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Coinbase CEO Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $400K by 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030, asserting that the current downtrend has likely hit its lowest point.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Crypto Advocates and Community Banks Intensify Clarity Act Lobbying
Crypto advocates and community bankers are intensifying their lobbying efforts regarding the Clarity Act ahead of a pivotal Senate vote.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Consensys Divides Into Two Distinct Entities as MetaMask Emerges
Consensys Software Inc. plans to restructure by rebranding to MetaMask and creating a new entity for its Ethereum and institutional operations by 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stabilizes as Wall Street Reacts to Oil Price Surge
Bitcoin is trading at $78,524, down 0.72%, as Wall Street shows mixed results due to rising oil prices and a strong jobs report increasing Fed rate hike expectations.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain $80,000 Amid ETF Inflows
Bitcoin remains below $80,000 following ETF inflows, with mixed market signals and a shift in holder dynamics.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Transactions in the Middle East Expected to Exceed $350 Billion Amid Conflict
A report indicates that crypto transactions in the Middle East and North Africa are expected to surge to $350 billion by 2025-2026, driven by regional conflicts, particularly the situation in Iran.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Excels in Many Areas but Falls Short in Writing
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra shows remarkable capabilities in visual tasks and coding but struggles with writing compared to its predecessor.
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Market Review: A Week of Two Turns
This week's market review highlights shifts in interest rate expectations, rising yields, and inflation risks that influenced stock and crypto markets.
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Robinhood Stands Firm Against AMC Over Stock Tokens
Robinhood has refused AMC's demand to stop trading stock tokens, with legal experts weighing in on the implications of the dispute.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Zcash Reaches Highest Value in Nearly Ten Years, Squeezing Short Sellers
Zcash reached a peak of $1,029, its highest price in nearly a decade, forcing over $34 million in short positions to close.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips as Strong Jobs Data Raises Fed Rate Hike Expectations
Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 after a strong U.S. jobs report raised expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, impacting the broader markets as well.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cryptocurrency Market Surges Amid Rate Hike Expectations
The cryptocurrency market has seen a significant surge, with Bitcoin climbing to over $81,000 as concerns about rate hikes ease and altcoins like HYPE and ZEC reach new highs.
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