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ECB Raises Alarm Over Stablecoins Potentially Reducing Bank Deposits
The ECB warns that the rise of stablecoins may lead to significant losses in bank deposits, exacerbating the challenges posed by mobile payments.
Mercation Admin3 min - News

Galaxy Digital Signs 15-Year Naming Rights Deal with Texas Tech Stadium
Texas Tech has entered a $70 million, 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy Digital to rename its football stadium to Galaxy Stadium, enhancing NIL opportunities for student-athletes.
Mercation Admin2 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 - News

Media Reports: Data Sources of Suno Exposed
A hacker exposed data sources of the AI music service Suno, revealing extensive audio downloads from platforms like YouTube Music and Deezer.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

Ether Experiences a Steeper Decline Than Bitcoin as HYPE Plummets 10% Amid Chip Market Turmoil
Ether's value dropped significantly, falling 4% to $1,850, while HYPE plunged 10% amid a broader sell-off in Asian semiconductor stocks.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto

JPMorgan Links Bitcoin Outlook to Strategy's Cash Reserves
JPMorgan analysts see positive signs for Bitcoin from Strategy's cash reserves and futures inflows, despite recent ETF volatility.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto

Bitcoin Dips Below $64,000 Amid New U.S. Strikes on Iran and Trump’s China Remarks
Bitcoin's value has dipped below $64,000 following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran and President Trump's comments about China, raising geopolitical tensions and impacting risk sentiment.
Mercation Admin4 min - News

Suno's Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Hours of Music Data
A breach at Suno reveals that the AI music platform scraped vast amounts of music data from several sources, including YouTube and Deezer, raising concerns over intellectual property.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto

Bitcoin Recovery Proposal Addresses Quantum Security Concerns
Project Eleven has launched a post-quantum proof technique to help Bitcoin users prove wallet ownership after quantum computers can break existing security measures.
Mercation Admin3 min