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Large $1.26 Billion BlackRock IBIT Sale Likely Signals Quick Exit by Major Investor
A $1.26 billion sale of BlackRock’s IBIT likely represents a large investor's quick exit rather than a standard trading strategy unwind, according to NYDIG.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Trump's Immigration Executive Order May Impact Stablecoin Market
Trump's recent executive order may push undocumented immigrants away from traditional banking and into the crypto market, raising concerns about potential consequences.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin's Turmoil Over Hormuz and Fidelity's Crypto Trends
Bitcoin fell to $73,000 amid geopolitical tensions, while Fidelity outlined crypto trends for 2026, including private transactions for Ethereum.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Trace Mayer: The End of Bitcoin's Volatile Era is Beneficial
Trace Mayer argues that the reduction in Bitcoin's volatility signifies its economic maturity and is drawing in more significant investments.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Florida Candidate Converts $800K in Bitcoin for Congressional Run
Michael Carbonara, a Republican candidate, sold 10 Bitcoin for $800K to fund his congressional campaign in Florida's 22nd District, emphasizing crypto accountability.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
US Regulator Approves 24/7 Trading of Crypto Derivatives
The CFTC has approved 24/7 trading of crypto derivatives, highlighting risks for other asset classes and mandating compliance from platforms.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Grayscale: Hyperliquid is on Track to Become a Major Financial Player
Grayscale reports that Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform, is rapidly evolving into a broader financial services infrastructure, aiming to challenge traditional markets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Ripple reportedly spearheading $1 billion XRP treasury initiative
Ripple Labs is reportedly leading an initiative to raise at least $1 billion for a new public-market vehicle focused on accumulating XRP, testing institutional demand in a cooling market.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Who Crashed Bitcoin? Market Trap and AI Uprising
This week’s Deconstruction explores Bitcoin's decline, AI threats to developers, Ethereum's upgrade challenges, and solutions for DAOs.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Celsius Founder Seeks to Overturn 12-Year Fraud Sentence
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky is seeking to overturn his 12-year fraud sentence, citing ineffective counsel and linking losses to Sam Bankman-Fried's actions.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
FBI Uncovers Scam Networks and Seizes $8 Billion in Bitcoin
The FBI has seized over $8 billion in Bitcoin as part of Operation Blackout, targeting international scam networks, with significant ties to Cambodia.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Stellar Surges 30% and Other Market Highlights
Stellar leads the crypto market with a 31.56% increase, while Bitcoin remains the top cryptocurrency by market cap.
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