News
Editorial-quality coverage of global financial markets, policy, and macro trends.
- Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $63,000 Amid Broader Tech Selloff
Bitcoin is trending downwards towards $63,000 as a tech selloff affects risk assets, with a 3% decline this week.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
21Shares Co-Founder Highlights Gap Between Tokenization Hype and Wall Street Realities
Ophelia Snyder of 21Shares warns that the excitement around tokenization is outpacing Wall Street's readiness for institutional adoption.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin Launch New Ethereum R&D Lab
Ethlabs, a new non-profit R&D lab backed by BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin, aims to facilitate Ethereum's institutional adoption.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Google Highlights Potential Political Strife Over AI Consciousness
Google DeepMind's research indicates that disagreements over AI consciousness may lead to significant political and social conflicts.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Researchers Describe the 'Amplification Spiral' of Delusions in AI Interaction
Researchers highlight the potential dangers of AI interactions, introducing the concept of an 'amplification spiral' that may exacerbate mental health issues.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Polymarket's $1.9M Fake Betting Scandal Uncovered by WSJ
A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that Polymarket's fake betting campaign involved $1.9 million in fictitious wagers promoted by influencers.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
IBM Identifies Business Readiness as Key to Quantum Advantage
IBM's report highlights business readiness as crucial for achieving quantum advantage, emphasizing practical applications over theoretical benchmarks.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Geopolitical Stability and the Warsh Fed: Upcoming Crypto Insights
This week in crypto includes geopolitical developments and key macroeconomic events that could impact digital asset markets, amidst a backdrop of U.S.-Iran peace.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Steady Around $64,000 Amid US-Iran Progress, Crypto Fails to Join Rally
Bitcoin remains steady around $64,000 while Asian markets rally on US-Iran peace talks. The crypto market, however, is not participating in this positive trend.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
CME Group Challenges CFTC Over Kalshi's Perpetual Futures Approval
CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, claiming improper approval of Kalshi's perpetual futures, which they argue should be classified as swaps instead.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Weekly Summary: Bitcoin Volatility and Clarification of Cryptocurrency Status in Russia
Bitcoin experienced significant volatility this week, while Russia classified cryptocurrencies as theft objects, and the EU regulator reminded firms about MiCA regulations.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
$7.5 Million Stolen from Ethereum's Major 'Sandwich' Bot in Unique Hack
An attacker exploited Ethereum's jaredfromsubway.eth bot, draining over $7.5 million by tricking it into approving false trading routes, according to Blockaid.
Mercation Admin4 min