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Gold and Silver Selloff Impacts Bitcoin Prices
A decline in gold and silver prices is negatively affecting bitcoin, as the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance influences investor sentiment.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Disparity Between Stablecoin Founders and Volume Concentration
Despite stablecoin transactions exceeding $28 trillion in 2025, the concentration of founders and venture capital remains largely in the U.S. and Europe, overlooking emerging markets where demand is surging.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Insights from Robinhood's Layoffs on Crypto Investment Trends
Robinhood's recent layoffs reflect the current crypto market cycle, indicating a late bear market but presenting opportunities for strategic investments, say experts.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
CoinEx Denies WSJ Allegations of $3.84 Billion Iranian Fund Transfers
CoinEx has denied WSJ's claims of facilitating $3.84 billion in Iranian fund transfers, asserting it does not engage with Iranian state entities or sanctioned individuals.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Tether Utilizes $23 Billion Gold Reserves for Bullion-Backed Loans
Tether is leveraging its $23 billion gold reserves by introducing loans backed by its tokenized gold, XAUT, allowing holders to borrow without selling their assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Jeremy Grantham Critiques Bitcoin, Predicts Crypto's Decline
Billionaire Jeremy Grantham criticizes Bitcoin, labeling it "useless" and predicting its decline as a store of value, highlighting its recent volatility.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Ukraine Transfers Seized Crypto Assets to State Control
Ukraine has transferred seized crypto assets worth over 8.3 million USDT to state control, marking a historic first for the country.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
CZ Attributes 2026 Crypto Market Decline to AI, Global Tensions, and Market Cycles
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, Binance's founder, discusses the multifaceted causes behind the crypto market's decline in 2026, including AI investments and geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Strategy's Valuation Drops Below Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy's market valuation has dipped below the value of its bitcoin assets, marking a significant shift for the company.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ripple CEO Criticizes Strategy's Bitcoin Purchase Model
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Strategy's Bitcoin purchase model, calling it harmful to the market, while expressing optimism about Bitcoin's future.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
What to Expect from Binance's Exit from Europe and New Crypto Laws in Russia
This article discusses Binance's exit from Europe, new crypto regulations in Russia, and the evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ripple's CEO Criticizes Saylor's Strategy but Remains Optimistic on Bitcoin
Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, remains optimistic about bitcoin but criticizes Michael Saylor's funding strategy for negatively impacting the crypto market.
Mercation Admin3 min