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BitMine Acquires $139 Million in Ethereum as Preferred Shares Launch
BitMine increased its Ethereum holdings by over $139 million as it prepares to launch preferred shares, which are expected to generate significant revenue.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Predicts DeFi Growth to $2.7 Trillion
Standard Chartered forecasts that the total value locked in DeFi could reach $2.7 trillion by 2030, driven by real-world assets and on-chain protocols.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
To Lead in Crypto, America Must Safeguard Its Innovators
To maintain its leadership in cryptocurrency, America must protect its developers, argues Kristin Smith, emphasizing the importance of the Clarity Act's provisions.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Analyst Declares ‘Crypto Spring’ Amid Positive Bitcoin Indicators
Geoffrey Kendrick from Standard Chartered claims bitcoin may have hit its cycle low around $59,000, signaling a potential recovery as ETF inflows return and oil prices fall.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Kraken Launches U.S. Perpetual Futures Amid Shift in Crypto Derivatives
Kraken has introduced CFTC-regulated perpetual futures to U.S. customers, marking a major step in the crypto derivatives market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Philippine Central Bank Introduces New Crypto Asset Listing Rules
The Central Bank of the Philippines has implemented new rules for cryptocurrency listings, banning privacy-focused assets and requiring thorough evaluations.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Strategy Acquires 1,587 BTC for $100 Million
Strategy has acquired 1,587 BTC for $100 million, raising its total reserves to 846,842 BTC, while BitMine increases its Ethereum reserves to 5.62 million ETH.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Brian Armstrong of Coinbase Suggests Bitcoin Bottomed at $60,000
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, believes bitcoin may have bottomed at $60,000, citing historical cycles and expressing optimism for future price increases.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Surges 8% Past $1.20 in Significant Breakthrough Since June Decline
XRP has surged 8% past $1.20, marking its first significant breakout since the June selloff, driven by strong trading volume and increased demand in Asia.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
CoinDesk 20 Update: Bittensor (TAO) Rallies 31.9%, Boosting Index
Bittensor (TAO) has experienced a remarkable 31.9% increase, propelling the CoinDesk 20 index upward, with Near Protocol (NEAR) also performing well at 22.2%.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitmine Acquires Additional $136 Million in Ether After $274 Million Preferred Stock Offering
Bitmine has acquired an additional $136 million in ether following a $274 million preferred stock offering, enhancing its Ethereum treasury.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Standard Chartered Declares the End of the Crypto Winter
Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick claims the crypto winter has ended, predicting Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by year-end as market conditions improve.
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