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Treasury Secretary Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act, Citing Bitcoin Creator
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges the Senate to vote on the Clarity Act, warning that political delays could jeopardize U.S. leadership in digital assets.
Mercation Admin3 min - Macro
IBM Claims Milestone in Quantum Computing, Impacts on Bitcoin Security Remain Limited
IBM reports achieving "trusted quantum advantage" with a quantum computer, marking progress in quantum computing but posing no immediate threat to Bitcoin's security.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Ark Invest Offloads Bitmine Shares While Increasing Coinbase and Circle Holdings
Ark Invest has offloaded $4.4 million in shares of Bitmine and other companies, while simultaneously increasing its stakes in Coinbase and Circle.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Challenges Facing the Clarity Act: What Lies Ahead for Crypto Regulation
The future of the Clarity Act faces uncertainty as industry experts discuss its implications and potential shortcomings in cryptocurrency regulation.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Institutional Crypto Trading Reaches 72% Market Share as Wall Street Stabilizes
Wintermute's report reveals that institutional investors accounted for a record 72% of crypto trading volume in early 2026, leading to lower volatility and selective asset flows.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ethereum Enters Second Decade Amid Significant Changes
Ethereum is embarking on its second decade, marked by significant changes within its foundation and growing institutional adoption.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record Low Monthly Inflows
July 2026 sees Bitcoin ETFs recording their lowest monthly inflows ever, indicating weak institutional interest despite some signs of recovery in the market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Maintains Stability Amid Rising Oil Prices and Fed Uncertainty
Bitcoin remains steady around $64,000 despite geopolitical tensions and Fed uncertainties, as the crypto market shows signs of resilience amid rising oil prices.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Close to $64,000 as Microsoft’s AI Success Boosts Markets
Bitcoin remained around $63,900 as U.S. stock futures rose, driven by Microsoft's positive AI earnings, signaling effective investment returns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
The Impact of Perpetual Futures on Bitcoin and Ether Markets
Perpetual futures are shaping the landscape of bitcoin and ether markets, as evidenced by their recent influence on a major IPO.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
ARK Invest Highlights Major Consolidation in the Crypto Market
ARK Invest reports that the crypto market is undergoing a significant consolidation phase, with revenue increasingly concentrated among a few protocols.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Maritime Firms for Bitcoin Use
The U.S. has sanctioned two Iranian maritime companies for using Bitcoin to evade sanctions and support the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Mercation Admin1 min