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U.S. Job Losses in July Raise Questions About Fed Rate Hikes
The U.S. labor market weakened in July with a loss of 23,000 jobs, impacting expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Volatility Declines, But Risk Persists
Bitcoin's volatility has significantly decreased, yet the inherent risk remains unchanged as traders prepare for upcoming economic data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Below $65,000 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin remains steady around $64,700 as geopolitical tensions rise, while Brent crude oil prices surge past $83 a barrel following attacks in the Middle East.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Crypto-PACs Spend Over $1.5 Million After Michigan Primary Loss
Fairshake-related PACs have disclosed spending over $1.5 million to support various candidates following a primary defeat in Michigan.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Steady at $64,300 Ahead of US Jobs Data, Oil Prices Rise
Bitcoin remains steady at $64,300 as markets await US jobs data, while rising oil prices raise inflation concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Whales Acquire $1.2 Billion in BTC Amid ETF Inflows of $754 Million
Bitcoin whales have amassed $1.2 billion in BTC as ETFs attracted $754 million this week, signaling a potential institutional recovery despite stagnant prices.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Faces Major Losses as Clarity Act Vote Delayed Until September
XRP suffers significant losses as the Senate postpones the Clarity Act vote to September, while Bitcoin and ether show minor declines.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OpenAI Unveils Coordination of AI Agents in Hugging Face Breach
OpenAI has revealed a detailed account of how its AI agents coordinated during the Hugging Face breach, highlighting significant cybersecurity concerns.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Whales Accumulate XRP and Bitcoin: Signs of a Market Shift?
CryptoQuant reports that large holders of XRP and Bitcoin are increasing their investments, indicating a potential end to the bear market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Analysis: Bitcoin's Low Volatility Doesn't Indicate Safety
Bitcoin's implied volatility has dropped to 36%, but analysts warn this does not imply reduced risk, as market dynamics could lead to price swings.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Crypto-Related Violent Attacks Surge, Over $30M Stolen in 2026
Chainalysis reports that over $30 million has been stolen in violent crypto attacks in 2026, with France leading in incidents.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $65,000 Amid Oil and Inflation Optimism
Bitcoin is nearing $65,000, driven by macroeconomic optimism amidst easing inflation and oil price expectations.
Mercation Admin1 min