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Strategy's Bitcoin Holdings Surge to $2.8 Billion Profit—Is Saylor Ready to Buy Again?
Michael Saylor's Strategy has reached a paper profit of $2.8 billion as Bitcoin prices rise, prompting speculation about potential new purchases after a two-month pause.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Weekly Summary: Bitcoin's First Quantum-Resistant Transaction and Solana's Inflation Decision
Bitcoin's price fluctuated this week amid major developments, including the first quantum-resistant transaction and Solana's inflation adjustments.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Fogo Halts Mainnet After 400 Million FOGO Incident
Fogo has paused its mainnet after 400 million FOGO tokens were acquired by an unauthorized party, prompting a network upgrade to prevent further issues.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Old Bitcoin Wallets Move 553.59 BTC Worth $40 Million
Six dormant Bitcoin wallets, inactive since 2011-2014, transferred 553.59 BTC worth around $40 million between August 16-26.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Surge in Activity Among Bitcoin's Oldest Coins Observed in 2026
Galaxy Research reveals a notable increase in activity among Bitcoin's oldest coins in 2026, with significant movements observed this year.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitGo Acquires NYDIG's Institutional Trading Division for $42.5 Million
BitGo has acquired NYDIG's institutional trading business for $42.5 million, enhancing its service offerings for professional clients in the digital asset market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $78,000 Following Fed Chair's Speech
Bitcoin's price fell below $78,000 after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech, with Ethereum also declining. Market expectations for a rate hike increased significantly.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Emerging Threats to DeFi Liquidity from AI Agents
This week, key developments in the crypto space include a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction and Nvidia's potential acquisition of Hugging Face.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Price Retreats Amid Hawkish Fed Signals, Sentiment Remains Optimistic
Despite a recent dip in Bitcoin's price following Fed comments, long-term sentiment among traders remains optimistic, favoring a rise to $84,000.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Solana Increases Disinflation Rate Amid Intense Governance Vote
Solana validators have voted to double the disinflation rate, reducing SOL issuance, a move seen as potentially bullish for the token's price despite some controversy.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Offerings to Include Additional Coins
Charles Schwab is set to expand its crypto trading platform by adding Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink, enhancing client options beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
IREN's Shares Decline Amid Rising AI Transition Expenses
IREN's shares fell over 8% after reporting a $684 million loss in Q4, with AI cloud revenue surpassing Bitcoin mining for the first time.
Mercation Admin2 min