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Payward and GTN Expand xStocks to Global Markets Beyond the U.S.
Payward and GTN are set to expand xStocks, allowing access to international equities beyond the U.S., including markets in Hong Kong, Europe, and South Korea.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Franklin Templeton Identifies Agentic AI as the Key Use Case for Crypto
Franklin Templeton highlights agentic AI as a transformative force for cryptocurrency, emphasizing its reliance on blockchain technology for efficient transactions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Price Action: Analyzing Bullish and Bearish Scenarios
Bitcoin is navigating a cautious market, currently priced at $66,208, with mixed signals from technical indicators and institutional activity.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto Long & Short: The Key Issue in Crypto Isn't What to Own, But What You Can Handle
This week’s Crypto Long & Short highlights that the key decision in crypto investing is not what to buy, but rather how much risk one can endure.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Foundry Bitcoin Pool Launches Vote on BIP-110
Foundry USA Pool has initiated a vote on BIP-110, a proposed soft fork to limit non-monetary data in Bitcoin transactions, closing in early August.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
The Future of AI Investment: Crypto and Blockchain Take Center Stage
Sandy Kaul from Franklin Templeton and Jeremy Allaire of Circle propose that blockchain technology will be key for the next major AI investment as autonomous AI agents begin financial transactions.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Robinhood Chain Rises to Top DEX: What's Behind the Hype
Robinhood Chain has rapidly ascended to the top of decentralized exchanges, driven by meme coins and speculative trading, but questions remain about its sustainability and true value.
Mercation Admin11 min - Crypto
SecondFi Shuts Down After $2.6 Million ADA Theft
SecondFi has announced its closure after a security breach led to the theft of 16.1 million ADA, valued at approximately $2.6 million.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Midnight Token Surges 19% After Wanchain Bridge Incident, Hoskinson Advocates for ZK Overhaul
The Midnight token has bounced back 19% following a significant hack, prompting Charles Hoskinson to call for a rethinking of crypto security measures.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Investors Should Monitor Interest Rates Closely
Bitcoin's recent price recovery brings optimism, but interest rates and energy prices may pose challenges for a sustained bull market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bloomberg: Crypto Treasuries Lost Billions Due to Bitcoin's Decline
Crypto treasuries have lost over a third of their value since October, dropping from $120 billion to $75 billion due to Bitcoin's price decline.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Pulls Back from Monthly Peak as Oil Prices Exceed $85, Inflation Fears Resurface
Bitcoin has dropped from a one-month peak as oil prices rise above $85, raising inflation concerns and driving investors towards safer assets.
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