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Ireland Implements Enhanced Checks for Private Crypto Wallets
Ireland has introduced its first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy, enhancing checks on private crypto wallets and tightening regulations for crypto firms.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Tether Completes Audit with KPMG, Marking a Historic Milestone
Tether announced a significant milestone as KPMG provides an unqualified audit opinion on its financial statements, marking a turning point for the stablecoin issuer.
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
Trump Family's World Liberty Financial Postpones Maldives Resort Token Sale
The Trump family's World Liberty Financial has postponed the sale of a Maldives resort token due to travel disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls as U.S. Inflation Data Fails to Drive Gains; ETFs Experience First Two-Day Drawdown of August
Bitcoin experiences a decline as U.S. inflation data fails to stimulate growth, leading to consecutive outflows from ETFs for the first time this month.
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
ECB Report: Cryptocurrency Payments Struggle in Eurozone Online Commerce
A recent ECB study reveals that only 0.2% of online businesses in the Eurozone accept cryptocurrencies, highlighting challenges in digital payment adoption.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
RedotPay Pauses $1 Billion U.S. IPO Plans Amid Legal Challenges
RedotPay has postponed its $1 billion IPO in the U.S. until at least 2027 due to legal issues, including a lawsuit from Binance over user poaching.
Mercation Admin3 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
U.S. Enhances Cybercrime Fight with Business Involvement
The U.S. government has initiated a program allowing certified private firms to combat foreign cybercrime under federal oversight, enhancing its cyber operations.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Hyperliquid User Loses $550,000 to Google Phishing Scam
A Hyperliquid trader lost $550,000 to a phishing scam on Google, which led to a fake decentralized exchange site.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $63,000 as Oil Prices and Yields Rise
Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000 as rising oil prices and bond yields increase pressure on risk assets, while Cronos token shows significant gains.
Mercation Admin2 min