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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Decentralized Prediction Platforms like Polymarket Gain Importance in Political Projections Decentralized prediction platforms based on blockchain, such as…
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
DWF Labs Creates Synthetic Stablecoin Backed by Digital Assets
DWF Labs Announces Creation of Synthetic Stablecoin Backed by Various Digital Assets DWF Labs, a major player in…
September 5, 2024
Bitpanda Announces Major Partnership with NFL in Europe
Bitpanda Becomes Official Online Partner of NFL in Europe European digital asset platform, Bitpanda, has recently announced a…
September 5, 2024
Mastercard and Mercuryo Partner to Bring Cryptocurrency Spending to Over 100 Million Merchants
Mastercard and Mercuryo have partnered to offer a debit card that allows users to spend cryptocurrencies directly at…
September 5, 2024
Federal Reserve Orders United Texas Bank to Improve Crypto Risk Management and Compliance
The Federal Reserve has issued a cease-and-desist order against United Texas Bank for failures in managing cryptocurrency-related risks…
September 5, 2024
Japan Plans Tax Reform for Cryptocurrencies from 2025
The Japan Considers Tax Reform for Cryptocurrencies from 2025 Japan, known for having one of the strictest financial…
September 4, 2024
World Liberty Financial: Troubling Links to Hacked DeFi Protocol
World Liberty Financial: Trump Family’s DeFi Project Linked to Hacked Protocol The DeFi project associated with the Trump…
September 4, 2024
Bank of Japan Considers Interest Rate Hikes: Impact on Risk Assets Including Cryptocurrencies
The Bank of Japan Considers Interest Rate Hikes, Potentially Destabilizing Risky Assets Including Cryptocurrencies The Governor of the…
September 3, 2024
Binance Executive’s Alarming Health Issues in Nigerian Prison
A Disturbing Video Shows Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Criminal Compliance, Struggling with Health Issues in Nigerian Prison…
September 3, 2024
Brazil’s Supreme Court Blocks Platform X and Sparks Debate on Freedom of Expression
Supreme Court Blocks Access to Platform X in Brazil, Igniting Debate on Freedom of Expression The recent decision…
September 2, 2024
SEC Raises Concerns Over FTX Creditor Repayment Plan
SEC Raises Concerns Over FTX Creditor Repayment Plan The ongoing saga surrounding the FTX bankruptcy has taken yet…
September 2, 2024
Mette Frederiksen Warns Europe Against Excessive Dependence on Chinese Technology
Mette Frederiksen Warns Europe Against Excessive Dependence on Chinese Technology Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a…
September 2, 2024
Telegram’s Growing Role in the Crypto Sector
Telegram’s Increasing Involvement in the Crypto Sector The messaging app Telegram, founded by Pavel Durov, has recently gained…
August 30, 2024
Russia Tests Crypto for Cross-Border Payments
La Russie has launched a pilot project to use crypto in cross-border payments, following the adoption of a…
August 30, 2024
Elon Musk Clears Lawsuit Alleging Dogecoin Market Manipulation
The Case against Elon Musk and Tesla for Dogecoin Market Manipulation Dismissed A Manhattan court has definitively dismissed…
August 30, 2024
Hacker Targets Kylian Mbappé, Leading to Financial Losses
In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, a large-scale fraud shook the world of cryptocurrency and football when…
August 29, 2024
Pavel Durov Released and Placed Under Judicial Supervision
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, released from custody and placed under judicial supervision. Accusations against Telegram and Pavel…
August 29, 2024
OpenSea Faces SEC Threat over NFTs
OpenSea Receives Wells Notice from SEC, Threatening Regulatory Action on NFTs OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, has received…
August 28, 2024
MakerDAO Renames Stablecoin and Introduces Freezing Feature
MakerDAO Introduces New Stablecoin USDS, Triggering Concerns within DeFi Community MakerDAO, now rebranded as Sky, has unveiled a…
August 28, 2024
Nasdaq Proposes Bitcoin Index Options to Revolutionize Digital Asset Market
Introduction of Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX) Proposed by Nasdaq The Nasdaq has filed a request with the…
August 27, 2024
The Arrest of Pavel Durov Sparks Coordinated DDoS Attacks on French Websites
The Arrest of Pavel Durov Sparks Coordinated DDoS Attacks on French Government and Educational Websites in Protest A…
August 27, 2024
MakerDAO Reinvents Itself as ‘Sky’ with Major Overhaul in DeFi
MakerDAO Reinvents Itself as ‘Sky’ with Major Overhaul MakerDAO, one of the most influential and longest-standing players in…
August 27, 2024
Celsius Distributes Over $2.5 Billion to Creditors in Bankruptcy Process
Celsius Distributes Over $2.5 Billion to Creditors in Bankruptcy Process Celsius, a crypto lending platform that ceased operations…
August 27, 2024
FTX Partner Accused of Illegally Funding Congressional Campaign with FTX Funds
FTX Partner Michelle Bond Accused of Illegally Funding Congressional Campaign with FTX Funds The scandal surrounding former FTX…
August 26, 2024
The Arrest of Pavel Durov: A Debate on Freedom of Expression and Communication
The Arrest of Pavel Durov: A Debate on Freedom of Expression and Communication The recent arrest of Pavel…
August 26, 2024
Pavel Durov Arrested: Impact on Telegram and Crypto Community Support
Pavel Durov Arrested in France, Telegram Founder Accused of Lack of Moderation The digital landscape has been shaken…
August 26, 2024
US Crypto Platform Kraken Faces SEC Lawsuit
American federal judge William H. Orrick has rejected Kraken’s request to dismiss the complaint filed by the SEC,…
August 23, 2024
Powell’s Announcement: Imminent Rate Cut as Inflation Stabilizes
Jerome Powell Announces Imminent Rate Cut as Inflation Stabilizes Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, has…
August 23, 2024
USDD: Tron DAO Withdrawal Raises Concerns Over Stability and Decentralization
Concerns Arise Over Stability and Independence of USDD as Tron DAO Withdraws $750 Million in Bitcoin The emergence…
August 23, 2024
Russia Plans to Launch Crypto Exchanges in Moscow and Saint Petersburg
Russia is planning to launch two crypto exchanges in Moscow and Saint Petersburg as part of a strategy…
August 23, 2024
Trump Backs DeFi Project Led by His Sons
Trump Supports DeFi Project Led by His Sons Former US President Donald Trump surprised many by publicly endorsing…
August 22, 2024
Kamala Harris Takes a More Conciliatory Stance towards the Crypto Industry
Kamala Harris, a Democratic candidate for the presidency, seems to be adopting a more conciliatory position towards the…
August 22, 2024
Richard Teng Takes the Helm at Binance, Focusing on Compliance and Sustainability
Richard Teng Takes the Helm at Binance, Focusing on Compliance and Sustainability Richard Teng, succeeding Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao,…
August 22, 2024
Mt. Gox Still Impacting Crypto Market
The tumultuous history of Mt. Gox, once the largest Bitcoin exchange platform in the world, continues to leave…
August 21, 2024
Trump Considers Elon Musk for Cabinet Position
Trump Considers Elon Musk for Cabinet Position Former president Donald Trump, who is preparing for a new campaign…
August 21, 2024
Derivio Launches Exclusive NFT Collection Celebrating Deeno the T-Rex
Derivio is taking a decisive step forward with the launch of an exclusive NFT collection featuring its iconic…
August 20, 2024
Starknet Prepares for First Community Vote on Mainnet with Staking of STRK Tokens
Starknet Prepares for First Community Vote on Mainnet with Introduction of STRK Token Staking Starknet, a decentralized layer…
August 20, 2024
SEC Raises Concerns About Solana’s Security Status and ETF Withdrawal
The SEC’s Concerns: Solana’s Status as a Security The SEC has expressed concerns about the status of Solana…
August 20, 2024
AMD Makes Major Strategic Move with ZT Systems Acquisition to Bolster AI Infrastructure
AMD Acquires ZT Systems in Strategic Move to Strengthen AI Infrastructure AMD is making a significant strategic move…
August 19, 2024
Bitwise Strengthens Presence in European Market
Bitwise, a major player in digital asset management in the United States, has acquired ETC Group, a London-based…
August 19, 2024
Arcana Network: Unifying Liquidity and Users in DeFi
Arcana Network: Unifying Liquidity and Users in DeFi Arcana Network is a Layer 1 protocol designed to enhance…
August 19, 2024