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Bitcoin's Surge Signals Growing Skepticism Towards the Dollar
Bitcoin's recent surge of 23.2% amidst a weakening dollar signals growing institutional interest in it as a hedge against currency debasement, alongside rising gold prices.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coinbase Launches Tokenized Stocks on Ethereum Layer-2 Base
Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks on its Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base, for users outside the U.S., starting with fractional shares of Apple and Nvidia.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid Reaches New Heights Ahead of Major Token Unlock
Hyperliquid's HYPE token hits a record high of $83.27, with a significant $1.2 billion token unlock scheduled for August 29, impacting market dynamics.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Zcash Reaches Highest Value in Eight Years as Futures Interest Surges
Zcash has surged to its highest price since 2018, driven by increased interest in futures trading that nearly doubled in just five days.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See $23 Billion Growth, But Only $2.6 Billion Is New Investment
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw a significant increase in value last week, with $23 billion in total assets, although only $2.6 billion came from new investments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings by $81 Million Amid Price Surge
Bitmine has purchased an additional $81 million in Ethereum, bringing its total holdings to 5.85 million ETH as the cryptocurrency experiences significant price gains.
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Strategy Boosts Dollar Reserves to $6.7 Billion
Strategy has increased its dollar reserves to $6.7 billion following recent stock sales and strategic fund allocations.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Rally Revives Saylor’s Strategy as BTC Hits $78K
Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy returns to profitability as BTC hits $78k, marking a significant turnaround in the crypto market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Strategy Raises $2B Through MSTR Stock Sales, Launches USD Cash Fund
Strategy has raised over $2 billion from MSTR stock sales and created a new USD Cash fund, potentially for Bitcoin purchases.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Wintermute Expands Short Positions on Hyperliquid Amid Bitcoin Rally
Wintermute has increased its short positions on Hyperliquid, adding $44.58 million despite Bitcoin's recent rally, with significant positions in Ethereum and Bitcoin.
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Bitget Introduces Dynamic Leverage of Up to 800x for Gold
Bitget has launched dynamic leverage for gold CFDs, allowing up to 800x leverage, enhancing trading flexibility and risk control for users.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Voting Underway on Governance Proposals in Solana Network
The Solana network has initiated voting on three key proposals regarding its governance, disinflation of SOL, and fee restructuring.
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