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Bitcoin's Volatility Declines, But Risk Persists
Bitcoin's volatility has significantly decreased, yet the inherent risk remains unchanged as traders prepare for upcoming economic data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
MyTrade Founder Penalized $10K for Wash Trading 60 Cryptocurrencies
MyTrade's Liu Zhou has been fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to running a wash trading operation that manipulated volumes across 60 cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Below $65,000 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin remains steady around $64,700 as geopolitical tensions rise, while Brent crude oil prices surge past $83 a barrel following attacks in the Middle East.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Movement of 210,000 Bitcoin from Long-Term Holders Linked to Coldcard Incident
Recent data reveals that approximately 210,000 Bitcoin have shifted from long-term holder wallets, likely due to the Coldcard security incident, indicating a change in custody rather than typical selling.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Wintermute Secures SEC Approval for Trading Equities and ETFs
Wintermute, a crypto market maker, has received SEC approval to trade U.S. equities and ETFs, signaling a closer integration between crypto and traditional finance.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
MARA Holdings Reports $611 Million Loss Amid Bitcoin Price Drop
MARA Holdings faced a $611 million loss in Q2 2026, primarily due to falling Bitcoin prices, despite increasing production. CleanSpark also reported significant losses during the same period.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Steady at $64,300 Ahead of US Jobs Data, Oil Prices Rise
Bitcoin remains steady at $64,300 as markets await US jobs data, while rising oil prices raise inflation concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Crypto-Related Violent Attacks Exceed $30 Million in 2026
In 2026, cryptocurrency-related violent attacks caused losses over $30 million, with France reporting the highest incidents, as per Chainalysis.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Whales Acquire $1.2 Billion in BTC Amid ETF Inflows of $754 Million
Bitcoin whales have amassed $1.2 billion in BTC as ETFs attracted $754 million this week, signaling a potential institutional recovery despite stagnant prices.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Wallet Active After 11 Years Moves $3.2 Million to FalconX-Related Address
A Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2011 has transferred nearly 50 BTC, valued at $3.2 million, to an address linked to FalconX, raising questions about its future use.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Potential for Bitcoin to Reach $76,000 Amidst Current Price Stagnation
Bitcoin may be forming a bullish pattern that could lead to a price surge towards $76,000, but confirmation depends on breaking a key level.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Faces Major Losses as Clarity Act Vote Delayed Until September
XRP suffers significant losses as the Senate postpones the Clarity Act vote to September, while Bitcoin and ether show minor declines.
Mercation Admin3 min