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XRP Declines 4.5% as Heavy Selling Breaches Another Support Level
XRP has fallen 4.5% as it breaks the $1.13 support level, raising concerns about further declines towards $1.00 amidst heavy selling pressure.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Gold Decline Together Amid Rate-Hike Speculation
Bitcoin and gold are both experiencing declines as traders anticipate a hawkish Federal Reserve and prepare for upcoming inflation data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs See No Growth Since Trump's Election Win
The net assets of U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs have dropped to levels not seen since Trump's election victory in 2024, reflecting investor concerns over inflation and competition from AI investments.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
House Committee Hearing Reveals Divisions Over Crypto Tax Proposals
A recent House hearing highlighted divisions over GOP crypto tax bills, with Democrats questioning tax exemptions for staking and mining rewards, while industry leaders pushed for broader exemptions.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Seattle Man Sentenced for Laundering Nearly $100 Million in Fraud Proceeds Using Cryptocurrency
Geoffrey K. Auyeung was sentenced to five years for laundering nearly $100 million in fraud proceeds through cryptocurrency, defrauding investors in oil and gas.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Stellar's Strategy Against Quantum Threats for Crypto
Stellar Development Foundation reveals a three-phase strategy to transition to quantum-safe cryptography in response to potential quantum computing threats.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Morpho Secures $175 Million to Advance DeFi on Wall Street
Morpho has raised $175 million to enhance its decentralized lending platform, reflecting strong demand for DeFi solutions despite recent sector challenges.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Analyst Suggests Revisiting Crypto Markets After Summer
Quinn Thompson of Lekker Capital advises that Bitcoin is under pressure and suggests revisiting the crypto markets after summer due to various challenges.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CoinDesk 20 Update: AAVE Declines 2.6% Amid Overall Market Drop
The CoinDesk 20 Index has seen a decline of 1.4%, with AAVE dropping 2.6% and Uniswap falling 2.9% as all assets trade lower.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Inflows Decline Significantly in 2026 as AI Investments Surge, Reports Bernstein
In 2026, Bitcoin inflows have significantly decreased as investors pivot to AI assets, according to Bernstein, which notes a healthier market structure due to diversified ownership.
Mercation Admin4 min - Macro
BlackRock warns of potential energy crisis as May CPI indicates rising inflation
BlackRock is alerting investors to a potential energy crisis as the May CPI is projected to show a rise in inflation, driven by U.S.-Iran tensions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Slides to $62,500, Dampening Hopes for Continued Gains
Bitcoin has dipped to $62,500, losing momentum as risk markets rally globally. Analysts are awaiting U.S. inflation data that could impact future Fed decisions.
Mercation Admin1 min