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Scheme or Ponzi?
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, faces scrutiny over its Bitcoin holdings and capital-raising methods, with debates on whether it resembles a Ponzi scheme.
Mercation Admin7 min - Stocks
Direct Stock Trading on Binance Attracts $400 Million in a Week
Binance's direct stock trading service attracted $400 million in its first week, with significant participation from emerging markets and a focus on technology stocks.
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Direct Stock Trading on Binance Attracts $400 Million in One Week
Binance's direct stock trading service attracted $400 million in its first week, with significant participation from emerging markets and a focus on technology stocks.
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Kalshi Implements New Measures to Combat Insider Trading
Kalshi is implementing new compliance measures requiring users to disclose their employers before trading in high-risk markets to combat insider trading concerns.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Wintermute Highlights Weak Capital Inflows into Bitcoin
Wintermute reports a lack of capital inflows into Bitcoin following its drop below $62,000, highlighting institutional selling and ETF outflows.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
House Committee Hearing Reveals Divisions Over Crypto Tax Proposals
A recent House hearing highlighted divisions over GOP crypto tax bills, with Democrats questioning tax exemptions for staking and mining rewards, while industry leaders pushed for broader exemptions.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Anthropic Introduces Claude Mythos 5 AI Model and Safer Fable 5 Version
Anthropic has launched Claude Mythos 5, a restricted AI model for cybersecurity, alongside Claude Fable 5, a public version designed with additional safeguards.
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Kraken Becomes Official Crypto Exchange for FIFA World Cup 2026
Kraken has been appointed as the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, launching with a countdown concert and fan experiences.
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Trad.Fi and W3 Aim for $650 Million in Onchain Private Credit via AI
Trad.Fi is collaborating with W3 to raise $650 million in onchain private credit, leveraging AI to expedite equipment financing for businesses.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Analyst Suggests Revisiting Crypto Markets After Summer
Quinn Thompson of Lekker Capital advises that Bitcoin is under pressure and suggests revisiting the crypto markets after summer due to various challenges.
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Downward Movement
Timothy Morton and Dominic Boyer's book explores the concept of hyposubjects, contrasting them with hyper-subjects in the context of ecology and technology.
Mercation Admin7 min - Macro
BlackRock warns of potential energy crisis as May CPI indicates rising inflation
BlackRock is alerting investors to a potential energy crisis as the May CPI is projected to show a rise in inflation, driven by U.S.-Iran tensions.
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