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Transition Period for MiCA Regulation Ends in the EU
The transition period for MiCA regulation in the EU has ended, requiring unlicensed crypto companies to cease operations. The European Commission is reviewing the regulation to align with market developments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ethereum Launches New Nonprofit to Boost Institutional Adoption
Ethereum has launched a new nonprofit, Ethereum Institutional, aimed at accelerating its adoption among financial institutions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Citi Lowers 12-Month Bitcoin and Ether Projections Amid ETF Declines
Citi has lowered its 12-month price targets for bitcoin and ether due to reduced ETF demand and stalled U.S. crypto legislation, now predicting zero net ETF inflows.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Edel Finance Sees Tokenized Google Stock Value Surge 7,700% in DeFi Exploit
Edel Finance's lending protocol was exploited, causing a tokenized Google share to be inflated by 7,700%, resulting in significant bad debt.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Solana's Project World Launches as a Complete On-Chain Prediction Market
The Solana-based prediction market World is now live, allowing trades on various event contracts, including sports and crypto prices.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Taiwan Enacts Comprehensive Crypto Legislation with Licensing and Stablecoin Regulations
Taiwan has enacted a robust crypto law requiring licensing for virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers, imposing strict penalties for non-compliance.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
XRP and HYPE Funds Shine Amid Massive Outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
XRP and Hyperliquid's HYPE funds have gained traction despite significant outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, indicating potential market resilience.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Citi Lowers Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Forecasts
Citigroup has cut its Bitcoin and Ethereum price targets significantly, reflecting declining demand and legislative stagnation in the U.S.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners Accelerate Shift to AI Amid Pressure on Bitcoin Yields
Bitcoin miners are shifting to AI data centers as they face declining yields, with significant contracts already signed in the sector.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Goliath Ventures CEO Admits Guilt in $250 Million Crypto Fraud Case
Christopher Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures, has pleaded guilty to fraud, admitting to defrauding investors of over $250 million in a Ponzi scheme.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Phantom Intensifies Focus on Perpetual Futures by Hiring Hyperliquid Developers
Phantom enhances its perpetual futures capabilities by hiring the creators of Ventuals, a project that recently shut down its OpenAI and Anthropic markets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Sharplink Acquires Ethereum for the First Time in 2026, Amidst ETH's 68% Decline from Peak
Sharplink has made its first Ethereum purchase of 2026, acquiring 10,000 ETH while the cryptocurrency remains over 68% below its peak.
Mercation Admin2 min