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The Decline of STRC: A Look at Strategy's Preferred Stock Troubles
STRC, Strategy's preferred stock, has seen a significant decline, dropping below its $100 par value due to various market factors and management decisions.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
SBF and Tether Disrupt the System: A $100 Million Prison Startup and EU Rebellion
This week, we explore Sam Bankman-Fried's post-prison ambitions, Tether's regulatory strategies, and the implications of a digital dollar ban in the U.S.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Charles Schwab to Launch S&P 500 Prediction Markets with Cboe: WSJ
Charles Schwab is set to enter the prediction markets arena with Cboe, focusing on S&P 500 performance, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
House Republican Proposes Bill to Prohibit Lawmaker Bets on Prediction Markets
Rep. Bryan Steil introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, aiming to prevent Congress members from betting on prediction markets tied to legislation and elections.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Schwab to Enter Prediction Markets with S&P 500 Options: WSJ
Charles Schwab is set to collaborate with Cboe Global Markets to launch new yes-or-no options contracts on the S&P 500, marking its entry into prediction markets.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Strive Attributes STRC and SATA Drop to Leverage Liquidations
Strive's CEO, Matt Cole, cites leverage liquidations as the cause for the significant drop in SATA and STRC digital credit products, marking a challenging day for the firm.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Amazon Cancels Release of Sam Altman's Film 'Artificial' After $50 Billion Investment in OpenAI
Amazon has canceled the release of the film "Artificial" about Sam Altman, opting instead to seek new distributors after a significant investment in OpenAI.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Anime-Themed Malware Targets Steam Users, Threatens Crypto Security
Kaspersky has uncovered a malware campaign targeting Steam users through infected animated wallpapers, potentially compromising their crypto security.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Franklin Templeton's Innovative ETFs Convert Corporate Dividends to Bitcoin
Franklin Templeton is set to launch two ETFs that will use corporate dividends to invest in Bitcoin, potentially creating a steady demand for the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Texas Siblings Admit Guilt in $8 Million Crypto Kidnapping
Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty to robbing a Minnesota family of over $8 million in cryptocurrency during a violent home invasion in 2025.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Smart-Contract and DeFi Tokens Suffer Losses as Bitcoin Drops for Fourth Day
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies have faced declines for four consecutive days, with smart-contract and DeFi tokens leading the downturn amid market concerns.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops to $62,000 as Analysts Note Easing Selling Pressure
Bitcoin has dropped to $62,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty and significant liquidations in the crypto market, as analysts note a lack of new investor capital.
Mercation Admin2 min