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Michael Saylor Acknowledges 'Volatility Test' as STRC Hits Record Low Amid Bitcoin Weakness
Strategy's preferred stock STRC has reached a record low, influenced by Bitcoin's recent price stability, prompting scrutiny of the company's capital structure. Michael Saylor emphasizes disciplined capital allocation amidst ongoing losses.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Securitize Targets $400 Million Ahead of Public Listing
Securitize aims to secure $400 million through a merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald-backed SPAC, anticipating a public listing on the NYSE.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Singapore Regulator Adds Hyperliquid to Risky Platforms List
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List, clarifying that this does not imply a ban or enforcement action.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
CNBC: Polymarket's Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion Annually
Polymarket's annual revenue has surpassed $1 billion, following a surge in trading volumes after opening access to its U.S. platform.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $59K as ETFs Experience $692M Outflow, Options Expiry Approaches
Bitcoin fell below $59,000, influenced by significant ETF outflows and an upcoming options expiry, marking a challenging period for the cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
AAVE surges 8.9%, propelling CoinDesk 20 index upward
AAVE's 8.9% surge leads the CoinDesk 20 index, which saw a 0.4% gain overall. Solana also performed well, rising 4.5%.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Analysts Warn of Weak Demand for Bitcoin
Bitcoin struggles to maintain its value around $59,000 as analysts warn of weak demand and significant losses among short-term holders.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Media: OpenAI to Limit GPT-5.6 Release at US Government's Request
The Trump administration has requested OpenAI to limit the release of GPT-5.6 due to safety concerns, leading to a staggered rollout for select clients.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Goldman Sachs: Wall Street's IPO Market Not Yet at Dot-Com Euphoria
Goldman Sachs highlights that while U.S. IPOs have surged in 2026, they do not yet mirror the speculative excess of the dot-com bubble.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Kraken Pursuing 15% Stake in Aave Valued at $385 Million
Kraken is negotiating to acquire a 15% stake in Aave for $385 million, investing 35,000 ETH and 250,000 AAVE tokens as part of the deal.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Outperforms Strategy Despite Crypto Market Decline
As the first half of 2026 concludes, major cryptocurrencies face significant losses, with Bitcoin outperforming Strategy amid declining market conditions.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Polymarket to Compensate Users After Contractor Attack
Polymarket has pledged to fully reimburse users after a third-party contractor attack led to the theft of approximately $3 million in funds.
Mercation Admin2 min