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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 - Crypto
BlackRock Enhances DeFi Engagement with Ethena Integration, Boosting ENA by 8%
BlackRock has announced its integration of Ethena's yield-generating token into its risk management platform, causing ENA to rise by 8%.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
USDT Premium in India Surpasses 8.5%
The USDT premium in India has surged to 8.5%, nearly double the usual spread, due to recent raids by the Enforcement Directorate.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
EU Supports Extension of Message Scanning Regime
The EU has agreed to extend a temporary message scanning regime to identify users suspected of sharing child sexual abuse materials, despite previous opposition from the European Parliament.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
USDT Premium Surges to 8.5% in India Following Crypto Crackdown
Tether's USDT has surged to an 8.5% premium in India following a government crackdown on crypto payment firms, disrupting supply and increasing local demand.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Vitalik Buterin Claims Crypto’s Key Concept Is Not Ready for Application
Vitalik Buterin emphasizes that while indistinguishability obfuscation holds promise as a powerful cryptographic concept, it is not yet ready for practical application.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Ukraine Transfers $8.3 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency to State Control
Ukraine has officially placed over $8.3 million in seized cryptocurrency under state management for the first time, marking a significant step in its digital asset regulation efforts.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
Analysts See Risks to Financial System from AI Boom
The BIS report highlights macro-financial risks stemming from the AI investment boom, including debt financing and inflated valuations.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Europe's Unlicensed Crypto Firms at Risk of Closure as MiCA Deadline Approaches
The deadline for unlicensed crypto firms in Europe looms, with estimates suggesting that 80% may shut down as the MiCA transitional period ends.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
On-Chain Data Indicates Bitcoin Investor Capitulation
On-chain data suggests Bitcoin investors are capitulating, with key analysts noting bullish signals and potential price stabilization.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BIS highlights stablecoins resemble ETFs rather than true currency, increasing FX risks
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) asserts that stablecoins resemble ETFs more than actual currency, raising concerns about foreign exchange risks.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
BitMEX Executive Team Overhaul: CEO, CFO, and Chief Growth Officer Depart
BitMEX has dismissed its CEO, CFO, and Chief Growth Officer as it seeks a buyer amid ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency market. Peter Wilkinson has been appointed as the new CEO.
Mercation Admin3 min