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Metaplanet to Explore Bitcoin Bond Issuance in Japan
Metaplanet Securities and Progmat are researching Bitcoin-backed digital credit products in Japan, focusing on corporate bonds and stablecoin transactions.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
TeraWulf to Raise $3.5 Billion for Anthropic Data Center
TeraWulf plans to raise $3.5 billion for its Justified Data campus leased to Anthropic, marking its entry into high-yield debt markets.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Circle's Stock Rises Following Approval for U.S. Trust Bank
Circle's shares surged 14% after receiving final approval from the OCC to establish a national trust bank, marking a significant step for the crypto firm.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Japan's Local Investment Strategy Expected to Boost Bitcoin and Gold Demand
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama announced a push for local investments that may elevate demand for bitcoin and gold, despite potential short-term market impacts.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Inmate Charged With Transferring $290K in Seized Cryptocurrency
Rossen Iossifov, serving a 111-month sentence for laundering nearly $5 million, faces new charges for allegedly moving $290,000 in forfeited cryptocurrency from prison.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Socket Discovers Malicious Injective SDK Version on npm
Socket researchers found a compromised Injective SDK version on npm that intercepted sensitive wallet information, affecting numerous users.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Reaches $64,400 as Altcoin Optimism Grows
Bitcoin's price climbed to $64,400 as altcoin optimism rises, despite declines in U.S. equities. Lighter (LIT) surged over 200% since May 16, driven by a new partnership.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Researchers Highlight Botnet Risks from AI Agent Hallucinations
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and others reveal new attack methods exploiting AI agent hallucinations, posing significant security risks.
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North Carolina Legislation Acknowledges CFTC's Authority Over Prediction Markets
North Carolina has passed a law affirming the CFTC's regulatory power over prediction markets, imposing a lower tax rate compared to sports betting.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Zcash Team to Activate Ironwood Upgrade on July 28
The Zcash team will implement the Ironwood upgrade on July 28, closing the Orchard pool and enhancing security against a previously identified vulnerability.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Polymarket Pursues License for Margin Trading in the U.S.
Polymarket has applied for a license to offer margin trading to U.S. customers, following a similar approval for competitor Kalshi earlier this year.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Identifies Key Structural Risk for Bitcoin
JPMorgan analysts warn that private blockchain infrastructure poses a significant structural risk to Bitcoin, potentially leading to reduced liquidity and capital flows.
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