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Analyzing Bitcoin Positioning: Insights from Lionsoul Global
Gregory Mall from Lionsoul Global analyzes bitcoin allocation strategies within various market conditions, emphasizing the importance of both the amount and method of holding bitcoin.
Mercation Admin7 min - News
Ex-Police Officer Sentenced to Life for Bitcoin Theft
Eric Haylem, a former LA police officer, has been sentenced to life for robbing a teenager of a Bitcoin hard drive valued at $350,000.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Circle Unveils Validators for Arc Blockchain
Circle has introduced validators for its Arc blockchain, aimed at enhancing stablecoin payments, with a public mainnet launch set for September 16.
Mercation Admin2 min - Stocks
Strategy’s STRC Surges 30% Amid Cash Reserve Building and Bitcoin Stability
Strategy’s STRC stock has climbed 30% due to robust cash reserves and Bitcoin price stability, supporting dividend coverage and stock repurchases.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Taiwan's Regulator Sets Rules for Cryptocurrency Transfers
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission plans to enforce the Travel Rule for cryptocurrency transfers starting in October, impacting local and foreign platforms.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BitGo Transfers $7.4 Billion in WBTC to Chainlink
BitGo has chosen Chainlink as its exclusive cross-chain infrastructure provider for Wrapped Bitcoin, transferring $7.4 billion in assets.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hashdex Shuts Down First Spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S.
Hashdex Asset Management has announced the closure of its Bitcoin ETF, the first of its kind in the U.S., due to various operational challenges.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Nomura’s Laser Digital Invests in ZIGChain to Enhance Onchain Private Credit in UAE
Nomura's Laser Digital has invested in ZIGChain to enhance private credit offerings in the UAE, focusing on Sharia-compliant financial products.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
ChatGPT Emerges as Dominant AI Tool in U.S. Congress
ChatGPT has dominated U.S. House AI spending, accounting for 88% of expenditures, with significant partisan differences in usage.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Proof of Play Studio Announces Closure
Proof of Play, a blockchain game studio backed by a16z, has announced its closure due to an inability to create a sustainable product.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
The Institutionalization of Crypto: A Market Driven by Headlines
The crypto market, while increasingly institutionalized, continues to react strongly to news headlines rather than underlying data, creating opportunities for discerning investors.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Ondo Finance Appoints Adam Schlisman as CFO
Ondo Finance has appointed Adam Schlisman, the former CFO of Blockchain.com, to lead its financial operations as the company expands its tokenized-assets platform.
Mercation Admin3 min