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Circle's Stock Declines as Open USD Stablecoin Launches with Major Backers
Circle's stock fell nearly 16% after the launch of Open USD, a new stablecoin backed by over 140 firms including Coinbase and Visa.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Miles Guo Sentenced to 30 Years for $1 Billion Fraud Scheme
Miles Guo, a Chinese businessman linked to Steve Bannon, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a $1 billion fraud involving the H-Coin cryptocurrency scheme.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Australia to Monitor All Crypto Transactions Starting July 1
Starting July 1, Australia will enforce the Travel Rule, requiring crypto exchanges to gather detailed information on all transactions.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Sharplink Acquires Ethereum for the First Time in 2026, Amidst ETH's 68% Decline from Peak
Sharplink has made its first Ethereum purchase of 2026, acquiring 10,000 ETH while the cryptocurrency remains over 68% below its peak.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Dutch Authorities Pursue Bankruptcy for Crypto Platform Knaken Amid Fund Freezes
Dutch prosecutors are pursuing bankruptcy for crypto platform Knaken to protect 30,000 customers unable to access their funds, as the company has been offline since June.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
How Tournament Leaders Trade: An Analysis of the Moonbot Terminal
Explore how the Moonbot terminal empowers traders with advanced tools for scalping and algorithmic strategies, enhancing their trading experience.
Mercation Admin10 min - Crypto
TD Cowen Reduces Strategy Price Target Amid Persistent Bitcoin Weakness
TD Cowen has reduced its price target for Strategy by 35%, citing Bitcoin's ongoing struggles, while expressing optimism about the company's capital management.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
StarkWare Unveils Roadmap for Starknet's Quantum Threat Protection
StarkWare has unveiled a roadmap to transition Starknet to post-quantum cryptography, aiming to enhance security against quantum threats.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Jefferies Highlights Potential Crypto Market Fluctuations as Clarity Act Faces Senate Challenges
Jefferies cautions that the Clarity Act faces significant Senate hurdles that could lead to increased volatility in the crypto market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Circle's Stock Drops 8% as Major Firms Launch Competing Stablecoin
Circle's shares dropped 8% after the launch of Open USD, a new stablecoin supported by major firms including Stripe and Coinbase, which allows partners to retain reserve income.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Director of '47 Ronin' Sentenced for Investing Netflix Funds in Dogecoin
Carl Rinsch, director of '47 Ronin,' was sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraud involving Netflix funds invested in Dogecoin.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
MetaMask Introduces Yield-Generating Money Account on Monad
MetaMask has unveiled its Money Account, a self-custody wallet feature that offers stablecoin yield, payments, and trading, enhancing user experience.
Mercation Admin2 min