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US to Ban CBDC Issuance Until 2030
The US Congress has agreed to ban the issuance of CBDCs until 2030, allowing private stablecoins while addressing housing affordability.
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 - 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 - 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 - News
Coinbase Prepares to Introduce Tokenized Stock Trading and Options
Coinbase is set to introduce new trading features, including options for cryptocurrencies and stocks, as part of its strategy to become a comprehensive financial platform.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Coinbase Expands Offerings with AI Advisor, Stock Options, and Pre-IPO Markets
Coinbase is launching a diverse array of financial products, including AI tools, stock options, and pre-IPO markets, as it aims to establish itself as a comprehensive financial platform.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Japan's Interest Rates Reach 30-Year Peak, Crypto Market Resilient
Japan's interest rates have risen to a three-decade high, yet the cryptocurrency market has remained stable, showing resilience amid economic shifts.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Robinhood Restructures Management and Cuts Workforce by 10%
Robinhood has laid off 10% of its workforce to streamline management, while continuing to expand its operations and invest in technology.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Wintermute Analysts Predict Cryptocurrency Market Consolidation
Wintermute analysts predict consolidation in the cryptocurrency market, citing low capital inflows and the need for structural changes for a sustainable upward trend.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Media: Trump's AI Initiative Will Impact U.S. Nuclear Complex
Trump's AI initiative, "The Genesis Mission," includes tasks related to the U.S. nuclear weapons complex, aiming to enhance national security through advanced technology.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BlackRock Launches BITA Bitcoin ETF Offering Yield Through Limited Gains
BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which limits Bitcoin gains in exchange for double-digit yields, aiming to attract new investors.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Polymarket Trader Turns $4 Million into $9 Million After Spain's World Cup Draw
A Polymarket trader has astonishingly turned $4 million into $9 million after betting against Spain in a surprising World Cup draw with Cabo Verde.
Mercation Admin4 min