Between revolutionary announcements, technological developments and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovation and a field of regulatory and economic battles. Here is a summary of the most notable news from the past week around Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance and Solana, and Ripple.
📉 Microsoft closes the door to Bitcoin
During its annual meeting, Microsoft rejected a proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) think tank to invest between 1% and 5% of its profits in Bitcoin. The goal was to diversify the company's assets and take advantage of the growing crypto momentum. However, the board of directors, supported by the majority of shareholders, highlighted the extreme volatility of cryptocurrencies and the importance of preserving stable cash flow for operational needs. This prudential choice contrasts with companies like MicroStrategy, which massively integrate Bitcoin into their balance sheet. The move illustrates a broader debate between bold innovation and conservative asset management, reflecting a divide in big companies' approach to cryptocurrencies.
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🚀 Ripple gets green light for its stablecoin RLUSD
Ripple has obtained approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to launch its stablecoin RLUSD, designed for strict parity with the US dollar. Backed by strong reserves and deployed on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks, RLUSD marks a major step in Ripple's strategy to compete with Tether and Circle. The company is targeting institutional adoption with market ambitions reaching $2 trillion by 2028. This development is part of a move that combines innovation and regulatory compliance, while positioning RLUSD as a strategic complement to XRP. This advancement could redefine the place of stablecoins in traditional finance and influence legislative frameworks, thereby strengthening investor confidence.
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📈 Bitcoin at $160,000 in 2025 according to Matrixport
Matrixport, in a recent report, predicts that Bitcoin will reach $160,000 by 2025, supported by factors like the rise of Bitcoin ETFs and growing interest from institutional investors. This scenario is based on a favorable macroeconomic environment, characterized by an expansion of global liquidity and a search for alternatives to traditional assets in the face of inflation and geopolitical instabilities. The report emphasizes the importance of a prudent allocation, recommending 1.55% to benefit from Bitcoin's volatility while limiting risks. Matrixport also speculates that this rise could push regulators to tighten their rules, marking a turning point for the adoption of cryptos in traditional financial markets.
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Solana overtakes Ethereum in developer battle
In 2024, Solana marked a turning point by attracting 7,625 new developers, surpassing for the first time Ethereum, which saw its number of active developers drop by 17% and stabilize at 6,244. Thanks to low fees and speed of impressive transaction, Solana shows growth of 83% in its recruitments and thus strengthens its ecosystem. However, Ethereum remains the blockchain with the largest number of developers thanks to its Layer 2 solutions, such as Optimism and Arbitrum, accounting for 56% of its activity. Meanwhile, Asia is becoming the global hub of blockchain talent, with India accounting for 17% of new developers, witnessing a redistribution of power in the crypto ecosystem.
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MicroStrategy joins the Nasdaq-100 and boosts Bitcoin exposure
MicroStrategy, famous for its large Bitcoin holdings ($42 billion), enters the prestigious Nasdaq-100, increasing indirect exposure to Bitcoin for funds managing more than $550 billion. ETFs tracking this index, including the Invesco QQQ Trust, will need to buy MSTR shares, increasing demand and valuing the company. While this inclusion could attract millions of traditional investors to crypto through MicroStrategy, questions remain about its sustainability. Reclassified as a financial company due to its Bitcoin focus, MicroStrategy could be removed from the index in March 2025. This development nevertheless represents a major step forward for the rapprochement between Bitcoin and institutional finance.
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