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European Parliament Committee Supports Digital Euro Bill
The European Parliament's Economic Committee has backed the digital euro bill, aiming to create an ECB-issued electronic currency for online and offline use.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Deutsche Bank Attributes Bitcoin's Decline to Fed, ETF, and AI Factors
Deutsche Bank attributes Bitcoin's recent decline to pressures from the Fed, ETF outflows, and a shift towards AI investments.
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Experts Explain the CBDC Ban for the U.S. Federal Reserve
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar until 2030, reflecting a significant stance against CBDCs.
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Former BIS Chief Envisions Coexistence of Stablecoins and Fiat
Agustin Carstens, former BIS chief, suggests stablecoins can coexist with fiat money, emphasizing the need for regulatory coordination for global interaction.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Could Fall 15% or More Before Hitting Bottom, Indicator Suggests
Bitcoin may need to drop by 15% or more to find its market bottom, with significant support levels identified around $50,000 to $54,000.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
European Parliament Approves Framework for Digital Euro
The European Parliament has approved a framework aimed at launching a digital euro by 2029, enhancing Europe's financial independence from U.S. payment giants.
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Analyst Disputes Terra Comparisons Amid Strategy's STRC Decline
Mark Palmer from Benchmark clarifies that Strategy's STRC stock, which has recently declined, should not be compared to Terra's UST stablecoin. STRC is a dividend-paying equity linked to bitcoin.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Experiences Decline Amid Nasdaq Tech Selloff
The cryptocurrency market has seen a significant decline, with Bitcoin and Ether experiencing notable losses as a tech selloff impacts digital assets.
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SpaceX Loses $600 Billion in Three Days—Almost Half of Bitcoin's Market Cap
SpaceX's market cap dropped by $600 billion in three days, nearly half of Bitcoin's value, amid concerns over AI investments and a new bond offering.
Mercation Admin2 min - 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.
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Strive Claims Digital Credit Selloff Was a Liquidation Event, Not a Credit Crisis
Strive executives assert that the recent decline in digital credit products was a liquidation event rather than indicative of a credit crisis, maintaining that fundamental credit quality remains strong.
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