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Trump Media's Bitcoin Holdings May Be Limited to Loan Collateral After $165 Million Transfer
Trump Media has moved 2,628 Bitcoin, valued at $165 million, to Crypto.com, potentially limiting its Bitcoin holdings to loan collateral.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Michael Saylor's Strategy Focuses on Bitcoin's 200-Week Moving Average
Michael Saylor's Strategy is now tracking Bitcoin's 200-week moving average, highlighting its significance in the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Senate's August Countdown: Implications for the Clarity Act
The Senate's impending summer break leaves little time to address key priorities, including the fate of the Clarity Act, which is crucial for the crypto industry.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Coldcard Bitcoin Exploit Reaches $88 Million as Attackers Continue
The Coldcard Bitcoin exploit has escalated to approximately $88 million stolen, as users rush to transfer their funds back to exchanges amid ongoing thefts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
DeFi Platform Shifts Focus from Consumer App to B2B Infrastructure
Spark has shifted from a consumer app to a B2B model, supplying yield to firms like Robinhood as it aims to navigate the fragmented stablecoin market.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Fun CEO Predicts the End of Standalone Crypto Payment Systems
Fun CEO Alex Fine predicts that standalone crypto payment systems will soon be obsolete as platforms move towards integrated payment solutions.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Meta’s Smart Glasses Face Backlash Over Privacy Issues
Meta's AI smart glasses have sparked significant privacy concerns, leading to public backlash and legal challenges as critics highlight their potential misuse.
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Weekly Recap: Durov Accused in Russia and $89 Million Bitcoin Theft
Pavel Durov is charged with aiding terrorism in Russia, while $89 million in Bitcoin is stolen from Coldcard wallets. The Fed maintains interest rates amid market fluctuations.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Crypto Exchanges Expand into Traditional Finance with Perpetual Futures
Crypto exchanges are increasingly integrating traditional finance through perpetual futures, allowing 24/7 access to stocks and commodities.
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Bank of Italy Finds No Systemic Advantages of Stablecoins in Transfers
The Bank of Italy's study indicates stablecoins lack clear advantages for money transfers, with costs often overshadowed by fiat conversion fees.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Investors Shift Bitcoin to Exchanges After $89 Million Coldcard Hack
Following the $89 million Coldcard exploit, smaller bitcoin investors are moving their assets back to exchanges, a stark contrast to the behavior seen after the FTX collapse.
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Nexus Secures $15 Billion Loan for AI Data Center Construction
Morgan Stanley is negotiating a $15 billion loan for Nexus Data Centers to build an AI campus in Texas, supported by Google's credit rating for Anthropic.
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