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SEC Halts Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Approval Following CME Challenge
The SEC has paused Nasdaq's bitcoin options approval, following a challenge from CME Group which argues that bitcoin options should be regulated by the CFTC.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Inflows for the First Time Since April
In July, Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows of $172.4 million, breaking a two-month outflow trend, while Ethereum ETFs led the month with $365.2 million in inflows.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners' Struggles Continue for 287 Days
Bitcoin miners have faced a 287-day decline in hash rate, with mining difficulty dropping and mining stocks rising amidst Bitcoin's price fall.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
The Transformation of Perpetual Futures in Crypto Markets
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen discusses how perpetual futures are reshaping the crypto market by adopting structures from traditional finance, with significant implications for global capital markets.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Analysts Endorse Strategy's Shift from Pure Bitcoin Reserves
TD Cowen and Benchmark endorse Strategy's cash reserve strategy, highlighting the necessity for future Bitcoin purchases amid a significant net loss.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
CZ Advocates for Wallet Diversification After Coldcard Breach
Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, emphasizes wallet diversification after a $70 million exploit of Coldcard hardware wallets, highlighting security vulnerabilities.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Tether's Excess Reserves Halved in Q2 2026
Tether's excess reserves fell to $4.11 billion in Q2 2026, while its user base surpassed 650 million amid significant market volatility.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Cold Wallets Suffer $70 Million Loss in Unconventional Attack
A recent attack drained over $70 million from Coldcard wallets, exploiting a firmware flaw that allowed the recreation of private keys without device access.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Maintains July Gains Amidst Market Challenges
Bitcoin is set to conclude July with a 7.5% gain despite market challenges, leading analysts to highlight its resilience amidst rising rate hike fears.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Tether Reports $1.5 Billion Q2 Profit Despite Halved Reserve Buffer
Tether has reported a $1.5 billion profit for Q2 2026, despite a significant reduction in its reserve buffer, which has dropped to $4.11 billion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Tether Achieves $1.5 Billion Profit in Q2 Amid Growing USDT Supply
Tether reported a $1.5 billion profit in Q2 2026, with USDT supply growing and gold holdings increasing to over 146 metric tons.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Coldcard's $38 Million Heist Raises Concerns Over Self-Custody
The Coldcard hardware wallet's $38 million exploit raises significant concerns about the safety of self-custody, potentially driving investors toward ETFs.
Mercation Admin6 min