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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
BNY Mellon Enhances Institutional Stablecoin Services with USDC
BNY Mellon is enhancing its stablecoin services for institutions, starting with USDC, as it responds to the growing demand for regulated stablecoin infrastructure.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Strategy's New Capital Plan Enables Bitcoin Sales for Buybacks and Dividends
Strategy has launched a bitcoin monetization program to sell holdings for funding the USD reserve, preferred dividends, and stock buybacks.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Ukraine Moves $8.3 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency for Strategic Reserve
Ukraine has successfully transferred $8.3 million in seized cryptocurrency to state management for the first time, amid plans for a potential crypto reserve.
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 - Economy
Malaysia Unveils Plan for an AI-Driven Economy
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has launched a plan to transition the country to an AI-driven economy by 2030, targeting significant growth in the digital sector.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Strategy's Valuation Falls Below Its Bitcoin Reserves for the First Time
Strategy's valuation has fallen below its Bitcoin reserves for the first time, raising concerns about its financial model and market sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Kalshi and Polymarket may be prime M&A targets amid market consolidation, says Bernstein
Bernstein reports that Kalshi and Polymarket may soon be targeted for mergers and acquisitions as prediction markets continue to consolidate.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
The Glass Threads of War
The fiber optic cable shortage is impacting AI development and contributing to environmental crises, with China controlling the majority of the market.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Tom Lee Attributes Crypto Market Weakness to Quarter-End Adjustments as Bitmine Acquires Additional $43 Million in ETH
Tom Lee attributes the recent downturn in cryptocurrency prices to quarter-end adjustments while Bitmine adds $43 million in ETH to its holdings.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Strategy Plans to Potentially Liquidate $1.25B in Bitcoin via New Framework
Strategy has introduced a framework that may allow it to sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin to enhance its cash reserves and manage dividends.
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