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Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Receives Conditional Bank Approval
World Liberty Financial, linked to the Trump family, has received conditional approval to launch a trust bank in the U.S., raising regulatory and ethical concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 Ahead of Jackson Hole Meeting
Bitcoin's price surged to around $77,800, with analysts eyeing the $80,000 resistance level ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting this week.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
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
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
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 - News
CME and Kalshi Executives Spar Over Prediction Market Regulations in D.C.
Tensions escalated between CME's Terry Duffy and Kalshi's Luana Lopes Lara during a CFTC roundtable, highlighting regulatory challenges in prediction markets.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Surge: Analysts Discuss Future Prospects
Bitcoin's recent surge past $72,000 has analysts weighing the sustainability of its rally, with key indicators and market dynamics under scrutiny.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Seventeen Iranian Hackers Charged in Extensive Cyber Extortion Case
Seventeen Iranian hackers have been charged in a cyber campaign that included a $6 million Bitcoin extortion attempt linked to HBO.
Mercation Admin2 min - Banking Policy
U.S. Banking Regulator Aims to Finalize GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulations by November
The OCC plans to finalize stablecoin regulations under the GENIUS Act by November, ahead of a January 2027 deadline, as it prepares to process issuer applications.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Approaches $70,000 Amid Record Short Liquidations
Bitcoin is approaching $70,000 as it experiences a significant surge accompanied by record short liquidations, while Ethereum also sees notable gains.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Experiences Significant Surge, Shifting Market Sentiment
Bitcoin surged by 8.7% on Wednesday, reaching $69,749, marking its highest price since June and shifting market predictions dramatically.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Trump Claims AI Could Outshine the Internet, Advocates for Light Regulation
President Trump claims AI could surpass the internet's significance, advocating for regulations that support industry growth while addressing community concerns.
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