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Saylor's Cash Strategy: $467M Raised, No Bitcoin Purchases
Saylor's firm raised $467M by selling MSTR shares, opting to hold cash instead of purchasing Bitcoin for the third consecutive week.
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South Korea to Pilot Tokenized Government Bonds in 2027
South Korea plans to pilot tokenized government bonds in 2027, linking them to a wholesale CBDC for banks, as part of its economic strategy.
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ECB selects Deutsche Bank, Revolut among firms for digital euro trial
The ECB has chosen 36 firms, including Deutsche Bank and Revolut, to participate in a digital euro pilot set to launch in 2027, aiming for potential issuance by 2029.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
JCB Partners with Circle to Introduce Stablecoins for 40 Million Merchants
Japan's JCB collaborates with Circle to implement USDC stablecoin payments for 40 million merchants, enhancing cross-border transactions and efficiency.
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Anthropic Accidentally Billed Free User $16.6 Million
Anthropic mistakenly billed a free user $16.6 million, leading to confusion and a series of support inquiries before the company confirmed the error.
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New York Governor Imposes Moratorium on Large Data Center Construction
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on large data center construction to assess environmental impacts.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Stocks Decline Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
Bitcoin has dropped to $62,600 as traders exit riskier assets amid rising oil prices and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, which have prompted a decline in stock indices as well.
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Quantum Computers to Aid in Gas Turbine Design
Quantinuum and Rolls-Royce have initiated a project to explore hybrid quantum-classical computing for gas turbine design, aiming to leverage future quantum capabilities.
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U.S. Government Transfers $288 Million in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government has transferred $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, sparking speculation about a potential sale.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Debate Ignited by Bitcoin's BIP-110 on Future Governance
The BIP-110 proposal aimed to limit certain data types on Bitcoin's blockchain, sparking significant debate about censorship and the network's future governance.
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Prediction Markets Surpass Traditional Sportsbooks with $50 Billion World Cup Surge
Prediction markets have surged past traditional sportsbooks, reaching over $50 billion in volume during the 2026 FIFA World Cup's first month.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Transition: Long-Term Holders Transfer Supply to New Buyers
Long-term Bitcoin holders are transferring their assets to new buyers, while potential Federal Reserve rate hikes may influence market dynamics.
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