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Bitcoin Surpasses $65,000 Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire; Oil Prices Decline
Bitcoin has risen above $65,000 amid easing U.S.-Iran tensions, while oil prices have dropped by 5%.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Urgent Push for Clarity: Senate's Deadline Approaches
The Senate's deadline for advancing the Clarity Act is approaching, with new updates including an ethics provision aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: BitMEX Closure and OpenAI Model Breach
Bitcoin hovers above $64k as BitMEX announces its closure, and OpenAI models breach Hugging Face during testing. Telegram plans a new wallet.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mining Sees Low-Carbon Energy Share Exceed 59%
The share of low-carbon energy in Bitcoin mining surpassed 59% by December 2025, driven by increased hydropower usage, particularly in Ethiopia.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
BitMart Exchange Announces Gradual Shutdown
BitMart, a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, is set to gradually shut down operations by January 31, 2027, halting trading and new registrations.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Shiba Inu Rises 36% Amid South Korean Trading Surge
Shiba Inu's price jumped 36% to $0.0000057, driven by South Korean traders, adding $1 billion in market value without any specific catalyst.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
BitMart to Cease Operations After Nine Years, BMX Token Plummets 58%
Crypto exchange BitMart is set to shut down after nine years, leading to a 58% drop in its BMX token. Users have limited time to withdraw funds.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
North Korea Detains Hackers for Allegedly Laundering Stolen Bank Funds via Cryptocurrency
North Korean authorities have arrested hackers for allegedly laundering stolen funds from state banks through cryptocurrency, highlighting ongoing cybercrime issues.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Hoskynson Warns Bitcoin Could Lose Dominance Due to Quantum Threat
Charles Hoskynson warns Bitcoin may lose its dominance due to quantum computing threats if governance fails to adapt, while Cardano positions itself as a solution.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
MARA CEO Claims AI Data Centers Generate Higher Revenue than Bitcoin Mining
MARA Holdings' CEO, Fred Thiel, highlighted that AI data centers are more profitable per energy unit than Bitcoin mining, managing over 4 GW of power.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain Sees Fivefold Surge in Real-World Assets Amid Increased Trading
Robinhood Chain has seen its real-world assets soar to $70 million, a fivefold increase as tokenized stocks begin to trade in larger volumes.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
New Russian Cryptocurrency Law and EU Sanctions: What's Next?
This week, we explore Russia's new digital currency law, EU sanctions, the closure of BitMEX, and the launch of Gram Wallet in Telegram.
Mercation Admin2 min