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SBF Plans Token Launch After Prison Release, Sources Say
Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly planning to launch a cryptocurrency after his prison release, aiming for substantial financial gains.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
House and Senate Reach Agreement on Housing Legislation with CBDC Ban Until 2030
The House and Senate have reached a consensus on housing legislation that includes a temporary ban on a CBDC until 2030, enhancing housing supply and limiting institutional investors.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Binance Challenges Reuters Report on Potential MiCA License Denial
Binance disputes a Reuters report about a potential MiCA license denial by the Greek regulator, asserting its application meets all requirements and is under review.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
US to Ban CBDC Issuance Until 2030
The US Congress has agreed to ban the issuance of CBDCs until 2030, allowing private stablecoins while addressing housing affordability.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Illinois Approves Tax on Digital Asset Transactions
Illinois has enacted a new tax on digital asset transactions, effective January 2027, requiring brokers to charge a 0.2% fee.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
BitGo Provides MiCA Compliance Support for European Crypto Firms
BitGo is providing support for European crypto firms to achieve MiCA compliance ahead of the upcoming licensing deadline.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Barry Moore Wins Alabama GOP Primary Backed by $12 Million from Crypto PAC
Barry Moore, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, triumphed in the Alabama primary, benefiting from over $12 million in support from the crypto PAC, Fairshake.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
XRP Retreats Below $1.23 After Initial Surge Amid Heavy Selling
XRP has retreated below $1.23 after a brief surge above $1.25, driven by heavy selling as traders opted to cut positions rather than increase risk.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
U.S. Senators Advocate for State Inclusion in GENIUS Act Stablecoin Framework
A group of U.S. senators, led by Cynthia Lummis, is calling for the Treasury to ensure states are included in the GENIUS Act's stablecoin oversight process.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Binance Expected to Face Rejection for EU Regulatory License
Binance's MiCA application in the EU is expected to be denied, potentially forcing the exchange to cease operations in the region if it fails to secure the license.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Seven Applications of Crypto Swap APIs by Businesses
Businesses are leveraging crypto swap APIs to enhance their applications with token exchanges, improving user experience and generating revenue.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Binance Claims Compliance of EU Regulatory Application Amid Greek Rejection Report
Binance asserts that its application for a European regulatory license is compliant, despite reports of a potential rejection by the Greek regulator HCMC.
Mercation Admin3 min