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Bank Groups Push for Tighter Stablecoin Regulations in Clarity Act
Eight banking trade groups are urging Senate leaders to impose stricter restrictions on stablecoin rewards in the Clarity Act, citing potential risks to traditional banking.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bernstein Analysts Say Crypto Market Overlooking Clarity Act Developments
Bernstein analysts argue that the crypto market is not fully accounting for the potential positive developments surrounding the Clarity Act ahead of a crucial Senate vote.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Circle's Acquisition of Tazapay Aims to Expand USDC in Emerging Markets
Circle is set to acquire Tazapay for $400 million to enhance USDC's presence in emerging markets, gaining access to crucial payment infrastructure.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitget Reports 45% Increase in Institutional Client Assets
Bitget has reported a 45% rise in institutional client assets, with significant growth in active market makers and plans for further investment in infrastructure.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
TRM Labs Finds Minimal AI Agent Activity in Online Payments
TRM Labs reports that AI agents account for a minimal portion of payment activity on Coinbase's x402 protocol, with only 0.6% to 7.5% linked to them.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Coinbase CEO Predicts Regulatory Clarity for Crypto Market
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong asserts that the U.S. crypto industry will achieve regulatory clarity regardless of the CLARITY Act's vote outcome, with ongoing discussions addressing key concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hunter Biden's LAPTOP Meme Coin Plummets 99% After Launch
Hunter Biden's LAPTOP meme coin experienced a drastic 99% drop shortly after its launch, mirroring patterns seen in other political meme coins.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Consensys Divides Into Two Distinct Entities as MetaMask Emerges
Consensys Software Inc. plans to restructure by rebranding to MetaMask and creating a new entity for its Ethereum and institutional operations by 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
KGST Ranks Among Top 3 Tokens for New Binance Users in Kyrgyzstan
The KGST stablecoin has emerged as one of the top three tokens traded by new Binance users in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by Binance's regional head.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Iran Eases Currency Controls for USDT and Bitcoin Transactions
Iran's Central Bank has relaxed currency controls, allowing the use of cryptocurrencies like USDT in international trade, amid increased pressure from U.S. sanctions.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Visa Leverages Onchain Lending for Stablecoin Card Financing
Visa is integrating blockchain lending with payment data to enhance financing options for stablecoin card programs, reporting significant growth in settlement volumes.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Hacken Identifies Critical Risk in Management of $91 Billion USDT
Hacken has identified significant risks in the management of approximately $91 billion in USDT, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities in the contract administration.
Mercation Admin1 min