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George Santos Investigated by DOJ and CFTC for Kalshi Trades
George Santos faces investigations from the DOJ and CFTC for allegedly betting against his own attendance at a State of the Union address, earning substantial profits.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard reportedly backing new stablecoin platform
Payment giants Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard are reportedly on the verge of launching a new stablecoin platform, with Coinbase also considering involvement.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Crypto PACs Achieve Perfect Record in June Primaries with Fairshake's Bipartisan Success
Crypto PACs achieved a clean sweep in the June primaries, with all endorsed candidates winning or advancing, reflecting a strategic bipartisan approach.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Uber Limits Employee AI Spending to $1,500 per Month
Uber has imposed a $1,500 monthly limit on employee spending for AI services, aiming to manage costs amid rising internal AI usage.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Momentum Indicator Suggests Possible Recovery, Caution Urged by Experts
Bitcoin's recent momentum indicators suggest a potential recovery, yet experts advise caution amid ongoing market volatility and regulatory uncertainties.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
UK Regulator Cautions Football Clubs on Unauthorized Crypto Sponsorships
The FCA has warned UK football clubs about sponsorships with unauthorized crypto firms, potentially breaching financial regulations and risking fan safety.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holds at $67,000, Approaches Key Decision Point After 9.5% Weekly Drop
Bitcoin remains steady at around $67,000 but faces challenges after a 9.5% decline over the past week, coinciding with record highs in U.S. stocks.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Zcash Blockchain Experiences Four-Hour Block Production Halt
The Zcash blockchain halted production for over four hours on June 3, 2026, disrupting transaction confirmations and raising concerns among users.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
UK's Financial Watchdog Takes Action Against Premier League Crypto Sponsorships
The U.K.'s FCA warns Premier League clubs about risks linked to crypto sponsorships with unauthorized firms, highlighting potential legal and reputational issues.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Trezor Assures Users Their Crypto Remains Secure After Ledger's Chip Flaw Discovery
Trezor has confirmed that a recently discovered flaw in the TROPIC01 chip does not jeopardize the security of users' cryptocurrencies, requiring specialized conditions to exploit.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cardano Service TapTools Announces Closure
TapTools, a key analytics platform for Cardano, will shut down in two weeks due to high costs and staff departures, reflecting broader challenges in the ecosystem.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Microsoft Unveils Majorana 2 Quantum Chip
Microsoft has unveiled its Majorana 2 quantum chip, enhancing qubit stability by over 1000 times and aiming for a scalable quantum computer by 2029.
Mercation Admin1 min