of a major milestone. Its research team, Anza, unveils Alpenglow, a brand new…
May 20, 2025
Société Générale Pioneers Stablecoin Launch on Ethereum
Société Générale becomes the first major bank to launch a stablecoin backed by the dollar on Ethereum, through…
May 20, 2025
Circle’s Strategic Move: Contemplating a $5 Billion Sale Ahead of IPO
While its IPO seemed back on track, Circle quietly explored other options. According to sources cited by Fortune,…
May 20, 2025
Kraken Expands Regulated Derivatives in Europe
Kraken launches regulated crypto derivative products in Europe with a MiFID II license obtained through its Cypriot subsidiary…
May 20, 2025
Former Binance Russia Head Detained for Fraud: Industry Reacts
Vladimir Smerkis, former head of Binance Russia, has been placed in provisional detention in Moscow, suspected of large-scale…
May 19, 2025
Bitcoin Volatility: Short Squeeze Shake-up and Macro Uncertainty
Bitcoin Reaches $106,000 Before Plummeting to $103,000, Triggering Over $600 Million in Liquidations on Derivatives Markets. A massive…
May 19, 2025
Crypto Platforms Under Attack: Post Coinbase Breach
Coinbase a subi une attaque d’ingénierie sociale qui a compromis des données internes via des employés offshore, avec…
May 19, 2025
Argentina’s Libra Scandal Explodes with Judicial Pressure and Financial Links
The crisis surrounding the Libra token is taking a new explosive turn. As the case shakes the country,…
May 19, 2025
United Front Against Crypto Kidnappings
Several figures in the crypto industry in France have been targeted by violent kidnappings, especially family members of…
May 16, 2025
Gamers Indicted for $263M Crypto Theft: Inside the Cybercrime Ring
Douze young American gamers have been charged with diverting over $263 million in cryptocurrency, including 4,100 BTC stolen…
May 16, 2025
Coinbase Under SEC Scrutiny for Inflation of User Numbers
La SEC enquête sur de possibles chiffres gonflés par Coinbase Nouvelle épine dans le pied de Coinbase. La…
May 16, 2025
DOJ Persists: Trial of Tornado Developer in Limelight
The Department of Justice (DOJ) continues the prosecution of Roman Storm despite partially dropping a charge related to…
May 16, 2025
FTX Begins Reimbursing Creditors: A Fresh Start for Victims
FTX will start reimbursing over $5 billion to its creditors starting May 30 as part of its post-bankruptcy…
May 16, 2025
Ukraine Considers Bitcoin as National Reserve Asset Amid Growing Geopolitical Pressure
Ukraine Considers Bitcoin as National Reserve Asset Amid Growing Geopolitical Pressure The Final Stages of Ukraine’s Bitcoin Strategic…
May 15, 2025
Coinbase Unveils $20 Million Bounty Against Blackmailers
Face a massive extortion attempt, Coinbase refuses to give in. Instead of the $20 million in Bitcoin demanded…
May 15, 2025
Chiliz Hosts Blockchain Hackathon at Parc des Princes, Paris
Chiliz is organizing a blockchain hackathon at the Parc des Princes from July 11 to 13, 2025, with…
May 15, 2025
MetaMask: Token Tease, Regulation Challenges, and Market Competition
Dan Finlay, MetaMask’s co-founder, confirms that the idea of a MASK token is still under consideration, without a…
May 15, 2025
Chanos’ Bold Strategy: Long Bitcoin, Short MicroStrategy
Jim Chanos is adopting a long Bitcoin / short MicroStrategy strategy, which he considers overvalued compared to the…
May 15, 2025
Ethereum Foundation’s Bold Move: Enhancing Network Security for Trillions
The Ethereum Foundation Launches the “Trillion Dollar Security” Initiative to Strengthen Network Security and Enable Securing Trillions of…
May 14, 2025
A New Chapter in Cryptocurrency Lobbying: Mersinger’s Transition
Summer Mersinger, a Republican commissioner with the CFTC, is leaving her position early to become the new CEO…
May 14, 2025
JPMorgan Leads the Way with Tokenized Treasury Bonds on Blockchain
JPMorgan, in collaboration with Kinexys and Ondo, has successfully conducted its first transaction of tokenized Treasury bonds on…
May 14, 2025
Crypto Fund’s Bold Move: Acquiring Bitcoin Worth Millions
Twenty One Capital, supported by Tether, Cantor Fitzgerald, and SoftBank, has purchased 4,812 BTC for $458.7 million, initiating…
May 14, 2025
eToro Triumphs with Nasdaq IPO Debut
Etoro successfully launched on the Nasdaq with an IPO price of $52 per share, slightly above the initial…
May 14, 2025
Market Resilience: S&P 500 Rebounds Amid Tariff Truce and Inflation Dip
The S&P 500 has erased its 2025 losses thanks to a surprising drop in inflation to 2.3% and…
May 13, 2025
CryptoPunks IP Transfer: New Guardian, Clear Strategy
Yuga Labs has transferred the complete IP of CryptoPunks to the Infinite Node foundation, putting an end to…
May 13, 2025
Dubai Accelerates Cashless Agenda with Crypto.com Partnership
Dubai has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to accept crypto payments for government services, marking a…
May 13, 2025
US Inflation Trends in April
The US sees its annual inflation drop to 2.3% in April, its lowest level since February 2021, with…
May 13, 2025
Pump.fun Revolutionizes Revenue Sharing on Solana
Pump.fun introduces a revenue-sharing model that allocates 0.05% of the trading volume to token creators, equating to $5,000…
May 13, 2025
Coinbase Makes a Historic Leap into the S&P 500 Index
Coinbase will officially join the S&P 500 on May 19, replacing Discover Financial, which is being acquired by…
May 13, 2025
Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment with Tokenization
The American asset manager PREH is launching a new tokenized real estate fund worth $100 million, backed by…
May 12, 2025
DeGods Founder Steps Down as Sales Surge
Frank DeGods, the iconic founder of the DeGods NFT collection, is stepping down after three years, handing over…
May 12, 2025
Navigating Cryptocurrency Tax: Strategies for Smart Investors
Since 2019, France has been imposing capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies through a specific tax regime, the Flat…
May 12, 2025
Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition: More Than Just a Purchase
Strategy has acquired 13,390 BTC for 1.34 billion dollars between May 5 and May 11, at an average…
May 12, 2025
Unleashing the Future: Ethereum’s Evolution with Pectra & Vitalik’s Vision
The Pectra hard fork has merged the Prague and Electra updates, introducing a series of EIPs that transform…
May 12, 2025
Bitcoin Market Update: US-China Trade Agreement Triggers Surge
Close to a new ATH, Bitcoin surges to over $105,000 this Monday morning. The reason: an unexpected trade…
May 12, 2025
Breaking Down Ethereum Foundation’s Q1 2025 Grants and Updates
The Ethereum Foundation has distributed 32.6 million dollars in grants in Q1 2025, focusing on education, community, and…
May 9, 2025
Missed Opportunity: US Senate Rejects Key Stablecoin Regulation Law
Coup d’arrêt brutal pour la régulation des stablecoins aux États-Unis. Le Sénat a rejeté de justesse le GENIUS…
May 9, 2025
Celsius Founder Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Alex Mashinsky, founder of Celsius, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for securities and derivatives fraud…
May 9, 2025
Bitcoin Skyrockets Amid Short Squeeze, Altcoins Rebound
Bitcoin Soars Past $104,000 Amid Massive Short Squeeze, Triggering $400 Million in Short Positions Liquidated in a Single…
May 9, 2025
Trump’s Crypto Tweet Fiasco
Donald Trump published a message endorsing XRP, Solana, and Cardano, suggested by a lobbying firm linked to Ripple,…
May 8, 2025