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A new study reveals that more French investors own crypto than stocks and ETFs. The latest findings from a comprehensive survey shed light on the evolving investment habits of French individuals, highlighting a significant shift towards digital assets and alternative investment methods, particularly among the younger demographic. A notable trend is the rising interest in cryptocurrencies, with 9% of the populace owning digital currencies, surpassing those holding traditional stocks at 7% and ETFs with 2%. This surge in crypto investment signals a shift in the investment landscape, fueled partly by the pandemic. You might also like: Justin Sun offers 5% bounty as Poloniex losses cross $100 million France’s new wave of crypto investors The demographic profile of these new investors is predominantly male, with a marked preference for crypto currencies and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) over traditional investment vehicles. Their investment decisions are largely influen...

Top blockchain investors express optimism for web3’s future at the European Blockchain Convention despite challenges from the crypto bear market and industry shakeups. The panel titled “What are investors looking for in web3?” included Victoria Gago, co-founder of the European Blockchain Convention; Kavita Gupta, Founding Managing Partner of Delta Blockchain Fund; Alex Strzesniewski, Founder of AngelBlock; and Tim Grant, CEO of Deus X Capital. The investors acknowledged the difficulties facing the crypto industry after major players like FTX collapsed but emphasized that experienced investors were still actively deploying capital into promising web3 startups. According to Gupta, while many funds pivoted to artificial intelligence in 2022, blockchain-focused funds like hers continued to back crypto projects. She highlighted strong developer talent still building in the space as a key reason for her bullishness. You might also like: Bitcoin faces selling pr...

The crypto market, known for its volatility and unforeseeable changes, is often influenced by investor sentiment. While XRP, with its increased whale activity, has caught the eyes of crypto enthusiasts, QUBE, the native token of InQubeta, is gaining ground. Specifically, there is a notable interest in the InQubeta presale. InQubeta: future of AI start-up investments? Set against the backdrop of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, InQubeta seeks to redefine the investment landscape for AI start-ups.  The crowdfunding platform, enabling fractional invest ments with QUBE, links AI innovators and potential investors . This inclusive approach opens doors for individuals with diverse financial backgrounds to contribute to shaping the future of AI start-ups. You might also like: SEC lawsuit crushes HEX, defi traders look at InQubeta presale The QUBE ERC-20 token is also deflationary and primes a reward mechanism. It explains why investors consider it...

Bloomberg analysts have increased the likelihood of the Bitcoin (BTC) Spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval to 65%. Subsequently, pent-up latent demand will likely flow into crypto markets. But while investors await the result, several localized market opportunities have presented themselves.  There has been an influx of liquidity to new decentralized finance (defi) projects, with more going to DigiToads. The protocol has already raised over $6.8 million in the ongoing presale. Meanwhile, there is surging activity and demand for XRP.  Will XRP and TOADS continue rising in the days ahead? On-chain data indicates both can and could be altcoins to watch in 2023. DigiToads is rising in defi DigiToads’ early investors are already up over 400% in the ongoing presale.  TOADS prices will be increased once more before launch.  DigiToads incorporates elements commonly found in the meme genre, such as virality, token burning, and small-cap potential. These Feature...