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Bank of Korea to Launch Live CBDC Transactions with Nine Banks in September
The Bank of Korea is set to launch live transactions for its CBDC in September, involving nine major banks and paving the way for a digital won.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Whales Increase Holdings While Smaller Investors Sell
Bitcoin whales are accumulating while smaller holders sell off, indicating a shift in market dynamics. Analysts note low volatility and liquidity issues.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Declines Despite Rising Equities; PUMP Gains on Social Media Buzz
The crypto market is down despite rising equities, with PUMP gaining 20% on social media buzz. Bitcoin fell 1%, reflecting ongoing investor caution.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Upcoming Regulatory and Earnings Events in Crypto: Week of July 20
This week in crypto highlights key regulatory hearings, the ECB's rate decision, and notable earnings reports, including those from Interactive Brokers and Tesla.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Market Update: Oil Prices Rise While Bitcoin Dips Below $64,000
Bitcoin has dipped below $64,000 amid rising oil prices and a selloff in AI stocks, while other cryptocurrencies also faced declines.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Moonshot AI Moves Towards $30 Billion IPO Following Kimi and Alibaba AI Developments
Moonshot AI is preparing for a Hong Kong IPO with a valuation exceeding $30 billion, following significant demand for its Kimi K3 model.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
New Inflows for Bitcoin ETFs, Yet Still Minimal Compared to Recent Outflows
Bitcoin ETFs have seen $273 million in inflows over the past two weeks, but this amount is minor compared to the $8 billion withdrawn in the preceding eight weeks.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Steady Around $64,000 Amid Rising Oil Prices and Kimi AI Selloff
Bitcoin remained around $64,200 as oil prices surged and market reactions to the Kimi AI selloff continued to unfold.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Michael Saylor Critiques BIP-110 as a Threat to Bitcoin's Neutrality
Michael Saylor critiques Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110, arguing it threatens the network's neutrality and sets a dangerous precedent for censorship.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin at $64,000 and New AI Model Kimi K3
Bitcoin climbed to $64,000 this week amid various market developments, including calls for anti-corruption measures in the CLARITY Act and the launch of the Kimi K3 AI model.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin’s Quantum Dilemma Receives a Recovery Solution, Excluding Satoshi’s Holdings
Project Eleven introduces a zero-knowledge proof method to recover bitcoin affected by quantum threats, but it cannot assist in unlocking Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million BTC.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Analyst Points to Cooling Bitcoin Leverage and Buyer Return
Analysts observe a cooling in Bitcoin leverage and a return of buyers, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics.
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