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Standard Chartered and Circle Simplify USDC Issuance
Standard Chartered and Circle have launched a service for institutional clients to issue and redeem USDC without needing a separate Circle account.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Opinion: AI Won't Solve the U.S. Debt Problem
AI could reduce the U.S. budget deficit but won't solve fiscal sustainability issues, according to a Brookings Institution report.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Opinion: Inflation Complicates Market Bet on AI
Rising inflation and yields are making investments in AI companies riskier and complicating the crypto landscape, according to analyst Ivey Wang.
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FBI Director Kash Patel's Undisclosed Strategy Stock Purchase Plummets 44%
FBI Director Kash Patel's undisclosed stock investment in Strategy has seen a 44% decline since last November, raising concerns over his financial disclosures.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
US Treasury Targets Over 100 ISIS-K Crypto Addresses with Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 134 crypto addresses associated with ISIS-K, freezing over $1.4 million in funds, highlighting the role of stablecoin issuers in sanctions enforcement.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
SBI Crypto to Close Mining Pool Representing About 2% of Bitcoin's Hashrate
SBI Crypto will terminate its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31, 2026, affecting around 2% of Bitcoin's network hashrate, as miners are urged to shift their contributions before the deadline.
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Russia's Central Bank Sets Date for Crypto Regulation Launch
Russia's Central Bank plans to implement cryptocurrency regulations starting September 1, 2023, with a transitional period lasting until July 2027.
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Ondo Finance Launches SEC-Compliant Tokenization Model Featuring BlackRock ETF and Micron Shares
Ondo Finance has launched a new tokenization model compliant with SEC regulations, featuring BlackRock's ETF and Micron shares, aiming to integrate blockchain into U.S. securities.
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Shanghai Launches Quantum Computing Development Zone
Shanghai has launched a new quantum computing development zone, aiming to foster over 100 quantum companies in three years.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Pioneers Direct USDC Access for Institutions
Standard Chartered has become the first G-SIB to provide institutional clients direct access to mint and redeem USDC, beginning in Dubai.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Warns Strategy's Bitcoin Sales Policy Introduces 'Two-Way Risk'
JPMorgan critiques Strategy's bitcoin sales policy, stating it introduces unnecessary volatility and suggests maintaining larger cash reserves for stability.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Metaplanet Acquires 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2 as Purchase Rate Slows
Metaplanet acquired 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2, totaling 43,000 BTC, marking its smallest purchase in a year as the firm adjusts its funding strategy amid losses.
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