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Debate Arises Over Kalshi’s Crypto Perpetuals: Futures or Swaps?
The launch of Kalshi's CFTC-regulated crypto perpetuals has sparked a debate on whether these contracts should be classified as futures or swaps, raising critical regulatory questions.
Mercation Admin3 min - Macro
U.S. Government Invests $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Amid Defense Shortcomings
The U.S. government is investing $2 billion in quantum computing, raising concerns about the defense sector's lack of coordination in adopting post-quantum cryptography.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Report: Binance Captures 57% of Pre-IPO Perpetual Market
Binance captured 57% of the pre-IPO perpetual market, attracting $1.68 billion in trading volume, according to CoinMarketCap's report.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SpaceX Sets Record with $135 IPO, Trading Begins
SpaceX has set a record with its IPO priced at $135 per share, raising $75 billion and achieving a valuation of $1.77 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
HTX Boosts TradFi Futures Volume to $1 Billion, Leads Capital Inflows
HTX's TradFi futures trading volume surpassed $1 billion in May 2026, leading capital inflows among centralized exchanges.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
LG and Arbitrum Launch L2 Network for Advertising
LG Electronics has launched a Layer 2 network with Arbitrum for digital advertising, aiming to streamline ad transactions and eliminate intermediaries.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Singapore Integrates AI into Standards Roadmap by 2035
Singapore's Enterprise Singapore has launched a roadmap for AI standards by 2035, aiming to enhance its role in global standardization and compliance.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
SEC to Lay Groundwork for Tokenization of Stocks
The SEC has proposed rescinding key rules to facilitate the tokenization of stocks, aiming to reduce market costs and foster innovation.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Gary Gensler Supports States in Battle Over Prediction Market Rules
Gary Gensler, former SEC chair, supports states in their legal battles against the CFTC-backed prediction market industry, asserting that gambling concerns should remain at the state level.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
The End of 'Ultrasound Money': Why Ethereum is Losing Developers and Whale Support
Ethereum faces a crisis as developers leave and whales sell off their holdings, raising concerns about its future amid a shift in focus from technological advancements to internal issues.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Tether Freezes $72 Million USDT Address
Tether has frozen a $72 million USDT address linked to significant Monero purchases, according to on-chain detective ZachXBT.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Coinbase Launches Service for AI Agents
Coinbase has launched Coinbase for Agents, a service connecting AI agents to user accounts for trading and payments within set limits.
Mercation Admin1 min