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Sandisk and Western Digital Stocks Drop 10%, Implications for Bitcoin
Sandisk and Western Digital's stocks fell 10% despite strong earnings, raising questions about capital shifting from AI to crypto as Bitcoin holds steady above $64,000.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CoinShares Analysts Report Growth in Real-World Assets Amid DeFi Decline
CoinShares and Token Terminal report a rise in real-world assets to $7.4 billion, despite a decline in DeFi deposits, highlighting a shift in financial utility.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
JPYC Secures $38 Million in Series B Funding from AZ-COM Maruwa
JPYC Inc. raised $38 million in Series B funding led by AZ-COM Maruwa to support its yen-pegged stablecoin expansion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether Gain as Traders Flock to Major Tokens
Bitcoin and ether are the only cryptocurrencies gaining ground as altcoins experience a downturn, highlighting a shift towards larger tokens.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Red Team Uncovers Thousands of Security Issues in Crypto Projects
The Bitcoin Red Team has identified nearly 5,000 potential security vulnerabilities across 390 Bitcoin-related projects, with many classified as critical or high risk.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Increase in Scams Involving Fake MiCA Licenses in the EU
The EU has seen a rise in scams involving fake MiCA licenses since the new regulations took effect, with criminals impersonating regulatory bodies to defraud victims.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Bitcoin Red Team Reports Nearly 5,000 Security Issues in 390 Projects
The Bitcoin Red Team has uncovered nearly 5,000 security issues across 390 Bitcoin projects during a recent audit, with serious vulnerabilities primarily found in privacy tools.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Founder of NFT Startup Faces Fraud Charges Over $10 Million Fundraising
Taj Tarsha, founder of NFT startup Few and Far, faces fraud charges for allegedly misusing over $10 million raised from investors.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
US Senate Faces Deadlock Over CLARITY Act
The US Senate is currently stalled on the CLARITY Act, with critical issues remaining unresolved as August recess approaches.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Block Raises 2026 Forecast and Holds 9,117 BTC
Block has revised its 2026 projections upward following strong Q2 results while maintaining its Bitcoin reserves at 9,117 BTC.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Elizabeth Warren Demands Explanation on US AI Chip Export Policy to UAE
Senator Elizabeth Warren is questioning the US's decision to simplify AI chip exports to the UAE after Emirati investments in Trump-connected crypto projects.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Meta Launches Muse Code for Large Codebase Management
Meta has launched Muse Code, a beta AI agent for managing large codebases, aimed at enhancing software development tasks.
Mercation Admin2 min