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U.S. Treasury Blocks $131 Million in Crypto Associated with Iran
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned several crypto wallets linked to Iran, leading Tether to freeze over $131 million in assets, as part of a broader crackdown on illicit Iranian financial activities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Cantor and Securitize Partner on Blockchain-Enabled IPOs
Cantor Fitzgerald and Securitize are partnering to modernize IPOs through blockchain technology, allowing public companies to raise capital via tokenized securities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $64K Resistance, Yet Death Cross Signals Caution
Bitcoin has surpassed the $64K resistance but faces a potential downturn as a death cross looms on the charts, signaling a bearish trend.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Strategy CEO Confident Despite Bitcoin Price Fluctuations
Strategy's CEO Phong Le shared plans to resume Bitcoin purchases when preferred shares recover, while addressing potential risks if Bitcoin falls significantly.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
The Privacy Dilemma in Safeguarding Children Online
Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation, discusses the privacy issues surrounding age verification in light of recent legislative efforts to protect children online.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holds Above $65,000 Following U.S. Inflation Slowdown
Bitcoin remains above $65,000 after U.S. inflation data shows a slowdown, prompting renewed interest in cryptocurrency funds.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
South Korea to Revise 76-Year-Old Law to Recognize Cryptocurrencies as National Assets
South Korea is set to amend its National Property Act to officially classify cryptocurrencies and intellectual property as national assets, with plans for tokenized government bonds in 2027.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Three Senators Oppose CLARITY Act Without Anti-Corruption Provisions
Three Democratic senators oppose the CLARITY Act, demanding anti-corruption measures to prevent officials from profiting from the crypto industry.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Meta Employees Accuse Company of Using AI in Layoffs
Meta employees have filed a lawsuit claiming the company used AI to unfairly select workers for layoffs, disproportionately affecting those on leave or with disabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Morning Minute: Crypto Surges Following Soft CPI Data
Major cryptocurrencies surged by 3-6% following a favorable CPI report, with Bitcoin reaching $64.6k and Ethereum increasing 7%.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BlackRock Reports 39% Drop in Crypto Assets Despite $15 Billion Inflows
BlackRock's digital asset funds dropped nearly 39% in value despite $15 billion in net inflows over the past year due to significant market losses.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
CEO States Strategy Remains 'Very Secure' Until Bitcoin Hits $8,000-$10,000
MicroStrategy's CEO Phong Le stated that the company's strategy remains stable unless Bitcoin falls to $8,000-$10,000, emphasizing a focus on capital structure resilience.
Mercation Admin4 min