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Renewed U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Bitcoin Down Despite ETF Demand
Despite a rise in demand for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran have caused Bitcoin's price to dip below $63,000.
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Chinese Prosecutors Propose Framework for Crypto Money Laundering Prosecutions
Chinese prosecutors propose a framework for prosecuting crypto money laundering, suggesting presumption of intent when using mixers or privacy coins and a national platform for seized crypto.
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Crypto Market Retreats Amid Profit-Taking and Middle East Tensions
The cryptocurrency market has retreated following a bullish weekend, influenced by profit-taking and renewed tensions in the Middle East.
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Bitcoin Miners Reject BIP-110 Fork
Bitcoin miners have largely rejected the BIP-110 soft fork proposal, with support remaining below 1%. Critics, including Michael Saylor and Adam Back, have voiced strong opposition.
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AI Chips and Bitcoin: Trends Amid Market Corrections
AI chips and bitcoin are experiencing significant market fluctuations, with structural changes creating opportunities but also leading to speculative excess.
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SBI Group Launches JPYSC Stablecoin Lending at 3% Annual Yield
SBI Group is launching a lending service for its JPYSC stablecoin, offering a 3% annual yield through its SBI VC Trade platform.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block Using Equipment Worth Up to $150
A solo miner using a Bitaxe device has mined a Bitcoin block, earning approximately $200,000. This marks a significant achievement in the solo mining community.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
AI Freelancers to Drive $262 Billion into Stablecoins by 2033
Analysts from Swyftx predict that AI-driven microbusinesses will contribute $262 billion to stablecoin transactions by 2033, driven by solo entrepreneurs and small firms.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $63,000 Amid Leverage Liquidations in Asia
Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000 during Asian trading hours due to minor liquidations, reflecting a broader trend in digital asset performance.
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Bitcoin Remains Steady Near $63,800 Amid Broader Market Selloff
Bitcoin remains steady near $63,800 as traditional markets react sharply to U.S. strikes on Iran, indicating a shift in cryptocurrency's correlation with geopolitical events.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Weekly Summary: Support for Bitcoin Industry in Kazakhstan and MiCA Expansion in the EU
Kazakhstan's President signs a decree to boost the crypto industry, while the EU expands MiCA regulations to include DeFi and NFTs, amidst ongoing developments in the Bitcoin market.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Fidelity: Bitcoin Approaches Key Long-Term Support Line
Fidelity reports that Bitcoin is nearing a crucial support line, with potential price stagnation ahead unless liquidity returns to the market.
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