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Trump Advocates for Crypto Clarity Amid Regulatory Developments
This week, President Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act during a meeting with crypto leaders, coinciding with new SEC and CFTC regulatory proposals.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Strategy Transitions from $13 Billion Bitcoin Loss to $1.4 Billion Profit Amid BTC Surge
Strategy has shifted from a $13 billion loss to a $1.4 billion profit on Bitcoin as BTC prices surge past $77,000, marking a significant turnaround.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Major Inflows, BlackRock Dominates
Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $606.29 million on August 20, with BlackRock's fund dominating at 83% of total inflows, marking a significant surge in interest.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Surges as Bearish Signal Fades, Leading the Crypto Market
XRP has surged 14.21% in 24 hours, closing above key moving averages for the first time since a bearish signal, leading the crypto market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges as $1.2 Billion in Short Positions Liquidated
Bitcoin rose by 7.9% to $77,137, liquidating over $1.2 billion in short positions amid positive market sentiment and political backing.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Patent Challenges for AI-Developed Medicines
Pharmaceutical firms are facing patent registration challenges as U.S. law only recognizes human inventors, complicating AI's role in drug development.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
CFTC Chair Proposes to Establish Crypto Regulations if Congress Fails
CFTC Chair Michael Selig announces plans to create crypto regulations if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act, as major cryptocurrencies surge.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
AI Content Labeling Poses Challenges for Human Authors
The recent EU AI Act mandates labeling of synthetic content, raising concerns for authors like Jerry Falade, whose work faced scrutiny over potential AI involvement.
Mercation Admin9 min - Crypto
Analyst Links Bitcoin Surge to Short Squeeze
A recent Bitcoin rally to $75,000 is linked to a short squeeze on Binance, according to analyst BorisD, who warns of potential pullbacks without organic demand.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Shinhan to Test KRW Fund on Solana Using BlackRock's BUIDL Model
Shinhan Financial Group is collaborating with Solana Foundation and others to create a KRW-denominated tokenized fund, referencing BlackRock's BUIDL model.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Coinkite Releases Coldcard Update Following Wallet User Attack
Coinkite has launched security updates for Coldcard wallets, stressing the need for users to create new seed phrases due to previous vulnerabilities.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Poll Reveals Majority of Americans Disapprove of Trump's Crypto Gains
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans believe President Trump has improperly profited from cryptocurrency, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
Mercation Admin2 min