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UK Parliament Launches Inquiry into Banking Barriers for Crypto Firms
The UK Parliament is investigating how banks restrict access to cryptocurrency firms, focusing on account denials and transaction limitations.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Reaches Two-Week Peak Near $65,500 Amid Semiconductor Recovery
Bitcoin has surged to a two-week high of approximately $65,500, driven by a recovery in semiconductor stocks and significant ETF inflows.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bank of Korea Expands CBDC Pilot to 500,000 Users
The Bank of Korea will advance its CBDC pilot in September, allowing 500,000 users and integrating new features like biometric payments and government subsidies.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Russia's Comprehensive Crypto Legislation Nears Final Approval
Russia's State Duma is on the verge of finalizing its first comprehensive cryptocurrency law, allowing crypto use for international trade but banning domestic payments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cardano Implements Hard Fork with Community-Approved Upgrade
Cardano's Van Rossem upgrade, the first community-driven hard fork, has been implemented without Input Output's direct involvement, enhancing scalability and reducing costs.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Positive Inflows After Prolonged Outflows
Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $75.7 million for the week ending July 17, marking a recovery after significant outflows. However, this recovery is minor compared to the overall losses.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Media: Moonshot AI to Launch IPO Valued Over $30 Billion
Moonshot AI is gearing up for an IPO on the Hong Kong stock exchange, with a valuation potentially exceeding $30 billion, driven by demand for its Kimi K3 model.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Hut 8 Leases AI Capacity Worth $9.8 Billion
Hut 8 has signed a $9.8 billion lease for AI capacity, fully commercializing its Beacon Point campus, while IREN announces $2.8 billion in new AI contracts.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitmine Reduces ETH Purchases, Allocates $86M for Stock Buyback
Bitmine has slowed its Ethereum purchases, adding only $14 million in ETH as it focuses on a significant stock buyback of $86 million.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
US Residents Increasingly Pay for Peptides with Bitcoin
US residents are increasingly using Bitcoin to purchase peptides, with sales reaching $32 million in Q1 2026, a 700% increase from the previous year.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Strategy Expands Cash Reserves by $225M Through MSTR Sale, Bitcoin Holdings Intact
Strategy increased its cash reserves by $225 million through MSTR stock sales, preserving its Bitcoin holdings amid market concerns.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Cardano's Van Rossum Hard Fork: What It Means for Users
Cardano's Van Rossum hard fork has transitioned the network to version 11, marking a significant governance shift as the community voted on the upgrade for the first time.
Mercation Admin6 min