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Standard Chartered Maintains $40K Ethereum Price Forecast Amid DeFi Growth
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its bullish stance on Ethereum, maintaining a price target of $40,000 by the end of the decade, citing the cryptocurrency's dominance in DeFi and stablecoins.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Traders Predict Increased Likelihood of Bitcoin Dropping Below $70K by May's End
Traders are increasingly betting on Bitcoin's price dropping below $70,000 by the end of May, though the odds remain modest at 26%.
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Bitcoin Stays Below $73,000 Amid U.S.-Iran Deal Speculation
Bitcoin remains under $73,000 amidst positive market reactions to a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, while inflation pressures continue to affect economic policies.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Asia's Regulated Crypto Future: Insights and Trends
Asia's regulatory advancements in crypto and stablecoins are transforming payments and remittances, with Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and Korea leading the way.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Blockchain Lottery Aims to Fund Ethereum Development Through Gambling Fees
A new blockchain lottery initiative by Megapot and Protocol Guild aims to fund Ethereum developers through gambling fees from ticket sales, addressing funding challenges in the ecosystem.
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AI Agents Could Revolutionize Trading for Retail Investors
AI agents could transform trading by prioritizing customer profits while challenging the existing exchange model that benefits from frequent trading.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
'Debasement trade' wanes as inflation concerns ease, says JPMorgan
JPMorgan reports that the 'debasement trade' involving bitcoin and gold is losing traction as investors withdraw funds, possibly anticipating a U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
VanEck Introduces First Spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq
VanEck has launched the first U.S. spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq, allowing investors to gain exposure to BNB through traditional brokerage accounts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Hacker Steals $15 Million GUA Airdrop
A hacker stole nearly $15 million in GUA tokens from the SUPERFORTUNE project, leading to a significant drop in token value.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bit Digital Acquires $20 Million in ETH Amid Market Decline
Bit Digital's recent purchase of 8,568 ETH for $20 million is now facing a $3 million unrealized loss as ETH prices plummet below $2,000.
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Stellar (XLM) Surges 10.5% Amid General Decline in Crypto Assets
In a market downturn, Stellar (XLM) has managed to rise by 10.5%, standing out among falling assets like NEAR Protocol and Bitcoin Cash.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Falls Below $1.30 Amid Major Sell-Offs
XRP has fallen below $1.30 due to significant selling pressure, with analysts warning of a potential drop to the $1.20 range if the correction continues.
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