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CoinEx Refutes Claims of Facilitating Sanctioned Iranian Crypto Transactions
CoinEx has denied allegations of facilitating over $3.8 billion in crypto transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian platforms, asserting its neutrality and lack of official ties to Iranian entities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Base Blockchain by Coinbase Restarts After Two-Hour Interruptions
Coinbase's Base blockchain has resumed operations after a two-hour outage that affected transaction processing on the network.
Mercation Admin3 min - Stocks
STRC Stock Shows Increasing Correlation with Bitcoin
STRC, the perpetual preferred stock of Strategy Inc., is now closely tracking Bitcoin's price movements, diminishing its effectiveness as a stable income source.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
California Launches Dashboard to Monitor AI Job Impacts
California has introduced a dashboard to track AI-related job losses, responding to fears of automation impacting the labor market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Kraken Negotiates to Acquire 15% Stake in DeFi Platform Aave Valued at $385 Million
Kraken is negotiating to acquire a 15% stake in DeFi lender Aave, which is currently valued at $385 million, amid Aave's recovery from a recent exploit.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Rebranding of a16z-Backed Crypto Firm to Address AI Copyright Issues
The former Story Protocol is now the DATA Foundation, focusing on AI copyright solutions and developing infrastructure for verifying AI training data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
SBI Holdings to Acquire Bitbank for $288.6 Million
SBI Holdings has agreed to acquire Bitbank for $288.6 million, with the deal expected to close in October 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Traders Anticipate Further Declines for Bitcoin and Ethereum Following Monthly Losses Exceeding 20%
Traders are predicting further declines for Bitcoin and Ethereum, with expectations of drops to $55,000 and $1,500, respectively, as bearish sentiment grows.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
BlackBerry's Remarkable Resurgence as a Key Player in AI and Robotics
BlackBerry is experiencing a significant revival, transforming from a mobile phone maker to a key software provider for AI and robotics, with shares soaring nearly 23% after strong earnings.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Strategy Maintains 10-Month Cash Reserve for Dividends Amid Investor Distrust
Strategy has enough cash reserves to meet dividend payments for nearly 10 months, yet trust among retail investors is diminishing due to significant price drops.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
IBM Unveils Sub-1nm Chip Technology
IBM has unveiled a groundbreaking chip technology with a 0.7 nm architecture, promising significant performance and energy efficiency improvements.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches Key Turning Point as Rare On-Chain Indicators Align
Bitcoin may be on the verge of a significant turning point, according to Chris Sullivan of Hyperion Decimus, as four rare on-chain indicators align.
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