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FCA Sets Deadline for Crypto Company Authorization
The FCA has set a deadline for crypto companies to apply for authorization, effective from September 30, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Dubai Attracts Crypto Firms Amid MiCA Regulation Changes
As the EU's MiCA deadline nears, crypto founders are increasingly turning to Dubai for a more favorable regulatory climate, with inquiries surging from Europe.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
XRP Maintains $1 Support Amid Increased Network Activity and Reduced Leverage
XRP maintains its crucial $1 support level while network activity surges and leverage clears, setting the stage for potential price movements.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
China Launches Its Own Cybersecurity AI, Tulong Feng
Zhou Hongyi, founder of Qihoo 360, announced Tulong Feng as China's version of Anthropic's Mythos during ISC.AI 2026, emphasizing the need for a domestic cybersecurity tool.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Supreme Court Grants Trump Power to Dismiss SEC, CFTC Commissioners—Impact on Crypto Looms
The Supreme Court ruled that presidents can dismiss SEC and CFTC commissioners at will, enhancing Trump's control over crypto regulation, complicating the Clarity Act negotiations.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Meta Launches AI Technology to Convert Brain Activity into Text Non-Invasively
Meta has launched Brain2Qwerty v2, a non-invasive AI system that translates brain activity into text with 61% accuracy, aiding those who can't communicate due to brain lesions.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Galaxy Reduces CLARITY Act's 2026 Passage Chances to 50% as Senate Deadline Approaches
Galaxy Digital has lowered its prediction for the CLARITY Act's chances of passing in 2026 to 50%, citing time constraints in the Senate as the August recess approaches.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Supports U.S. Crypto Legislation While Cautioning on Digital Asset Risks
JPMorgan supports the U.S. crypto bill but emphasizes the need for regulatory safeguards to mitigate risks in the digital asset framework.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bybit to Limit Global Exchange Services for EEA Residents
Bybit has announced it will restrict services for EEA residents, allowing users to manage their assets before the changes take effect.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Chainalysis Introduces Standards for Blockchain Tracing
Chainalysis has proposed a new framework for blockchain tracing aimed at helping investigators link crypto addresses. The initiative seeks to standardize analytics practices in the industry.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
MiCA's Upcoming Deadline May Leave 10 Million EU Crypto Users Searching for New Platforms
The EU's MiCA regulations set to take effect on July 1 may displace over 10 million crypto users as unlicensed exchanges restrict or halt services, warns SwissBorg's Alex Fazel.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Bernstein Identifies Kalshi and Polymarket as Potential Acquisition Targets
Bernstein analysts suggest Kalshi and Polymarket could be acquisition targets as major players consolidate the prediction market space.
Mercation Admin3 min