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Key Events in Crypto and U.S. Jobs Report for July 2026
This week marks the end of the MiCA transition in Europe and a busy schedule of U.S. economic reports, including jobs data.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to Invest $518 Billion in Chips
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are set to invest $518 billion in chip production in South Korea, aiming for completion by 2035 due to rising AI demand.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BIS highlights stablecoins resemble ETFs rather than true currency, increasing FX risks
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) asserts that stablecoins resemble ETFs more than actual currency, raising concerns about foreign exchange risks.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
BIS Declares Stablecoins Unsuitable as Money
The BIS report criticizes stablecoins for lacking essential monetary properties and warns of potential risks to financial systems and monetary sovereignty.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls to $59,700 as Iran De-escalation Boosts Stocks but Not Crypto
Bitcoin has dipped to $59,700 amid geopolitical developments, while stocks rise on improved U.S.-Iran relations.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
CZ Aims to Position the U.S. as the 'Crypto Capital'
Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, aims to establish the U.S. as the leading center for cryptocurrency, discussing his plans and industry insights in a recent interview.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Samson Mow Insists Bitcoin Has Reached Its Bottom Amid Analyst Doubts
Samson Mow claims Bitcoin's price has bottomed, citing changes in halving cycles, despite analysts suggesting further declines could be on the horizon.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Under $60,000, Facing Uncommon Consecutive Quarterly Losses
Bitcoin has dipped below $60,000 and is facing consecutive quarterly losses, with ether and major altcoins experiencing steeper declines.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Gold and Silver Selloff Impacts Bitcoin Prices
A decline in gold and silver prices is negatively affecting bitcoin, as the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance influences investor sentiment.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Jeremy Grantham Critiques Bitcoin, Predicts Crypto's Decline
Billionaire Jeremy Grantham criticizes Bitcoin, labeling it "useless" and predicting its decline as a store of value, highlighting its recent volatility.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
CZ Attributes 2026 Crypto Market Decline to AI, Global Tensions, and Market Cycles
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, Binance's founder, discusses the multifaceted causes behind the crypto market's decline in 2026, including AI investments and geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Ripple's CEO Criticizes Saylor's Strategy but Remains Optimistic on Bitcoin
Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, remains optimistic about bitcoin but criticizes Michael Saylor's funding strategy for negatively impacting the crypto market.
Mercation Admin3 min