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CoinEx Refutes Claims of Facilitating Sanctioned Iranian Crypto Transactions
CoinEx has denied allegations of facilitating over $3.8 billion in crypto transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian platforms, asserting its neutrality and lack of official ties to Iranian entities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Stocks
STRC Stock Shows Increasing Correlation with Bitcoin
STRC, the perpetual preferred stock of Strategy Inc., is now closely tracking Bitcoin's price movements, diminishing its effectiveness as a stable income source.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Rebranding of a16z-Backed Crypto Firm to Address AI Copyright Issues
The former Story Protocol is now the DATA Foundation, focusing on AI copyright solutions and developing infrastructure for verifying AI training data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
SBI Holdings to Acquire Bitbank for $288.6 Million
SBI Holdings has agreed to acquire Bitbank for $288.6 million, with the deal expected to close in October 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Traders Anticipate Further Declines for Bitcoin and Ethereum Following Monthly Losses Exceeding 20%
Traders are predicting further declines for Bitcoin and Ethereum, with expectations of drops to $55,000 and $1,500, respectively, as bearish sentiment grows.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
BlackBerry's Remarkable Resurgence as a Key Player in AI and Robotics
BlackBerry is experiencing a significant revival, transforming from a mobile phone maker to a key software provider for AI and robotics, with shares soaring nearly 23% after strong earnings.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Strategy Maintains 10-Month Cash Reserve for Dividends Amid Investor Distrust
Strategy has enough cash reserves to meet dividend payments for nearly 10 months, yet trust among retail investors is diminishing due to significant price drops.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches Key Turning Point as Rare On-Chain Indicators Align
Bitcoin may be on the verge of a significant turning point, according to Chris Sullivan of Hyperion Decimus, as four rare on-chain indicators align.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Hits Multi-Year Low of $58,000, Short-Squeeze Potential Emerges
Bitcoin has reached a new low of $58,000, the lowest since 2024, while derivatives data suggests a potential for a short squeeze as bearish positions become crowded.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Could Drop 30% to $44,000 by Year-End, Says Notable Miner
Jiang Zhuoer, a noted bitcoin miner, forecasts a potential 30% decline in bitcoin prices, predicting a bottom around $42,000 to $44,000 by year-end based on market indicators.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls as Strategy's STRC Hits New Low
Bitcoin's price dipped further as Strategy's STRC stock reached a new low, causing widespread liquidations in the crypto market.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
CoinDesk 20 Update: AAVE Rises 10.1% as Index Increases
AAVE has surged by 10.1%, with Bitcoin Cash also performing well at 5.8%, as the CoinDesk 20 index rises overall.
Mercation Admin2 min