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Bitcoin Approaches Market Bottom Amid Declining Demand: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin has dropped below $60,000, nearing its realized price, but demand is dwindling, according to CryptoQuant.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Mastercard Introduces AI Agent Payments with Involvement from Crypto Leaders
Mastercard has launched Agent Pay for Machines, enabling AI agents to autonomously conduct transactions, supported by major crypto firms like Coinbase and Ripple.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Kalshi Implements Employer Disclosure to Combat Insider Trading
Kalshi has mandated user employment disclosures to combat insider trading, implementing new measures that include market screening and risk assessments.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Crypto Markets Decline Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Mythos Launch
Major cryptocurrencies drop by 2-4% amid geopolitical tensions and the release of Anthropic's Mythos model, raising concerns in the crypto market.
Mercation Admin5 min - Macro
U.S. Inflation Aligns with Projections, Strengthening Fed's Stance on Rates
U.S. inflation data aligns with forecasts, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its current interest rate policy while hinting at future hikes.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
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
Bitcoin Faces Challenges Amid Fed Rate Hikes and AI Developments
Bitcoin is facing pressure from Fed rate hikes and the launch of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, affecting its correlation with the AI sector.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Gold Decline Together Amid Rate-Hike Speculation
Bitcoin and gold are both experiencing declines as traders anticipate a hawkish Federal Reserve and prepare for upcoming inflation data.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
EU Directs Meta to Permit Access for Competing AI Chatbots on WhatsApp
The EU has mandated Meta to allow rival AI chatbots access to WhatsApp, a move Meta decries as 'regulatory overreach' and plans to appeal.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Seattle Man Sentenced for Laundering Nearly $100 Million in Fraud Proceeds Using Cryptocurrency
Geoffrey K. Auyeung was sentenced to five years for laundering nearly $100 million in fraud proceeds through cryptocurrency, defrauding investors in oil and gas.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
December Trial Scheduled for Soldier Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. Army soldier, will face trial in December for alleged insider trading on Polymarket linked to Venezuelan President Maduro's capture.
Mercation Admin2 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.
Mercation Admin3 min