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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 - Banking Policy
ECB Warns of Bank Deposit Outflows to Stablecoins
The ECB warns that increasing stablecoin usage could reduce retail bank deposits, highlighting the need for CBDCs to maintain public money's role in digital payments.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Eric Trump's Foundation to Arm Humanoids
Foundation Future Industries, backed by Eric Trump, plans to arm humanoid robots for military applications, despite technical and ethical challenges.
Mercation Admin4 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
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 - Crypto
HTX Trading Volume Exceeds $870 Billion in First Half of 2026
HTX reported a trading volume exceeding $870 billion in H1 2026, with significant user growth and multiple awards for its services.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Exchanges Are Just an Option Now: What Non-Custodial Wallets Can Do in 2026
In 2026, non-custodial wallets are evolving to handle more trading tasks, while centralized exchanges are becoming specialized tools.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Ordinals Developer Launches Bitcoin Client as Alternative to BIP-110
Leonidas, co-founder of Runestone, has launched the DOG Mode Bitcoin client, which simplifies transactions without needing majority miner support, unlike BIP-110.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin’s anti-spam initiative receives a 'DOG Mode' response
Leonidas introduces DOG Mode, a new Bitcoin client that bypasses BIP 110, aiming to ease transaction restrictions without requiring miner approval.
Mercation Admin5 min