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Illinois Postpones Crypto Tax Following Legal Challenge
Illinois has postponed the implementation of its cryptocurrency tax until July 2027 amid ongoing legal challenges.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Crypto Industry Shifts Focus from Congress to Senate Campaigns
The crypto industry is refocusing efforts from Congress to Senate campaigns after the Clarity Act's defeat, endorsing key candidates with pro-crypto stances.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holds Steady Around $84,000 After Strong Q3 Performance
Bitcoin holds steady around $84,000 after a strong Q3 performance, while Ether also sees significant gains.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Records Best Q3 Performance Since 2017
Bitcoin experienced a 42.71% rise in Q3, its best performance since 2017, while U.S. spot ETFs saw significant inflows totaling $6.34 billion.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
The Risks of Synthetic Tokenized Stocks for U.S. Investors
Aaron Kaplan warns that synthetic tokenized stocks may undermine U.S. investor trust and disrupt capital markets.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains in $82,000-$85,000 Range as New Quarter Begins
Bitcoin remains stable within the $82,000-$85,000 range, with mixed altcoin performance as the new quarter commences.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Surge to $85,500 Eases as Bond Yields Remain High
Bitcoin briefly rallied to $85,500 after a positive inflation report, but settled at $83,700 as high bond yields persisted.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
FBI Warns Employees of Potential Data Breach by Hackers
The FBI warns employees of potential data compromise after ShinyHunters claims to have stolen sensitive information from its jobs website.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Stand With Crypto Announces Midterm Endorsements Following Clarity Act Setback
Stand With Crypto has announced bipartisan endorsements for Senate and House candidates ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on their stances on cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Mark Ninth Consecutive Day of Inflows, Surpassing August
Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows for nine consecutive days, totaling $3.08 billion, surpassing August's performance despite a dip in Bitcoin's price.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surges Following Lower PCE Inflation Data Amid Rising Bond Yields
Bitcoin experienced a slight rise following lower-than-expected PCE inflation data, peaking at $85,598.94 before settling back.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Exploring Metaplanet: Asia's Bitcoin Strategy
Metaplanet, Asia's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has amassed 43,000 BTC and is pivoting from hospitality to a Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Mercation Admin3 min