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Mastercard enhances on-chain settlement to embrace stablecoins and continuous finance
Mastercard is set to expand its settlement framework to include regulated stablecoins, enhancing liquidity management for financial institutions and enabling real-time transactions.
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Microsoft Introduces Majorana 2 Quantum Chip, Enhancing Reliability 1,000 Times
Microsoft has launched the Majorana 2 quantum chip, claiming it is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor, with potential implications for cryptography and Bitcoin security.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Decline to $67,000 Fuels Shift to Digital Dollars
Bitcoin's recent drop to $67,000 is prompting a migration towards dollar-linked stablecoins, contrasting with the stability seen in traditional markets.
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Cardsmiths Launches America250 Trading Cards Featuring Real Crypto
Cardsmiths has launched Currency Series 6, a trading card collection celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary, featuring cards redeemable for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bittensor Co-Founder Claims Bitcoin's Compute Power Surpasses Top 100 Supercomputers by 600,000 Times
Bittensor co-founder Ala Shaabana reveals Bitcoin's network hash rate is over 600,000 times stronger than the top 100 supercomputers, emphasizing the shift towards decentralized computing.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
UK House of Lords Urges Bank of England to Reassess Stablecoin Limits
A U.K. House of Lords committee has urged the Bank of England to rethink its proposed limits on stablecoin holdings, suggesting a more flexible approach to regulation.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Crypto Exchanges Including Nobitex
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Nobitex and three other Iranian crypto exchanges for allegedly facilitating terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Ethereum Set to Outshine Bitcoin as Prices Shift: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick believes Ethereum is set to outperform Bitcoin following significant market changes, with a price target of $4,000 by year-end.
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Crypto Exchanges Amid Ongoing Conflict
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iranian crypto exchanges, including Nobitex, due to their alleged links to terrorism and sanctions evasion.
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Microsoft Claims New AI Models Surpass Competitors
Microsoft has launched seven new AI models, claiming they outperform competitors like Anthropic's Claude and Google's Nano Banana.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strategy Shares Decline for Second Day Following $2.5 Million Bitcoin Sale
Strategy (MSTR) shares fell over 9% after the company sold Bitcoin for the first time since 2022, as other crypto firms also faced declines amid falling prices.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Microsoft Launches Scout: An Enterprise AI Agent Powered by OpenClaw
Microsoft has introduced Scout, its first Autopilot AI agent, built on the OpenClaw framework, designed to enhance productivity by automating routine tasks.
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