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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.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Reports Low Institutional Interest in Perpetual Futures
JPMorgan's latest report reveals that institutional interest in perpetual futures is limited, primarily viewing them as speculative tools rather than effective hedging instruments.
Mercation Admin4 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 - News
Saylor's Strategy Launches Buybacks and Bitcoin Monetization Program, Increases STRC Dividend
Saylor's Strategy has implemented a new capital management approach that includes significant buybacks and a bitcoin monetization program, raising its STRC dividend.
Mercation Admin3 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 - Crypto
Bitcoin Faces Unusual Consecutive Quarterly Declines
Bitcoin is poised for an unusual consecutive quarterly loss, trading below $60,000 after a significant downturn this quarter.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Market Dynamics Offer Potential Optimism for Bitcoin Amid Challenges
Market positioning in the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields may present a potential opportunity for bitcoin, despite current challenges.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Framework Ventures Raises $400 Million for New Fund
Framework Ventures has secured $400 million for a new fund focused on tokenization and stablecoin projects, reflecting a shift in blockchain's role in capital-intensive industries.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
FundBank Rebrands as IRACE Digital to Integrate Finance and Crypto
FundBank has rebranded to IRACE Digital and acquired Tenet Bank, enhancing its offerings in digital asset services and appointing John Cronin as CEO.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Stays Below $60,000 Amid Significant Week Ahead for Crypto
Bitcoin trades just below $60,000 as the crypto market anticipates a critical week ahead, with derivatives data hinting at potential downside risks.
Mercation Admin5 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