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OKX and ICE's Joint Venture Seeks to Enable 24/7 Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading
OKX and ICE's joint venture aims to launch a platform for 24/7 trading of tokenized U.S. stocks, following a new SEC exemption.
Mercation Admin1 min - Banking Policy

Community Bankers Challenge Crypto Charters in Court
The ICBA has sued the OCC, challenging its authority to issue bank charters to crypto firms, citing regulatory concerns and consumer protection.
Mercation Admin1 min - News

The Ongoing Challenge of Crypto Regulation
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has failed in the Senate, leaving cryptocurrency regulation in limbo as midterm elections approach.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

Jay Clayton, Possible AI Czar, Has History with SEC's Crypto Regulation
Jay Clayton is reportedly being considered for the AI czar position in the Trump administration, shifting from his previous focus on crypto regulation at the SEC.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Bitcoin Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty: What’s Next for BTC?
Bitcoin's price is reacting positively to disappointing U.S. job growth, currently at $86,152, as analysts predict further gains this month.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

Cboe Explores Perpetual Futures for VIX Trading
Cboe is exploring the introduction of perpetual futures for the VIX, aiming to innovate volatility trading by adopting cryptocurrency concepts.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Bitcoin Surges Past $86,000 Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Bitcoin has surpassed $86,000 as investors await crucial U.S. jobs data, with predictions for steady unemployment and payroll growth.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Surge in Perpetual Funding Rates Indicates Increased Bullish Leverage as Bitcoin Surpasses $86,500
Bitcoin's price has surpassed $86,500, driven by rising open interest and funding rates, indicating increased bullish sentiment among traders.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Bitcoin Surpasses $86,000 as Traders Anticipate U.S. Jobs Data
Bitcoin has surpassed $86,000 as traders anticipate the U.S. jobs report, reflecting a 3% rise this month despite market pressures.
Mercation Admin1 min - News

Meta Responds to Claims of Muse AI Reading Messages Without Consent
Meta has responded to allegations that its Muse AI accessed user messages without consent, clarifying the opt-in nature of its integration.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

October Begins with Bitcoin's Potential Rise
Bitcoin begins October at $83,823 with signs of upward momentum and predictions for potential price increases, despite recent rate hikes.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

Crypto Industry Shifts Focus from Congress to Senate Campaigns
The crypto industry is refocusing efforts from Congress to Senate campaigns after the Clarity Act's defeat, endorsing key candidates with pro-crypto stances.
Mercation Admin1 min