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Bitcoin Rally Slows as Investors Assess Inflation Figures and Oil Prices
Bitcoin's recent rally has slowed as investors absorb U.S. inflation data and rising oil prices complicate the outlook for the cryptocurrency market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
EthSystems Emerges as For-Profit Entity from Ethereum's Privacy Initiative
EthSystems has launched as a new for-profit firm focused on creating privacy solutions for institutional use of Ethereum, spun out from the Foundation's Institutional Privacy Task Force.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Crypto Stabilizes Amid Middle East Strife and U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin remains stable at a three-week high despite rising U.S.-Iran tensions, countering the positive impact of a recent U.S. inflation report.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Will Quantum Hackers Steal Billions from Satoshi Nakamoto?
Quantum computers threaten cryptocurrency security, raising questions about the future of Satoshi Nakamoto's coins. Experts discuss the industry's adaptation to this challenge.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $65,000 as U.S. Inflation Eases, Impacting Fed Rate Hike Speculations
Bitcoin approaches $65,000 following a significant drop in U.S. inflation, leading to reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
DeepMind's Demis Hassabis Claims AGI Will Surpass Electricity and Fire
DeepMind's CEO, Demis Hassabis, forecasts that AGI will emerge within a few years, likening its significance to electricity and fire, while calling for regulatory oversight.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Binance aims to transform into a crypto 'super app' as stablecoins drive growth
Binance is shifting its focus towards becoming a payments-oriented 'super app', emphasizing financial services over trading, with stablecoins playing a crucial role in this transition.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Mizuho Lowers Circle's Rating to Underperform, Adjusts Price Target to $50 Amid Open USD Concerns
Mizuho has downgraded Circle to underperform and reduced its price target to $50, citing competitive threats from OpenUSD affecting Circle's margins.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Lowers Forecasts for Circle and Coinbase Due to Hyperliquid
JPMorgan has downgraded its profit forecasts for Circle and Coinbase due to their new partnership with Hyperliquid, which poses risks for the USDC stablecoin.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $64K Amid Significant Inflation Decline
Bitcoin rose above $64,000 as U.S. inflation showed a significant drop, influencing market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates.
Mercation Admin2 min - Banking Policy
US Banks Urge Closure of Loopholes in Stablecoin Yield Ban
US banking associations are urging the Senate to clarify the CLARITY Act to prevent stablecoin yield loopholes, emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
ILO Assesses AI's Impact on Workers in ASEAN Countries
The ILO reports that nearly 80 million workers in ASEAN are at risk of AI exposure, but mass job displacement is not yet evident.
Mercation Admin2 min