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Rising U.S. Debt Drives Investors Toward Bitcoin and Gold as Safe Havens
As U.S. debt reaches unprecedented levels, investors are flocking to bitcoin and gold as alternative safe havens against currency devaluation.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Stabilizes Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Drop
The cryptocurrency market stabilizes as U.S.-Iran tensions ease, leading to a significant drop in oil prices and gains in risk assets like Bitcoin and DeFi tokens.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $65,000 Amid US-Iran Tensions Easing
Bitcoin's price has climbed back above $65,000 following a pause in US-Iran tensions, while Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies also saw gains.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Key Economic Events and Earnings for Crypto Week Ahead
This week in crypto features crucial interest rate decisions and earnings reports from major players like Coinbase and Robinhood, shaping market trends.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $65,000 Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire; Oil Prices Decline
Bitcoin has risen above $65,000 amid easing U.S.-Iran tensions, while oil prices have dropped by 5%.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
25 Companies Urge U.S. Not to Restrict Open-Weight AI Models
A group of 25 companies, including Nvidia and Microsoft, has called on U.S. authorities to avoid restrictions on open-weight AI models, arguing for an open ecosystem to maintain leadership in AI.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hyperliquid Sees Stocks Surpass Crypto Trading Volume, ARK Invest Comments
Hyperliquid's trading volume from real-world assets has surpassed that of cryptocurrencies for the first time, highlighting a significant shift in the market.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Challenges Mount for Clarity Act as Ethical Concerns and Time Constraints Loom
The Clarity Act, crucial for U.S. crypto markets, faces significant challenges as ethical concerns and time constraints threaten its passage before the August recess.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft Urge Washington to Preserve Open-Source AI
A coalition of 25 companies, including Nvidia and Microsoft, has called on the U.S. government to avoid restrictions on open-source AI models, arguing it could harm innovation and security.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience $225M Outflow, Ending Inflow Streak Amid Iran Tensions
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225.2 million in outflows on July 23, ending a seven-day inflow streak, as market tensions rise due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
World Foundation Secures $52.5 Million to Advance Sam Altman's World ID
The World Foundation has raised $52.5 million for its World ID initiative, aiming to validate human identity amid rising AI usage.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Saylor and Team Revise Bitcoin Metrics Framework Amid Ongoing Bear Market
Strategy has introduced a new bitcoin metrics framework to enhance transparency for shareholders during the ongoing bear market, clarifying the impact of debt obligations.
Mercation Admin3 min