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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 - Crypto
Strategy's Valuation Falls Below Its Bitcoin Reserves for the First Time
Strategy's valuation has fallen below its Bitcoin reserves for the first time, raising concerns about its financial model and market sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Strategy Plans to Potentially Liquidate $1.25B in Bitcoin via New Framework
Strategy has introduced a framework that may allow it to sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin to enhance its cash reserves and manage dividends.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Saylor's Strategy Launches Buybacks and Bitcoin Monetization Program, Increases STRC Dividend
Saylor's Strategy has implemented a new capital management approach that includes significant buybacks and a bitcoin monetization program, raising its STRC dividend.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Vitalik Buterin Claims Crypto’s Key Concept Is Not Ready for Application
Vitalik Buterin emphasizes that while indistinguishability obfuscation holds promise as a powerful cryptographic concept, it is not yet ready for practical application.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Faces Unusual Consecutive Quarterly Declines
Bitcoin is poised for an unusual consecutive quarterly loss, trading below $60,000 after a significant downturn this quarter.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Market Dynamics Offer Potential Optimism for Bitcoin Amid Challenges
Market positioning in the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields may present a potential opportunity for bitcoin, despite current challenges.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Ukraine Transfers $8.3 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency to State Control
Ukraine has officially placed over $8.3 million in seized cryptocurrency under state management for the first time, marking a significant step in its digital asset regulation efforts.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Key Events in Crypto and U.S. Jobs Report for July 2026
This week marks the end of the MiCA transition in Europe and a busy schedule of U.S. economic reports, including jobs data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls to $59,700 as Iran De-escalation Boosts Stocks but Not Crypto
Bitcoin has dipped to $59,700 amid geopolitical developments, while stocks rise on improved U.S.-Iran relations.
Mercation Admin1 min