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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
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 - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Steady Near $63,800 Amid Broader Market Selloff
Bitcoin remains steady near $63,800 as traditional markets react sharply to U.S. strikes on Iran, indicating a shift in cryptocurrency's correlation with geopolitical events.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Fidelity: Bitcoin Approaches Key Long-Term Support Line
Fidelity reports that Bitcoin is nearing a crucial support line, with potential price stagnation ahead unless liquidity returns to the market.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Fidelity Reports Bitcoin Approaching Key Power Law Support Level
Bitcoin is approaching a critical power law support line near $58,000, as Fidelity's Jurien Timmer identifies this as an accumulation zone but lacks a catalyst for recovery.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
UK Takes Significant Steps Toward Crypto Regulation
The UK is taking significant steps to establish a robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, signaling a serious commitment to its goal of becoming a global crypto hub.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Why the Fed is Worrying Bitcoin Again and How Ethereum Prepares for the Quantum Era
This week discusses Ethereum's new roadmap, the Fed's hawkish stance, Strategy's Bitcoin sale, and Solana's identity crisis.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Apple Initiates Legal Action Against OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and two former employees, alleging the theft of trade secrets related to hardware development.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Meta's Chief Data Officer Discusses the Future of Agentic Commerce
Meta's Chief Data Officer Alex Schultz discusses the rise of agentic commerce and its implications for the future of business, highlighting the role of stablecoins and partnerships.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's Cryptocurrency Earnings
Senate Democrats are urging hearings on President Trump's cryptocurrency profits exceeding $1.2 billion, citing concerns over conflicts of interest and foreign influence.
Mercation Admin2 min