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U.S. seizes approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency amid expanded pressure campaign
The U.S. has seized about $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency to disrupt Tehran's funding sources, as part of a broader pressure campaign.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Binance's Ambitious 2030 Vision Amid Market Challenges
Catherine Chen of Binance reveals the exchange's strategy to grow its user base to 3 billion by 2030, despite current market challenges.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon Criticizes Coinbase's CEO Over Clarity Act
JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon criticized Coinbase's Brian Armstrong over the Clarity Act, claiming Armstrong is the sole advocate spending heavily on it.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
US Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces $1 Billion in Crypto Seized from Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. has seized about $1 billion in cryptocurrencies linked to Iran amid ongoing military tensions.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
ICE Engages with Hyperliquid to Explore Crypto Derivatives
ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher discusses the collaboration between ICE and Hyperliquid, exploring the implications of perpetual futures in traditional markets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Live markets: Bitcoin faces decline, risking end to winning streak
Bitcoin's price has dipped to $72,500, risking its two-month winning streak as it faces a 5.5% weekly decline amid a lack of positive news for cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Unprecedented $2.8 Billion Outflow
Bitcoin ETFs have recorded a staggering $2.8 billion in outflows over nine consecutive days, reflecting a significant decline in investor sentiment and demand.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Ex-Police Officers in Ukraine Accused of Kidnapping Crypto Investors for Millions
Ukrainian ex-police officers are accused of kidnapping crypto entrepreneurs to extort over $2.2 million, employing violence and intimidation in their scheme.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Struggles as ETF Outflows Hit Record Ninth Day, Indicating Decreased Demand
Bitcoin is currently facing challenges, with a record nine consecutive days of ETF outflows indicating a decline in demand, while it stabilizes around $73,500.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Fidelity Identifies Crypto Market Trends for 2026
Fidelity Digital Assets outlines six key trends shaping the crypto market in 2026, emphasizing integration with traditional finance and evolving token holder rights.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Paxos Achieves SEC Clearing Agency Registration
Paxos Securities Settlement Company has secured SEC registration as a clearing agency, making it the only blockchain-native firm authorized as a central securities depository in the U.S.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Hits April Lows as Crypto Market Diverges from Rising U.S. Stocks
Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest level since April, diverging from the upward trend of U.S. stocks, as the crypto market struggles amid a bearish sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min