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Senator Gillibrand Proposes Ban on Meme Coins by Politicians
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is advocating for a ban on politicians, including Donald Trump, from issuing meme coins following his substantial crypto earnings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Understanding Q-Day: The Quantum Challenge to Bitcoin
This article explores the implications of quantum computing on Bitcoin, detailing the potential risks and necessary adaptations to secure the leading blockchain against future threats.
Mercation Admin8 min - News
U.S. Citizen Indicted in Israel for Alleged Espionage for Iran
A 21-year-old American has been indicted in Israel for espionage, marking the first case of its kind involving a U.S. citizen amid a broader crackdown on Iranian-linked spying.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Steady Amid AI Chip Stock Selloff
Bitcoin and Ethereum remained stable on July 2 despite a selloff in AI chipmaker stocks, while macroeconomic factors influenced the crypto market.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Trump Defends Family's Crypto Earnings Amid Controversy
Trump defended his family's substantial cryptocurrency earnings, claiming legality and ignorance of their extent, while critics allege he benefits from his political position amid regulatory developments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Attract $222M, Ending 10-Day Outflow Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $221.7 million, marking the end of a 10-day outflow streak, driven by a weak jobs report and Federal Reserve signals.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate $16.7 Billion Amid ETF Outflows
Bitcoin whales have acquired $16.7 billion in bitcoin over two weeks, while U.S. ETFs faced record $4 billion outflows, highlighting a significant market divergence.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Strengthens as U.S. Rate-Hike Concerns Diminish
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of strength as weak U.S. jobs data reduces the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike, boosting investor sentiment and altcoin performance.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
IMF warns tokenization could speed up finance but increase risks
The IMF warns that while tokenization may enhance the efficiency of financial transactions, it also increases vulnerability to market shocks.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
OpenAI Proposes $42 Billion Stake for U.S. Government
OpenAI has proposed a 5% stake worth $42.6 billion for the U.S. government, amidst discussions with key officials and a push for similar contributions from other AI firms.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Russia Set for 'Widespread Use' of Digital Ruble by September, Bank Governor States
Russia's digital ruble is on track for a September 1 launch, but public interest remains low, according to recent reports.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Opinion: AI Won't Solve the U.S. Debt Problem
AI could reduce the U.S. budget deficit but won't solve fiscal sustainability issues, according to a Brookings Institution report.
Mercation Admin2 min