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Bitcoin Volatility Drops to Record Lows, Yet Downside Protection Remains Costly
Bitcoin's volatility index has dropped to its lowest level since 2025, yet the cost of downside protection remains high, indicating ongoing market uncertainty.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Hedge Funds Shift to Long Positions on Bitcoin as CME Futures Change
Hedge funds have shifted to net long positions in CME bitcoin futures, indicating a growing optimism about bitcoin's price recovery.
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Key Economic Indicators and Earnings Reports Set for Crypto Week Ahead
As the week begins on August 10, critical CPI data and earnings reports from companies like Gemini and Securitize are set to impact crypto markets.
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Grayscale Withdraws ETF Applications for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot
Grayscale has withdrawn its ETF applications for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot, stating it will not proceed with the proposed offerings.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
How to Make Anonymous Bitcoin Payments
The article explains how to make anonymous Bitcoin payments using Mixer.Money's "Exact Payment" mode, detailing the process and fees involved.
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Analysts Identify Key Resistance Levels for Bitcoin
Bitcoin is expected to face key resistance at $67,000 and $72,000 as it trades around $65,200, according to analysts from CryptoQuant.
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Mastercard Acquires Stablecoin Firm BVNK for $1.8 Billion
Mastercard has acquired stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK for $1.8 billion, after competing with Coinbase and Visa for the deal.
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Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in the UK with AI Features
Robinhood has launched zero-fee crypto trading in the UK, offering over 50 cryptocurrencies and introducing an AI feature for market analysis.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $65,000 Amid Senate Delay on CLARITY Act
Bitcoin has risen above $65,000 despite Senate delays on the CLARITY Act, with overall market gains led by strong investor activity.
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Bitcoin Miner Chooses Not to Support BIP-110 Despite Pool's Backing
A bitcoin miner has opted not to support BIP-110 while using a mining pool that endorses it, highlighting low hashrate backing for the proposal.
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Quantus Founder Warns of Undetected Quantum Hacks
Christopher Smith of Quantus warns that the first quantum attack on crypto might go unnoticed, complicating the detection of such breaches.
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Bitcoin Surpasses $65,000 Ahead of Key US Inflation Report
Bitcoin has surpassed $65,000, gaining nearly 3% this week as traders await crucial U.S. inflation data, providing insights into future Federal Reserve actions.
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