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Cardano Rises as Development Becomes More Decentralized
Input Output is transferring control of Cardano's core infrastructure to external firms, marking a significant move towards decentralization.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Polymarket Traders Lower Clarity Act Passage Odds Amid Senate Delays
Polymarket traders have reduced the odds of the Clarity Act passing this year to a historic low, as Senate negotiations continue to stall over ethics provisions.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Russian Duma Proposes Blocking Crypto Transfers Suspected by Banks
The Russian Duma has revised a draft law to block crypto transfers suspected of illegal activity, introducing the term "unauthorized recipient" for banks to act upon.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Three Individuals Sentenced for $5.3 Million UK Crypto Scam
Three men have been sentenced for a £4 million crypto fraud in the UK, impersonating police to deceive victims and lavishly spending the stolen funds.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Encounters New Challenges After China's Kimi Outperforms Claude and GPT in Coding
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies fell following the release of Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI, which outperformed both Anthropic and OpenAI in coding benchmarks.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Citadel Securities Allocates $400M to Crypto.com Valued at $20B
Citadel Securities has made a substantial $400 million investment in Crypto.com, elevating its valuation to $20 billion, marking a significant shift in the firm’s approach to the crypto landscape.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Shows Less Volatility Compared to South Korean Stocks Amid AI Hype Decline
Bitcoin's volatility has decreased, now being less erratic than South Korea's Kospi index, which has plummeted amid the AI hype decline.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Hovers Around $63K as Long-Term Holders Sell at a Loss
Bitcoin is testing the $63,000 mark as long-term holders continue to sell at a loss, reflecting a broader retreat from risk assets amid cooling market sentiment.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips to $63,000 Amid Global Chip Market Decline
Bitcoin's value fell to $63,000 as a global chip market decline impacts risk assets, while Ether and Hyperliquid show contrasting trends.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below $63,000 Amid AI-Related Market Selloff
Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000 as investor sentiment shifts due to AI stock selloffs and geopolitical tensions, despite signs of potential oversold conditions.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Crypto.com Achieves $20B Valuation Following $400M Investment from Citadel Securities
Crypto.com has secured a $400 million investment from Citadel Securities, achieving a valuation of $20 billion and marking its entry into institutional funding.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Why the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve is Stuck on Paper
The U.S. Bitcoin reserve initiative, launched in 2025, has stalled, revealing a lack of clarity and purpose compared to other countries like Kazakhstan and El Salvador.
Mercation Admin5 min