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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 - News
CZ Aims to Position the U.S. as the 'Crypto Capital'
Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, aims to establish the U.S. as the leading center for cryptocurrency, discussing his plans and industry insights in a recent interview.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Under $60,000, Facing Uncommon Consecutive Quarterly Losses
Bitcoin has dipped below $60,000 and is facing consecutive quarterly losses, with ether and major altcoins experiencing steeper declines.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Jeremy Grantham Critiques Bitcoin, Predicts Crypto's Decline
Billionaire Jeremy Grantham criticizes Bitcoin, labeling it "useless" and predicting its decline as a store of value, highlighting its recent volatility.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
CZ Attributes 2026 Crypto Market Decline to AI, Global Tensions, and Market Cycles
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, Binance's founder, discusses the multifaceted causes behind the crypto market's decline in 2026, including AI investments and geopolitical tensions.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Ripple CEO Criticizes Strategy's Bitcoin Purchase Model
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Strategy's Bitcoin purchase model, calling it harmful to the market, while expressing optimism about Bitcoin's future.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Ripple's CEO Criticizes Saylor's Strategy but Remains Optimistic on Bitcoin
Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, remains optimistic about bitcoin but criticizes Michael Saylor's funding strategy for negatively impacting the crypto market.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Securitize to Launch on NYSE, Testing Wall Street's Interest in Tokenization
Securitize is set to debut on the NYSE next week, testing Wall Street's interest in tokenized assets amid ongoing SEC discussions.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Linux Foundation and Tech Giants Introduce Akrites to Safeguard Open Source from AI Threats
The Linux Foundation has launched Akrites with 19 tech giants to address critical open-source vulnerabilities before they're exploited by AI-driven attacks.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.6 with Restricted Access Due to Government Request
OpenAI has launched a limited preview of GPT-5.6 models Sol, Terra, and Luna, following a U.S. government request for restricted access as they develop AI evaluation frameworks.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Anti-trafficking organization warns Clarity Act's Section 604 may reduce accountability
The Alliance to End Human Trafficking warns that Section 604 of the Clarity Act could hinder accountability for crypto platform developers linked to human trafficking.
Mercation Admin4 min