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Bitcoin Faces Challenges at $60K—Chart Insights Revealed
Bitcoin struggles near the $60K mark as bearish trends dominate the charts, with traders predicting potential price declines.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Silicon Valley Bank Reports on the Evolution of Bitcoin Lending
Silicon Valley Bank indicates that bitcoin lending has transitioned into a more institutional framework, emphasizing enhanced risk management and growing participation.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ripple Moves Closer to Implementing Lending Features on XRP Ledger
Ripple has announced the testing of a Lending Protocol on the XRP Ledger, which could allow institutions to lend and borrow digital assets directly on-chain.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
40% of Crypto's $16 Billion Hack Losses Linked to Private Keys, Not Smart Contracts
A significant portion of crypto's $16 billion in hack losses, approximately 40%, is linked to compromised private keys rather than issues with smart contracts or blockchain technology.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
BitMine Acquires $43 Million in Ethereum While Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases
BitMine has invested an additional $43 million in Ethereum despite market downturns, while Strategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases amid scrutiny.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Chainalysis Introduces Standards for Blockchain Tracing
Chainalysis has proposed a new framework for blockchain tracing aimed at helping investigators link crypto addresses. The initiative seeks to standardize analytics practices in the industry.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
MiCA's Upcoming Deadline May Leave 10 Million EU Crypto Users Searching for New Platforms
The EU's MiCA regulations set to take effect on July 1 may displace over 10 million crypto users as unlicensed exchanges restrict or halt services, warns SwissBorg's Alex Fazel.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Bernstein Identifies Kalshi and Polymarket as Potential Acquisition Targets
Bernstein analysts suggest Kalshi and Polymarket could be acquisition targets as major players consolidate the prediction market space.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strategy's New Capital Plan Enables Bitcoin Sales for Buybacks and Dividends
Strategy has launched a bitcoin monetization program to sell holdings for funding the USD reserve, preferred dividends, and stock buybacks.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BlackRock Enhances DeFi Engagement with Ethena Integration, Boosting ENA by 8%
BlackRock has announced its integration of Ethena's yield-generating token into its risk management platform, causing ENA to rise by 8%.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
USDT Premium in India Surpasses 8.5%
The USDT premium in India has surged to 8.5%, nearly double the usual spread, due to recent raids by the Enforcement Directorate.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Strategy's Valuation Falls Below Its Bitcoin Reserves for the First Time
Strategy's valuation has fallen below its Bitcoin reserves for the first time, raising concerns about its financial model and market sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min