News
Editorial-quality coverage of global financial markets, policy, and macro trends.
- News
Kalshi Launches Real-Time Market Data via DoubleZero
Kalshi has partnered with DoubleZero to offer real-time market data, initially focusing on sports and crypto contracts, while waiving fees for the first year.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Wintermute to Invest $1 Billion in AI Trading Infrastructure
Wintermute plans to invest $1 billion in AI and high-frequency trading infrastructure over five years as it aims to diversify beyond cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Solana Nears Transaction Finalization Halt Due to Outage
A routing failure at TeraSwitch nearly halted Solana's transaction finalization, impacting 28.83% of staked SOL before routing was restored after 33 minutes.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitwise Reduces Workforce by 14% Amid Ongoing Crypto Downturn
Bitwise Asset Management has laid off 14% of its workforce, reducing its team size amidst ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
FlightAware Withdraws Kalshi Lawsuit Amid Low Interest in Flight-Cancellation Market
FlightAware has withdrawn its lawsuit against Kalshi, which had accused the platform of misusing its flight data. The move comes amid low interest in Kalshi's flight cancellation market.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
CFTC Uses Emergency Powers to Ensure Kalshi Continues Trading Amid Legal Challenge
The CFTC has mandated Kalshi to continue trading after the exchange reported a market emergency, following a lawsuit from New York's Attorney General.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bitwise Reduces Workforce by 14%
Bitwise Asset Management has laid off 14% of its workforce due to market downturns, despite plans for future growth and acquisitions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Dogecoin and BNB Surge While Bitcoin Declines Near $63,700
Dogecoin and BNB have seen significant gains, while Bitcoin has dropped to around $63,700, marking it as the only major cryptocurrency in decline this week.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OpenAI Faces Leadership Changes as Executive Brad Lightcap Departs
Brad Lightcap departs OpenAI after eight years as the company undergoes several leadership changes ahead of a potential IPO.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Analyzing Solana's Price Direction: Bullish or Bearish?
Solana is facing critical price movements, currently at $75.06, as traders weigh potential bullish and bearish scenarios amid macroeconomic challenges.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Grvt Invests $100 Million in Ondo Tokens as Coinbase Expands to UAE
Grvt is set to invest $100 million in Ondo's USDY tokens while Coinbase expands its operations with a new tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
OpenAI's Sole Ethicist Departs, Leaving No Successor
Chloé Bakalar, OpenAI's only ethicist, has left the company without a successor, marking a significant leadership change in AI ethics.
Mercation Admin2 min