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Bitcoin Stays Near $64,000 as Monero and Hyperliquid Gain
Bitcoin remains stable around $64,000, while Monero and Hyperliquid see notable gains in a low-volatility crypto market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Expert Analysis: BIP-110 Failure Highlights Bitcoin's Consensus Resilience
Giacomo Zucco analyzes the implications of BIP-110's failure, highlighting the challenges of replicating Bitcoin's early decentralized conditions.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitwise Highlights Increasing Importance of Project Tokenomics
Bitwise's Matt Hougan discusses the growing significance of tokenomics in crypto projects, highlighting shifts in revenue models and examples of successful protocols.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
OranjeBTC to Launch Brazil's DIGY11 ETF with Heavy STRC Allocation
Brazil's OranjeBTC is launching the DIGY11 ETF, allocating 95% to STRC shares and targeting monthly income for investors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Boltz Founders Hand Over Project to Bitcoin Veterans Following AI Hacker Attacks
The founders of Boltz have stepped away from the project after AI-driven attacks, transferring it to a group of Bitcoin veterans for enhanced security and resources.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Status in 2026: A Disputed Safe Haven or Risk Asset?
Bitcoin's status as a safe haven or risk asset remains hotly debated in 2026, influenced by geopolitical events, market dynamics, and institutional investments.
Mercation Admin15 min - Macro
U.S. Inflation Proves More Persistent Than July CPI Indicates
Mike Shedlock highlights persistent inflation pressures in the U.S. despite July's CPI showing a slowdown, affecting the Dollar Index and bitcoin prices.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Metaplanet Launches BitBonds with $1.3 Million Private Placement
Metaplanet, a Japanese bitcoin treasury firm, has launched a bond program named BitBonds, successfully raising $1.3 million in its initial sale.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs to Acquire NEOS Crypto ETF Operator for $2.25 Billion
Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, gaining control over numerous crypto-related ETFs.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Glassnode Warns of Bitcoin Pullback to $58,500
Glassnode reports Bitcoin is at risk of a pullback to $58,500 due to weak demand and market compression.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Metaplanet Refutes Claims of $320 Million Bitcoin Sale
Metaplanet's CEO Simon Gerovich has denied rumors of a $320 million bitcoin sale, confirming the firm still holds 43,000 BTC after a routine transfer.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Companies Request AI Labs to Provide Tools for Security Research
Bitcoin and crypto companies are urging AI labs to provide security researchers with access to advanced models, claiming current restrictions hinder defenses against cyber threats.
Mercation Admin4 min