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Mastercard Enhances Stablecoin Settlement with USDC and RLUSD
Mastercard is expanding its stablecoin settlement options for credit card transactions, incorporating USDC, RLUSD, and SoFiUSD across various blockchains.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Stripe Engineer Saikat Chakrabarti Falls Short in Congressional Race
Saikat Chakrabarti, co-founder of Stripe, lost his congressional bid to Scott Wiener, who was backed by Ripple's Chris Larsen, highlighting crypto's growing political influence.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Did Strategy's BTC Sale Backfire in the Bitcoin Market?
Strategy's recent BTC sale has raised concerns over its impact on the Bitcoin market, leading to fears of liquidation and structural issues within the firm.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Long & Short: The Impact on American Consumers
The stalled CLARITY Act is overshadowing the needs of American consumers, as crypto gains traction in offering faster and cheaper financial services.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
Zodia CEO Julian Sawyer: All banks will soon need digital assets
Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia Custody, states that every bank will soon require the ability to manage digital assets as Standard Chartered prepares to acquire Zodia.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitwise's Analysis Suggests Bitcoin's Fair Value Could Reach $224,000
Bitwise's report estimates Bitcoin's fair value at $224,000, emphasizing its role as a hedge against sovereign debt defaults, though it faces near-term challenges.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $67k Amid Decline in MSTR Shares
Bitcoin has dropped below $67,000 amidst a significant decline in MSTR shares, leading to a turbulent market for cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Trezor Identifies Hardware Wallet Flaw, Assures Funds Are Secure
Trezor has disclosed a vulnerability in its Safe 7 hardware wallet but reassured users that their funds are secure.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
George Santos Investigated by DOJ and CFTC for Kalshi Trades
George Santos faces investigations from the DOJ and CFTC for allegedly betting against his own attendance at a State of the Union address, earning substantial profits.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Momentum Indicator Suggests Possible Recovery, Caution Urged by Experts
Bitcoin's recent momentum indicators suggest a potential recovery, yet experts advise caution amid ongoing market volatility and regulatory uncertainties.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
UK Regulator Cautions Football Clubs on Unauthorized Crypto Sponsorships
The FCA has warned UK football clubs about sponsorships with unauthorized crypto firms, potentially breaching financial regulations and risking fan safety.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Billions Network CEO: Big Tech Fears AI Agents Could Eliminate Ad Revenue
Evin McMullen, CEO of Billions Network, warns that AI agents pose a significant threat to the advertising revenue model of major tech companies like Google and Facebook.
Mercation Admin4 min