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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 - News
Digital Credit Market Faces Major Selloff as Strive CEO Attributes Decline to Leverage Liquidations
The digital credit market faced a significant selloff attributed to leverage liquidations, according to Strive Asset Management CEO Matt Cole, who emphasized the underlying credit quality remains stable.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Europe Faces USDT Shortage: What’s Next After MiCA Transition
The end of the MiCA transitional period raises questions about USDT's future in Europe, impacting liquidity and market dynamics.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
XRP Declines 3% After Losing Support at $1.15 as Breakout Fails
XRP has fallen 3.4% after breaking below the crucial $1.15 support level, signaling a continuation of a downtrend that has hindered its recovery attempts.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Traders Intensify Bearish Positions as Prices Approach $52,000
Bitcoin traders are increasingly purchasing put options as they anticipate a deeper price decline, potentially down to $52,000.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000 Amid Global Risk Asset Decline
Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000 as a global sell-off in risk assets erases earlier gains linked to the U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
CFTC Issues Permanent Trading Ban on Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky
Alex Mashinsky, founder of Celsius, has been permanently banned from trading by the CFTC following his 12-year prison sentence for fraud.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Algorand Aims for Quantum Computing Preparedness by End of 2027
Algorand Foundation is set to enhance its blockchain with post-quantum cryptography, aiming for readiness by the end of 2027 to combat potential quantum computing threats.
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