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BitMine, SharpLink, and Joe Lubin Launch Nonprofit to Boost Ethereum on Wall Street
Ethereum Institutional, a new nonprofit, aims to help Wall Street firms adopt Ethereum infrastructure, backed by Joe Lubin and treasury firms BitMine and SharpLink.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Analysts Consider CRCL Sell-Off Excessive as Circle CEO Discusses Open USD Risks
Circle's CRCL shares plunged 18% following the news of a new stablecoin launch, but analysts believe the sell-off was excessive and the company remains strong.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges to $60K After Hitting 21-Month Low as Economic Data Eases Rate Concerns
Bitcoin rebounded to $60,000 after hitting a 21-month low, buoyed by soft U.S. economic data and Fed Chair comments that eased rate hike concerns.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Securitize's Brett Redfearn: DeFi Could Disrupt Stock Lending Ahead of NYSE Listing
Brett Redfearn from Securitize argues tokenization could revolutionize stock lending, enhancing benefits for retail investors as the firm prepares for its NYSE debut.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Claude Fable 5 Set for Global Return Following US Export Control Lift
Claude Fable 5 will be back online globally on Wednesday, following the U.S. lifting export controls that had previously taken the model offline.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Goliath Ventures CEO admits guilt in $400 million crypto fraud
Christopher Delgado, former CEO of Goliath Ventures, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a $400 million Ponzi scheme, admitting to significant investor losses.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Transition Period for MiCA Regulation Ends in the EU
The transition period for MiCA regulation in the EU has ended, requiring unlicensed crypto companies to cease operations. The European Commission is reviewing the regulation to align with market developments.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
HSBC Identifies AI, Energy, and Security as Investment Drivers
HSBC Private Bank highlights AI, energy, and security as key investment drivers for the future, focusing on opportunities in Asia and various sectors.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
UN Warns of Rising Inequality Due to AI
The UN warns that AI's rapid development may increase global inequality, highlighting issues of access, control, and risks associated with technology.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Experiences Worst Month in Four Years
Bitcoin fell 20% in June, marking its worst month in four years, closing below $60,000 amid negative market sentiment and significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners Accelerate Shift to AI Amid Pressure on Bitcoin Yields
Bitcoin miners are shifting to AI data centers as they face declining yields, with significant contracts already signed in the sector.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP Remains Above $1 Following Leverage Liquidation Amid Increased Network Activity
XRP remains steady above $1 following a significant liquidation of leveraged positions, with improved network activity and ETF inflows.
Mercation Admin4 min