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European Parliament Approves Framework for Digital Euro
The European Parliament has approved a framework aimed at launching a digital euro by 2029, enhancing Europe's financial independence from U.S. payment giants.
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Analyst Disputes Terra Comparisons Amid Strategy's STRC Decline
Mark Palmer from Benchmark clarifies that Strategy's STRC stock, which has recently declined, should not be compared to Terra's UST stablecoin. STRC is a dividend-paying equity linked to bitcoin.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Experiences Decline Amid Nasdaq Tech Selloff
The cryptocurrency market has seen a significant decline, with Bitcoin and Ether experiencing notable losses as a tech selloff impacts digital assets.
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SpaceX Loses $600 Billion in Three Days—Almost Half of Bitcoin's Market Cap
SpaceX's market cap dropped by $600 billion in three days, nearly half of Bitcoin's value, amid concerns over AI investments and a new bond offering.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $63,000 Amid Broader Tech Selloff
Bitcoin is trending downwards towards $63,000 as a tech selloff affects risk assets, with a 3% decline this week.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
21Shares Co-Founder Highlights Gap Between Tokenization Hype and Wall Street Realities
Ophelia Snyder of 21Shares warns that the excitement around tokenization is outpacing Wall Street's readiness for institutional adoption.
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Strive Claims Digital Credit Selloff Was a Liquidation Event, Not a Credit Crisis
Strive executives assert that the recent decline in digital credit products was a liquidation event rather than indicative of a credit crisis, maintaining that fundamental credit quality remains strong.
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Trump Accelerates Quantum Computing Initiatives Amid Bitcoin Risks
Trump has signed executive orders to boost quantum computing and transition to post-quantum cryptography, aiming for a new quantum computer by 2028.
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Google Highlights Potential Political Strife Over AI Consciousness
Google DeepMind's research indicates that disagreements over AI consciousness may lead to significant political and social conflicts.
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Crypto Sector Calls on Congress to Approve Tax Legislation—Will It Happen This Year?
The crypto industry is urging Congress to pass a tax bill exempting mining and staking rewards from income tax, but its future remains uncertain as midterms approach.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stabilizes at $65,000 Amid Iran Deal Uncertainty
Bitcoin has stabilized at $65,000 as uncertainties around the Iran deal persist, with major cryptocurrencies showing mixed performance amid a backdrop of market fluctuations.
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Strategy Acquires $35 Million in Bitcoin and Boosts Cash Reserves by $300 Million
Strategy has added $35 million in Bitcoin and increased cash reserves by $300 million to reassure investors amid concerns over preferred shares.
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