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Bitcoin Drops to $70,000 Amid Stock Market Pause and Strategy's BTC Sale
Bitcoin has dropped to below $71,000, its lowest point in weeks, influenced by Strategy's recent sale and a pause in stock market activity.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Polymarket Bettors Divided Over Timing of Bitcoin Sale by Strategy
A $79 million market on Polymarket is debating the significance of a bitcoin sale by Strategy (MSTR) and whether it counts towards a deadline that has already passed.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Telegram's CEO Announces Toncoin Will Be Rebranded as Gram
Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, announced that Toncoin will be rebranded as Gram, its original name, as the company takes control of The Open Network.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Trump’s Business Partner Reveals Future Plans for Meme Coin: 'We’re The Biggest Brand on Earth'
Bill Zanker reveals plans for the Trump Coin Club, offering top holders exclusive perks including a VIP trip to the World Cup finals.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Timing of Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Sparks $50 Million Dispute on Polymarket
The timing of Strategy's recent Bitcoin sale has led to a dispute on Polymarket, where over $50 million has been wagered regarding the sale's timing.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Kalshi Pursues Perpetual Futures for XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and More
Kalshi has swiftly applied to self-certify derivatives for 12 altcoins following the CFTC's approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures, seeking to establish a foothold in the U.S. market.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Compass Point Advises Selling Coinbase Amidst Derivatives Competition
Compass Point analysts recommend selling Coinbase, predicting challenges due to fierce competition in the derivatives market and potential revenue cannibalization.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Funds Experience Significant Outflows Amid Market Tensions
Crypto investment products faced $1.67 billion in outflows last week, the second-largest of 2026, with Bitcoin funds seeing the largest weekly withdrawals this year.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Saylor's Strategy Ends Bitcoin Accumulation; Some Firms Continue Buying
Saylor's Strategy has sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022, signaling a shift in the digital asset landscape as many firms cease buying.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
The Implications of Strategy's Recent Bitcoin Sale Compared to 2022
MicroStrategy's recent bitcoin sale of 32 BTC marks its second disclosed transaction, prompting discussions on the company's evolving strategy and its implications.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
BitMine Acquires $52 Million in Ethereum as Strategy Sells BTC
BitMine Immersion Technologies has purchased $52 million worth of Ethereum while Strategy sold $2.5 million in Bitcoin for the first time since 2022.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Michael Saylor Addresses Bitcoin Sale of $2.5 Million by Strategy
Michael Saylor highlights Strategy's new focus on preferred stock following the company's sale of 32 bitcoin for $2.5 million to fund dividends.
Mercation Admin3 min