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Toncoin Surges 19.5% in a Day Following Rebranding Announcement
Toncoin's price surged 19.5% after Pavel Durov announced a rebranding to Gram, part of the Make TON Great Again initiative.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000
Bitcoin's price fell below $70,000 amid geopolitical tensions and a significant sale by Strategy, while other cryptocurrencies also declined.
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MoneyGram Introduces MGUSD Stablecoin on Stellar Blockchain
MoneyGram has launched MGUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, aimed at enhancing its global payment services and tapping into the growing demand for digital currencies.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
AFX vs Hyperliquid
AFX and Hyperliquid are competing in the on-chain derivatives space, each with unique approaches to trading infrastructure and risk management.
Mercation Admin10 min - Crypto
Record $3.4 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Outflows Amid AI Stock Surge
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have seen record outflows of $3.45 billion over 11 sessions, coinciding with a rise in AI stocks, as institutional demand shows signs of weakening.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Drops 4% Below $1.30 as Bitcoin's Weakness Affects Major Cryptos
XRP has dropped below the $1.30 support level, marking a new 15-week low due to persistent market weakness influenced by Bitcoin's decline.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Mt. Gox Transfers 10,422 Bitcoin Worth $739 Million to New Wallet as Deadline Approaches
Mt. Gox has transferred 10,422 bitcoin, valued at approximately $739 million, to a new wallet, as it approaches the October 31, 2026 deadline for creditor repayments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Dopamine and Uncertainty: How Perpetual Contracts Turn the Market into a Casino
This article explores how perpetual contracts in crypto trading resemble gambling, driven by human psychology and market dynamics.
Mercation Admin10 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops to $70,000 Amid Stock Market Pause and Strategy's BTC Sale
Bitcoin has dropped to below $71,000, its lowest point in weeks, influenced by Strategy's recent sale and a pause in stock market activity.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Polymarket Bettors Divided Over Timing of Bitcoin Sale by Strategy
A $79 million market on Polymarket is debating the significance of a bitcoin sale by Strategy (MSTR) and whether it counts towards a deadline that has already passed.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Telegram's CEO Announces Toncoin Will Be Rebranded as Gram
Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, announced that Toncoin will be rebranded as Gram, its original name, as the company takes control of The Open Network.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Trump’s Business Partner Reveals Future Plans for Meme Coin: 'We’re The Biggest Brand on Earth'
Bill Zanker reveals plans for the Trump Coin Club, offering top holders exclusive perks including a VIP trip to the World Cup finals.
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