Cryptocurrency, blockchain, and finance by Grégory Raymond

Grégory Raymond is a French crypto journalist and co-founder of The Big Whale, a leading independent publication dedicated to digital assets. Serving as Head of Research, Raymond curates editorial strategy and leads investigative work that reaches a growing base of over 70,000 newsletter subscribers and 85,000 Twitter followers. In 2025, he published Bitcoin Cryptos, l’enjeu du siècle, a widely read book on the economic and political impact of cryptocurrencies in Europe. His newsletter 21 Millions analyzes market trends, regulatory shifts, and token economics with weekly circulation across France’s crypto investor base.

Raymond has brought attention to data privacy concerns in crypto publishing, most recently exposing a targeted phishing campaign using forged versions of The Big Whale branding to promote fake token offerings. That disclosure followed an email data breach that compromised contacts across several French crypto outlets. Investigative work on these breaches reached over 120,000 readers and prompted response measures by multiple platforms. Raymond also contributes to policy discussions, analyzing France’s approach to stablecoin licensing and MiCA implementation. As one of the few French journalists deeply embedded in crypto infrastructure reporting, Raymond is viewed as a reliable media reference for investors, developers, and regulators tracking blockchain adoption across francophone markets.

  • Mykhailo Ihnatenko
  • 15 hours ago
Nasdaq has worst daily drop since March 2020, Gregory Raymond notes
The Nasdaq recorded a 6.36% decline on November 5, marking its worst session since the Covid crash of March 16, 2020, when it fell by 12%. Gregory Raymond, a crypto journalist and commentator at ...
  • Pavlo Kot
  • Yesterday
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa case reverses expectations on crypto theft, Gregory Raymond writes
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa is involved in a case that, according to crypto journalist Gregory Raymond, does not fit the usual image of cryptocurrency theft, which often evokes the idea of hackers ...
  • Alena Volkova
  • 05.11.2026
Over €120 million stolen as crypto facilitates laundering, Gregory Raymond reveals
At least €120 million was stolen from the central system of the Crédit Mutuel Arkéa group, with cryptocurrency reportedly enabling money laundering in the operation. A highly experienced ...
  • Yulia Slavina
  • 04.11.2026
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa targeted in $133 million crypto-linked fraud, ZachXBT reveals
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa has been the victim of a fraud involving at least $133 million, which was laundered through cryptocurrencies. The information was revealed overnight by on-chain investigator ...
  • Elena Nikulina
  • 02.11.2026
Crypto and stablecoin transaction tax approved by slim margin, Gregory Raymond notes
A tax on cryptocurrency and stablecoin transactions has been passed by the French National Assembly, according to Gregory Raymond, a crypto journalist and commentator at Les Cryptos. Raymond said ...
  • Oksana Koneva
  • 29.10.2026
New York Stock Exchange to list on Hyperliquid through Trade XYZ, Gregory Raymond notes
The New York Stock Exchange will operate markets on Hyperliquid via Trade XYZ. Gregory Raymond, a crypto journalist, reported that Trade XYZ, launched in October 2025, has achieved approximately ...
  • Ksenia Gerey
  • 28.10.2026
Google introduces Multi-Party Compute to help banks protect crypto, Gregory Raymond reports
Google has announced the launch of Google Multi-Party Compute, a new service designed to provide crypto custody solutions for banks. Gregory Raymond, a crypto journalist and commentator, reported ...
  • Oksana Koneva
  • 05.10.2026
Departure from editorial leadership at TheBigWhale_ announced, Gregory Raymond confirms
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist and commentator at Les Cryptos, has announced his departure from the presidency and editorial leadership of TheBigWhale_. Raymond co-founded the platform in 2022 ...
  • Daria Chernytska
  • 25.09.2026
Security risks and asset tracing discussed, Gregory Raymond notes
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, moderated two roundtable panels organized by Adan on security in the digital asset industry. The first panel explored new threats ...
  • Pavlo Kot
  • 24.09.2026
NFT market surged after $69 million Christie’s sale, Gregory Raymond notes
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, recalls the surge in NFT interest following digital artist Beeple’s artwork selling for $69 million at Christie’s five years ...
  • Elena Nikulina
  • 14.09.2026
U.S. Senate to decide on Clarity Act after breakthrough, Gregory Raymond confirms
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, reports that the U.S. Senate will vote tomorrow on the Clarity Act, a major piece of crypto legislation under the mandate of U.S. ...
  • Hanna Syniavska
  • 28.08.2026
Gregory Raymond: USDC becomes main shirt sponsor for Chelsea this season
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, notes that USDC, a stablecoin, will serve as the main shirt sponsor for Chelsea during this season. This marks a notable move, as ...
  • Hanna Syniavska
  • 26.08.2026
Gregory Raymond: Revolut launches EURR euro stablecoin with Bridge by Stripe
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, reports that Revolut has launched EURR, its euro-denominated stablecoin. The stablecoin is issued and backed by Bridge, a ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 17.07.2026
Gregory Raymond: Morpho vault attracts $80 million EURCV stablecoins for yield
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, reports that the Morpho vault launched by DeblockApp four months ago has seen significant adoption. Since its inception, €74 ...
  • Yulia Slavina
  • 10.07.2026
Gregory Raymond: France saw 408 hours of negative electricity prices in first half of 2026
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist and commentator at Les Cryptos, reports that France registered 408 hours of negative prices on the electricity market during the first half of 2026. This ...
  • Hanna Syniavska
  • 08.07.2026
Gregory Raymond: Crédit Agricole strengthens CACEIS at core of institutional on-chain finance
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist and commentator at Les Cryptos, examines how Crédit Agricole is positioning CACEIS as a key player in the growing world of on-chain finance. The analysis ...
  • Yaroslav Dmytrenko
  • 01.07.2026
Gregory Raymond: Crédit Agricole launches EURXT euro stablecoin on Ethereum for institutional use
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist and commentator at Les Cryptos, reports that Crédit Agricole has launched its EURXT euro stablecoin on Ethereum. The first use of EURXT involves settling a ...
  • Yaroslav Dmytrenko
  • 29.06.2026
Gregory Raymond: Bitstack signs $540,000 sponsorship deal with Gentlemates for 2026 season
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, reports that Bitstack has signed a $540,000 annual sponsorship deal with e-sports team Gentlemates. According to Raymond, the ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 26.06.2026
Gregory Raymond: Binance seeking MiCA license in France for EU regulation
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist and commentator at Les Cryptos, reports that Binance will attempt to obtain its MiCA license in France to be regulated within the European Union. Gregory ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 24.06.2026
Gregory Raymond: Government bans fail to stop Bitcoin’s global network
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, analyzes the resilience of Bitcoin mining despite government crackdowns. He points to China’s ban on mining in 2021, which ...
  • Yaroslav Dmytrenko
  • 23.06.2026
Gregory Raymond: Bitstack launches euro-denominated yield product at 2.51 percent
Gregory Raymond, crypto journalist & commentator at Les Cryptos, reports that Bitstack has launched a euro-denominated yield product offering a 2.51 percent return through Spiko Finance and ...