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Runes Protocol Boosts Bitcoin Network Activity to Two-Year High
Runes protocol has driven Bitcoin transactions to a two-year high, despite a bearish market.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Litecoin Could Make Waves Ahead of Its Next Halving
Litecoin's upcoming halving in 2027 might lead to a price surge as historical trends suggest significant movements in the months prior.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Above $62,500 as Bears Control Crypto Market
Bitcoin remains steady at $62,500, while bearish trends dominate the crypto market, with ether near $1,665 and concerns about price stability.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
From Promises to Decrees: What Trump (Did Not) Achieve at the Midpoint of His Second Presidency
An analysis of Donald Trump's presidency reveals a shift in his stance on cryptocurrencies, from skepticism to support, alongside significant campaign promises and regulatory changes.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Thailand Links Illegal Mining to $300 Million Money Laundering
Thailand's DSI has linked illegal crypto mining to a $300 million money laundering operation, involving high-profile arrests and extensive investigations.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Urges Strategy to Pause Bitcoin Purchases
CryptoQuant advises Strategy to pause Bitcoin purchases and rebuild cash reserves after a significant drop in dividend coverage for STRC.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Transactions Reach Two-Year Peak Amid Runes Protocol Surge
Bitcoin transactions have surged past 820,000 daily, reaching a two-year high, driven by heightened activity in the Rune protocol.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Advises Michael Saylor's Strategy to Cease Bitcoin Purchases
CryptoQuant suggests Michael Saylor's Strategy should pause its bitcoin purchases due to a significant drop in cash reserves and increased dividend obligations.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Experts Highlight Challenges of Post-Quantum Bitcoin Security
Experts warn that transitioning Bitcoin to post-quantum cryptography is complex and may take years, as decentralized networks cannot be updated by government orders.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Decline in Bitcoin Selling by Early Investors Indicates Market Optimism
Bitcoin's original investors have reduced their selling to the lowest levels in almost two years, signaling potential market optimism.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin May Decline to $59,000 Short-Term as Liquidity Tightens
Bitcoin is projected to potentially fall to $59,000 in the near term as market liquidity tightens, according to Wintermute's analysis.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $62,000 Amid Ongoing Chip Stock Selloff
Bitcoin is trending downward toward $62,000 as semiconductor stocks continue to decline, impacting the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin4 min