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About Florian Allione Full Name: Florian Allione Company: Dassault Aviation Country: France Florian’s Learning Journey That Inspires Which courses or certifications by 101 Blockchains did you complete? I have completed the Certified Blockchain Security Expert (CBSE)™ and the Certified Web3 Hacker (CW3H)™ certification programs by 101 Blockchains.  What was the reason to choose these programs and how will you describe your learning experience with 101 Blockchains? I selected these programs to get an in-depth understanding of the security risks associated with smart contracts and decentralized protocols. My learning experience with both certification programs was extremely productive as I learned about…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

Visa and Bridge plan to roll out stablecoin-linked cards to more than 100 countries by the end of 2026. Visa is a global payments technology company. Bridge is a stablecoin infrastructure platform acquired by Stripe that enables businesses and fintech developers to offer Visa cards backed by stablecoins. Why it matters: Visa and Bridge unveiled the stablecoin-linked card issuance product last year. The 100-country rollout would move stablecoin-linked cards from a niche product to a near-global payment option. Visa is also exploring the possibility of supporting Bridge-issued assets in future transactions. The evaluation will focus on how these assets could…

On-chain data shows Bitcoin long-term holders (LTHs) have seen their netflow rise recently, a sign that selling pressure from diamond hands is easing. Bitcoin LTH Net Position Change Is Becoming Less Negative In a new post on X, Glassnode analyst Chris Beamish has talked about the latest trend in the behavior of Bitcoin LTHs. This cohort represents one of the two main divisions of the BTC market done on the basis of holding time and includes the investors who purchased their tokens more than 155 days ago. Statistically, the longer an investor holds onto their coins, the less likely they…

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed legislation allowing bitcoin and cryptocurrency investments in the state’s public retirement and savings plans, opening the door for state employees to gain exposure to digital assets through self-directed accounts. The measure, House Bill 1042, requires Indiana’s public retirement boards, deferred compensation committees, and annuity savings programs to offer self-directed brokerage accounts that include at least one cryptocurrency investment option by July 1, 2027.  The accounts will allow participants to allocate a portion of their retirement savings to bitcoin, crypto assets, or crypto-linked exchange-traded funds, subject to investment guidelines and oversight established by plan administrators.…

PayPay, a SoftBank Corp-backed payments company that owns a 40% stake in Binance Japan, is seeking to raise as much as $1.1 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, Reuters reported Monday.The Tokyo-based company and a selling shareholder plan to offer 55 million American depositary shares priced between $17 and $20 each, according to the report. At the top end of that range, the offering would value PayPay at more than $10 billion.PayPay is Japan’s largest cashless payments provider, with more than 70 million registered users. The company’s app allows consumers to make mobile payments at stores, transfer money and…

​The price of Bitcoin is close to its bottom, according to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck, pointing to the winding down of the four-year cycle.Speaking with CNBC on Monday, van Eck said his firm expects Bitcoin (BTC) to gradually start picking up this year, arguing that the four-year halving cycle has been the primary driver of price over the past few months, as opposed to anything related to BTC’s fundamentals.“Our view coming into 2026 is that Bitcoin is governed by […] limited supply at 21 million, and the halving cycle where the Bitcoin miners who run the network get paid…

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development included a provision temporarily barring the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency in its bipartisan bill to boost housing in the U.S.The “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act,” introduced Monday by Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, respectively the top Republican and Democrat on the committee, aims to make it easier to build houses in the U.S.”Not only is this bill about cutting regulatory red tape, lowering costs, and expanding housing supply while generating no new spending, but it’s about making sure people like the…

NEAR token climbed as much as 17% after launching “Confidential Intents,” a new private execution layer designed to shield trades from public view, extending a 40% weekly rally and outperforming both the CoinDesk 20 Index and the broader privacy token sector.The feature was first unveiled last week at NEARCON in San Francisco, as previously reported by CoinDesk, and officially went live today.It routes transactions through a private shard linked to NEAR’s mainnet, according to technical documentation on NEAR’s blog, allowing users to toggle into confidential accounts to avoid front-running and sandwich attacks.Unlike privacy coins such as Monero or Zcash, which…

In brief Circle shares rose another 15% Monday, extending gains to roughly 60% since last week’s Q4 earnings. Analysts point to short covering, accelerating USDC growth, and regulatory clarity under the GENIUS Act. The rally comes as Bitcoin steadies near $68,000 amid the rising U.S.–Iran tensions. Stablecoin issuer Circle’s shares jumped another 15% Monday, extending gains to roughly 60% since last week’s fourth-quarter earnings release, as investors poured into stablecoin-linked equities while broader crypto markets held firm.The move follows the company’s announcement of 72% growth in its stablecoin USDC to $75.3 billion and 77% revenue growth to $770 million, despite…