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Thailand to Launch 100 MW Hydrogen Data Center
U Power is set to develop a 100 MW hydrogen data center in Thailand, starting with a 3 MW pilot project to test technology and economic viability.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
White House Evaluates CFTC Prediction Market Regulation Amid Trump’s Support for Federal Oversight
The White House is reviewing a CFTC proposal on prediction markets that could impact platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, backed by Trump’s support for federal oversight.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
CFTC Acknowledges Error in Lawsuit Against Gemini
The CFTC has admitted to errors in its lawsuit against Gemini, seeking to annul a previous settlement related to misleading information during Bitcoin futures launch.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Quantus Highlights Crypto Market's Unpreparedness for Quantum Threats
Quantus warns that the cryptocurrency industry is unprepared for the transition to post-quantum cryptography, highlighting risks to wallets and exchanges.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $73,000 Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Bitcoin's price fell below $73,000 due to escalating Middle East tensions, while Ethereum also saw a decline. Market sentiment reflects extreme fear as liquidity tightens.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ether Dips Below $2,000 as Futures Open Interest Reaches 16 Million ETH
Ether has fallen below $2,000 for the first time since March, while futures open interest reaches a record high of 16 million ETH, indicating aggressive shorting.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Experiences $528 Million Outflow, Second Largest Ever
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust saw a significant $528 million outflow, its second-largest ever, amid a broader trend of withdrawals from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Fund Manager Cautions Bitcoin May Drop Further Amid $150 Billion Treasury Move
Fund manager Michael Kramer warns Bitcoin's price may decline further due to a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
XRP Falls 4% Below $1.30 as Significant Selling Breaches Key Support
XRP has dropped 4% below $1.30, signaling a significant shift in market sentiment as selling pressure increased and key support was breached.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls Below $73,000 Amid U.S. Strikes on Iran, Triggering $1 Billion in Liquidations
Bitcoin has fallen below $73,000 as U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered a significant sell-off in cryptocurrencies and nearly $1 billion in liquidations.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
CFTC Seeks to Revoke Gemini Settlement It No Longer Deems Fair
The CFTC is attempting to nullify a settlement with Gemini, asserting past claims were mishandled and would not be pursued under today's standards.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google engineer, faces charges for insider trading on Polymarket, allegedly profiting from nonpublic information about trending searches.
Mercation Admin3 min