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Botanix to Cease Operations of Bitcoin Layer-2 Network in July Due to Insufficient DeFi Interest
Botanix is set to shut down its Bitcoin layer-2 network, urging users to withdraw funds by July 9 due to insufficient DeFi demand and low fee generation.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches Market Bottom Amid Declining Demand: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin has dropped below $60,000, nearing its realized price, but demand is dwindling, according to CryptoQuant.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum Recover as Inflation Reaches Three-Year Peak
Bitcoin and Ethereum are rebounding as inflation hits a three-year high, prompting traders to expect at least one interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve this year.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Fold Holdings' Shares Surge 162% After Selling $45 Million in Bitcoin and Clearing Debt
Fold Holdings has sold $45 million in Bitcoin, clearing all secured debt and redirecting funds toward growth, leading to a 162% surge in share price.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
K33 Analysts Identify $60,000 as Bitcoin Accumulation Zone
K33 analysts report that Bitcoin's price drop to $60,000 marks a significant accumulation zone, with over 10 million BTC currently at a loss.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Crypto Markets Decline Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Mythos Launch
Major cryptocurrencies drop by 2-4% amid geopolitical tensions and the release of Anthropic's Mythos model, raising concerns in the crypto market.
Mercation Admin5 min - Macro
U.S. Inflation Aligns with Projections, Strengthening Fed's Stance on Rates
U.S. inflation data aligns with forecasts, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its current interest rate policy while hinting at future hikes.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Scheme or Ponzi?
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, faces scrutiny over its Bitcoin holdings and capital-raising methods, with debates on whether it resembles a Ponzi scheme.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Scheme or Ponzi?
Strategy, a major Bitcoin holder, faces scrutiny over its financial practices and recent asset sales, raising questions about its business model and sustainability.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Faces Intense Capitulation with 8M BTC and Most ETH at Loss
The crypto market is seeing substantial losses, with over 8 million BTC and a significant portion of ETH supply at a loss amid bearish sentiment.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Inflation Risks Could Drive Bitcoin Below $60,000
An upcoming U.S. inflation report could push Bitcoin's price below $60,000, depending on how broadly inflation impacts different sectors.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Kalshi Implements New Measures to Combat Insider Trading
Kalshi is implementing new compliance measures requiring users to disclose their employers before trading in high-risk markets to combat insider trading concerns.
Mercation Admin4 min