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Kraken Introduces Yield Earning on Bitcoin Through New Vaults
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vaults, enabling users to earn up to 2.5% APY on their Bitcoin holdings.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Jefferies Projects Crypto IPOs Could Lead to $1 Trillion Market
Jefferies predicts a wave of crypto IPOs could create a $1 trillion market within five years as institutional investors shift focus towards blockchain integration.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Mastercard Obtains BitLicense from New York, Focuses on Stablecoins
Mastercard has successfully obtained a BitLicense from New York, reinforcing its commitment to compliance and expanding its digital asset initiatives.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Experts Question D-Wave's Claims of Quantum Supremacy
Researchers from the Flatiron Institute and Boston University challenge D-Wave's claims of quantum supremacy, suggesting some problems can be solved classically.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Robinhood Introduces AI Trading and Credit Card Features for Investors
Robinhood is introducing AI-driven trading and credit card features, allowing users to automate investments and purchases through third-party AI agents.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Robinhood Introduces AI Agents for Trading and Credit Card Use
Robinhood has launched Agentic Trading and an Agentic Credit Card, allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make purchases for users, with built-in safety controls.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Mastercard Obtains New York BitLicense to Enhance Digital Payment Solutions
Mastercard has obtained a New York BitLicense, enabling it to engage in digital asset activities, enhancing its blockchain payment infrastructure.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Economist Warns of Currency System Collapse and CBDC Risks
Economist Richard Werner warns of an impending global financial crisis and the dangers of CBDCs as tools for government control.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Bitcoin Struggles as SK Hynix Joins Micron in $1 Trillion Valuation
Micron and SK Hynix have both achieved $1 trillion valuations, while Bitcoin struggles with negative sentiment, currently priced at $75,800.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
ETF Demand Drops as Bitcoin Selling Pressure Hits 'High-Risk' Level
Bitcoin ETF demand has fallen sharply, accumulating only 4,500 BTC in 2026, pushing selling pressure into a 'high-risk' zone according to Swissblock.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Traders Shift Focus from Bitcoin to USDT and USDC
Traders are once again gravitating towards the U.S. dollar over Bitcoin, with USDT and USDC stablecoins gaining dominance. This trend aligns with predictions of prolonged high interest rates by the Fed.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
$1.3 Billion of BlackRock's IBIT Shares Traded in Dark Pool
A $1.3 billion block of BlackRock’s IBIT shares was traded in a dark pool on Tuesday, marking a significant event amid ongoing outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.
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