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Florida Candidate Converts $800K in Bitcoin for Congressional Run
Michael Carbonara, a Republican candidate, sold 10 Bitcoin for $800K to fund his congressional campaign in Florida's 22nd District, emphasizing crypto accountability.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

JPMorgan CEO Criticizes CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Yields
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon criticized the CLARITY Act, claiming it lacks adequate consumer protections for stablecoin yields, amid rising tensions between banks and crypto firms.
Mercation Admin1 min - News

Arrests of Advanced Scammers in Odessa, Hidden GPU Miner, and Other Cybersecurity Events
This week in cybersecurity: new scams targeting crypto companies, hidden GPU miners, and a major data breach at Carnival Corporation affecting 6 million customers.
Mercation Admin6 min - News

JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon Criticizes Coinbase's CEO Over Clarity Act
JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon criticized Coinbase's Brian Armstrong over the Clarity Act, claiming Armstrong is the sole advocate spending heavily on it.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces $1 Billion in Crypto Seized from Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. has seized about $1 billion in cryptocurrencies linked to Iran amid ongoing military tensions.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Seeks to Overturn 12-Year Fraud Sentence
Alex Mashinsky, founder of Celsius, has filed to overturn his 12-year prison sentence, citing ineffective legal counsel as a key reason for his appeal.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto

Dimon Intensifies Criticism of Stablecoin Rewards in CLARITY Act Discussion
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns the CLARITY Act may fail without addressing banks' concerns on stablecoin rewards, escalating tensions with Coinbase.
Mercation Admin4 min - Stocks

Lenovo Shares Double in May Driven by AI Server Surge—Best Month in 27 Years
Lenovo's stock soared 109% in May, its best month since 1999, driven by record earnings and a surge in AI-related revenue.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

ICE Engages with Hyperliquid to Explore Crypto Derivatives
ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher discusses the collaboration between ICE and Hyperliquid, exploring the implications of perpetual futures in traditional markets.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

CFTC Approves First Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Futures at Kalshi and Coinbase
The CFTC has approved the first regulated bitcoin perpetual futures contracts for U.S. firms, allowing Kalshi to offer these products and facilitating Coinbase's global connections.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto

ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher Claims Hyperliquid Surpasses NASDAQ
ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher claims Hyperliquid's trading activity surpasses NASDAQ, highlighting its innovative 24/7 operations and regulatory implications.
Mercation Admin4 min - News

Ex-Police Officers in Ukraine Accused of Kidnapping Crypto Investors for Millions
Ukrainian ex-police officers are accused of kidnapping crypto entrepreneurs to extort over $2.2 million, employing violence and intimidation in their scheme.
Mercation Admin3 min