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Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky Receives CFTC Ban Following Fraud Convictions
Alexander Mashinsky, the ex-CEO of Celsius, faces a formal ban from CFTC registration following his 12-year prison sentence for fraud.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Europe's Crypto Sector Faces Challenges as MiCA Transition Deadline Approaches
As the EU's MiCA transition period ends on July 1, Europe's crypto firms face significant challenges, with only about 200 securing necessary licenses.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
HIVE Stock Surges After Securing $220M AI Infrastructure Contract
HIVE Digital Technologies' stock rose over 7% after securing a $220M contract for AI infrastructure, marking a significant shift from Bitcoin mining.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Kentucky Takes Legal Action Against Kalshi and Polymarket in Prediction Market Dispute
Kentucky has sued Kalshi and Polymarket, accusing them of running illegal sports betting platforms, amid a growing legal conflict that may reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mercation Admin2 min - Stocks
Bitcoin Strategy's Preferred Stock STRC Hits Record Low
Strategy's preferred stock STRC hit an all-time low of $82.53, raising concerns about its management of fixed obligations amidst uncertainty in the market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Traders Turn Increasingly Bearish on Bitcoin and Ethereum After Fed Meeting
Traders are increasingly bearish on Bitcoin and Ethereum as both cryptocurrencies see significant price drops following the Fed's latest meeting.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
U.S. Agencies Propose Stablecoin Customer-ID Standards Under GENIUS Act
U.S. regulators, including the Federal Reserve and Treasury, propose a new rule for stablecoin user identification, aligning standards with traditional financial institutions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Everyday Investors Face Challenges as Bitcoin Strategy's STRC Declines
Everyday investors in Strategy’s STRC are facing challenges as the preferred stock's value drops, raising concerns about the inherent risks in this investment.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Hsiao-Wei Wang Resigns as Co-Executive Director of Ethereum Foundation
Hsiao-Wei Wang has resigned from her position at the Ethereum Foundation after a sabbatical, marking another significant departure amid ongoing leadership changes.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Powell Endorses Fed's Stablecoin Regulations, Warsh Abstains
The Federal Reserve's new proposal requires U.S. crypto firms to verify stablecoin users, with Jerome Powell supporting it while Kevin Warsh abstained.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
G7 Calls for Action Against North Korean Hackers
G7 leaders stress the need to combat North Korean cybercrimes and cryptocurrency theft, noting a significant increase in stolen assets.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Advisors and Bitcoin: Strategies for Trading the Cycle
Advisors are encouraged to adopt a cycle-aware strategy for bitcoin trading to enhance client returns and manage volatility more effectively.
Mercation Admin7 min