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Core Scientific's $14 Billion Deal with AMD Unveiled by Bernstein
Bernstein analysts indicate that Core Scientific's partnership with AMD could generate over $14 billion in revenue over 15 years, transforming former bitcoin miners into AI infrastructure operators.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Aave Considers Exiting Six Low-Performing Blockchains
Aave is considering discontinuing operations on six low-usage blockchains due to financial underperformance, impacting $98 million in deposits.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Highlights Challenges for Crypto Amid Clarity Act Uncertainty
JPMorgan warns that the declining chances of the Clarity Act passing this year could negatively impact the cryptocurrency market and institutional adoption.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Institutional Crypto Trading Reaches 72% Market Share as Wall Street Stabilizes
Wintermute's report reveals that institutional investors accounted for a record 72% of crypto trading volume in early 2026, leading to lower volatility and selective asset flows.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ethereum Enters Second Decade Amid Significant Changes
Ethereum is embarking on its second decade, marked by significant changes within its foundation and growing institutional adoption.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Licensing Chaos Under MiCA Regulation
The MiCA regulation in Europe has faced significant implementation issues, with only a small fraction of crypto companies obtaining licenses, leading to chaos in the market.
Mercation Admin7 min - News
Fake Staking Scheme Swindles $8.5 Million in XRP from Investors
A fraudulent staking site linked to the Flare Network has swindled $8.5 million in XRP from investors in South Korea, with total losses potentially reaching $20 million.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
GrapheneOS Defends Its Legality Amidst Duress Password Case
GrapheneOS defends its legality as the first U.S. prosecution of its features unfolds, with activist Samuel Tunick claiming charges aim to intimidate data protection efforts.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
South Korea Uncovers $8.5 Million Fake XRP Staking Scheme
Seoul police arrested three people involved in a fraudulent XRP staking scheme that stole $8.5 million from investors.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
The Rise of Perpetual Contracts in Financial Markets
Perpetual contracts are evolving from crypto trading to a broader market phenomenon, allowing for 24/7 trading across various asset classes, according to Matthew Fisher of Katana Network.
Mercation Admin7 min - News
South Korea to Impose Cryptocurrency Tax Starting in 2027
South Korea plans to implement a 22% tax on cryptocurrency profits exceeding 2.5 million won starting in 2027, amid ongoing discussions on its potential repeal.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Zuckerberg Bets on Personal AI Agents for Users
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta's development of personal AI agents that will operate around the clock on behalf of users, aiming to create consumer-friendly products.
Mercation Admin2 min