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Opinion: AI Chip Boom and Strong Trends Can't Prevent Corrections
CoinDesk highlights that while AI and Bitcoin trends are promising, asset valuations are still subject to cyclical corrections.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Morning Minute: BTC and ETH ETFs See Inflows After Prolonged Outflow Period
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have seen a resurgence in inflows after a challenging two-month period, marking a positive shift in the market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
SBI Holdings Shifts Blockchain Focus to Solana for Tokenization and Stablecoins
SBI Holdings is transitioning its blockchain efforts to Solana to enhance stablecoin issuance and RWA tokenization, aiming to connect Japan's market with global liquidity.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
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