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Crypto Exchanges Withdraw Tokenized SpaceX Share Offers as SPCX Rises Post-IPO
Three crypto exchanges halted tokenized share offerings for SpaceX as SPCX shares surged over 26% post-IPO, refunding customers due to allocation issues.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Tennessee Man Charged in Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scheme Defrauding Investors
A Tennessee man is facing 11 federal charges for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme through his firm, Star Credit Holdings, defrauding investors of millions.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Iran-Linked Hacking Group Threatens 2026 World Cup with Drone Claims
Iran-linked group Handala claims it hacked FBI drones and threatened 2026 World Cup teams, raising security concerns as tensions grow between the U.S. and Iran.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Study Reveals Americans Engaged in $34 Billion Offshore Prediction Market Trading
A study reveals that Americans engaged in up to $34 billion worth of trades on offshore prediction markets over the past year, with significant implications for regulatory oversight.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
VanEck Highlights BNB's Practical Use in Competitive Crypto ETF Landscape
VanEck's new ETF for BNB highlights its real-world usage, positioning it as a viable investment compared to other blockchain projects still in development.
Mercation Admin3 min - Stocks
SpaceX Makes a Splash with 20% Surge in Nasdaq Launch
SpaceX shares surged 20% in their Nasdaq debut, opening at $150 and rising to $162 after an IPO priced at $135 per share, raising $75 billion.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bloomberg Analyst: Most Bitcoin ETF Holders Remain Steadfast Amid Outflows
Despite significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs this year, a Bloomberg analyst suggests that most investors remain committed to their investments in the broader crypto ETF market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Debate Arises Over Kalshi’s Crypto Perpetuals: Futures or Swaps?
The launch of Kalshi's CFTC-regulated crypto perpetuals has sparked a debate on whether these contracts should be classified as futures or swaps, raising critical regulatory questions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Macro
U.S. Government Invests $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Amid Defense Shortcomings
The U.S. government is investing $2 billion in quantum computing, raising concerns about the defense sector's lack of coordination in adopting post-quantum cryptography.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
'Winter Is Over': Standard Chartered Sees Crypto Market Bottoming Out
Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered believes the crypto market has reached its lowest point, with Bitcoin recovering from a recent drop.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Sam Bankman-Fried's Fraud Conviction Confirmed by Appeals Court
Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal against his fraud conviction and lengthy prison sentence has been denied by a federal appeals court, leaving him with few options for release.
Mercation Admin2 min - Stocks
GameStop Extends Bitcoin Agreement Despite Minimal Impact on Profits
GameStop has renewed its Bitcoin options deal with Coinbase, tying up nearly all of its Bitcoin, which has resulted in minimal earnings despite record profits.
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