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Coinbase's Disappointing Quarter Sparks Divergent Views on Recovery Timing
Coinbase's disappointing earnings report has left Wall Street divided on the future of crypto trading volumes and the timing of a potential recovery.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
RWA Perpetuals Are Set to Surpass Tokenization
Martin Lee of DWF Labs argues that perpetual contracts for real-world assets will surpass the impact of tokenization in the crypto to TradFi transition.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays at $64,000 Amid Asian Market Rebound
Bitcoin's price remains steady at $64,000 despite a recent dip, while Asian markets see a rebound. ETF inflows indicate continued interest in cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Dubai Crypto Exchange Allegedly Involved in $4 Billion Iran Sanctions Evasion
A Dubai-based crypto exchange, Shelbit, has been linked to a $4 billion scheme to evade Iranian sanctions, reportedly moving large sums to major crypto platforms.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Coinbase Experiences Unexpected Loss Amidst Declining Crypto Trading
Coinbase reported an unexpected loss in Q2 earnings amid declining crypto trading activity, with revenues down from previous quarters.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crusoe and Aalo Announce AI Factory Powered by Small Nuclear Reactors
Crusoe and Aalo Atomics are teaming up to create the first AI factory powered by small nuclear reactors, set to launch in 2027.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Record-Breaking $20 Billion in World Cup Prediction Market Bets
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated a record $20 billion in prediction market volume, surpassing previous events significantly.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran-Linked Bitcoin Insurance Scheme for Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned two Iranian firms linked to a bitcoin insurance scheme, claiming it facilitates sanctions evasion for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Leopold Aschenbrenner's Hedge Fund Sells Off Majority of Stock Portfolio
Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund, Situational Awareness, quickly sold most of its stock portfolio amid significant losses, with Citadel acquiring the assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin $60,000 Put Option Dominates as Sentiment Turns Bearish for August
As July wraps up, the sentiment in the Bitcoin options market shifts to bearish, with the $60,000 put option gaining significant traction.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Understanding Tokenized ETFs and Their Differences from Perpetual ETFs
Tokenized ETFs are blockchain-based funds that provide unique advantages over traditional ETFs. This article explores their features, benefits, and the differences from perpetual ETFs.
Mercation Admin15 min - News
Texas Leads the Nation in Crypto Kiosk Fraud Losses of $57M
Texas has reported $56.8 million in losses from crypto kiosks, leading the nation in fraud as lawmakers consider a ban on these machines.
Mercation Admin2 min