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It's an announcement that speaks volumes about the transformation underway in traditional finance. Sopra Steria, a European heavyweight in digital services, is launching Sopra Crypto Solutions, a white-label offering tailored for banks that want to get - seriously - into crypto-assets. The timing is no coincidence. As the
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Restaking protocol Symbiotic has just raised $29 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development of its "Universal Staking Framework" model, a more flexible alternative to the leading EigenLayer. The round is led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and more than 100 business angels
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The Cboe BZX Exchange recently proposed allowing the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to implement staking capabilities for its ETH holdings. If the proposal is approved, this would be the first yield-generating cryptocurrency ETF in the United States, transforming ETFs from passive exposure vehicles into active, income-producing instruments. The
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What you need to know Created in 2015 and operational since 2017, Cardano represents a new generation of blockchain based on a proof-of-stake (PoS) protocol. The project stands out for its methodical approach, drawing on academic research and rigorous validation protocols. This platform provides concrete solutions to the
The Big Talk
"Ethereum refuses on-chain governance, it's not a healthy situation"
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The Bitcoin liquid staking (LST) sector is experiencing significant growth. Starting from a market of a few million dollars in June 2024, it reached $4.1 billion in February before stabilising at $2.786 billion. This development indicates a growing interest in the use of Bitcoin in decentralised finance. Lombard
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Paradox of the French-style energy transition: in 2024, the country broke its record for net electricity exports with 89 TWh sold to its neighbours, boosted by a spectacular recovery in nuclear power, exceptional hydroelectric production and a sharp rise in solar power. However, in the spring of 2025, France
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"It would be a shame if Europe lost its leadership position".
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Ethereum is at a crossroads. While its network has never been so active - between the rise of L2s, widespread staking and gradual institutional adoption - its token, meanwhile, is stagnating or falling back, in stark contrast to the euphoria surrounding Bitcoin and certain new crypto narratives. Why such a dichotomy? What
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"We are in the process of raising funds from the private sector".
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Why is it so difficult for businesses to establish direct links with the Ethereum ecosystem? The answer lies in the nature of Ethereum. Ethereum is decentralised, which is both its greatest strength... and its greatest challenge for businesses. Unlike a company like Apple, which has a sales force, marketing, a
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"ETH's disappointing price can be explained by a migration of speculative activity away from Ethereum"