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Major Financial Firms Join UK Government's Tokenization Initiative
A coalition of 54 financial firms, including BlackRock and JPMorgan, will work with the UK government on tokenization projects in financial markets over the next year.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Renewed U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Bitcoin Down Despite ETF Demand
Despite a rise in demand for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran have caused Bitcoin's price to dip below $63,000.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Chinese Prosecutors Propose Framework for Crypto Money Laundering Prosecutions
Chinese prosecutors propose a framework for prosecuting crypto money laundering, suggesting presumption of intent when using mixers or privacy coins and a national platform for seized crypto.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Retreats Amid Profit-Taking and Middle East Tensions
The cryptocurrency market has retreated following a bullish weekend, influenced by profit-taking and renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners Reject BIP-110 Fork
Bitcoin miners have largely rejected the BIP-110 soft fork proposal, with support remaining below 1%. Critics, including Michael Saylor and Adam Back, have voiced strong opposition.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
AI Chips and Bitcoin: Trends Amid Market Corrections
AI chips and bitcoin are experiencing significant market fluctuations, with structural changes creating opportunities but also leading to speculative excess.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cambridge Center Assesses Ethereum's Energy Consumption Post-Merge
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance reports a 99.96% reduction in Ethereum's energy consumption post-Merge, now at 7.87 GWh annually.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Lean Ethereum: What Vitalik Buterin's 'Strawmap' Promises
The Ethereum Foundation's Lean Ethereum roadmap outlines a comprehensive overhaul of the blockchain, aiming for significant improvements by 2029.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
U.S. Inflation and Earnings Reports to Shape Crypto Market This Week
This week, U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings will likely impact the crypto market, as investors anticipate signals regarding interest rates and economic health.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
SBI Group Launches JPYSC Stablecoin Lending at 3% Annual Yield
SBI Group is launching a lending service for its JPYSC stablecoin, offering a 3% annual yield through its SBI VC Trade platform.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block Using Equipment Worth Up to $150
A solo miner using a Bitaxe device has mined a Bitcoin block, earning approximately $200,000. This marks a significant achievement in the solo mining community.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
AI Freelancers to Drive $262 Billion into Stablecoins by 2033
Analysts from Swyftx predict that AI-driven microbusinesses will contribute $262 billion to stablecoin transactions by 2033, driven by solo entrepreneurs and small firms.
Mercation Admin1 min