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Europe Faces USDT Shortage: What’s Next After MiCA Transition
The end of the MiCA transitional period raises questions about USDT's future in Europe, impacting liquidity and market dynamics.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
XRP Declines 3% After Losing Support at $1.15 as Breakout Fails
XRP has fallen 3.4% after breaking below the crucial $1.15 support level, signaling a continuation of a downtrend that has hindered its recovery attempts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Below Production Costs for Five Months, Impacting Miners
Bitcoin has been trading below its mining cost for five months, impacting miners and prompting sales, according to JPMorgan.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Traders Intensify Bearish Positions as Prices Approach $52,000
Bitcoin traders are increasingly purchasing put options as they anticipate a deeper price decline, potentially down to $52,000.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000 Amid Global Risk Asset Decline
Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000 as a global sell-off in risk assets erases earlier gains linked to the U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Algorand Aims for Quantum Computing Preparedness by End of 2027
Algorand Foundation is set to enhance its blockchain with post-quantum cryptography, aiming for readiness by the end of 2027 to combat potential quantum computing threats.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky Receives CFTC Ban Following Fraud Convictions
Alexander Mashinsky, the ex-CEO of Celsius, faces a formal ban from CFTC registration following his 12-year prison sentence for fraud.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Europe's Crypto Sector Faces Challenges as MiCA Transition Deadline Approaches
As the EU's MiCA transition period ends on July 1, Europe's crypto firms face significant challenges, with only about 200 securing necessary licenses.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
HIVE Stock Surges After Securing $220M AI Infrastructure Contract
HIVE Digital Technologies' stock rose over 7% after securing a $220M contract for AI infrastructure, marking a significant shift from Bitcoin mining.
Mercation Admin3 min - Stocks
Bitcoin Strategy's Preferred Stock STRC Hits Record Low
Strategy's preferred stock STRC hit an all-time low of $82.53, raising concerns about its management of fixed obligations amidst uncertainty in the market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Traders Turn Increasingly Bearish on Bitcoin and Ethereum After Fed Meeting
Traders are increasingly bearish on Bitcoin and Ethereum as both cryptocurrencies see significant price drops following the Fed's latest meeting.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Everyday Investors Face Challenges as Bitcoin Strategy's STRC Declines
Everyday investors in Strategy’s STRC are facing challenges as the preferred stock's value drops, raising concerns about the inherent risks in this investment.
Mercation Admin5 min