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Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Pardon from President Trump
Sam Bankman-Fried has formally requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump while serving a 25-year sentence for fraud.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
JPMorgan: Cash Reserves Crucial for Strategy's Investor Confidence
JPMorgan analysts suggest that boosting cash reserves is vital for Strategy to regain investor confidence following a recent Bitcoin sale that impacted stock performance.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Presidential Pardon from Trump
Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, has filed a clemency request for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, despite previous indications from the president that he should not expect clemency.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Congress to Examine Cryptocurrency Tax Regulations: Key Insights
The House Ways and Means Committee is set to discuss new cryptocurrency tax proposals, focusing on taxation of staking rewards and small transactions in a hearing this Tuesday.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strategy Acquires Bitcoin, Boosts Cash Reserves After Major Stock Decline
Strategy has acquired 1,550 Bitcoin for $101 million, increasing its total holdings to 845,256 BTC and restoring its cash reserves to $1 billion.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges to $63K, Liquidating $540M in Shorts, Highest in 7 Weeks
Bitcoin's recent surge to $63,800 led to the liquidation of $540 million in short positions, the highest since April, though experts warn the trend may not be sustainable.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Labour Accuses Farage of Avoiding Scrutiny Over £5 Million Gift
Labour Party accuses Nigel Farage of avoiding scrutiny over a £5 million gift from Tether billionaire Christopher Harborne, raising questions about transparency and accountability.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cryptocurrencies Face Pressure as Oil Prices Surge by 3%
The two-year U.S. Treasury yield has hit a new high of 4.19%, impacting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which fell nearly 14% last week.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $63,000 Amid Iran-Israel Tensions and Korean Market Decline
Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000 as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel impact market sentiment and contribute to declines in Asian stocks.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Experts Warn Crypto Industry Unprepared for AI-Driven Vulnerability Discovery
A recent discovery by AI highlighted vulnerabilities in Zcash's privacy pool, raising alarms about the crypto industry's readiness for advanced AI-driven security risks.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Michael Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Purchase Speculation Amid Financial Scrutiny
Michael Saylor has reignited speculation regarding potential bitcoin purchases by posting a chart of previous acquisitions, coinciding with heightened scrutiny of Strategy's financials.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $60,000 Again: Institutional Sentiment Shifts
Bitcoin is approaching $60,000 again, but institutional investors are showing a bearish trend with significant ETF outflows, a stark contrast to their behavior in February.
Mercation Admin3 min