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Renewed U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Bitcoin Down Despite ETF Demand
Despite a rise in demand for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran have caused Bitcoin's price to dip below $63,000.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Retreats Amid Profit-Taking and Middle East Tensions
The cryptocurrency market has retreated following a bullish weekend, influenced by profit-taking and renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Miners Reject BIP-110 Fork
Bitcoin miners have largely rejected the BIP-110 soft fork proposal, with support remaining below 1%. Critics, including Michael Saylor and Adam Back, have voiced strong opposition.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
U.S. Inflation and Earnings Reports to Shape Crypto Market This Week
This week, U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings will likely impact the crypto market, as investors anticipate signals regarding interest rates and economic health.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Remains Steady Near $63,800 Amid Broader Market Selloff
Bitcoin remains steady near $63,800 as traditional markets react sharply to U.S. strikes on Iran, indicating a shift in cryptocurrency's correlation with geopolitical events.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Fidelity Reports Bitcoin Approaching Key Power Law Support Level
Bitcoin is approaching a critical power law support line near $58,000, as Fidelity's Jurien Timmer identifies this as an accumulation zone but lacks a catalyst for recovery.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
UK Takes Significant Steps Toward Crypto Regulation
The UK is taking significant steps to establish a robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, signaling a serious commitment to its goal of becoming a global crypto hub.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Price Predictions for 2029: Analysts See $300,000–$500,000, But Data Suggests Otherwise
Analysts forecast Bitcoin's price could reach between $300,000 and $500,000 by 2029, but current data suggests more modest future gains.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Meta's Chief Data Officer Discusses the Future of Agentic Commerce
Meta's Chief Data Officer Alex Schultz discusses the rise of agentic commerce and its implications for the future of business, highlighting the role of stablecoins and partnerships.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's Cryptocurrency Earnings
Senate Democrats are urging hearings on President Trump's cryptocurrency profits exceeding $1.2 billion, citing concerns over conflicts of interest and foreign influence.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Dismisses Strategy Bitcoin Sales as 'Noise', Maintains $100K Forecast
Standard Chartered downplays the impact of Strategy's Bitcoin sales while maintaining a $100,000 price forecast for Bitcoin by the end of 2026.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
OKX, MetaMask, Matter Labs Support AI Agents' Dispute Resolution Court
A consortium of 27 firms, including OKX and MetaMask, is launching the "Internet Court" to resolve disputes among AI agents, enhancing interoperability in AI-driven transactions.
Mercation Admin3 min