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Dogecoin Speculation Returns to October 2025 Levels Despite Price Drop
Dogecoin's price has dropped nearly 70% over the past year to about 7 cents, while speculation in the futures market has surged back to October 2025 levels.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips to Approximately $63,500 as Traders Shift Focus to Upcoming Fed Events
Bitcoin's price declined to around $63,500 following a U.S. inflation report that met expectations, with traders now focusing on upcoming Fed events.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs Acquires NEOS Investments for $2.25B to Boost Crypto ETF Presence
Goldman Sachs has announced a $2.25 billion acquisition of NEOS Investments, which includes a significant Bitcoin covered-call fund, enhancing its crypto ETF offerings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
$15 Billion in Bitcoin Shifted to Safety Following Coldcard Hack
Following a significant hack of Coldcard wallets, an estimated $15 billion worth of Bitcoin was relocated for security, highlighting the importance of self-custody.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs Expands into Bitcoin Income ETFs with $2.25 Billion NEOS Acquisition
Goldman Sachs is set to acquire NEOS Investments for $2.25 billion, enhancing its ETF platform and entering the bitcoin income ETF market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Bridge Compromised, Nearly $202,000 Stolen
An attacker exploited a flaw in Tx's XRP bridge, draining $202,000 in XRP. The bridge has been halted while Tx investigates and addresses the issue.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Understanding Crypto-Backed Loans: Access Cash Without Selling Bitcoin
Explore how crypto-backed loans enable you to access cash without selling your Bitcoin, while maintaining ownership of your assets.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Minimal Movement Amid Cooling US Inflation
Despite US inflation cooling to 3.4% in July, Bitcoin's price barely reacted, reflecting market indifference to the CPI data.
Mercation Admin3 min - Macro
U.S. Inflation Rate Declines to 3.4%, Bitcoin Stabilizes Around $64,000
July's U.S. inflation rate fell to 3.4%, meeting expectations, while Bitcoin stabilized around $64,000 amid declining Treasury yields.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitwise Reduces Workforce by 14% Amid Ongoing Crypto Downturn
Bitwise Asset Management has laid off 14% of its workforce, reducing its team size amidst ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners' Transaction Fee Revenue Hits Ten-Year Low
Bitcoin miners are experiencing their lowest transaction fee revenue in a decade, with fees contributing only 0.69% to their earnings, according to Glassnode.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Russia to Limit Retail Crypto Trading to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT
Russia's Central Bank is limiting retail crypto trading to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT, imposing a purchase cap for non-qualified investors.
Mercation Admin2 min