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Circle Selects Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock as Validators for Arc Launch
Circle is set to launch its Arc blockchain on September 16, with Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock among the founding validators, while reporting strong financial results for Q2.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Eliza Labs Founder Announces End of AI Token and Foundation Closure
Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters has declared the Eliza token "dead" and announced the closure of the foundation after a lawsuit settlement depleted its funds.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Analyzing Bitcoin Positioning: Insights from Lionsoul Global
Gregory Mall from Lionsoul Global analyzes bitcoin allocation strategies within various market conditions, emphasizing the importance of both the amount and method of holding bitcoin.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Circle Unveils Validators for Arc Blockchain
Circle has introduced validators for its Arc blockchain, aimed at enhancing stablecoin payments, with a public mainnet launch set for September 16.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Taiwan's Regulator Sets Rules for Cryptocurrency Transfers
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission plans to enforce the Travel Rule for cryptocurrency transfers starting in October, impacting local and foreign platforms.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BitGo Transfers $7.4 Billion in WBTC to Chainlink
BitGo has chosen Chainlink as its exclusive cross-chain infrastructure provider for Wrapped Bitcoin, transferring $7.4 billion in assets.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hashdex Shuts Down First Spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S.
Hashdex Asset Management has announced the closure of its Bitcoin ETF, the first of its kind in the U.S., due to various operational challenges.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
The Institutionalization of Crypto: A Market Driven by Headlines
The crypto market, while increasingly institutionalized, continues to react strongly to news headlines rather than underlying data, creating opportunities for discerning investors.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Galaxy Digital's Stock Drops 5% Following Q2 Results
Galaxy Digital's shares fell by over 5% after the company reported mixed quarterly results, including a loss of $85 million and revenue short of expectations.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Founder Declares AI Agent Token Worth $2.4 Billion as Dead
The ELIZAOS token, once valued at $2.4 billion, is now deemed dead by its founder, Shaw Walters, who urges holders to sell as the foundation closes.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Jim Cramer Sells Bitcoin Amid Quantum Computing Concerns
Jim Cramer announces the sale of his Bitcoin holdings due to concerns about quantum computing's potential to compromise cryptocurrency security.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Yellow Card Secures $40 Million to Enhance Stablecoin Processing
Yellow Card has raised $40 million to enhance its stablecoin payment systems, increasing its total funding to over $120 million and expanding its global operations.
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