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Decline in Interest for Meme Tokens Hits Pump.fun Activity
Pump.fun experiences a significant drop in activity as interest in meme tokens wanes, with key metrics showing a decline since August.
Mercation Admin1 min - Banking Policy
World Liberty Financial Approaches Trust License Approval in the U.S.
World Liberty Financial is close to receiving conditional approval for a national trust bank license in the U.S., enabling it to manage digital asset services.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $67,000 Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Reports
Bitcoin's price briefly surpassed $67,000 amid U.S.-Iran ceasefire news, but market metrics show skepticism about the rally's sustainability.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Illinois Approves Tax on Digital Asset Transactions
Illinois has enacted a new tax on digital asset transactions, effective January 2027, requiring brokers to charge a 0.2% fee.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BitGo Provides MiCA Compliance Support for European Crypto Firms
BitGo is providing support for European crypto firms to achieve MiCA compliance ahead of the upcoming licensing deadline.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and S&P 500 Adjusted for Money Supply Reveal Troubling Trends
Adjusting bitcoin and S&P 500 prices for M2 money supply growth reveals troubling trends, indicating that nominal values may not reflect true asset strength.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Neuroimplant Helps ALS Patient Communicate Nearly 2 Million Words
A neuroimplant has enabled ALS patient Casey Harrell to communicate nearly 2 million words over 19 months, showcasing the potential of speech neurointerfaces for those with severe motor impairments.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Barry Moore Wins Alabama GOP Primary Backed by $12 Million from Crypto PAC
Barry Moore, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, triumphed in the Alabama primary, benefiting from over $12 million in support from the crypto PAC, Fairshake.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Shows Signs of Bottoming Out as 125,000 BTC Accumulated in June
Bitcoin's risk-adjusted returns have dropped to bear market bottom levels, signaling potential accumulation as 125,000 BTC were absorbed in June.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
XRP Retreats Below $1.23 After Initial Surge Amid Heavy Selling
XRP has retreated below $1.23 after a brief surge above $1.25, driven by heavy selling as traders opted to cut positions rather than increase risk.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Uniswap Soars 22% as Altcoins Surge While Bitcoin Remains Steady Ahead of Fed
Uniswap's UNI token surged by 22% following a bullish report from Standard Chartered, while Bitcoin remained steady near $66,000 as investors awaited the Fed's decision.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Alibaba Launches Qwen-Robot: A New Operating System for Robotics
Alibaba has launched the Qwen-Robot Suite, a set of AI models aimed at advancing robotics through enhanced navigation, manipulation, and physics simulations.
Mercation Admin4 min