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Bitcoin's Correlation with USD/JPY Falls to -0.90, Challenging Carry Trade Theory
Bitcoin's correlation with the USD/JPY exchange rate has reached -0.90, challenging the traditional carry trade theory that associates yen strength with risk aversion in crypto markets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Struggles Below $60,000 as Yen Reaches 40-Year Low Against Dollar
Bitcoin struggles to maintain its value below $60,000 as the Japanese yen hits a 40-year low against the U.S. dollar, affecting market volatility.
Mercation Admin4 min - Stocks
Strategy Ends Nine-Day Decline as Bitcoin Firm Unveils Strong Capital Plan
Strategy shares ended a nine-day decline following the introduction of a new capital management framework, boosting investor confidence.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
China Launches Its Own Cybersecurity AI, Tulong Feng
Zhou Hongyi, founder of Qihoo 360, announced Tulong Feng as China's version of Anthropic's Mythos during ISC.AI 2026, emphasizing the need for a domestic cybersecurity tool.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Supreme Court Grants Trump Power to Dismiss SEC, CFTC Commissioners—Impact on Crypto Looms
The Supreme Court ruled that presidents can dismiss SEC and CFTC commissioners at will, enhancing Trump's control over crypto regulation, complicating the Clarity Act negotiations.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Meta Launches AI Technology to Convert Brain Activity into Text Non-Invasively
Meta has launched Brain2Qwerty v2, a non-invasive AI system that translates brain activity into text with 61% accuracy, aiding those who can't communicate due to brain lesions.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Faces Challenges at $60K—Chart Insights Revealed
Bitcoin struggles near the $60K mark as bearish trends dominate the charts, with traders predicting potential price declines.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Galaxy Reduces CLARITY Act's 2026 Passage Chances to 50% as Senate Deadline Approaches
Galaxy Digital has lowered its prediction for the CLARITY Act's chances of passing in 2026 to 50%, citing time constraints in the Senate as the August recess approaches.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ripple Moves Closer to Implementing Lending Features on XRP Ledger
Ripple has announced the testing of a Lending Protocol on the XRP Ledger, which could allow institutions to lend and borrow digital assets directly on-chain.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Supports U.S. Crypto Legislation While Cautioning on Digital Asset Risks
JPMorgan supports the U.S. crypto bill but emphasizes the need for regulatory safeguards to mitigate risks in the digital asset framework.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BitMine Acquires $43 Million in Ethereum While Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases
BitMine has invested an additional $43 million in Ethereum despite market downturns, while Strategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases amid scrutiny.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bernstein Identifies Kalshi and Polymarket as Potential Acquisition Targets
Bernstein analysts suggest Kalshi and Polymarket could be acquisition targets as major players consolidate the prediction market space.
Mercation Admin3 min