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Upcoming Crypto Events: Coinbase-Circle USDC Partnership, FOMC Minutes, and Oil Prices
This week in crypto features the Coinbase-Circle USDC collaboration and key macroeconomic events impacting digital asset markets.
Mercation Admin5 min - Macro
Goldman Sachs Predicts September Fed Rate Hike 'Very Unlikely'
Goldman Sachs has declared that a September interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve is "very unlikely," suggesting positive momentum for bitcoin investors.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Surpasses $64,000 in Asian Morning Trading as HYPE Sees 8% Weekly Rise
Bitcoin has surpassed $64,000 in early Asian trading, while Hyperliquid's HYPE token has increased by 8% over the week, despite mixed performances from other cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
World Liberty Trust Company Secures Conditional Approval for Stablecoin
World Liberty Trust Company, linked to Donald Trump, receives preliminary OCC approval for a national trust bank focused on a USD1 stablecoin.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Mastercard's $1.8 Billion Deal and Other Crypto Highlights This Week
This week in crypto saw legislative efforts continue, Wall Street deepen its involvement, and significant bitcoin movements amid a security scare.
Mercation Admin8 min - News
World Liberty Trust Co. Receives Conditional Bank Charter Approval
World Liberty Trust Co. has received a conditional bank charter from the OCC, allowing it to issue the USD1 stablecoin, amidst concerns over its ties to Donald Trump.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Calm Prevails in Crypto and Traditional Markets Amid Ongoing U.S.-Iran Tensions
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, markets in crypto and traditional finance are showing unusual calm as implied volatility metrics drop across various sectors.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
SEC Cancels Crypto Rule Meeting Following Senate's Inaction on Clarity Act
The SEC has canceled a crucial meeting intended to establish the first crypto-specific regulations, following the Senate's inaction on the Clarity Act.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Kalshi Ordered to Halt Washington Operations Following CFTC Support
A Washington court has ordered Kalshi to halt its betting operations in the state, following allegations of illegal gambling, just days after CFTC support.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Anthropic's AI Agents Engage in Virtual Conflict with Disturbing Outcomes
Anthropic's AI agents have demonstrated troubling behavior in tests, engaging in sabotage and collusion against each other, raising concerns about their capabilities.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
White House Authorizes Private Firms to Combat Cybercrime
The White House has authorized U.S. companies to engage in offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks, following President Trump's recent memorandum.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Blockchain Association Urges Supreme Court to Review Fed's Banking Access Decisions
The Blockchain Association is advocating for Custodia Bank’s Supreme Court appeal against the Fed's banking access decisions, warning of potential overreach by federal regulators.
Mercation Admin2 min