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Trump Advocates for CFTC Oversight of Prediction Markets, Criticizes State Officials
Trump advocates for CFTC regulation of prediction markets, criticizing state officials for their gambling laws, amidst a growing sector facing federal scrutiny.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

HTX Denies U.K. Sanction Claims, States It Declined Ruble Stablecoin Listing
HTX has rejected U.K. claims of aiding Russia by denying a listing for the A7A5 ruble stablecoin, emphasizing its compliance with regulations.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

TD Cowen Analysts Doubt Passage of U.S. Crypto Market Bill
TD Cowen analysts express skepticism about the U.S. CLARITY Act's chances of passing this year due to a deteriorating political environment.
Mercation Admin1 min - News

Crypto PACs Invest $9 Million in Texas, Achieve Bipartisan Success
Crypto PACs have spent over $9 million in Texas, leading to victories for candidates from both major parties, highlighting the sector's growing political influence.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

XRP Holds Steady Around $1.32 Amidst Failed Breakout and Tightening Trading Range
XRP is currently trading around $1.32 after failing to break out past $1.36, remaining within a narrowing range that traders are closely monitoring.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

$8.2 Million in Bitcoin Permanently Lost—What Happened?
Over $8 million in Bitcoin was permanently destroyed as five addresses sent 107 BTC to a burn address, leading to widespread speculation and theories on social media.
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Cybercriminals Exploit GTA 6 Hype, Warns NordVPN
Cybercriminals are exploiting the excitement for GTA 6 by deploying phishing scams and malware, warns NordVPN.
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Spain Halts Kalshi and Polymarket Over Potential Gambling Violations
Spain has blocked prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket amid investigations into potential gambling law violations, joining other countries in similar actions.
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Justin Sun's HTX and Other Crypto Entities Over Alleged Russian Connections
The UK has sanctioned HTX and other crypto firms for alleged links to Russian sanctions evasion, impacting their financial operations significantly.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto

UK Imposes Sanctions on Huobi and Ruble Stablecoin Issuer Targeting Russian Crypto Networks
The UK has sanctioned 18 entities, including crypto exchange Huobi, for aiding Russia's financial operations amid the Ukraine conflict.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

Indonesia Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Gambling Violations
Indonesia has blocked Polymarket for violating local gambling laws, citing the platform's betting on uncertain outcomes, including the early departure of President Prabowo Subianto.
Mercation Admin2 min - News

Crypto Tax Reform Is Essential for Clarity Act Adoption
The Clarity Act is poised to reshape U.S. crypto regulation, but without tax reform, adoption may falter, warns Robin Singh.
Mercation Admin5 min