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Blockchain Association Urges Supreme Court to Review Fed's Banking Access Decisions
The Blockchain Association is advocating for Custodia Bank’s Supreme Court appeal against the Fed's banking access decisions, warning of potential overreach by federal regulators.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SEC Set to Introduce Regulations for Tokenized Stocks
The SEC is set to unveil new regulations for tokenized stocks, paving the way for onchain trading without congressional approval.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips to Approximately $63,500 as Traders Shift Focus to Upcoming Fed Events
Bitcoin's price declined to around $63,500 following a U.S. inflation report that met expectations, with traders now focusing on upcoming Fed events.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs Expands into Bitcoin Income ETFs with $2.25 Billion NEOS Acquisition
Goldman Sachs is set to acquire NEOS Investments for $2.25 billion, enhancing its ETF platform and entering the bitcoin income ETF market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Fidelity Seeks Approval for Ethereum ETF to Stake and Reward Investors
Fidelity has filed to allow its Ethereum ETF to stake holdings and reward investors with quarterly cash distributions, following similar moves by Grayscale and BlackRock.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Wintermute to Invest $1 Billion in AI Expansion Beyond Crypto
Wintermute is set to invest $1 billion in AI and high-frequency trading to expand its business beyond cryptocurrency, aiming for over 50% of revenue from non-crypto markets by 2027.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Minimal Movement Amid Cooling US Inflation
Despite US inflation cooling to 3.4% in July, Bitcoin's price barely reacted, reflecting market indifference to the CPI data.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Kalshi Launches Real-Time Market Data via DoubleZero
Kalshi has partnered with DoubleZero to offer real-time market data, initially focusing on sports and crypto contracts, while waiving fees for the first year.
Mercation Admin2 min - Banking Policy
A Call for Equal Access to America’s Payment System
Rachel Anderika of Anchorage Digital advocates for equal access to America's payment system for federally regulated banks, emphasizing the need for reform.
Mercation Admin6 min - Macro
U.S. Inflation Rate Declines to 3.4%, Bitcoin Stabilizes Around $64,000
July's U.S. inflation rate fell to 3.4%, meeting expectations, while Bitcoin stabilized around $64,000 amid declining Treasury yields.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
CFTC Uses Emergency Powers to Ensure Kalshi Continues Trading Amid Legal Challenge
The CFTC has mandated Kalshi to continue trading after the exchange reported a market emergency, following a lawsuit from New York's Attorney General.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SEC Considers New Rules to Ease Crypto Project Registration
The SEC is set to propose rules allowing crypto projects to raise funds without full securities registration, marking a significant regulatory shift.
Mercation Admin3 min